Podcast Episodes

What it's like to live in fear of being deported

President Trump is promising to remove millions of people who are in the U.S. without legal status.

That promise is creating fear among migrants, even those here legally.

We head to immigrant communi…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

The consequences of declining vaccination rates

Childhood vaccination rates are declining. Doctors worry that could lead to a resurgence of diseases such as measles, polio and whooping cough.

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

The Jackpod: The child is father of the man

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks back at Elon Musk's traumatic childhood as a lens through which to understand the world view of the planet’s richest man.

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Are Chinese commercial drones a threat to national security?

The Chinese-owned drone company DJI controls over 75% of the commercial U.S. drone market. Lawmakers say that its presence in the sky threatens American national security.

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Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

How will we power the AI boom?

Just one query to ChatGPT takes as much energy as powering a lightbulb for some 20 minutes. As AI balloons, so does its demand for electricity. That's driving tech companies to increase their demand …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

How Russell Vought's 'radical constitutionalism' could spark a constitutional crisis

Russell Vought, head of Trump's Office of Budget and Management, believes the president has the power to completely dismantle any aspect of the federal government he chooses. Bipartisan leaders say T…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

How the richest person in the world is reshaping Washington

Elon Musk is rapidly dismantling or taking control of government agencies during President Trump’s first weeks in power. But is he or Trump in control?

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Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

This doctor says he can make AI in health care safer

Artificial intelligence is growing fast. And it’s changing how doctors provide care for their patients. How do you make sure these new AI tools are safe? Dr. Brian Anderson says he has an answer.

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Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are headlights brighter than they used to be?

If you feel like car headlights have gotten too bright, you’re not alone.

The National Highway Traffic Administration receives more consumer complaints about headlight brightness than any other topic…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Jackpod: Calamity howler

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on President Trump’s pick for OMB director, Russell Vought.

What Vought believes about rule of law in American democracy, and whether that could push the nation to ‘…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago