Impact x Nightline (2022)
Synopsis
Each week, ABC News’ correspondents will leave the anchor desk and studios behind, taking viewers on a journey straight to the source of the stories everyone is talking about, plus the ones no one has even heard of yet. The program’s timely reporting will dive deep into the issues driving the conversations across America and spotlight real people affected by current events featuring hard-hitting investigative reports and profiles of newsmakers from around the globe.
First Air Date: 2022-10-06
Last Air Date: 2025-06-29
Number of Seasons: 4
Number of Episodes: 103
Networks: Hulu
Top Cast
- JuJu Chang as Narrator
- Matt Gutman as Narrator
- Al Greenwood as Musician
- Dionne Warwick as Musician
- Cher as Musician
- Dave Matthews. as Musician
- Dave Matthews. as Musician
- Mary J. Blige as N/A
- Kool & the Gang, as Musician
- Chuck D, rapper as Rapper
Seasons
Season 1 (2022)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: 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.
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Ep. 2: 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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Ep. 3: 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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Ep. 4: 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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Ep. 5: 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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Ep. 6: Ye: It All Falls Down
Exploring the controversy around Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. His antisemitic comments sparked a firestorm, but what's the conversation missing? We dig in.
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Ep. 7: 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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Ep. 8: Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster
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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Ep. 9: Killer Curves
From the hyper-popular BBL to illegal augmentation injections, the lengths some are taking to achieve the bouncing bottom of their dreams are explored.
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Ep. 10: 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. 13 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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Ep. 11: 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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Ep. 12: 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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Ep. 13: 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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Ep. 14: Football City, USA
Michael Strahan travels to the South Carolina city that says it pumps out more football players per capita than anywhere else.
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Ep. 15: The Boys Are Back: 24 Hours With the Jonas Brothers
It's been almost four years since Kevin, Joe and 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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Ep. 16: 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 ten years, Lawrence Ray violated, extorted and sex trafficked her friends and others; disturbing recordings and the survivors' stories.
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Ep. 17: The Skinny Shot
Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro seem to have everyone buzzing about the possibility of weight loss in a few months; they're FDA-approved to treat diabetes; now, recent shortages have some questioning priorities about who should get the drug.
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Ep. 18: Model Behavior
With old shows getting new life on streaming, one show is getting heat: America's Next Top Model; past contestants and judge Janice Dickinson join the show; supermodel Coco Rocha teaches pose, poise and how aspiring models can protect themselves.
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Ep. 19: Famous Fake-Outs
America's history is littered with those who lie and defraud; some of the most well-known liars are freshman Congressman George Santos and fake heiress Anna Delvey.
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Ep. 20: 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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Ep. 21: 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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Ep. 22: 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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Ep. 23: Explants: Busting Free
Cosmetic enhancements are more popular than ever. But some are having buyer's remorse. The latest beauty trend: "explants", getting implants removed. Blac Chyna & "The Bachelorette" star Clare Crawley tell us why they're reverting to a more natural look.
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Ep. 24: 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 stake tournament? The greatest scandal in chess history.
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Ep. 25: #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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Ep. 26: 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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Ep. 27: Buff Enough: Liver King, Steroids, and Male Body Image
Liver King's bulging biceps and 6-pack abs made him a social media sensation. But in a world of many online fitness influencers, including Liver King, what happens when a sea of buff bodies leads some young people to body image issues and steroid abuse.
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Ep. 28: #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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Ep. 29: Anatomy of a Scandoval: Our Obsession With Gossip and Scandal
Vanderpump Rules' cheating scandal become a cultural moment revealing society's obsession with celebrity and scandal. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton, comedian Heather McDonald, former Real Housewife Meghan King and super fans dissect "Scandoval".
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Ep. 30: 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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Ep. 31: 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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Ep. 32: 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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Ep. 33: 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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Ep. 34: Episode 34
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Ep. 35: Episode 35
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Ep. 36: Episode 36
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