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The Jackpod: A day that will live in ….
One year after the election of 2024, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has analysis of what happened that day and why.
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8 months, 1 week ago
How Katie Herzog drank her way to sobriety
For 20 years, journalist Katie Herzog tried to stop drinking. But nothing seemed to work. Until she stumbled upon a lesser-known path to sobriety.
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8 months, 1 week ago
What happens when private equity becomes video gaming's 'final boss'
Private equity firms are poised to take over iconic video game maker Electronic Arts in a massive leveraged buyout. What happens when private equity …
8 months, 1 week ago
Why are suicide rates among young Americans going up?
Young adult suicide rates are rising in the U.S. For Americans aged 18 to 27, the rate increased by nearly 20% in the past decade. What’s behind the …
8 months, 1 week ago
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 comp…
8 months, 2 weeks 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…
8 months, 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…
8 months, 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 …
8 months, 2 weeks 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 governmen…
8 months, 2 weeks 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 o…
8 months, 2 weeks ago