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The new war on words
Many on the political right accuse the left of policing what people can and can't say. Now, the Trump administration is cracking down on words relate…
1 year ago
How groceries are priced
From pandemic inflation to the impact of tariffs the price of groceries is getting a lot of attention. But who decides what we pay -- and why?
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1 year ago
How Trump administration job cuts could affect the future of weather forecasting
The National Weather Service has been around for more than 150 years – their mission is explicitly to provide forecasts and warnings to protect lives…
1 year ago
JD Vance and the rise of the 'New Right'
In this week’s Jackpod Meghna and Jack spoke about this episode of On Point from August last year about ‘radical monarchist’ Curtis Yarvin and the so…
1 year ago
Trump v. big law
President Trump has signed several Executive Orders targeting law firms who have challenged his agenda or hired his political enemies. Many in the le…
1 year ago
The Jackpod: Follow the frogs
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Donald Trump’s musings about being president for a third term and what paths might exist for that to happen.
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How the mariner shortage could impact maritime security
The merchant marines are sometimes referred to as the "fourth arm of national defense." So what does a shortage mean for American security?
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1 year ago
'I thought I was doing something good': The scam that took Judith Boivin's life savings
Rebroadcast: Judith Boivin thought she was helping the FBI go after drug traffickers. But in reality she had fallen victim to an elaborate plot to ro…
1 year ago
'The federal workforce feels tormented': Federal employees on the consequences of losing their jobs
They used to work in now-shuttered regional social security offices, or protecting our National Parks or nuclear security. Then President Trump, Elon…
1 year ago
What does China make of the chaos in the U.S.?
Escalating trade wars, disputes with allies, group chats with top U.S. officials' attack plans. What does the second Trump administration look like f…
1 year ago