Hard-hitting investigative reports, deep dives on stories in the news cycle, profiles of newsmakers, and celebrity interviews. The stories you’re talking about, and the ones you soon will be. Never in a studio; always out in the world. Watch "IMPACT x Nightline" every Thursday on Hulu, or catch up right here with the podcast.
Who Shot Tupac
It’s been almost three decades since iconic rapper Tupac Shakur was killed but his influence is still growing. But his murder remains unsolved- could a recent raid finally bring some answers?
9/23/2023 • 43 minutes, 58 seconds
If Looks Could Kill
Something strange is happening just over the border. Dozens of American women are falling deathly ill after cosmetic surgery. Surgeries like the ‘mommy makeover’ are hugely popular but is the risk of traveling outside the U.S for cheaper care worth it?
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6/30/2023 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Vanished: Children of the Prophet
Eight children of a polygamist offshoot of Mormonism are missing. Experts and former members say FLDS leader Warren Jeffs continues to run the church from prison and recently released prophecies calling for members to die, terrifying the children’s moms.
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6/23/2023 • 41 minutes, 56 seconds
Never Made it Home: The Story of Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols' death after being beaten by Memphis Police made the nation examine the divide between race and the culture of policing. With intimate access to Tyre’s family, we follow their fight for justice while federal reform remains stubbornly stalled.
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6/16/2023 • 55 minutes, 43 seconds
The King Road Killings
A quadruple murder haunts the University of Idaho and online commentary isn’t helping. As content creators speculate, they spread rumors and false accusations. We break down who suffers when online sleuths turn crime into entertainment.
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6/13/2023 • 36 minutes, 56 seconds
#MomTok: Posting Perfection
They’re women who seem to have parenting and marriage figured out. Is the world of mommy influencers all that it seems? We dive into the controversy that swirled around one group of Mormon moms & the effort to make the industry more inclusive.
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5/19/2023 • 33 minutes, 21 seconds
United States of Drill: Rap, Beef, and Bullets
Why are mayors and DJs trying to ban one kind of rap? We look at drill rap’s deadly consequences. From Chicago and NYC to the streets of North Florida, we unpack the influence on communities, and the vicious cycle of art and murder that comes with it.
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5/5/2023 • 35 minutes, 47 seconds
#AlmondMom: Body Image & Baggage
Almond Mom videos spoofing diet culture have forced celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow to defend their diets. Iskra Lawrence, Jillian Michaels and Emme weigh in on society’s food baggage. The funny videos tap into a hard conversation between moms and daughters.
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4/28/2023 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
CHECKMATE: The Great Chess Scandal
Accusations of cheating, a $100 million lawsuit, and a bizarre false rumor about vibrating anal beads. What happens when a brash teen star beats the chess world champion in a high stakes tournament? The greatest scandal in chess history.
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4/21/2023 • 42 minutes, 1 second
Cashing In: The Debate Over Paying College Athletes
After the Supreme Court decided that college athletes could profit from their NIL- name, image and likeness- the floodgates opened. Teens as young as 16 are signing deals, making big bucks for what students used to be punished for. Are we ready for it?
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3/31/2023 • 40 minutes, 44 seconds
The AI Revolution
Artificial Intelligence is developing at radical speed, it can now speak, write, create art, and some humans are even falling in love with their AI companions. Are we ready for it?
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3/24/2023 • 35 minutes, 17 seconds
Paris Hilton: In Her Own Words
The hotel heiress and reality star has had her story told by the paparazzi and tabloids for years. Now she’s opening up to JuJu Chang on the Paris Hilton she says almost no one knows, telling her story of trauma, survival, and hope.
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3/17/2023 • 34 minutes, 44 seconds
Famous Fake-Outs
America's history is littered with those who lie and defraud. But why are we so fascinated by them? We dig into some of the most well-known liars, from freshman Congressman George Santos to fake heiress Anna Delvey.
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3/10/2023 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds
Model Behavior
With old shows getting new life on streaming, one show is getting some heat; America’s Next Top Model. We talk to past contestants and judge Janice Dickinson. Later, supermodel Coco Rocha teaches pose, poise and how aspiring models can protect themselves.
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3/3/2023 • 46 minutes, 32 seconds
The Skinny Shot
Ozempic and Mounjaro, two FDA-approved diabetes drugs, can help people shed weight in just a few months. Recent shortages have some questioning who should get the drugs first.
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2/24/2023 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Under His Spell: Sarah Lawrence Dad Turned Predator
The case that horrified the country; a dad moved into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College. For about 10 years, Lawrence Ray violated, extorted and sex trafficked her friends and others. See the disturbing recordings and hear from the survivors.
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2/17/2023 • 45 minutes, 14 seconds
The Boys Are Back: 24 Hours with the Jonas Brothers
It's been almost 4 years since Kevin, Joe & Nick released an album. Now the Jonas Brothers are back, and Juju Chang is behind the scenes with exclusive access. They catch up on their lives, their wives, and why they almost broke up for good.
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2/10/2023 • 28 minutes, 32 seconds
Football City, USA
Michael Strahan travels to the South Carolina city that says it pumps out more football players per capita than anywhere else. But gridiron dreams don't always come true - what happens to the guys who don't make it?
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2/3/2023 • 33 minutes, 23 seconds
The Year that Crypto Broke
A look at the makers and breakers of a volatile year in the cryptocurrency world and whether the industry will be able to pick itself back up again.
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1/27/2023 • 36 minutes, 34 seconds
The Housewife’s Scam: The REAL Life of Jen Shah
The star of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Jen Shah, now sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for running a massive fraud scheme. How did she pull it off? For the first time, IMPACT talks with victims whose lives were destroyed by Shah’s scams.
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1/20/2023 • 38 minutes, 20 seconds
Megan Thee Stallion & The Trial of Tory Lanez
We examine the case of Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted of shooting superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Why it seemed like she was the one on trial and what this case says about how we treat survivors of violence.
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1/13/2023 • 30 minutes, 7 seconds
Into the Deep with 'Avatar'
We take viewers on a never-before-seen journey behind the scenes of the highly-anticipated film "Avatar: The Way of Water." Thirteen years later, we sit down with the cast and director James Cameron to talk about the barriers this movie is still breaking.
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12/16/2022 • 26 minutes, 42 seconds
Killer Curves
They're the behinds that some women are dying to get- literally. From the hyper-popular BBL to illegal augmentation injections, we explore the lengths some are taking to achieve the bouncing bottom of their dreams.
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12/9/2022 • 35 minutes, 23 seconds
Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster Disaster and Retro Revolution
We're breaking down the anatomy of a ticketing fiasco after Taylor Swift's "The Eras" tour seemed to break the platform. Plus, inside the booming business of nostalgia and why retro games are back in style.
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12/2/2022 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds
Weekend with Weezy
72 hours with rap great Lil Wayne in his New Orleans hometown. He opens up about his mental health, growing up a child star and when fans might finally hear "Tha Carter VI."
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11/18/2022 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
Ye: It All Falls Down
Exploring the controversy around Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. His anti-Semitic comments sparked a firestorm, but what's the conversation missing? We dig in.
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11/11/2022 • 36 minutes, 3 seconds
Threat to Democracy & 48 Hours with Charlie Puth
Civic workers are under attack -- how it threatens our democracy. And behind the scenes with Charlie Puth. The TikTok sensation and musical savant says he’s a “definite dork.”
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11/4/2022 • 42 minutes, 11 seconds
The Bodies of Lake Mead & Make-Believe Backlash
Why do bodies keep popping up in Lake Mead? And the world of make believe is getting more diverse. Not everybody's happy about it.
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10/28/2022 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
Caffeine Jungle
What's behind those little stamps that leave big impressions? Journey to the remote highlands of Chiapas, Mexico as we explore the world of ethically certified coffee there.
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10/21/2022 • 39 minutes, 41 seconds
Before Columbine & Climate Conservatives
The case study of a high school shooting 25 years later, plus the unlikely hero of the climate change movement.
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10/14/2022 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
AFTERMATH: The Dobbs Effect
The stakes have never been higher. Since the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, states are implementing bans and rolling back laws. But, when it comes to the polarizing topic of abortion, things aren't always as black and white as they seem.
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10/7/2022 • 53 minutes, 35 seconds
Introducing 'IMPACT x Nightline'
Watch "IMPACT x Nightline" every Thursday on Hulu, or catch up right here with the podcast.
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