Podcast Episodes

Why it's the end of the road for the Humvee

The Humvee is an American military icon. Yet the Department of Defense has announced the vehicle’s retirement. What does this say about our shifting military priorities?

Published on 1 day, 20 hours ago

The Jackpod: The autocrat of the cabinet table

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on President Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting, how his cabinet addresses him, and what that says about his presidency.

Published on 2 days, 4 hours ago

How Trump is transforming the way corporations do business in the U.S.

President Trump demanded cuts from private businesses. Blacklisted major law firms. And threatened companies to invest more in America. The uncertain legal landscape for U.S. businesses today.

Published on 2 days, 20 hours ago

How to redesign schools for the AI age

AI is doing students’ homework, writing their essays -- and probably replacing a lot of their future jobs. Is it time to rethink what schools are for?

Published on 3 days, 20 hours ago

The fight against Trump's 'war on history'

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight says President Donald Trump is attacking American history and scholarship for political ends. Blight says it’s time for historians to fight back.

Published on 4 days, 20 hours ago

How AI is changing the job marketplace

AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the new technology isn’t g…

Published on 5 days, 20 hours ago

Falling Behind: How to talk with boys

A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."

Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares his experience and experti…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Falling Behind: 'We're in jail with our emotions'

Teenage boys are experiencing increasing rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts -- which is having a direct impact on their achievement in school. How can schools address that? The final part in O…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Falling Behind: Where have all the men gone?

After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong se…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Falling Behind: The opportunity gap

Data show boys are falling behind in school. Black boys are falling behind the most. What’s happening in classrooms that are bucking that trend? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and educatio…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago