Hostin: 'No one wants to talk about that baby'
Marlise Munoz was declared brain-dead while pregnant with her second child after apparently suffering a blood clot in her lung. Her husband and parents asked the hospital to remove her from life support; they say that’s what she would want. But hospital officials have refused, saying their hands are tied by Texas law. Now the family is asking a judge to intervene. Christiane Amanpour, Dan Savage, Margaret Hoover, and Sunny Hostin discuss the case.
Texting argument allegedly sparks fatal shooting
In a shocking case out of Florida, a former police captain is charged with murder after the fatal shooting of a man in a movie theater during an alleged argument over texting. The 71-year-old is being held without bail; his attorney says his client acted in self-defense. Eyewitnesses say they didn’t see punches thrown, only popcorn. Christiane Amanpour, Dan Savage, Margaret Hoover, Frank Bruni, and Mark O’Mara discuss the case and the likelihood of this man’s release under Florida law.
Should restaurants ban babies?
The chef at the high-end Chicago restaurant Alinea is asking if babies should be banned, after a couple brought their 8-month-old and a tantrum ensued. His question has sparked a bit of an uproar. Christiane Amanpour, Dan Savage, Margaret Hoover, and Frank Bruni tackle the “baby ban” issue.
Gov. Christie's State of the State
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addressed the George Washington Bridge traffic scandal in his State of the State Address, saying that “mistakes were clearly made.” Shortly before he spoke, the Wall Street Journal ran a photo casting doubt on his claim last week that he hasn’t had contact in a long time with the Christie appointee who ordered the toll lanes closed. Christiane Amanpour, Dan Savage, Margaret Hoover, Frank Bruni, and Carl Bernstein discuss the governor’s remarks and his recent controversies.
Chris Christie under federal investigation
Just days after firing high-ranking members of his administration over the bridge scandal, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is facing serious questions about how he spent millions of dollars of Superstorm Sandy relief money. Political Commentator Margaret Hoover warns the cumulative effect of two scandals could create real problems for Christie. Watch the AC360 later debate.
Basketball star Charles Smith talks about North Korea trip with Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman is facing a flood of criticism following his latest trip to North Korea. But what did the basketball players who accompanied him know about the trip, including who was paying for it? Charles Smith just returned from North Korea and spoke to Anderson about his experience.
Is the NSA's mass phone data collection keeping the country safe?
A new study from the non-partisan New America Foundation refutes claims by the government that the NSA's collection of phone records has foiled dozens of terror threats. The AC360 Later panel debates the impact that NSA spying really has on terrorism.
Cursing toddler and teen mom placed in foster care
A debate is raging over a police union's decision to post a disturbing video of a toddler cursing while being egged on by adults. Authorities are taking serious action. They placed the boy and his 17-year-old mother in foster care. The AC360 panel weighs in.
Does "16 and Pregnant" really help curb teen pregnancy?
A new study concludes that the MTV reality show "16 and Pregnant" has helped drive down the number of teen pregnancies in the U.S. Could a reality TV show really contribute to this trend? The AC360 Later panel debates.
Are childless couples really happier?
Researchers in Britain found childless couples are happier with their relationships than couples with kids. But they also found women without children were the least happy with their lives overall, while moms were happier than any other group. This set off a heated debate on AC360 Later.
