No matter how much order, sense, or predictability we try to bring to our lives, uncertainty and the anxiety it... more

Is the government covering up what it knows about UFOs, now called Unexplained Aerial Phenomena? We dive into 75 years... more

In places where human beings have done everything they can to pave and plow over nature, what might happen if... more

Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. Since the 1980s, the lake has shrunk... more

After surviving an attempted assassination, Donald Trump promised he would seek unity as he accepted the GOP’s nomination. We take... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has a tale of two parties: “Republicans united in the shimmer of victory, Democrats... more

Donald Trump has transformed Republican politics, and Republican policy, as reflected in the GOP's newest platform. Analysts say it echoes the... more

Sharks are full of secrets, despite being some of the oldest creatures on the planet. Marine biologist Jasmin Graham has... more

Dr. Anthony Fauci was the government’s top infectious disease official during the COVID-19 pandemic. What has his career in public... more

An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump two days before the Republican National Convention. Politicians across the board are... more

For 40 years, federal judges deferred to the expertise of government agencies to interpret ambiguous language in laws. But after... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty traces how the politics of revenge triumphed over the politics of remedy in the... more

Donald Trump has openly admired authoritarians around the world. Now he’s pledging to rule like one. An examination of the... more

Boeing has pled guilty to federal charges related to two deadly 737 MAX crashes. What went wrong in the Boeing... more

Jason De León spent nearly seven years embedded with a group of smugglers moving migrants across Mexico. How that experience... more

There's a troubling trend in medicine -- increasing cancer diagnoses in people younger than 50. But why? Dr. Kimmie Ng... more

The world of fine art is full of multimillion dollar one-of-a-kinds and breathtaking masterpieces. But it’s also rife with fraudsters... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty Joe Biden’s display of frailty in his old age at the CNN debate and... more

State and federal government is so focused on policymaking that it often fails to provide the services its laws intend.... more

Ransomware hackers are attacking health care systems in the U.S. and around the world. Why are health care networks so... more

Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer used to have no doubt about the unifying power of sports. But in recent... more

78 days after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a cargo ship, the Port of... more

In May, On Point featured the first U.S. broadcast interview of Dr. Hilary Cass. The UK-based pediatrician had just completed the... more

Post-presidential debate, the hosts of the 'Pod Save America' share debate analysis informed by their own White House and political... more

Russia and North Korea have signed a new deal that brings the two countries closer together than they’ve been since... more

Organ transplant patients are concerned the drugs they take to survive can cause other health problems like cancer and diabetes,... more

In the coming days the Supreme Court is set to issue historic decisions on the power of federal agencies, January... more

A former IRS agent says the agency gives a pass to corporate tax cheats and the super-rich when investigating possible... more

Mexico just elected its first female president. Many hope Claudia Scheinbaum will improve the lives of millions of Mexican women.... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty recalls past presidents who have not been transparent about their health, which leads to... more

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently said that some migrants “do try to game” the U.S. asylum system. What's the... more

From Roots to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Abbott Elementary, Bethonie Butler’s new book "Black TV" shows how TV... more

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi predicted his BJP party would win a commanding victory in recent elections. But India's 969... more

In this year’s European Union elections, far-right parties made gains across many of the EU’s 27 countries, including in France,... more

George Stephanopoulos, host of ABC’s “This Week,” and co-host of “Good Morning America," speaks with Meghna Chakrabarti live at WBUR's... more

With two wars raging and dynastic power on the rise around the world, the post-1945 world order feels like it’s... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has been reading "The Age of Grievance" by New York Times columnist Frank Bruni.... more

From "Soul Train" and the "Oprah Winfrey Show" to the blues and Afro Sheen, for decades, Black Chicagoans have shaped... more

Humans have long been fascinated by of dreams, but what has science learned about them? Neuroscientist Dr. Rahul Jandial says... more

The COVID pandemic lockdowns. It was an approach endorsed by many public health experts. But could there have been a... more

Etsy used to be the place to shop for quirky, handmade items from independent crafters all over the world. Now,... more

In April, the U.S. military deployed a pair of high energy lasers to combat enemy drones. Now that the once-imagined... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into a correlation between news awareness and political leanings, and how that has... more

In China, Big Brother is most definitely watching. Estimates show up to 16 million Chinese citizens -- from university students... more

Many Republicans in Congress are dodging the question of whether they’ll accept this year’s election results. What’s at stake in... more

Other countries have social safety nets. The U.S. has women. In the new book "Holding it Together: How Women Became... more

Being alone often gets a bad rap. But research shows alone time can actually boost overall well-being, increasing our emotional... more

Democrats are losing working-class voters at an alarming rate, despite the popularity of President Biden’s policies. A roundtable of working-class... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty lays out the ways that President Biden’s Gaza policy has been, what New York... more

Missing packages. Undelivered letters. If you've been having problems with your mail lately, you're not alone. The USPS is rolling... more

Oregon made history in 2020 when it became the first state in the nation to decriminalize small amounts of hard... more

The Greco-Roman philosophy of stoicism is having a moment. Through wisdom, temperance, courage and justice you can create a virtuous,... more

A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office reveals poor living conditions inside military barracks – from mold and... more

Puerto Rico is in the middle of a major gubernatorial race. As a new political party appeals to younger voters... more

With the first presidential debate less than six weeks away, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty explores some approaches to... more

Once the second largest protestant denomination in America, the United Methodist Church lost about a quarter of its members over... more

Glenn Loury is a renowned Black economist and conservative social critic. In his new memoir, he details his struggles, from... more

Our online feeds are already full of artificially-generated sludge. It’s tainting our discourse, our culture and the quality of information.... more

Labor economist David Autor’s research shows how historically, technological advances hurt the incomes of middle- and working-class Americans. But when... more

Two of rap’s biggest stars are feuding. Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been lobbing diss tracks back and forth for... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into why President Biden’s initiatives to boost the economy, with legislation such as... more

A lot is at stake in Arizona’s senate race. It could determine control of the Senate -- and the outcome... more

The U.S. is building new nuclear weapons, including a massive missile called the Sentinel. They're up to 20 times more... more

Rebroadcast: What happens in the brain when you pray or meditate? Neurotheology explores the connection between our synapses and spiritual... more

The NCAA’s all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark begins her WNBA career on Tuesday. Caitlin Clark helped elevate the game of... more

'Buy now, pay later' loans for just about everything are growing. But there’s barely any data or regulation on this... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the rise of illiberalism in the U.S. today and its historic entwinement with... more

Some Palestinians have been able to flee Gaza. But millions are still there as the Israeli military moves on Rafah,... more

Podcast extra: British pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass led a highly anticipated independent scientific review of gender health services for children... more

A groundbreaking review out of the UK finds “poor” or “low quality” evidence for using puberty blockers and hormones to... more

Dyslexia affects one in every 5 Americans. But only 2 million are diagnosed and receive the help they need. Why?

The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted over two years. But just weeks after Russia's 2022 invasion, both sides came close to... more

Rebroadcast: In 1956, a federal judge ordered the town of Clinton, Tennessee to desegregate its high school. The unrest that... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the power of the MAGA red hat to forge an identity and spread... more

For decades some conservative scholars and politicians have asserted the United States is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. So... more

Celebrated author Amy Tan doesn’t just write best-selling novels. She’s a passionate birder, too. Her new book on birding describes... more

More than six months since the Hamas attack on Israel, dozens of Israelis are still held hostage, over 30,000 Palestinians... more

Across Mexico, thousands of illegal rehab centers treat patients with drug addiction, often holding them against their will. Now, these... more

More than 80% of Black smokers smoke menthol cigarettes. The FDA is now pushing to ban the products, saying it... more

On Point new analyst Jack Beatty argues that Democrats are losing touch with working class voters. What could they do... more

The city of Dallas reduced its overall violent crime by 30% compared to this time last year. Its mayor and... more

Textualism, which sees a legal system's original structure as immortal, is the dominating philosophy on the court today. But retired... more

Elections in the world’s largest democracy are underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s power is ascendant. But, like in other global democracies,... more

Languishing. That feeling of a lack of motivation or direction. Most people feel a sense of languishing at some point... more

Physician Dr. Sharon Malone is on a mission to help women better manage their health in the American health care... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty recalls a 1984 speech by President Reagan outlining the importance of allies and collective... more

Your exact location, what apps you use, the last thing you bought online. Your data is for sale – and... more

Several states have changed policy in recent years to make involuntary commitment easier for people with severe mental illnesses. But... more

The 2024 Ohio senate contest could determine the balance of power in of the U.S. senate. What’s at stake in... more

There are several perfectly legal ways to steal a U.S. presidential election, according to election law expert Lawrence Lessig. Lessig... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty reviews the evidence that former President Donald Trump’s multiple criminal prosecutions are politically motivated.

Youth sports are supposed to be about fun and team spirit. But now, kids are training year-round and joining expensive... more

One virus causes more birth defects in American babies than any other nongenetic disease – but most don’t know it... more

President Biden told Israel the humanitarian situation in Gaza is unacceptable and an immediate ceasefire is essential. Meanwhile, U.S. weaponry... more

"3 Body Problem," a Netflix adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China... more

As humans, we have conversations all the time. But research shows we actually aren’t very good at communicating. Journalist Charles... more

Last month Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead - an apparent suicide. He’d spent the last 7 years speaking... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells Meghna what he expects to see outside and inside polling stations in November... more

64 million Latinos live in the U.S. It’s a population bigger than any Spanish-speaking country in the world except Mexico.... more

The pig-butchering scam. It's a criminal industry that targets the vulnerable, engages in human trafficking, and exploits weaknesses in digital... more

Sportsbooks are everywhere. Sports betting has changed how fans engage with games and generated $5 billion in taxes. But the... more

Jennifer and James Crumbley were found guilty of manslaughter for a mass school shooting carried out by their son. Could... more

Nobel prize-winning economist and psychologist Daniel Kahneman has died at the age of 90. In June 2021, we spoke with Kahneman,... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks at what’s counted in official U.S. inflation numbers and finds that the cost... more

Author Philip K. Howard says Americans are in a crisis of human disempowerment. But he says re-empowerment is possible, and... more

The National Association of Realtors agreed to pay a $418 million settlement and change the way members charge commission. A... more

Rebroadcast: The future is closer than it appears. Sensors that can read your brain waves – and sell your data... more

Trump's allies are hoping another Trump victory will limit access to abortions, contraceptives, IVF, even recreational sex. But they aren't... more

Should kids be allowed on social media? A growing number of families are saying "no" to social media at all.... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty watches a Donald Trump campaign rally with a famous Franz Kafka quote about the... more

Due to technical difficulties, the Jackpod will be posted later than usual. Check back later for this week's episode.

The House passed a bill that could force the sale of TikTok, or ban the app altogether. But is targeting... more

Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade says disinformation is seeping into every aspect of our political and social lives. How can... more

Exonerees are turning to the private sector to provide them with urgently needed cash. But with interest rates so high,... more

Alaska and Maine use ranked choice voting in elections. Four other states could soon join them. We learn why more... more

Duke University recently announced plans to close and re-home its century-old herbarium. But with climate change and a looming biodiversity... more

Listen: The first chapter of Endless Thread’s podcast Beyond All Repair. Host Amory Sivertson first met Shane Correia in 2017 while... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how presidents lose touch with reality.

Given the environmental, political, and human costs of accelerating mineral mining, can the United States reach its clean energy goals?... more

To electrify our economy, the world needs more nickel. And Indonesia has it. Can nickel pave the road to prosperity?... more

Most of the world’s cobalt is extracted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But to get it, hundreds of thousands... more

Copper is key to our green energy future, but copper extraction is deeply harmful to the environment now. Episode two... more

The U.S. sits on some of the largest lithium reserves in the world. It’s a key element for clean energy.... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on President Biden’s State of the Union address and the politics of memory, versus... more

Rebroadcast: Millions of Americans sell their blood plasma every year. It’s part of a global, multibillion dollar business. But what is... more

For almost a decade, Poland's democracy was in retreat. But last fall, Poland successfully elected a pro-democracy government coalition. What... more

The GOP prides itself on being the anti-tax party. But it wasn't always that way. In Michael Graetz’s book "The... more

While in power, former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte ordered the murder of thousands of people without trial. Journalist Patricia Evangelista... more

Foreign diplomats are nervous that the United States’ once solid global leadership is on shaky ground. What’s at stake if... more

Rebroadcast: The newest food diets. The magic weight loss pill. Changing beauty standards. We hear constant messaging around how we... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the potential influence of low information voters on this year’s presidential election, and... more

A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office reveals poor living conditions inside military barracks – from mold and... more

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Sleep problems. Millions of women go through menopause each year. But what’s happening in the brain... more

In his new book "The End of Race Politics," Coleman Hughes argues that closing racial divides in America means building... more

Donald Trump has openly admired authoritarians around the world. Now he’s pledging to rule like one. An examination of the... more

Many of us struggle to get help taking care of our kids or aging loved ones. How might we rethink... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty compares and contrasts what a second term for Donald Trump or Joe Biden would... more

If Joe Biden and Donald Trump are on the ballot in November, they’ll be the oldest presidential candidates in U.S.... more

The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. is at a record high. Now, more people with addictions are... more

This week marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. For Wall Street Journal correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov, that... more

Liberal academic Richard Kahlenberg thinks the only way to truly solve America’s deep inequities is to look at class, not... more

Secret spells. Magic potions. The world of witchcraft has a powerful cultural hold and a dark history. What do centuries... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks back to 1982 and the presidency of Ronald Reagan as he considers how... more

Ed Pierson is an aviation manager who used to work on Boeing's 737 Max production line. When a door panel... more

Fast fashion retailers like Shein sell t-shirts for less than $5 apiece. This business model, along with social media, fuels... more

Although hospitals are required by law to post their prices online, many do not. Congress and now even employers and... more

Google Chrome plans to phase out cookies that track your online activity in the name of protecting privacy. But big... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty discusses Republican pollster Whit Ayres' observation that Joe Biden is “a bystander watching events... more

Snowpack is getting less reliable in American winters. And in many places, that's not just an environmental problem, but an... more

The Chinese government is urging women to have more babies -- after decades of a one-child policy. But officials face major... more

Over the weekend, the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian proxies further raising tensions in the Middle East. How will... more

Last month, the Ingenuity ended its mission as the first aircraft to make an extraterrestrial flight. After nearly three years... more

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of a Colorado court ruling this week that could keep former President... more

From desalination plants in Australia, wastewater recycling plants in Orange County, CA to net zero water buildings in NYC, in... more

From the annexation of the Philippines in 1898, to looming confrontation with Iran today, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty... more

About a third of students are on track to miss at least 10% of school days this year. Why are... more

The federal government has jurisdiction over immigration matters. In Eagle Pass, the state of Texas has taken over. But what... more

Many of us learned how to do our jobs and connect with colleagues at our first workplace. But after the... more

Earlier this month, Florida became the first state to get FDA approval to import cheaper drugs from Canada. But will... more

Alabama has carried out the first execution by asphyxiation with nitrogen gas. Kenneth Eugene Smith was executed after a previous... more

Average height in the U.S. has been in decline since about 1980. What’s causing that, and why does it matter?

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has been reading "The Authoritarian Handbook: 2025," a new report by the bipartisan group... more

Family members of hostages held by Hamas are furious. They’ve stormed the Israeli parliament, calling for a deal to get... more

About 40 million Americans have stopped attending a place of worship in the past 25 years. What’s driving it, and... more

Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. Since the 1980s, the lake has shrunk... more

Polls show Donald Trump dominating the race for the Republican presidential nomination. How does he do it -- and can... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty discusses the moral character of President Harry Truman, and whether character matters today for... more

Technical gremlins thwarted our plans for The Jackpod today, but we have a plan. Fingers crossed.

No matter how much order, sense, or predictability we try to bring to our lives, uncertainty and the anxiety it... more

There’s been a major surge in gang violence in Ecuador, fueled by the transnational cocaine trade. Now, Ecuador's government is... more

AI has the power to make audio and videos of people saying anything their creators want. So, how will policymakers... more

The pandemic changed how we work and how we think about commuting. Workers are now more likely to see the... more

From Roots to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Abbott Elementary. Bethonie Butler’s new book "Black TV" shows how TV... more

After the door plug of an Alaskan Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max-9 blew out in flight earlier this month, the Federal... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Americans who seem poised to reject democracy in 2024.

It’s hard to miss the growing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks and younger people choosing to cut back on alcohol consumption.... more

Clashes in the West Bank are escalating. Since Oct. 7 – hundreds of Palestinians in the West Bank have been... more

With two wars raging and dynastic power on the rise around the world, the post-1945 world order feels like it’s... more

Presidential primary season is set to begin. On the Republican side, one candidate has dominated the polls so far. Can... more

Sgt. Aquilino Gonell left the Dominican Republic at 12 years old in pursuit of the American dream. On Jan. 6,... more

Teen mental health is declining, particularly among girls. The pressure of social media is often cited as a leading cause.... more

Congress is looking to cut fees that credit card companies charge merchants for processing payments. But if that happens, credit... more

Inflation is slowing, unemployment’s low and the Federal Reserve thinks we’ve probably avoided a recession. Finance journalists Michelle Singletary and... more

Harvard researchers have been studying how we can live happier and healthier lives since 1938. They’ve tracked people across their... more

A conversation with Woniya Thibeault, winner of the wilderness survival show "Alone." She wants to show people how to deepen... more

Barbara Brandon-Croft is the first Black, female nationally syndicated cartoonist. “Where I’m Coming From,” featured nine Black women who talk... more

Americans are spending more time alone and less time with friends. The dramatic drop in how much time you spend... more

Before she was a teenager, Achut Deng escaped civil war in South Sudan and life in a Kenyan refugee camp.... more

American English has many forms. It's evolved over 400 years to match this country's dynamic history. Humanities professor Ilan Stavans... more

A survey has found that American Christians’ beliefs are as diverse as the country they live in. A conversation about... more

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled former President Donald Trump is not eligible to be on the state’s primary ballot.... more

When PBS first asked Italian chef Lidia Bastianich to cook for a television audience, she had one condition: She wanted... more

In the last Jackpod of 2023, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty answers listener questions ranging from political messaging to... more

An Arab and Israeli writer have developed an unlikely friendship, writing long letters back and forth for years about how... more

Leonard Leo has been described as a puppet master – pulling strings between rich and powerful conservatives to turn the... more

Your carbon footprint helps you identify actions you can take to personally fight climate change. It also shifts responsibility away... more

You've seen baby formula and razor blades locked behind plastic cases. Retailers say it's partly because of a rise in... more

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have generated some $10 billion for the U.S. this year. What does the staggering rise of... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the appeal of Donald Trump’s promise of revenge and retribution to many Republican... more

There are middlemen between you and pharmaceutical companies that make huge profits from drug prices. They’re called pharmacy benefit managers,... more

With a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global calls for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire are growing. Israel says it will not... more

Sports Illustrated recently pulled authors and articles from its website after reporting found that they were generated by AI. How... more

In 2020, Chileans overwhelmingly supported writing a new constitution. Two years later, Chileans overwhelmingly rejected it. This month, they will... more

In places where human beings have done everything they can to pave and plow over nature, what might happen if... more

A social media post from Donald Trump has On Point news analyst Jack Beatty inquiring about the demise of political... more

Some voters want President Biden to condemn Israel's bombing of Gaza. Biden believes his public embrace helps him influence Israel... more

Parents have delicate conversations with their kids on intimacy, violence, even the meaning of life. Now, kids want to talk... more

Tim Alberta is one of America's top political reporters. He's also the son of an evangelical preacher. In his new... more

Pharmacists at major chain stores like CVS and Walgreens are at a breaking point. Many workers have staged walkouts, saying... more

Video games. A massive global industry expected to generate nearly $190 billion in revenue this year, according to industry estimates.... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on evidence the U.S. is failing at the fundamental mission of keeping its people... more

The U.S. has struggled to build wind farms at sea. What's causing the setbacks?

The U.S. government says it foiled a plot by the Indian government to assassinate one of its citizens who was... more

The 1993 Oslo Accords were a milestone in the Arab-Israeli peace process. But after 30 years of talks, there's no... more

Almost a quarter of U.S. children under 18 live with a single parent and no other adults. That’s the highest... more

One in five Americans now live under the same roof as their parents, grandparents or adult children. It's a remarkable... more

The whole hog barbeque is the original style of American barbeque. It’s a tradition deeply rooted in indigenous and Black... more

The former U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith has a new memoir. In it, she discovers a surprise in her... more

School systems around the country are grappling with ways to teach students media literacy. California has just passed a law... more

More than 21,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last summer setting off a political fight for resources. On Point... more

Barry Rosen says he can understand in some way what the hostages in Gaza are going through. Rosen was press... more

It's been more than 40 days since Hamas kidnapped some 240 people in Israel. Only four have been released. What's... more

No stereotype can tell the story of more than 20 million people. We look at the true diversity of the... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the rise in Donald Trump’s use of rhetoric and imagery associated with 1930’s... more

Former State Department official Josh Paul was in charge of U.S. arms transfers to other nations for years. But when... more

It’s been almost 15 years since the last deadly plane crash on a U.S. airline. But near misses in U.S.... more

Unexplained aerial phenomena. Is the government covering up what it knows? We dive into 75 years of UFO history and... more

The UN is investigating whether war crimes have been committed by Israel and by Hamas. But what exactly qualifies as... more

Congress is currently considering the “Retirement Savings for Americans Act,” an ambitious bill that seeks to create a national retirement... more

In Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and other states, voters made some big statements about what they want in state and local... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells us about the history of New Hampshire primary voters ending the candidacies of... more

Gaza’s health care system has collapsed. Food and water are scarce. More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed so far... more

In "Romney: A Reckoning," journalist McKay Coppins gets unfettered access to the senator’s journals, emails and dozens of private interviews... more

The FTC is suing a private equity firm, and the anesthesiology companies it owns in Texas for monopolistic practices that... more

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson is a hard-right evangelical from Louisiana. Now, he's speaker of the house.

On Point's Paige Sutherland reports on a Supreme Court case being heard on Nov. 7 that has the potential to... more

Antisemitism is on the rise in the United States, with threats against Jewish people reaching near-historic levels, according to FBI... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells us why he thinks the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, and the subsequent... more

The worldwide production of plastic has doubled in the past 20 years worldwide. Plastic waste in the environment has grown... more

Israel vows to eliminate Hamas. But is there a plan for the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war? Thomas Warrick, Barak... more

The NCAA is asking Congress to keep college athletes as students, not employees. They say it's to protect the students.... more

As the Donald Trump trials continue, the list of key witnesses are growing. From his former lawyer Michael Cohen in... more

Hundreds of Catholics are gathered in Rome this month for a major meeting about the future of the church. For... more

After a mass shooting in Maine, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty turns to 17th century philosopher Thomas Hobbes to... more

The border crisis is no longer just a border issue. Northern cities like Chicago are scrambling to accommodate busloads of... more

The politics and dynamics influencing Israel's top leaders, and how that could shape the course of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The health ministry in Gaza reports at least 3,700 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since October 7. How... more

Tensions are high not only in Israel and Gaza, but across the region, as fear of the conflict spilling over... more

Half of 5-year-olds in America today can expect to live to age 100. So how can we age well and... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells us that accusing presidential candidates of being mentally unfit for office has a... more

As war continues to devastate Israel and Gaza, 7.5 million American Jews are sharing their own struggles. We hear their... more

More Americans are saying they don’t want to have children. But what does life without children really look like? Maria... more

After the death of George Floyd, there were mass protests, corporate pledges and swelling public support for Black Lives Matter.... more

Hamas is an Islamist militant group, designated by the U.S. and EU as a terrorist organization. It's now delivered the... more

In this podcast extra episode recorded before a live audience at WBUR’s CitySpace, Meghna speaks with NPR Morning Edition host... more

Earlier this week, Harvard professor Claudia Goldin won the Nobel Prize in economics, only the third woman in history to... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells us how a second Trump administration could drastically weaken federal agencies and increase... more

The U.S. is warning Hezbollah, and the United Arab Emirates are warning Syria, not to enter Israel-Hamas conflict. Could the... more

California public schools have a new way of teaching math, to achieve more equitable outcomes. Critics say the math guidelines... more

An oil boom has arrived in the South American nation of Guyana. Is it a contradiction that a country threatened... more

The National Science Foundation has funded its first ever research hub focused on Indigenous knowledge. This $30 million investment will... more

For the first time ever, scientists have fully decoded the Y chromosome. Long thought to be the stubby counterpart to... more

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells us what stands to him out about the districts of the eight representatives... more

When Donald Trump suggested that General Mark Milley should be executed, it was the latest in a long line of... more

The Justice Department is suing Google for allegedly using its power to stifle other search engines. It’s the first major... more

The Supreme Court is hearing a case this week that could hamper federal enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.... more

Ultra-processed foods now make up the majority of calories in the typical American diet. Studies show the health effects are... more

The Federal Trade commission sued Amazon this past week, accusing it of monopolistic practices. This episode from our archive explores... more

The Federal Trade commission sued Amazon this week, accusing it of monopolistic practices. This episode from our archive investigates how... more

The Federal Trade commission sued Amazon this week, accusing it of monopolistic practices. This episode from our archive explores how... more