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Rep. James Clyburn on the Black politicians that shaped America
Jan 08, 2026James Clyburn is one of the most influential Democrats in Congress. His new book “The First Eight" is about the Black South Carolina Congressmen who preceded and inspired him. *** Thank you for list...
Venezuela's leader is out. Now what?
Jan 07, 2026With ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a New York jail, President Trump says the U.S. will run his country now. The legality, practicality, and morality of regime change in Venezuela. **...
Your fitness resolution is 200 years old
Jan 06, 2026Humans have been obsessed with fitness for centuries. But how did this fascination start? In the new book “When Fitness Went Global” historian Conor Heffernan examines the rise of physical culture wor...
How to prepare financially for 2026
Jan 05, 2026Affordability, inflation, tariffs, jobs -- where does the economy stand now that we’re officially in the new year? On Point’s “money ladies,” Rana Foroohar and Michelle Singletary, are back to help us...
Why are headlights brighter than they used to be?
Jan 02, 2026If you feel like car headlights have gotten too bright, you’re not alone. The National Highway Traffic Administration receives more consumer complaints about headlight brightness than any other topi...
Does using AI dumb you down?
Jan 01, 2026A recent study shows that people using AI to write for them experience some negative cognitive effects. Why? Because there's something special about what writing does in your brain. *** Thank you fo...
The transformation of Austin, Texas
Dec 31, 2025Austin, Texas was known as a funky, liberal haven in a deep red state. Now, there’s big tech money pouring in and huge growth. How has life changed there? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On ...
How should American colleges measure merit?
Dec 30, 2025The Trump Administration ordered universities to turn over data to prove they're not considering race in admissions. But education expert Richard Kahlenberg argues that for college admissions to look ...
The ‘Godfather of AI’ says we can’t afford to get it wrong
Dec 29, 2025Geoffrey Hinton is one of the world’s biggest minds in artificial intelligence. He won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Where does he think AI is headed? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On P...
How YouTube transformed our world
Dec 26, 2025YouTube turns 20 this year. The platform now hosts 20 billion videos, and lets basically anyone, anywhere on Earth, create, share and watch. How has YouTube changed us? *** Thank you for listening. ...