Podcast Episodes

The music of Christmas in 16th-century Spain

Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ins…

Published on 9 hours ago

Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies'

Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and how to get one.

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Published on 1 day, 9 hours ago

Have we taken therapy culture too far?

A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could young people be losing what makes them uniquely hum…

Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago

What's lost when churches close

An estimated 15,000 churches in the U.S. are likely to close in the next few years. Churches are more than places of worship – they are community centers, shelters, food banks. What's the community i…

Published on 3 days, 9 hours ago

Why giving can feel so good

The holidays are all about giving, whether it's presents, donations or volunteer work. What's causing the warm glow you feel when you give someone a gift?

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Published on 6 days, 9 hours ago

The Jackpod: It can happen here. It is happening.

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Philip Roth’s 2004 novel "The Plot Against America," and its parallels with the U.S. today.

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Published on 6 days, 19 hours ago

Why seeing red can give you the blues

Color can affect our mood, memory and relationship to people and places. How is color being used to design the world around us and shape our feelings?

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Published on 1 week ago

What's driving the rise in grandparent childcare

The number of grandparents helping with childcare is going up nationally. According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 42% of working parents rely on grandparents for childcare. What does it mean for the lives o…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Siddhartha Mukherjee on understanding cancer now

In 2011, Siddhartha Mukherjee won the Pulitzer Prize for his biography of cancer, “The Emperor of All Maladies.” Now, he’s back with an update on how our understanding of cancer has advanced -- and w…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Can we even trust videos anymore?

OpenAI’s Sora 2 app lets anyone with a smartphone create AI-generated deepfake videos, from phony footage of a corgi rock climbing to fake videos of kids carrying guns in school. Is it time to stop b…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago