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Why are scam ads everywhere online?
Nov 18, 2025Scam ads are flooding Facebook, YouTube and other social media. Tech companies are making billions allowing them. Who's behind all of these online ads? And what can we do about it? *** Thank you for...
The Iranian women defying their country’s strict laws
Nov 17, 2025Iranian law controls how women dress, what they drive and what they do in public. But now, more women across Iran are rebelling — risking severe fines or up to 10 years in prison. *** Thank you for ...
What the NBA betting scandal reveals about the mafia today
Nov 14, 2025Last month, federal prosecutors indicted an NBA coach and current and former professional basketball players in an illegal sports betting scheme. How the FBI's investigation into the gambling ring is ...
The Jackpod: Tired of winning yet?
Nov 14, 2025On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the state of the U.S. economy and what recent polling reveals about the perception gap between President Trump and American workers. *** Thank you for listening....
Welcome to the casino economy
Nov 13, 2025Speculative investment is up. New financial products are on the market. Billions of dollars are flowing to unproven industries. Has the American economy become one giant casino? *** Thank you for li...
The real reason for the U.S.-Argentina bailout
Nov 12, 2025American taxpayers are bailing out Argentina to the tune of $20 billion. But what does the U.S. get out of it? And can it really fix Argentina’s economy? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On P...
No one wants their MTV
Nov 11, 2025On August 1st, 1981, MTV was born. The 24-hour music video channel transformed the music industry and pop culture. Now, MTV is now shutting down many of its international music channels. *** Thank y...
Down payments: Now paid by your employer
Nov 10, 2025Housing has become so expensive in many places that people can't afford to live where they work. So, some local governments and businesses are helping with down payment costs to attract and keep emplo...
Why insomnia is an American health crisis
Nov 07, 2025More than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep, and 12% suffer from chronic insomnia. What’s driving more Americans toward chronically poor sleep, and what can be done about it? *** Than...
The Jackpod: Across the panhandle
Nov 07, 2025On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a proposed ballot initiative in Montana that could deny corporations the power to spend money on political campaigns. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On ...