Podcast Episodes

What happens when private equity becomes video gaming's 'final boss'

Private equity firms are poised to take over iconic video game maker Electronic Arts in a massive leveraged buyout. What happens when private equity owns the games you play.

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Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why are suicide rates among young Americans going up?

Young adult suicide rates are rising in the U.S. For Americans aged 18 to 27, the rate increased by nearly 20% in the past decade. What’s behind the rise, and what are states doing about it?

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Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Should states cut their property taxes?

Rising property tax bills are squeezing homeowners across the country. So, several states are proposing expanded tax relief programs or even the complete repeal of property taxes. How these changes w…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

The might and magic of human muscles

Our muscles power us -- from the tissue that pumps blood from our heart to the tiny fibers that give us goosebumps. How exactly do muscles work — and how can we best strengthen them?

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Published on 2 months ago

The Jackpod: The other Washington

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty sees Washington state’s first-in-the-nation social insurance program for long-term care as a portent for the future of the politics of remedy in the U.S.

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Published on 2 months ago

The world has its first AI government official

Albania’s prime minister has installed a new minister. Only it isn’t human, it’s Artificial Intelligence. What does this signal for the evolution of government administration around the world?

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Published on 2 months ago

From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story

Government shutdowns have become an expected reality in American politics. But before 1980 they were pretty much unheard of. The history of government shutdowns in the U.S.

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Published on 2 months ago

Unpacking the details of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire

President Trump insists the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is holding. But peace between the two sides rests on shaky ground. What aspects of the agreement are encouraging long-term stabilit…

Published on 2 months ago

America is polarized. Could this writer's new approach fix it?

Polarization pushes people apart. Writer Chloé Valdary says we can heal deepening divisions by treating each other like human beings, not political abstractions.

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Published on 2 months ago

Could the Maine Senate race determine the future of the Democratic party?

A handful of Democrat says they’re coming for Maine Senator Susan Collins' seat. But first they have to capture the soul of the Democratic party.

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago