Perspective Podcast - November 28, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Decision In Ferguson
This past week, we finally got a decision in Ferguson, Missouri. The grand jury deciding not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. The decision set off more violent protests in a city that has seen plenty and even more across the country...ABC's Steve Osunsami was on the ground in Ferguson and saw it all:

President Obama Talks Immigration
When President Obama took executive action on immigration sparing nearly five-million illegal immigrants in the country from deportation, Republicans lashed out, saying he President overreached. ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos sat down with President Obama to talk about the move and to get his reaction to comments made by Speaker of the House John Boehner:

Hipster Megachurch
Hillsong Church is turning Sunday service on its head. The house band has sold millions of records, lines stretch around the block to get in, and you may even spot a celebrity or two in the congregation. So what's the hype all about? ABC's Byron Pitts has more:

Luxury Bunkers
Maybe you've heard about those "doomsday preppers," the people who prepare for nuclear winter by building bunkers in their backyard. There's actually a special set of preppers catering to the luxury set…building million dollar units deep underground with just about everything you'd want at the end of the world. ABC's Byron Pitts got to take a tour:

Video Game Gift Guide                                                                                                                            The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and that means a lot of choices when it comes to buying for kids. It's a big year for video games, and ABC's Alex Stone has a look at the hottest titles on shelves this year:

Holiday Travel Hacks
If you're thinking of traveling this holiday season, you know that it can be pretty expensive. You're about to meet one mom who has some savvy travel secrets that have allowed her to fly around the world…for practically nothing. ABC's Linsey Davis has the details:

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producer:  David Rind

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Perspective Podcast - November 21, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Used Cars & Recalls
Deadly car trouble. Airbags meant to protect you in your car have been in the news recently…some of them are defective. They've injured people, sent some to the hospital - and even killed.The government has ordered a recall of these devices…but some of the vehicles called back are still showing up on used car lots - and being sold to unsuspecting buyers. Why aren't dealers doing more to warn customers? ABC's Gio Benitez has the details:

Active Shooter School Drills
Ever since Columbine, and more recently the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, schools have been training how to better protect students and staff in active shooter situations. Some schools are even practicing live drills where actors pretending to be gunmen come into the classrooms, armed with real weapons. As you can imagine, not everybody is on board with that idea. ABC's David Wright has the story:

A "Healthy" Eating Disorder
Most of us admit we could probably eat a little healthier...fast food is awfully convenient, after all. To shed the pounds, some have committed to the clean lifestyle - eliminating all kinds of unhealthy foods from their diets and exercising every day. However for others, these healthy choices have actually made them sick. ABC's Juju Chang tells us what happens when healthy goes too far:

Robin Roberts Says "Thank You"
Thanksgiving night....after the turkey and the stuffing and the leftover turkey sandwiches...why not take a few minutes to say "thank you." ABC's Robin Roberts is...with a holiday special called "Thank You, America." It's a tribute to some heroes...who've gone unnoticed....until now. Robin Roberts, the co-host of Good Morning America sat down with us this week....to tell us more about it:

Extreme Eats
We told you about the extreme healthy lifestyle...but what about the other end of the spectrum? How adventurous are you when it comes to food? The man you're about to meet is not what you'd call a picky eater…in fact; he'll eat just about anything - no matter how gross it seems. His latest dinner date? ABC's Linsey Davis:

History Of Beer
So we've talked about food...but what do you wash it down with? If you're like a lot of Americans, you reach for a nice cold beer. How did beer become such a staple across the country? ABC's David Kerley sat down with a "beer historian" to find out:

The Other Middleton
Since Kate Middleton married Prince William, the Middleton family has seen a surge in popularity  - especially Kate's sister Pippa. But there's another Middleton sibling you may not know about…and he's making some big moves. ABC's Amy Robach sat down with him for a chat:

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producer:  David Rind

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Perspective Podcast - November 14, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Immigration Courtroom Backlog
Now that the midterm elections are over, much of the focus in Washington is on immigration reform. While not many politicians agree on the issue, the judges sitting on immigration courts do agree on one thing - their system is broken. ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila recently sat down with one of them to find out more:

Learning From Abduction
It's a story fit for a horror movie…an intruder coming right inside your home to snatch your child. It happened to one family in Utah not too long ago…but it had a happy ending - and now they're telling us the valuable lessons they learned. ABC's Dan Harris has their story:

New-Age Electroshock
How far would you go to kick a bad habit? Would you strap electrodes to your scalp? Some people are actually trying it…and they swear it works. ABC's Neal Karlinsky explains:

A Soldier's Bond
This past Tuesday was Veteran's Day. You're about to meet a U.S. Army Master Sergeant who almost lost his life in Afghanistan…but lucky for him, his fellow sergeant was right there to help in his time of need. ABC's Michael Strahan has their story:

Online Dating Disaster
It's the dark side of online dating. Sure, we've all heard of guys being persistent when it comes to asking to women on a date, but what happens when it really turns nasty? Here's ABC's Brandi Hitt:

Uncoupling
Let's move up the relationship timeline and talk about marriage. When one fails, couples usually turn to divorce. But that can be stressful, bitter and very expensive. One couple didn't want to deal with all of that, so they're living under one roof together...all while dating on the side. How does that work? ABC's Aditi Roy explains:

The World Of High-Stakes Horse Racing
In the high-stakes world of horse racing, just bidding for these powerful animals can be stressful - and expensive. In fact, some trainers are spending up to a million dollars per horse…before ever seeing them race. ABC's Byron Pitts has more:

Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind

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