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Falling Behind: Troublemakers
'Boys will be boys.' How are perceptions about boys’ behavior in the classroom shaping their entire education? It’s part two of On Point’s weeklong series, "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of Americ…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Falling Behind: Do we treat boys like malfunctioning girls?
Boys fall behind girls in education in the U.S. starting as young as eight years old. Understanding how boys learn is key to knowing why that’s happening. It's part one of On Point’s weeklong series …
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
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 2 weeks, 1 day 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 2 weeks, 2 days 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?
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days 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 2 weeks, 4 days 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.
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days 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?
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day 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.
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days 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 3 weeks, 2 days ago