Podcast Episodes

The Jackpod: Get out

President Trump has promised “the largest mass deportation in U.S. history.” On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the lessons and legacy of two mass deportations of the 20th century.

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Published on 11 months ago

The broken home insurance market -- in California and beyond

Many LA homeowners were dropped by their insurance companies a year before the fires. Is there a better way to make the insurance industry more affordable and sustainable?

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Volcanologist Tamsin Mather on her 'adventures in volcanoland'

What's it like standing on the slopes of an active, erupting volcano? Volcanologist Tamsin Mather takes us on her journey to some of the world's biggest volcanoes.

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An African history of Africa with Zeinab Badawi

Everybody’s heard about Ancient Egypt. But just downriver, the kingdom of Kush was one of the most powerful states in the Nile valley. Sudanese-British journalist Zeinab Badawi gives us a lesser-know…

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A new chapter in America's child welfare system

At the end of last year, Congress passed the largest overhaul of the nation’s child welfare system in more than 15 years.

The reform includes more support for kinship care, aging out youth and effort…

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The Republican Congress' 2025 agenda

The Republican legislative agenda is set to tackle tax cuts, increase border security, and open up American energy production. But how does the GOP aim to accomplish these goals?

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'Would you recommend this show to a friend?'

It seems like we're bombarded with customer surveys these days. Where are these surveys coming from -- and do they work?

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

The Jackpod: Throughline

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on federal charges against Donald Trump for election interference in 2020; what has changed since then and what has not.

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The U.S. parental mental health crisis and what to do about it

The U.S. Surgeon General is ringing the alarm bell on parents' mental health. 48% of parents say most days their stress is completely overwhelming, nearly double what childless adults reported.

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How Texas became America's clean energy leader

Of all the states in the country, Texas is the leader when it comes to wind and solar renewable energy. What lessons can we learn by looking to Texas?

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Published on 11 months, 1 week ago