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What does the Iran peace memo mean for the U.S.?
President Trump promised regime change in Iran, no nuclear development and a restabilization of the region. Now that the U.S. and Iran have signed a …
4 months, 1 week ago
What Frederick Douglass warned us about America
In 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered what many consider the best abolitionist speech of all time. He asked, “What, to the American slave, is your 4t…
4 months, 1 week ago
Is there a right (or wrong) way to love America?
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches – the birth of this nation will be celebrated by millions. But what does it mean to be truly patriotic in t…
4 months, 1 week ago
Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay's restoration?
The oyster is a huge part of coastal culture and economy in the U.S. But a historic sewage spill and climate change could put decades of restoration …
4 months, 1 week ago
Meghna Chakrabarti in conversation with American historian Heather Cox Richardson
Meghna sits down with American historian and author of the popular Substack "Letters from an American." They discuss America's 250th birthday, their …
4 months, 1 week ago
How prediction markets have found their way into American politics
A Google engineer and member of special forces have been arrested for placing illegal bets on prediction markets. And these are just examples of the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Jackpod: Mindless
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Trump administration’s war on the concept of climate change.
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?
Eldest daughters have a reputation for being Type A and bossy. But they can also do emotional heavy lifting in families. What does science say about …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it safe for Americans to go into the woods today?
Health Secretary RFK Jr. doesn't think so. That's why the Trump Administration is investing millions of federal dollars to reduce Lyme disease by 25 …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The real story of birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will issue its decision on President Trump’s effort to overturn birthright citizenship within days. Historian Heather Cox Richardso…
4 months, 2 weeks ago