Perspective Podcast - May 9, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Boko Haram
It's been more than three weeks since nearly 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped in eastern Nigeria. The Muslim extremist group Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the kidnappings, but other Muslim leaders have criticized the organization for using Islamic teachings as justification for threatening to sell the girls into slavery. ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross has more the group and its leader.
Human Chandelier Accident
An accident at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus in Rhode Island last weekend left several performers injured. The act had acrobats hanging by their hair over the arena before a faulty piece of equipment caused them to crash to the ground. Now one of those performers is telling us about those frightening moments in the air. Here's ABC's Linzie Janis
The Big Day
There are cultures around the world that let parents pick husbands and wives for their children, but what if a religious leader was in charge of that decision? For members of one such organization, marriage is part of their messiah's grand vision. Couples pair off thousands at a time, sharing their special day with a large group of strangers. ABC's Juju Chang brings us the details.
The Travel Hacker
You may have signed up for credit cards offering frequent flyer miles or points programs promising free airfare, but you probably haven't taken it to the level that Bryce Conway has. This self-proclaimed "travel hacker" says he flies for free all the time ... and that anyone can do it. Here's ABC's Rebecca Jarvis.
The Church of Wells
Deep in the heart of Texas, some are accusing a church of ripping families apart, saying its members cut off contact after becoming involved with the organization. But what does the church have to say about that claim? ABC's Dan Harris went on a mission to find out.
Ray Holycross
You're about meet a group of women who say they were scammed by a so-called internet casanova, a man who took them to bed *and* took them to the cleaners, until one woman decided to get even. ABC's Amy Robach has the story.
Most Valuable Mother
With Mother's Day here, many are doing their best to celebrate mom, and this week one NBA star took a moment in the spotlight to do just that. ABC's Dan Abrams brings us the emotional moment.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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