Podcast Episodes

An African history of Africa with Zeinab Badawi

Everybody’s heard about Ancient Egypt. But just downriver, the kingdom of Kush was one of the most powerful states in the Nile valley. Sudanese-British journalist Zeinab Badawi gives us a lesser-know…

Published on 4 months ago

Swipe left: Why dating today stinks

The dating scene can be a frustrating place to be right now. From dating app burnout to the struggle to meet IRL, single folks are fed up. Why modern dating feels so broken and what can be done to fi…

Published on 4 months ago

Our mental health in the hands of AI

AI is everywhere, and increasingly, people are turning to it for therapy. What’s at stake when we lose that human to human-therapist connection?

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The fall of Florida citrus

Florida citrus production has dropped more than 90% in the past two decades -- a blow for the state's economy and cultural identity. What's driving the decline of Florida's orange groves, and what ca…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

How 'Blessings and Disasters' shape Alabama

Alexis Okeowo says Alabama, where she grew up, shows the best and worst of the American experiment. In her new book, "Blessings and Disasters," she wrestles with the state’s complicated past.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

How AI is changing the music business

The world’s largest music streaming service now lets users to monetize music in which they don’t play or sing a single note. How is AI shaping how we make and profit from music?

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Jackpod: What’s wrong with the White House press corps?

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Trump administration has transformed which reporters get to be in the White House briefing room and travel with the president.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Should SNAP pay for junk food?

A dozen states are banning people from buying sodas and some sugary snacks using federal food assistance. The effort is part of the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign led by Secretary Robert F. Ke…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Can public media survive?

The U.S. Congress cut federal funding for public media, shuttering the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. What does that mean for the future of local news across the country?

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

How should American colleges measure merit?

The Trump Administration ordered universities to turn over data to prove they're not considering race in admissions. But education expert Richard Kahlenberg argues that for college admissions to look…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago