Perspective Podcast - November 21, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Used Cars & Recalls
Deadly car trouble. Airbags meant to protect you in your car have been in the news recently…some of them are defective. They've injured people, sent some to the hospital - and even killed.The government has ordered a recall of these devices…but some of the vehicles called back are still showing up on used car lots - and being sold to unsuspecting buyers. Why aren't dealers doing more to warn customers? ABC's Gio Benitez has the details:
Active Shooter School Drills
Ever since Columbine, and more recently the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, schools have been training how to better protect students and staff in active shooter situations. Some schools are even practicing live drills where actors pretending to be gunmen come into the classrooms, armed with real weapons. As you can imagine, not everybody is on board with that idea. ABC's David Wright has the story:
A "Healthy" Eating Disorder
Most of us admit we could probably eat a little healthier...fast food is awfully convenient, after all. To shed the pounds, some have committed to the clean lifestyle - eliminating all kinds of unhealthy foods from their diets and exercising every day. However for others, these healthy choices have actually made them sick. ABC's Juju Chang tells us what happens when healthy goes too far:
Robin Roberts Says "Thank You"
Thanksgiving night....after the turkey and the stuffing and the leftover turkey sandwiches...why not take a few minutes to say "thank you." ABC's Robin Roberts is...with a holiday special called "Thank You, America." It's a tribute to some heroes...who've gone unnoticed....until now. Robin Roberts, the co-host of Good Morning America sat down with us this week....to tell us more about it:
Extreme Eats
We told you about the extreme healthy lifestyle...but what about the other end of the spectrum? How adventurous are you when it comes to food? The man you're about to meet is not what you'd call a picky eater…in fact; he'll eat just about anything - no matter how gross it seems. His latest dinner date? ABC's Linsey Davis:
History Of Beer
So we've talked about food...but what do you wash it down with? If you're like a lot of Americans, you reach for a nice cold beer. How did beer become such a staple across the country? ABC's David Kerley sat down with a "beer historian" to find out:
The Other Middleton
Since Kate Middleton married Prince William, the Middleton family has seen a surge in popularity - especially Kate's sister Pippa. But there's another Middleton sibling you may not know about…and he's making some big moves. ABC's Amy Robach sat down with him for a chat:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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