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Should states cut their property taxes?
Rising property tax bills are squeezing homeowners across the country. So, several states are proposing expanded tax relief programs or even the complete repeal of property taxes. How these changes w…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
The might and magic of human muscles
Our muscles power us -- from the tissue that pumps blood from our heart to the tiny fibers that give us goosebumps. How exactly do muscles work — and how can we best strengthen them?
Published on 2 weeks ago
The Jackpod: The other Washington
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty sees Washington state’s first-in-the-nation social insurance program for long-term care as a portent for the future of the politics of remedy in the U.S.
Published on 2 weeks ago
The world has its first AI government official
Albania’s prime minister has installed a new minister. Only it isn’t human, it’s Artificial Intelligence. What does this signal for the evolution of government administration around the world?
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story
Government shutdowns have become an expected reality in American politics. But before 1980 they were pretty much unheard of. The history of government shutdowns in the U.S.
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Unpacking the details of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
President Trump insists the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is holding. But peace between the two sides rests on shaky ground. What aspects of the agreement are encouraging long-term stabilit…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
America is polarized. Could this writer's new approach fix it?
Polarization pushes people apart. Writer Chloé Valdary says we can heal deepening divisions by treating each other like human beings, not political abstractions.
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Could the Maine Senate race determine the future of the Democratic party?
A handful of Democrat says they’re coming for Maine Senator Susan Collins' seat. But first they have to capture the soul of the Democratic party.
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Jackpod: How health care can save Democrats and democracy
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty argues that Democrats are making a strategic mistake in their demand to extend ACA health care subsidies and its role in the government shutdown.
Published on 3 weeks ago
Will TrumpRx actually lower drug prices?
Discounted prices will be offered at TrumpRx – a new direct-to-consumer website launching next year. It's a result of deals President Trump recently cut with pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer and Ast…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago