Perspective Podcast - August 8, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Two Star General Gunned Down
Army Major General Harold Greene was shot and killed on Tuesday in one of the bloodiest insider attacks of the Afghanistan war. A gunman dressed as an Afghan soldier turned on allied troops. General Green becomes one of the highest ranking officers ever to be killed in action, and ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz has more:
FSU Professor Murder Mystery
It's the murder that shocked a tight-knit university community in Florida. A popular law professor, killed in the middle of the day. There are plenty of questions surrounding the killing - just who wanted this popular teacher dead...and why? ABC's Matt Gutman with details:
Hiring A Hitman
Hit men are usually the stuff of Hollywood back-alley deals to make somebody disappear. But it turns out it's a more common crime than you might think. You're about to meet a group of people who thought murder was the easy fix to a rocky relationship. Allegedly, one even ordered a hit on his own mother. ABC's John Donvan with their stories:
Political Gridlock
Congress is now on its annual summer break. But it left Washington with little progress made on taxes, or immigration, or many other important issues. ABC's Richard Davies looks at why so many people have a negative view of Congress and the government:
Black Women & Binge Eating
It's a dangerous battle for many women, one where food is the enemy. One in eight million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, but for African-American women the problem is often ignored and largely goes untreated. ABC's Mara Schiavocampo has the story of one woman's struggle:
Crazy About Kale
It's the superfood that's taking store shelves by storm - kale. Nutritionists love it, celebrities swear by it; The First Lady even added the green stuff to her garden at the White House. How has this bitter leaf become such a staple of the American diet? ABC's Darren Rovell went to find out what this "kale craze" is all about:
The Crossfit Games
It's called "Crossfit." The intense exercise program has surged in popularity and inspired countless followers who practically live for the punishment Crossfit dishes out. There's even something called the "Crossfit Games," where the country's fittest men and women compete for fitness glory. But is there really "gain" behind all that pain? ABC's Rachel Smith went to find out:
Spielberg & Oprah
Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. They're two of the biggest names in filmmaking and television. They've worked together before, most notably on the acclaimed film "The Color Purple." And now, they're back together with a new movie...about food. ABC's Amy Robach sat down with them to talk about their latest collaboration:
Host: Aaron Katersky
Producer: David Rind
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