Perspective Podcast - September 20, 2013
Post a Comment
In this edition of Perspective...
Navy Yard Shooting
On Monday morning, 34-year-old Aaron Alexis shot and killed 12 people and injured eight more at the Navy Yard in Washington. Since then, we've learned the former naval reservist reported hearing voices in his head and had previous brushes with the law. Could these warning signs have prevented the tragedy? Here's ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila.
Health Care Changes
It's big, can be confusing, and yes, it's controversial. The new health care law. The Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, whatever you call it, most Americans are, well..confused by it. ABC's Cheri Preston sheds some light on the new law.
Remote Area Medical
We travel to a remote part of rural Virginia, where for three days each year, thousands of people gather at a free clinic to receive medical aid they couldn't otherwise afford. Many line up at dawn and some wait days to receive treatment. ABC's Bob Woodruff reports this community is just one of the many where Remote Area Medical is making a difference.
Modeling Scam
There are young women all around the world who dream of becoming successful models ... and fueling those dreams are the rare stories of women discovered by modeling agencies in the mall or right on the street. Now authorities in New York say one Long Island agency preyed on those dreams, scamming more than 60 families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. ABC's Aaron Katersky has the details.
Obamacare Scam
As Americans prepare for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, there are scams popping up designed to take advantage of those who don't understand the law. ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis explains.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
Reader Comments