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The might and magic of human muscles
Oct 24, 2025Our muscles power us -- from the tissue that pumps blood from our heart to the tiny fibers that give us goosebumps. How exactly do muscles work — and how can we best strengthen them? *** Thank you f...
The Jackpod: The other Washington
Oct 24, 2025On Point news analyst Jack Beatty sees Washington state’s first-in-the-nation social insurance program for long-term care as a portent for the future of the politics of remedy in the U.S. *** Thank ...
The world has its first AI government official
Oct 23, 2025Albania’s prime minister has installed a new minister. Only it isn’t human, it’s Artificial Intelligence. What does this signal for the evolution of government administration around the world? *** T...
From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story
Oct 22, 2025Government shutdowns have become an expected reality in American politics. But before 1980 they were pretty much unheard of. The history of government shutdowns in the U.S. *** Thank you for listeni...
Unpacking the details of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Oct 21, 2025President Trump insists the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is holding. But peace between the two sides rests on shaky ground. What aspects of the agreement are encouraging long-term stability...
America is polarized. Could this writer's new approach fix it?
Oct 20, 2025Polarization pushes people apart. Writer Chloé Valdary says we can heal deepening divisions by treating each other like human beings, not political abstractions. *** Thank you for listening. Help po...
Could the Maine Senate race determine the future of the Democratic party?
Oct 17, 2025A 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. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by ...
The Jackpod: How health care can save Democrats and democracy
Oct 17, 2025On 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. *** Thank you for ...
Will TrumpRx actually lower drug prices?
Oct 16, 2025Discounted 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 Astr...
What can Americans learn from Stalinism?
Oct 15, 2025Some 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 Jose...