Perspective Podcast - December 12, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
The "Torture Report"
This past week, the Senate released an extensive report detailing the tactics used during CIA interrogations following the 9/11 attacks. While the findings were disturbing, some former CIA heads are questioning the conclusions. ABC News Chief Foreign Affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz has the details of the report, and ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl has more on the backlash:
Black vs. Blue In Baltimore
Protest and anger have rippled across the country in the wake of the Eric Garner and Michael Brown grand jury decisions. At the center of the controversy is the struggle between African-Americans and police in many cities across the country. One city where the struggle is prevalent is Baltimore - ABC's Byron Pitts - a Baltimore native - went there to find out more:
Asleep At The Wheel
What do some of the deadliest car crashes in recent memory have in common? Not drugs or alcohol, but sleep deprivation. Nearly half of all Americans aren't getting enough shut-eye every night, and the consequences of getting behind the wheel when tired can be deadly. New science is showing that even if you seem wide awake, your brain might tell a different story. ABC's Ron Claiborne has the details:
Immigration Victory For Silicon Valley
When President Obama took executive action on immigration, many were upset that millions of immigrants in this country illegally would be spared deportation. One group who's celebrated the decision? Silicon Valley. ABC's Deidre Bryant tells us why:
Sen. McCain Talks ISIS
As the fight against ISIS terror groups continues, some Republicans have voiced their displeasure with President Obama's strategy. One of those lawmakers is Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona, who says the "gradual escalation" reminds him of the plan that failed the U.S. in the Vietnam War. He talked about it with ABC News Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny:
Secrets Of The Naval Observatory
You ever wonder how time on your smart phone gets set? The answer lies in the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington D.C., which is home to the "master clock" as well as a telescope with a whole lot of history. ABC's David Kerley went to the Observatory and caught up with Geoff Chester, the man who knows all about it:
Ethan Hawke Talks "Boyhood"
When Ethan Hawke's movie career was just getting started, many people thought he'd be a leading man in action movies for years to come. But he's gone in a somewhat different direction, taking some under-the-radar roles. His latest one is in an unorthodox movie that's getting a lot of awards buzz….he sat down with ABC's Juju Chang to talk about "Boyhood:"
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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