Podcast Episodes

The real story behind the slump in Las Vegas tourism

Las Vegas is in a tourism slump. Hotel occupancy and air travel are down, and many local hospitality employees are experiencing layoffs or cuts in their hours. What's driving this downturn, and can S…

Published on 3 months ago

The Jackpod: Plutonomy

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a concept that explains an anomaly in today’s economic news: retail sales are up while other key economic indicators are down.

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Published on 3 months ago

How private companies are influencing the new space race

From leased property to defense contracts, private space companies have become fully intertwined with public infrastructure. But not everyone’s sold on how intertwined these systems have become.

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Published on 3 months ago

Is Elon Musk’s supercomputer polluting Memphis?

Elon Musk says xAI has one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world. It’s located in Memphis, Tennessee and it’s called Colossus. But neighborhood residents say Colossus belches colossal poll…

Published on 3 months ago

The legacy of the 5th Circuit: Past and present

Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is known as a conservative juggernaut. But that hasn’t always been the case.

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Why the flag burning debate is still not settled

President Trump has issued an Executive Order requiring the Justice Department to prosecute people for burning the American flag. But the Supreme Court has ruled flag burning is free speech. What the…

Published on 3 months ago

The strange psychology behind fawning

If you have ever found yourself dealing with a threatening person, and instead of fleeing them, you flattered – that’s called fawning. Psychologist Ingrid Clayton on the psychology behind this self-p…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The Jackpod: The two-state mirage

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the U.S. vote against a UN resolution backing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The right wing is coming for Wikipedia

The Heritage Foundation says it will "identify and target" Wikipedia editors over alleged bias. What does that mean for Wikipedia’s future?

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

What to know as the student loan industry becomes more privatized

Congress has overhauled the federal student loan system, including big changes on borrowing caps and loan restrictions. Education experts say this will up the demand for private loans. So, what does …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago