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Meghna Faking the Nation!
Nov 29, 2025Meghna recently appeared on this episode of Fake the Nation, joining comedian and host Negin Farsad and comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton to share their unvarnished takes on topics ranging from why b...
How AI is changing the music business
Nov 28, 2025The world’s largest music streaming service now lets users to monetize music in which they don’t play or sing a single note. How is AI shaping how we make and profit from music? *** Thank you for li...
The big impact of small interactions
Nov 27, 2025A 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.' ...
The power of gratitude
Nov 26, 2025Studies show that feeling grateful can make you more patient, honest, generous and even help with your sleep and immune system. Psychologist David DeSteno on how to practice gratitude daily. *** Tha...
Can democracy survive without reading?
Nov 25, 2025People around the world are reading less. In the U.S., the share of people reading for pleasure dropped by 40% in the last 20 years. Writer James Marriott says that puts democracy in danger. *** Tha...
How ACA subsidies became a lifeline for millions of Americans
Nov 24, 2025Some Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. This could double premiums for many enrollees. How a government subsidy that was intended to be temporary, became something millions...
What the U.S. loses when our allies stop sharing intelligence
Nov 21, 2025Intelligence sharing between the U.S. and its allies has long been a powerful national security tool. But recently, some allies have stopped sharing key intelligence with the United States. What does ...
The Jackpod: The revolutionary mind
Nov 21, 2025On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the role that concepts of power, liberty and conspiracy played in the American Revolution. (Inspired by Ken Burns’ PBS documentary series, ‘The American Revolution...
Can math equations solve inequality?
Nov 20, 2025Mathematician Eugenia Cheng wants us to rethink our relationship to math -- and equality. We hear how different paths lead to identical outcomes in math, and how that can help us all in real life. *...
How JPMorgan's embrace of AI could change banking for us all
Nov 19, 2025JPMorgan aims to become the first major bank fully powered by AI. What does that mean for the future of banking? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/...