• Could the Maine Senate race determine the future of the Democratic party?
    Oct 17 2025

    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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    37 mins
  • The Jackpod: How health care can save Democrats and democracy
    Oct 17 2025

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty argues that Democrats are making a strategic mistake in their demand to extend ACA health care subsidies and its role in the government shutdown.

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    38 mins
  • Will TrumpRx actually lower drug prices?
    Oct 16 2025

    Discounted prices will be offered at TrumpRx – a new direct-to-consumer website launching next year. It's a result of deals President Trump recently cut with pharmaceutical giants like Pfizer and AstraZeneca. But who really benefits?

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    37 mins
  • What can Americans learn from Stalinism?
    Oct 15 2025

    Some historians argue that President Trump is using a Stalinist-style playbook to amass power, silence his enemies and suppress science. What Americans should know about notorious Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's style and political tactics.

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    41 mins
  • Is education technology actually helping students learn?
    Oct 14 2025

    From laptops to learning software, schools invest billions of dollars each year on education technology. But what do we really know about how effective that tech is in the classroom?

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    35 mins
  • Why Gen Z says 'hotties need hobbies'
    Oct 13 2025

    Sewing, scrapbooking, sports clubs. Many Gen Z’ers are taking up real-world hobbies as an antidote to doomscrolling. Why hobbies make us happy — and how to get one.

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    34 mins
  • The Jackpod: Shake the superflux
    Oct 11 2025

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on limitarianism: the case against extreme wealth and for a wealth cap.

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    39 mins
  • The big impact of small interactions
    Oct 10 2025

    A stranger holding the door open for you. A friendly wave from a neighbor. An angry driver cuts you off. The new book "The Social Biome" reveals how 'everyday communication connects and shapes us.'

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    35 mins