Podcast Episodes

Is there a right (or wrong) way to love America?

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches – the birth of this nation will be celebrated by millions. But what does it mean to be truly patriotic in t…

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Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay's restoration?

The oyster is a huge part of coastal culture and economy in the U.S. But a historic sewage spill and climate change could put decades of restoration …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Meghna Chakrabarti in conversation with American historian Heather Cox Richardson

Meghna sits down with American historian and author of the popular Substack "Letters from an American." They discuss America's 250th birthday, their …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

How prediction markets have found their way into American politics

A Google engineer and member of special forces have been arrested for placing illegal bets on prediction markets. And these are just examples of the …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

The Jackpod: Mindless

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Trump administration’s war on the concept of climate change.

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?

Eldest daughters have a reputation for being Type A and bossy. But they can also do emotional heavy lifting in families. What does science say about …

4 weeks ago

Is it safe for Americans to go into the woods today?

Health Secretary RFK Jr. doesn't think so. That's why the Trump Administration is investing millions of federal dollars to reduce Lyme disease by 25 …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

The real story of birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will issue its decision on President Trump’s effort to overturn birthright citizenship within days. Historian Heather Cox Richardso…

1 month ago

How John Quincy Adams went from president to maverick

John Quincy Adams was a one term president. He then entered Congress where he presented so many anti-slavery petitions that Southern Congressmen want…

1 month ago

How New Mexico's governor got big things done

New Mexico’s Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has a robust list of progressive achievements – including making her state the first in the U…

1 month ago