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Falling Behind: The opportunity gap
Data show boys are falling behind in school. Black boys are falling behind the most. What’s happening in classrooms that are bucking that trend? On P…
1 year, 2 months ago
Falling Behind: Troublemakers
'Boys will be boys.' How are perceptions about boys’ behavior in the classroom shaping their entire education? It’s part two of On Point’s weeklong s…
1 year, 2 months ago
Falling Behind: Do we treat boys like malfunctioning girls?
Boys fall behind girls in education in the U.S. starting as young as eight years old. Understanding how boys learn is key to knowing why that’s happe…
1 year, 2 months ago
How Spotify shapes how we listen to music
Spotify promised independent artists a new revenue stream, and listeners exposure to new music. In the new book 'Mood Machine,' music journalist Liz …
1 year, 2 months ago
Trump takes aim at the Smithsonian
A White House executive order seeks to eliminate “improper anti-American ideology” and promote "American greatness" at the nation’s museums. What Tru…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Jackpod: The demons
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on who’s been advising President Trump on his tariff policies.
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1 year, 3 months ago
Trailer: 'Falling behind: The miseducation of America's boys'
A new On Point special series explores why America’s boys are falling behind in school, and what can be done about it.
Hear the first episode on Mond…
1 year, 3 months ago
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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago