Perspective Podcast - February 7, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Philip Seymour Hoffman Found Dead

He was considered by many one of the finest actors of his generation.  So when 46-year-old Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment last weekend, the news shocked fans and devastated Hollywood insiders. But new details paint a troubled portrait of the Academy Award winner, who had only a week left of shooting in the latest "Hunger Games" installment.  Hoffman died of an apparent drug overdose -- his apartment filled with 70 packets of heroin.  ABC's David Wright has more on the actor's final hours.

Amanda Knox On New Verdict

Amanda Knox is once again a convicted killer.  It's the latest twist in a six-and-a-half year saga that has transfixed people on two continents.  But the Seattle student is speaking out, saying she's not going back to Italy without a fight.  ABC's Elizabeth Vargas has the story.

Amanda Knox's Parents

The parents of Amanda Knox say they will fight as well.  Six years of legal wrangling... a million dollars spent in her defense already.  Now, the prospect of another court battle -- even a possible extradition fight.  They spoke to ABC's Neal Karlinsky about the verdict that has them reeling.

Stay-At-Home Dads

Forget the backlash to stay-at-home moms.  Now it's stay-at-home dads under fire.  Trophy husbands ruling the playground, while moms stake out the corner office.  But is a new imbalance in the works?  ABC's Juju Chang heads to the home front to find out.

Drug War Songs

Rap music in the 90s was criticized for glorifying the gangster life.  But now, a similar phenomenon in Latin music, called "narcocorridos," with songs celebrating drug wars that have claimed thousands of lives.  Shaul Schwarz takes audiences across the Mexican border in his gritty new film, "Narco Cultura."  He spoke to ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila about the music's rising popularity... amid rising body counts.

Frugal Foodies

Imagine paying fast-food prices for gourmet groceries.  It may sound like a fantasy, but these days a savvy customer can do just that -- by knowing how and where to shop.  ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis met a woman who's leading the hunt for healthy, high-end meals... while saving thousands.

Host:  Cheri Preston

Producers:  Colin Tipton and Brad Mielke

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