Perspective Podcast - September 26, 2014

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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Perspective Podcast - September 19, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

Child Discipline Debate
Adrian Peterson is just one of a group of NFL players recently sidelined for off-field incidents. He was indicted for child abuse, accused of hitting his son with a tree branch...it's reignited an age-old debate about physical discipline - do parents have the right to hit their kids? And how rough is too rough? ABC's Juju Chang takes a closer look:

Amazon Drug War
There's a drug war being waged right now in one of the most remote places on the planet - the Amazon. And officials are warning that the drugs being produced there could eventually end up on American streets. ABC's Mariana Van Zeller went to Peru to find out more:

Climate Change & Our World
Tens of thousands of people are expected to march in New York this weekend, demanding more action on climate change as over 100 heads-of-state meet at the United Nations to discuss climate change. We get more now from ABC's Richard Davies:

Overexposed
It seems like nudity is making more and more headlines these days. Just a few weeks ago, leaked nude photos of celebrities caused a big stir on social media. So why are people so comfortable taking it all off...and sharing it with others? ABC's Paula Faris went to find out:

"Blurred Lines" Ripoff?
You've all probably heard it…the unofficial song of last summer, Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." Now Thicke is knee-deep in a legal battle with the family of the late Marvin Gaye...they claim his song is a rip-off. ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis has the details:

Bail Bondsman To The Stars
You're about to meet the man Hollywood stars call when they're in trouble...deep trouble…just call him "Bail Bondsman to the Stars." He has a very specific set of skills...helping some high profile clients out of hot water. ABC News Chief Legal Affairs Anchor Dan Abrams has his story:

Sting's New Project
So say you've sold 100-million records, won multiple Grammy awards…what's next? Well, if you're Sting, you write a Broadway musical of course. ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir caught up with him for a revealing conversation:

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producer:  David Rind

Perspective Podcast - September 12, 2014

In this edition of Perspective...

President Obama's ISIS Strategy
President Obama addressed the nation Thursday in a primetime speech to discuss his plan to stop ISIS, the brutal terror group responsible for the beheading of at least two American journalists. ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl has more:

Reading Legacy From 9/11 Tragedy
The President's remarks, of course, come 13 years after the terror attacks that changed the world. More than 3,000 people lost their lives that day, and in that time, some have decided they'll also change the world in other ways:

Ray Rice's Fall From Grace
Ray Rice was one of the top running backs in the NFL. Now, he's out of a job after surveillance video showed him slugging his wife, knocking her unconscious in an Atlantic City casino elevator. There are still questions about why the league did not initially bring a harsher punishment to Rice. ABC's Linsey Davis has a closer look:

Domestic Violence & The NFL
Rice's suspension just happens to coincide with the 20th anniversary of President Clinton signing into law a bill that cracked down on abusers and is credited with making cases like Rice's a little more rare. ABC's Scott Goldberg spoke with someone who was instrumental in getting that law passed:

Apple's Big Day
Apple's back…their big product announcement this week commanded the attention of the tech, business and consumer worlds all at once. ABC News scored an exclusive backstage conversation with Apple CEO Tim Cook - here's ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir:

Ann Compton's Long White House Career
This week, White House Correspondent Ann Compton retired after more than four decades covering the Oval Office. She has truly been a groundbreaker---the first full time female White House Correspondent. Ann has covered every president since Gerald Ford. She will truly be missed here at ABC News, and before she left, we talked to her about her life on the air, just around the corner from the West Wing:

The Royal Baby Pt. 2
The Royal Baby Watch is back on. That's right, The Duke of Cambridge and his wife Kate are expecting…revealing the surprise pregnancy announcement earlier this week. What does it mean for little Prince George and his parents? ABC's Bob Woodruff has more:

Host:  Cheri Preston
Producer:  David Rind

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