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The Jackpod: Across the panhandle
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a proposed ballot initiative in Montana that could deny corporations the power to spend money on political campaigns.
Published on 10 hours ago
Epstein survivor Annie Farmer tells her story
Annie Farmer was 16 years old when Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sexually abused her. What does she want from the Trump administration now?
Published on 1 day ago
Is Trumpism what you think it is?
President Trump's supporters say he’s a heaven-sent savior, cracking down on bloated government and unauthorized immigrants. Critics call him authoritarian – targeting political opponents and using t…
Published on 2 days ago
Why the Supreme Court tariffs case is about so much more
This week, the Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs. But the implications are far greater than trade policy. How the ruling could change the scope of presidential powe…
Published on 3 days ago
Lessons from America’s peanut allergy flip flop
For years, doctors warned parents to keep peanuts away from children until they turn three. But that advice backfired. Experts now say delayed exposure helped cause a peanut allergy surge in the U.S.…
Published on 4 days ago
What can 'Frankenstein' teach us about AI?
Director Guillermo del Toro’s new movie adapts Mary Shelley’s horror classic, Frankenstein. It comes as the world is grappling with a new unpredictable creation: artificial intelligence.
Published on 1 week ago
The Jackpod: A day that will live in ….
One year after the election of 2024, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has analysis of what happened that day and why.
Published on 1 week ago
How Katie Herzog drank her way to sobriety
For 20 years, journalist Katie Herzog tried to stop drinking. But nothing seemed to work. Until she stumbled upon a lesser-known path to sobriety.
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
What happens when private equity becomes video gaming's 'final boss'
Private equity firms are poised to take over iconic video game maker Electronic Arts in a massive leveraged buyout. What happens when private equity owns the games you play.
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Why are suicide rates among young Americans going up?
Young adult suicide rates are rising in the U.S. For Americans aged 18 to 27, the rate increased by nearly 20% in the past decade. What’s behind the rise, and what are states doing about it?
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago