Perspective Podcast - March 13, 2015
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In this edition of Perspective...
OU Frat Firestorm
After a short video of some of its members singing a racist chant went viral, the University of Oklahoma kicked the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity off campus and expelled two of its members. It's just the latest controversy surrounding Greek life on college campuses all over the country. ABC's Ryan Owens went to the campus to get reaction:
Sexual Assaults On Campus
Meanwhile, a new film is helping shine light on the growing problem of sexual assaults on college campuses. It argues the schools are failing to protect their students and must do better. ABC's Amy Robach has more:
Robert Durst Murder Investigation
Robert Durst, the eccentric New York real estate tycoon has only been formally charged with murder once. However, he's suspected of many more killings. Now, his participation in a new documentary is raising more suspicion - and more interest in his case. ABC's Dan Harris explains:
Iraqi PM Talks ISIS
Iraq is one of the countries most deeply affected by the rise of the terror group ISIS…and the country's prime minister says they need more help in the fight. ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz went to Baghdad to talk to him:
Pill-Free Pain Relief
How do you treat pain? Most turn to medication to cure whatever ails them. Now, a new treatment promises that same relief - without any pills. ABC's Juju Chang explains:
Tinder For Snobs?
Some dating apps are more exclusive than others. Take the new app that some are calling the "Tinder for snobs" - it only allows the most ambitious and beautiful people out there to join - and not everyone is on board with that idea. ABC's Rachel Smith has more:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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