Perspective Podcast - July 25, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Crossing The Border

Those thousands of immigrants trying to cross the border in to America have become a hot debate in Washington. But for the men, women and children attempting to swim across the Rio Grande, there's no debate about how dangerous the journey can be. Strong currents, open sewage and water snakes are just some of the perils awaiting those who wade into the river. Jorge Ramos from our sister network Fusion brings us an up-close look:

 Malaysia Air/Twice Lucky

After the downing of Malaysia Air Flight 17, the thoughts of the world were with the nearly 300 victims and their families. But one man was thinking about just how lucky he was to not be on that plane. It's the second doomed flight he's avoided in four months. ABC's David Wright has his story:

Home Invasion

For many, home is the safest place you can think of. But for one night, a young couple found it to be anything but comforting. A brutal home invasion sent them to the hospital and left them with both physical and emotional scars. ABC's Juju Chang brings us the details.

Lightning Safety

Millions of Americans are facing extreme weather this month, including the threat of lightning strikes. July is the most dangerous month of the year for lightning, and it can even hit in your own home. ABC News senior meteorologist Ginger Zee has more on how it happens and how to stay safe:

Home Flipping Dangers

"Flipping homes" has become big business, with many cashing in after some easy renovations. But sometimes, those fixes may have been done a little too quickly…leaving new homeowners with a big mess. ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis has more on how to avoid a "home flipping" disaster:

Waitresses Packing Heat

It's the restaurant where the waitresses are carrying a lot more than food to your table. That's because almost all of the staff are packing heat - and they're not trying to hide it. In fact, the owner of this controversial restaurant says their gun-toting servers have actually helped drum up new business. Here's ABC's Clayton Sandell:

Bettting On Weight Loss

There are lots of ways to lose weight. Some of them more controversial than others. A new method involves gambling. That's right - a company will actually bet money that you can't lose weight. And if you do drop the pounds, you can pick up some dough in the process. ABC's Linsey Davis has the details:

Chef To The Freedom Riders

Chef Leah Chase is known by some as the "Queen of Creole Cuisine" .. and the woman who helped feed the "Freedom Riders" in New Orleans during the Civil Rights movement. Chase sat down with ABC's Susan Saulny to talk about everything from how she got her start at Dooky Chase's Restaurant to the famous mouths she's helped feed:

Host:  Scott Goldberg

Producer:  David Rind

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