Perspective Podcast - March 14, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Oscar Pistorius Trial
For the last decade, he's been a source of national pride. But now, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius is on trial for the murder of his girlfriend. Law enforcement re-enacting what they think happened on that fateful night... and the man they call 'Blade Runner' becoming literally sick to his stomach. ABC's Matt Gutman is in Pretoria, South Africa with the details.
Pistorius Legal Analysis
Of course there are the legal questions surrounding this case. In a country where judges assign verdicts rather than juries, does Pistorius plan to take the stand? What about the police, accused of mishandling evidence? ABC's Dan Kloeffler sorts it out with ABC News Legal Affairs Anchor Dan Abrams.
Deadly SXSW Accident
Every year, Austin, Texas plays host to one of the hippest parties in the country -- South by Southwest, a two-week festival of music, movies, and interactive exhibits. But that party was crashed by an out-of-control car Wednesday night, causing at least two deaths, and leaving more than a dozen hurt. ABC's John Muller has the story.
SXSW Wrap-Up
The accident took place just 24 hours after the conclusion of South by Southwest's technology showcase, which exhibits the latest trends in games, gadgets and geekery. Dana Wollman is the Managing Editor for Engadget, and she sent her team to Austin to get the scoop.
Banning Bossy
Facebook executive Sheryl Sandburg changed the conversation about women in the workplace with her book, "Lean In." A year later, she's launching a new campaign to ban the word "bossy." She says it's a big reason women aren't pursuing more leadership positions. ABC's Cynthia McFadden has more from Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
The Real-Life Olivia Pope
Before she teamed up with Shonda Rimes to create the hit ABC TV show "Scandal," Judy Smith kept a low profile -- so low that she didn't have business cards, or a website for her crisis management consulting firm. Today, however, Smith is in the limelight: she's the inspiration for the show's main character, played by Kerry Washington. She sat down with ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl to talk about how realistic the show actually is.
Let It Go
It's the song being sung by kids around the world -- "Let It Go," from the movie Frozen. It won the Oscar this year for Best Original Song, and boasts over a hundred million views on YouTube. After hearing the song dozens of times from his three little girls, ABC's David Wright caught up with the couple responsible for this inescapable viral phenomenon.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Brad Mielke
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