Ep 112. Sun Apr 22, 2018

On Sunday, April 22nd, 2018, ABC's Good Morning America aired its 112th episode of Season 43, covering a variety of news and entertainment topics. The show began with a segment on the new royal baby, who had been born just two days prior. Correspondents in London reported on the excitement surrounding the birth and speculated about potential names for the new prince. The segment included interviews with fans camped outside the hospital where Kate Middleton gave birth and with a royal historian who provided context for the historical significance of the occasion.

Next, the show shifted focus to a story about the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Robin Roberts interviewed the mayor of San Juan, who discussed the ongoing struggle to rebuild infrastructure and help citizens affected by the storm. The segment also highlighted a group of high school students from the mainland who traveled to Puerto Rico to volunteer their time and resources to the relief effort.

After a commercial break, the show returned with a segment on the rise of electric scooters as a mode of transportation in cities like San Francisco and Santa Monica. The segment showed footage of riders maneuvering through traffic on the scooters and discussed the controversy surrounding their use, including concerns about safety and regulation.

The show then shifted to a lighthearted topic: the winners of the St. Louis Cardinals' "ultimate fan contest" were announced, with the prize being a trip to see the team play in Chicago. The segment included footage of the excited fans receiving the news and packing for their trip.

Next up was a segment on the growing trend of "selfie factories" - pop-up shops or installations designed specifically for taking Instagram-worthy photos. The segment covered the popularity of the trend among millennials and featured interviews with the creators of some of the most popular selfie factories.

The show then turned to a story about a group of African-American women who had recently been recognized as WWII veterans, despite being denied recognition for their service at the time due to racial discrimination. The segment highlighted the significance of the recognition and featured interviews with the women and their families.

The final segment of the show was a "Pop News" segment, covering a variety of entertainment topics. The segment included news about the Coachella music festival, with footage of Beyoncé's performance; a profile of actress and singer Zendaya; and news about the latest celebrity "baby boom," including recent births and pregnancies.

Overall, this episode of Good Morning America covered a range of news and entertainment topics, from the royal baby to electric scooters to WWII veterans. The show included a mix of serious and lighthearted stories, with something for viewers with various interests.