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The big impact of small interactions
A stranger holding the door open for you. A friendly wave from a neighbor. An angry driver cuts you off. The new book "The Social Biome" reveals how …
4 months, 4 weeks ago
The power of gratitude
Studies show that feeling grateful can make you more patient, honest, generous and even help with your sleep and immune system. Psychologist David De…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Can democracy survive without reading?
People around the world are reading less. In the U.S., the share of people reading for pleasure dropped by 40% in the last 20 years. Writer James Mar…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
How ACA subsidies became a lifeline for millions of Americans
Some Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. This could double premiums for many enrollees. How a government subsidy that was …
5 months ago
What the U.S. loses when our allies stop sharing intelligence
Intelligence sharing between the U.S. and its allies has long been a powerful national security tool. But recently, some allies have stopped sharing …
5 months ago
The Jackpod: The revolutionary mind
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the role that concepts of power, liberty and conspiracy played in the American Revolution. (Inspired by Ken Burn…
5 months ago
Can math equations solve inequality?
Mathematician Eugenia Cheng wants us to rethink our relationship to math -- and equality. We hear how different paths lead to identical outcomes in m…
5 months ago
How JPMorgan's embrace of AI could change banking for us all
JPMorgan aims to become the first major bank fully powered by AI. What does that mean for the future of banking?
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5 months ago
Why are scam ads everywhere online?
Scam ads are flooding Facebook, YouTube and other social media. Tech companies are making billions allowing them. Who's behind all of these online ad…
5 months ago
The Iranian women defying their country’s strict laws
Iranian law controls how women dress, what they drive and what they do in public. But now, more women across Iran are rebelling — risking severe fine…
5 months, 1 week ago