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The Jackpod: Apostle of the common good
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has been listening to what Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been saying in town hall style interviews as he promote…
1 week, 5 days ago
The revolutionary history of Black comedy
From vaudeville to era-defining sitcoms, Black comedy has brought us some of our biggest stars and iconic characters. In the book "Black Out Loud," j…
2 weeks ago
Is the Freedom of Information Act delivering on its promise?
For a democracy to be by the people and for the people, what do the people need to know? The Freedom of Information Act is central to answering that …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
The big influence of big sugar
The U.S. is one of the largest sugar producers in the world. And for more than 200 years, the sugar industry has gotten special protections from the …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Should fans be able to alter the music they love using AI?
Spotify is set to launch a new tool that will enable subscribers to create cover versions and remixes of their favorite songs – using AI. What that c…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
What makes baseball magic
Curses, superstitions and pre-game rituals have been part of baseball for as long as the game has been around. What’s behind the magical traditions o…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Jackpod: Yankee Doodle Caged
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why he feels ambivalent about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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2 weeks, 5 days ago
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 …
3 weeks 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…
3 weeks, 1 day 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…
3 weeks, 1 day ago