Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBehind the scenes of On Point
Host Meghna Chakrabarti and executive producer Jonathan Dyer offer a behind-the-scenes look into how On Point is produced. Recorded in front of a liv…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The real story behind the slump in Las Vegas tourism
Las Vegas is in a tourism slump. Hotel occupancy and air travel are down, and many local hospitality employees are experiencing layoffs or cuts in th…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Jackpod: Plutonomy
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a concept that explains an anomaly in today’s economic news: retail sales are up while other key economic indica…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How private companies are influencing the new space race
From leased property to defense contracts, private space companies have become fully intertwined with public infrastructure. But not everyone’s sold …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Elon Musk’s supercomputer polluting Memphis?
Elon Musk says xAI has one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world. It’s located in Memphis, Tennessee and it’s called Colossus. But neighbo…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The legacy of the 5th Circuit: Past and present
Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is known as a conservative juggernaut. But that hasn’t always been the case.
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9 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the flag burning debate is still not settled
President Trump has issued an Executive Order requiring the Justice Department to prosecute people for burning the American flag. But the Supreme Cou…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The strange psychology behind fawning
If you have ever found yourself dealing with a threatening person, and instead of fleeing them, you flattered – that’s called fawning. Psychologist I…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Jackpod: The two-state mirage
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the U.S. vote against a UN resolution backing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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9 months, 3 weeks ago
The right wing is coming for Wikipedia
The Heritage Foundation says it will "identify and target" Wikipedia editors over alleged bias. What does that mean for Wikipedia’s future?
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9 months, 3 weeks ago