Perspective Podcast - August 1, 2014
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Embedded In Middle East Conflict
July was a violent month in the Gaza Strip for soldiers and civilians alike, and few places were considered safe as the Israelis and Palestinians continued trading rocket and missile fire. ABC's Chief Foreign Correspondent Terry Moran got a day of unprecedented access to the front lines:
New Hampshire Kidnapping
Last October, 14-year-old Abigail Hernandez disappeared on her way home from school in New Hampshire. Now, more than nine months later, she's reappeared and is back home. Despite the good news, there are lots of questions about just what happened to her during those months away. ABC's Ryan Smith has the story:
The "Plane Whisperer" For people who are afraid of flying, just being in an aiport can be a terrifying experience. But there's one man who says he can calm those fears…they call him "The Plane Whisperer," and his unorthodox methods are helping people stay calm in the sky. ABC's Byron Pitts tells us more:
Wal-Mart's "Shark Tank"
On ABC's hit show "Shark Tank," inventors and entrepreneurs get the chance to pitch their big ideas to the people who have the money to make their dreams a reality. Now, Wal-Mart is giving that same chance to people who want to see their products on store shelves. ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis explains:
Elizabeth Warren Not Running
Are you ready for Warren? That's what supporters of Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren are asking after a recently-formed Super PAC raised the possibility of a presidential run in 2016. The Senator is quick to put the brakes on any talk of a White House run, so what is her focus? Warren sat down with ABC Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny:
Meet The New White House Press Secretary
He's the one who takes on all the tough questions on behalf of the President - the White House Press Secretary. Josh Earnest is the latest person to step behind the podium, taking over when Jay Carney stepped down in June. Earnest sat down with ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila to talk about adjusting to the new roles in his life - both at the White House and at home:
OKCupid Confidential
The rise of online dating has produced some success stories - as well as some horror stories. Some people just have a harder time scoring a date on the Internet than others. You're about to meet two people who claim to have cracked the code to meeting that special someone online. They get results - but are they the kind you really want? More now from ABC's Mara Schiavocampo:
"Sharknado" Returns
A tornado...filled with sharks. Yes, that's the premise behind "Sharknado," one of the most surprising TV-movie hits in recent memory. This week, the sequel to that social media sensation made its debut. But how did this campy film become such a phenomenon? ABC's Nick Watt went to find out:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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