Perspective Podcast - March 20, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
Jehovah's Witnesses Sex Abuse
One young woman raised as a Jehovah's Witness says she was molested by a fellow church member. After she told her story, those she accused of the crime remained with the church. What's more, she said the church protected them. Now, more victims are coming forward. Here's ABC 's Dan Harris:
Intersex Controversy
It's a serious dilemma for parents -to say the least - whose children are born with the anatomy of both a boy and a girl. There's pressure to perform surgery right away, but some parents are practicing patience when it comes to these "intersexed" children. ABC's Juju Chang has the details:
NYPD Retraining
Last summer, video of an unarmed man being choked to death by a New York City police officer sparked a debate about race and policing in America, one that spilled onto the streets when the officer was not indicted. Now, the NYPD is being retrained - every last officer. ABC News World News Tonight anchor David Muir got an exclusive invite:
Mission To Mars
Would you sign up for a trip to be among the first humans to set foot on Mars? What if you were told you could never come back? Turns out hundreds of people around the world are auditioning for this very opportunity. ABC News International Affairs Correspondent Hamish MacDonald has the story:
America's History With Booze
America has a somewhat complicated history with booze. There was once a time when it was as common as coffee at the breakfast table, and another others where it was outlawed altogether. Bruce Bustard is the curator of a new exhibit detailing all the twist and turns, and ABC's David Kerley went to the National Archives Museum to see it:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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