Perspective Podcast - January 18, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
The Flu Outbreak
The country is in the midst of one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. In Massachusetts, the outbreak has taken a particularly dangerous turn... forcing a state of emergency. In Boston, some of the country's best hospitals are struggling to manage the sheer number of patients. ABC's Linsey Davis went there to learn more from the doctors and patients fighting the outbreak.
Jodi Arias on Trial
Now the latest details in the murder trial of a young woman charged with shooting, stabbing, and slashing her one-time boyfriend. While she admits to killing him... she claims it was self-defense. But this week, new tapes remind the jury that wasn't always her story. ABC's Ryan Owens reports from Arizona.
Faking Death
It was no ordinary day at the beach when Raymond Roth walked into the water and vanished. While his wife was planning his funeral, Raymond was celebrating his newfound freedom. ABC's Chris Cuomo has this story.
Billion Dollar Losers
A massive Wall Street scandal may have cost Americans billions of dollars ... potentially even more than Bernie Madoff's ponzi scheme. It involves everyday investors putting money into what was supposed to be a big boom overseas. ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross has this report.
Calorie Confidential
Calorie counts continue to creep onto restaurant menus across the country. As one of the latest weapons in the war on obesity, they're meant to help Americans pick healthier choices when dining out. But are those numbers on your menu really accurate? ABC's Jim Avila has the details.
Shrink That Cell Phone Bill
Many Americans are spending more and more on cell phone usage and it's approximated that 52-billion dollars of that spending is unused waste. ABC's Paula Faris tells us how you can drop the price of your bill.
Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper has been a household name for nearly 30 years, and she hasn't slowed down since her early days. In 20-12 alone she published a hit memoir, lobbied congress, and premiered her own musical. She sat down with ABC's Juju Chang to talk about balancing her life as a pop icon and working mom.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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