Perspective Podcast - May 2, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Banned for Life
This week, the NBA leveled a large fine and a lifetime ban on LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling, after recordings surfaced in which he made racists remarks about African Americans. Now NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he'll do everything he can to force Sterling to sell the team. ABC's Ryan Smith brings us the details.

Snowden One Year Later
Nearly one year ago, a young government contractor quit his job and flew from Hawaii to Hong Kong. Edward Snowden leaked National Security Agency documents to two journalists and just weeks later the first secrets were revealed to the public. ABC's Richard Davies brings us an in-depth look at the fallout that caused shockwaves around the world.

Lupita Nyong'o
She went from anonymity to household name in the span of just one awards season. Lupita Nyong'o is everywhere now, including the cover of People magazine's most recent issue, where she's dubbed the world's most beautiful person. But things didn't always come easy for her. Here's ABC's Elizabeth Vargas.

Million Dollar Arm
In the movie "Million Dollar Arm," Mad Men's Jon Hamm plays an agent hunting for a baseball star in a country where few even play the sport. What he found was men with no experience, just raw talent. ABC's Bob Woodruff spoke with Hamm and the sports agent behind the real-life story.

Gone Girl
Millions of people have read the book "Gone Girl," the thriller now being made into a widely anticipated film. ABC's Amy Robach sits down the author, Gillian Flynn, for an inside look at one of the most talked-about stories of the year.

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producer:  Colin Tipton

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Perspective Podcast - April 25, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Herbalife Investigation
Herbalife sells diet products through an army of nearly three million distributors. It's a big business that's also come under fire from high-profile critics. Our investigative team spent more than six months trying to learn everything they could about this company, which is now the target of federal investigations. ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross has the story.

Homemade Firearms
We've heard debates about background checks and gun show loopholes, but now it's possible to make a firearm in the comfort of your own home. These are high-powered rifles that are completely untraceable, and Marianna van Zeller, the Chief Investigative Correspondent for our partner network Fusion, has the details.

One on One with Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is one of the richest and most respected investors in the world, and he just wrapped up his annual power lunch at Smith and Wollensky in New York City to benefit San Francisco's Glide Foundation. Since the year two-thousand, he's raised more than 16-million dollars to help hungry, displaced families there. ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis caught up with Buffett after the event to get his take on the shrinking middle class and the current state of the economy.

The ABC News Fixer
Here's ABC's Cheri Preston with tips to protect yourself when shopping online.

Kevin Spacey
From The Usual Suspects, to American Beauty and now House of Cards, Kevin Spacey has played a wide range of roles. His latest project is a documentary about a production of Shakespeare's "Richard III" that he performed in a world tour. Spacey sat down with ABC News Entertainment Correspondent David Blaustein to discuss this latest project and his role as Frank Underwood.

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producer:  Colin Tipton

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Perspective Podcast - April 18, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Eating Green
In honor of Earth Day, it's this Tuesday, we're taking a look at ways to be a bit kinder to the environment, beginnning with what you eat. How can you make sure it's both good for the environment and good for you? How can you avoid pesticides? And will a green diet take a toll on your wallet? To answer these questions, we bring in Adina Steiman, the Features Director at SELF magazine.

Gardening
From the grocery store to the garden, with tips to turn your backyard into a bevy of wholesome, fresh ingredients. It doesn't get any greener than walking just a few feet from your door to grab everything you need for dinner. Creating the perfect garden may seem daunting, but ABC's Scott Goldberg is here to help.

Composting
Scott and Michael Symon touched briefly on the benefits of composting, but we're going to dig a little deeper.

Building a Green Home
They say home is where the heart is, and you might love it even more when it saves you money on energy and water.  For the details on keeping an eco-friendly home, we bring in ABC's Jim Ryan.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning
Now that your living space is more energy-efficient, how about keeping it clean? A spotless kitchen and sparkling bathroom are the goal, even if it's not always the reality. But harsh cleaning chemicals can be tough on the environment and even hurt some of the delicate surfaces we have in our homes. The answer? Going green when you clean. Here's ABC's Daria Albinger.

Green Driving
Cars have come a long way from the gas guzzlers of the '70s and '80s. Now there are options ranging from electric to hybrid to clean diesel ... and even the promise of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the future. But which of these options is right for you? And if you're not in the market for a new car, how can you make your current one more fuel efficient? For that, once again we bring in ABC's Scott Goldberg.

Green Technology
One thing that's inherently *not* eco-friendly? Our electronics. But there are steps you can take to change that. More from ABC's Alex Stone..

Eco-Friendly Fashion
You might not think of your clothes as green, except maybe on St. Patrick's Day, but there are actually some stylish, environmentally-friendly options. Here's ABC's Karen Chase.

All-Natural Skincare
Another industry well-known for using chemicals and other ingredients you can't pronounce is the beauty business. There are several natural products you can use at home but what about when it comes to serious deep-cleaning for your skin? Once again, here's ABC's Daria Albinger.

Going Green
So far, we've run through a long list of ways you can bcomee more eco-friendly and save a pretty good deal of money at the same time, but what *are* most Americans doing to go green? We hit the rode to find out.

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producers: Jeanette Torres, Veronica Kennedy and Colin Tipton

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