02-13-12 -- 02-17-12

MTV's 'Teen Mom' and The Real Face of Teen Pregnancy. Plus, 'What Would You Do?' with John Quinones, & A Panel feat. Mario Lopez

Monday, February 13, 2012

It's one of the most talked about reality TV shows, but does MTV’s reality show "Teen Mom" glamorize teen pregnancy, or is it a cautionary tale?

The stars of the hit show are here to discuss their take on tabloids, the truth behind being a teen mom, what they’ve given up by becoming a mother, and what really goes on when the cameras stop rolling.

The conversation continues with the real faces of teen pregnancy. Hear from one girl who became pregnant at just 13. What is she doing to provide for her child? Find out if she thinks MTV's "Teen Mom" is accurate. Plus, Amy Kramer from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy shares the number one thing parents can do to prevent teen pregnancy.

A recent report by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resulted in an alarming statistic: half of teen moms admit to not using birth control, and one-third of the group say they didn't think they could get pregnant.

Start the conversation now: Do you think MTV's "Teen Mom" sends the right message? Is it glamorizing teen pregnancy? Are you worried about young women and men receiving necessary sex education?

Then, if you saw someone being yelled at or mistreated, would you stop it? John Quinones helps answer "What Would You Do?" with a riveting, live social experiment with our studio audience -- leaving Anderson stunned.

Plus, "Extra's" Mario Lopez joins Anderson’s panel to discuss the latest headlines.

---

Could You Protect Yourself? & Animal Planet's 'Pit Boss,' Shorty Rossi

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

According the the FBI, every 15.4 seconds a crime happens somewhere in the United States. Would you know what to do if your life were in danger? Are you prepared to protect your property, yourself and your family?

On today's show, Anderson goes inside the mind of a former burglar who now works as a security specialist, to understand what makes certain people a target. Find out what tools and tips you need to empower you and your family so you don't become the next target.

Then, one couple watches live as their home gets burglarized. They are shocked to learn just how easy a criminal can get into their home and take all their valuables. Also, meet people who have taken safety matters into their own hands -- including a tech-savvy 14-year-old who used an iPhone app to get his family's stolen property back.

If you were assaulted, would you know how to defend yourself? Find out the one self-defense move that could safe your life.

Plus, Animal Planet's "Pit Boss" star, Shorty Rossi, discusses serving ten years in prison for attempted murder and how he transformed his life -- and how he's using skills he learned on the streets to help and rescue pit bull dogs.

Start the conversation early: how often do you think about keeping your home safe and secure? What have you done to keep your home and family safe from burglary?

---

'Blended Family Boot Camp' & 'Toxic Relationships Exposed'

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The picture-perfect "Brady Bunch" is not always the reality of today's blended families. Family relationships can be incredibly challenging, and research says that at least 50% of us will be part of some type of step-relationship at some point of our lives.

One blended family on the brink of collapse with arguments, tantrums, and jealousy tearing them apart, will join Anderson and Family Interventionist Mel Robbins, who will put the family through a blended family boot camp. Can they put their broken family back together?

Then, meet a mother and daughter with an explosive relationship so difficult that this mother is begging for help. Anderson welcomes M. Gary Neuman, New York Times bestselling author and practicing licensed family counselor, who gives tips to empower you to communicate effectively with toxic people in your life. Plus, the types of toxic people everyone should avoid.

Start the conversation early: Are you part of a blended family? What is the biggest challenge in your current family relationship? Plus, is there a toxic person in your life?

---

'Making Money Off of Murder' & 'Public Shaming'

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Anderson explores the new phenomenon of "murderabilia," in which people obtain personal items from murderers and sell them online. Three men who collect and sell these items are confronted by a shooting victim and surviving loved ones -- who share their disgust over them making money off their suffering. Are these men wrongly profiting from heinous crimes or is this just an innocent hobby?

Plus, Anderson speaks with the owner of a newspaper that publishes and distributes people's mug shots -- and is confronted by a man whose mugshot was published there. Is this publisher doing the community a service or ruining lives?

---

New 'Toddlers & Tiaras' Controversy & Star of 'New York Ink,' Ami James

Friday, February 17, 2012

It's Anderson's Pageant Mom Makeover Experiment! For the first time ever, the moms from the hit TLC show "Toddlers & Tiaras" are getting a pageant-style makeovers.... complete with replica versions of their daughters' own dresses, makeup, and hair. Find out what they learn when they experience firsthand what their daughters endure every time they compete. Will these mothers feel differently after walking in their daughters' Mary Janes?

Anderson is joined by veteran pageant girls, as well as the show's newest addition, viral sensation Alana "Honey Boo Boo Child" and their mothers, to discuss the latest controversies from this current season, including hyper-caffeinated drinks and the decision by one of the mothers to have her 8-year-old daughter count calories.

Then, first there was "Miami Ink." Then "L.A. Ink." "London Ink." And now "New York Ink." Ami James, star of the hit series, who started this whole reality TV tattoo craze, is in the studio telling Anderson about his endeavors and show on TLC. Anderson will hear stories of tattoo triumphs and regrets, and will reveal his own tattoo history, so far. Join the conversation early: what does your tattoo say about you?

Submit your tattoo photos and stories to Anderson by tweeting to @Anderson with the #TattooStory hashtag or by posting your photo on the "Anderson" Facebook wall.