Perspective Podcast - September 26, 2014
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In this edition of Perspective...
Syrian Refugee Children
This week, the U.S. and a coalition of Arab nations initiated a series of air strikes in Syria and Iraq against the brutal terror group ISIS. In the wake of these strikes, millions of refugees have fled Syria to escape the terror. Among them, innocent children who cross the border in to Lebanon, many of them working long hours for low pay to support their families. ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir traveled to the region and has their stories:
Murder Capital Of The World
Meanwhile, the men and women who cross our southern border every day often say they're running from something - or some place. For many, that place is a city in Honduras known as "The Murder Capital of the World." Dan Lieberman from our sister network Fusion traveled to Honduras to get a closer look:
Generic Medication Investigation
You can save a lot of money buying generic medications over the brand name stuff. But some of these medications may not be identical to the new products...and they might be doing more harm than good. ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila investigates:
Miss America & Hazing
It wasn't long after the new "Miss America" was crowned before scandal struck - allegations of some unattractive behavior during her time in a college sorority. Her story is just the latest in a line of controversies surrounding Greek life on campuses across the country. ABC's Mara Schiavocampo has the details:
Pot Moms
We've heard of groups of suburban moms holding "wine nights" to unwind…but "pot nights?" It's the latest trend to hit the two states where recreational marijuana is now legal...moms toking up, sometimes in plain sight of their children. Some of the ladies are even trying to make some money off the lifestyle. But is the habit putting their kids at risk? ABC's Juju Chang has more:
Stopping Robocalls
You've probably had it happen to you...the phone rings, you pick it up and one of those automated robots answers the phone. Those "robocalls" can be annoying...but there's a way to stop 'em. And you can even make a little bit of cash in the process. ABC's Matt Gutman tells us how:
Magic Academy
It's one of the most exclusive clubs in America. Its member's are famous, the competition to gain admission fierce. The requirements? - charisma, stage presence…and sleight of hand. Yeah, it's sort of like a Lions Club…but for magicians, and ABC's David Wright got to go check it out:
Host: Scott Goldberg
Producer: David Rind
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