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Can public media survive?
The U.S. Congress cut federal funding for public media, shuttering the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. What does that mean for the future of local news across the country?
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
How should American colleges measure merit?
The Trump Administration ordered universities to turn over data to prove they're not considering race in admissions. But education expert Richard Kahlenberg argues that for college admissions to look…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Does using AI dumb you down?
A recent study shows that people using AI to write for them experience some negative cognitive effects. Why? Because there's something special about what writing does in your brain.
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Is there a better way to manage grizzly bears?
The U.S. House will consider whether grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park should be taken off the endangered species list. How delisting would impact grizzly bears and the people liv…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Jackpod: A bold idea to help Gen Z. And maybe save the Dems
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a wild idea from the '90s that could offer young Americans greater financial security, and how it would benefit Democrats to publicly embrace bold ideas like it.
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
What the U.S.-EU trade deal means for you
After months of wrangling, the U.S. and the EU have reached a trade agreement. The EU made big compromises, like a 15% tariff on most EU exports. How will the deal affect Americans?
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
What are 'cool roofs,' and how do they work?
Summers are getting hotter every year. When it comes to adapting to a hotter planet, in the United States, it's cities that are taking the lead. In Atlanta, they've passed a nation-leading "cool roof…
Published on 1 month ago
The state of America's judiciary with Judge J. Michael Luttig
The retired conservative federal judge says a war against the judiciary in America has been waged by "a tyrannical wannabe king."
Published on 1 month ago
Famine in Gaza
Food security levels in the Gaza Strip have reached their most dire levels since the conflict between Hamas and Israel began. Humanitarian experts say immediate action is needed to save hundreds of t…
Published on 1 month ago
The healing power of sunlight
Could sunlight help treat disease? A growing number of studies find potential benefits of UV light therapy for conditions like multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes and Crohn’s disease.
Published on 1 month ago