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How William F. Buckley, Jr. created modern conservatism
The late William F. Buckley, Jr. is one of the most important figures of the American right. How did the erudite and dapper Yale man pave the way for…
1 year, 2 months ago
From Endless Thread: When the government wants your socials
Recently, On Point explored how Hong Kong has changed five years after China passed its so-called national security law and vastly diminished protest…
1 year, 2 months ago
Trump's budget bill and ballooning deficits
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the current budget bill will add $3 trillion to the federal deficit over the next decade.
On Point wraps up…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Jackpod: A TV-run state
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the connections and correlation between President Trump, his most loyal supporters and the popularity of the Fox…
1 year, 2 months ago
The $1 trillion defense budget
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will increase defense spending to over $1 trillion for the first time in U.S. history. But will it actually improve U.…
1 year, 2 months ago
Looming cuts to food assistance in Trump's budget bill
Republicans are proposing significant changes to food assistance, which could impact supplemental nutrition programs for older adults, school lunches…
1 year, 2 months ago
What Trump's tax bill means for your wallet
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is really about one big thing: Taxes. Some conservative economists say it also shows a striking shift in Republican ta…
1 year, 2 months ago
How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ impacts health care
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is making big changes to health care. Getting rid of automatic enrollment to the ACA, cutting premium assistance, adding…
1 year, 2 months ago
Falling Behind: How to talk with boys
A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."
Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Child…
1 year, 2 months ago
Hong Kong, 5 years after mass protests
Between 2019 and 2020, nearly 2 million people took to the streets of Hong Kong to fight legislation that could give Chinese authorities the power to…
1 year, 2 months ago