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Who’s really working class in America?
When politicians talk about America’s working class, they often mean blue collar workers without college degrees. But as more workers feel financiall…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Jackpod: America’s government teacher
Sharon McMahon has built a huge online audience with her explanations of how America’s system of government works. She tells Jack and Dorey why her n…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
The weird world of ladybugs
We think of ladybugs as cute red beetles associated with good luck and gardening. But the real ladybug story involves poaching, trafficking and a str…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Can California fix plastic recycling?
Americans have been told for decades to toss plastic into the recycling bin. But only a small share actually gets recycled. Now, California is trying…
2 months ago
Is AI helping human creativity, or harming it?
Music. Books. Film. Artificial intelligence is changing how we express ourselves. Is AI a tool for creativity -- or a barrier?
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2 months ago
Can an 'everyday bro' fix your dating life? Comedian Jared Freid thinks so
In his new book, "Walking Red Flag: Dating Advice from Your Favorite Guy Friend," comedian Jared Freid offers tips, tricks and real talk on modern da…
2 months ago
The not-so-underground world of Black punk
James Spooner grew up as a punk rocker with a mohawk. But as a mixed-race kid, he didn’t always feel like he belonged. Then, he found Afro-punk -- an…
2 months ago
The Jackpod: Grocery stores and the dignity of essential labor
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty talks to author Ann Larson about her new book "Clean Up on Aisle Five”; the realities of grocery store workers, the…
2 months ago
Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy?
You might think a healthy brain starts and ends in your head – but there are miles and miles of neuron fibers that connect your brain with nearly eve…
2 months ago
Brainwaves: What happens between life and death?
A tunnel. A bright light. Reuniting with deceased loved ones. Many people who have near-death experiences have remarkably similar stories. Why?
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2 months, 1 week ago