Perspective Podcast - September 17, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Grim Worldwide Ebola Outlook
Alarming numbers about Ebola. The World Health Organization released data this past week, saying that within two months, there could be 10,000 new cases of the disease each week in West Africa. ABC News Chief Health and Medical editor Dr. Richard Besser, who's been to Liberia twice, sat down with ABC's Dan Kloeffler for more analysis on the virus there and here in the U.S:
Ebola Protocol Breach?
There are many questions about *how* those health care workers in Dallas became infected with Ebola. And after saying a "breach in protocol" is what led to the virus spreading, CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden has admitted....they should have done more, and nurses everywhere are responding:
Sex Traffic Sting
Sex trafficking is a big problem in many countries around the world. We're going to take you inside a dangerous mission now to rescue young girls caught up in the Colombian sex trade...but the people carrying out this particular mission may surprise you. ABC's David Wright has the story:
Foreign Policy Debate
President Obama's foreign policy has become a focus of debate in recent weeks after the rise of the terror group ISIS and conflicts in the Middle East. Has the president lost his way? That's what former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta contends in his new book, "Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace." He recently sat down with ABC's Aaron Katersky:
Yelp Review Revenge
The Internet is a great place to vent after a bad meal or a trip to a dirty hotel. You're about to meet one woman who says she posted a scathing review after she suffered damage from a dental procedure…but the dentist fought back. Here's ABC's Juju Chang.
Luxury Dorms
College is more expensive than ever these days. But what are those college and universities actually doing with all that money? Some are putting it into perks like upscale dorms, top-tier restaurants and even water parks. These days, students are hardly slumming it. Here's ABC's Mara Schiavocampo:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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