Podcast Episodes

Trump v. big law

President Trump has signed several Executive Orders targeting law firms who have challenged his agenda or hired his political enemies. Many in the legal community worry about the impact this could ha…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Jackpod: Follow the frogs

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Donald Trump’s musings about being president for a third term and what paths might exist for that to happen.

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Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

How the mariner shortage could impact maritime security

The merchant marines are sometimes referred to as the "fourth arm of national defense." So what does a shortage mean for American security?

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Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

'I thought I was doing something good': The scam that took Judith Boivin's life savings

Rebroadcast: Judith Boivin thought she was helping the FBI go after drug traffickers. But in reality she had fallen victim to an elaborate plot to rob her of her retirement savings. She is not alone.…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

'The federal workforce feels tormented': Federal employees on the consequences of losing their jobs

They used to work in now-shuttered regional social security offices, or protecting our National Parks or nuclear security. Then President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE terminated their positions -- and t…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

What does China make of the chaos in the U.S.?

Escalating trade wars, disputes with allies, group chats with top U.S. officials' attack plans. What does the second Trump administration look like from China?

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Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Banned from speaking in public, Afghan women tell us their stories

Dozens of Afghan women studying abroad are terrified of being sent back to Afghanistan if the State Department cancels their U.S.-funded scholarships.

In this archive episode from September last year…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

How to move from languishing to flourishing

Rebroadcast: Languishing. That feeling of a lack of motivation or direction. Most people feel a sense of languishing at some point in their lives. So how do we move from languishing to flourishing? S…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Jackpod: April Fool

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks ahead to April 2nd, what the Trump administration has dubbed Liberation Day, when an array of reciprocal tariffs go into effect.

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Published on 9 months ago

America's gold fever

Conspiracy theorists believe more than $400 billion of gold is missing from Fort Knox. President Trump says he will visit Kentucky with Elon Musk to see if the gold is there.

Some economists and hist…

Published on 9 months ago