Podcast Episodes

Why some are calling Tesla vandalism 'domestic terrorism'

The Tesla Takedown protests have been mostly peaceful, but there have been a few incidents of vandalism and even property destruction.

Now, Elon Musk and his allies are calling the entire protest mov…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

The 'money ladies' take stock of our current economy

Tariffs, mortgage rates, clashes with the fed – all make for uncertainty in the economy.

On Point’s “Money Ladies” Michelle Singletary and Rana Foroohar join us to talk about your money, the global e…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ask the ethicist: How to create guardrails for the AI age

Will AI devastate humanity or uplift it? Philosopher Christopher DiCarlo's new book examines how we can navigate when AI surpasses human capacity.

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Published on 8 months ago

'U.S. let go of my hand that it had extended to help': Afghan refugees on promises broken under Trump

The immigration status of Afghans who helped the U.S. government is in jeopardy under the latest Trump crackdowns. How that impacts Afghan refugees and their families already in the U.S. and those st…

Published on 8 months ago

Trump v. higher education

Harvard University is suing the White House. What the university’s clash with the Trump Administration means for the rest of higher education.

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Published on 8 months ago

How Trump administration cuts threaten Native Americans

As the Trump Administration looks to cut government spending, many Indigenous communities say they’re losing vital public services.

It could be a violation of long-standing treaties between tribes an…

Published on 8 months ago

A doctor's fix for America's ailing medication market

With more than 60% of Americans taking a prescription drug, there are increasing questions about how these medicines are approved, how they're kept safe and how they’re priced.

In a new book, Harvard…

Published on 8 months ago

Falling Behind: 'We're in jail with our emotions'

Teenage boys are experiencing increasing rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts -- which is having a direct impact on their achievement in school. How can schools address that? The final part in O…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Falling Behind: Where have all the men gone?

After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong se…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Falling Behind: The opportunity gap

Data show boys are falling behind in school. Black boys are falling behind the most. What’s happening in classrooms that are bucking that trend? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and educatio…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago