Podcast Episodes

The Jackpod: Strategic empathy

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks at the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine from Russian president Vladimir Putin’s perspective, as a ‘preventive war.’

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Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

What happened when AI went after welfare fraud

Artificial Intelligence algorithms are being used to decide who gets welfare benefits, and how much. Some experts say it’s leading to “devastating” cuts in benefits for those most in need.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

The wonder of Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park was first designated a national monument a century ago. Even with climate change, Glacier Bay has a surprising story to tell about nature’s resilience.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's 2017 tax cuts: Who's better off, who's not?

The House has passed a budget resolution, and a plan to extend President Trump's 2017 tax cuts. What’s known about the impact of those cuts on American taxpayers and the economy?

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal judge Frederic Block on second chances -- and 'who deserves it'

In 1997, Walter Johnson was given five life sentences for robbery and drug offences. Decades later, he was released by the same judge who originally sentenced him. A conversation with that judge abou…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Is NASCAR a monopoly?

Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s automotive racing team 23XI is suing NASCAR, alleging the organization is an illegal monopoly. The case could make waves across the entire sport.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Jackpod: Where the roads lead

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the numerous ways Donald Trump has sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin since re-entering the White House.

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Kash Patel a modern-day J. Edgar Hoover?

FBI Director Kash Patel wants to go after President Trump's enemies. That reminds some historians of J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI's notorious first director. But some say Patel wants to weaponize the FBI…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Is education technology actually helping students learn?

From laptops to learning software, schools invest billions of dollars each year on education technology. But what do we really know about how effective that tech is in the classroom?

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Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

How the bond market could check Trump's power

Bond traders are worried about President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts – and the ever-growing national debt. Could the bond market be a check on Trump’s agenda?

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Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago