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The legacy of the 5th Circuit: Past and present
Sep 23, 2025Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is known as a conservative juggernaut. But that hasn’t always been the case. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur....
Why the flag burning debate is still not settled
Sep 22, 2025President Trump has issued an Executive Order requiring the Justice Department to prosecute people for burning the American flag. But the Supreme Court has ruled flag burning is free speech. What the ...
The strange psychology behind fawning
Sep 19, 2025If you have ever found yourself dealing with a threatening person, and instead of fleeing them, you flattered – that’s called fawning. Psychologist Ingrid Clayton on the psychology behind this self-pr...
The Jackpod: The two-state mirage
Sep 19, 2025On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the U.S. vote against a UN resolution backing a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making...
The right wing is coming for Wikipedia
Sep 18, 2025The Heritage Foundation says it will "identify and target" Wikipedia editors over alleged bias. What does that mean for Wikipedia’s future? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making...
What to know as the student loan industry becomes more privatized
Sep 17, 2025Congress has overhauled the federal student loan system, including big changes on borrowing caps and loan restrictions. Education experts say this will up the demand for private loans. So, what does t...
How presidents use the U.S. military in the war on drugs
Sep 16, 2025President Trump's order to attack a Venezuelan boat on drug smuggling suspicions has alarmed some Republican lawmakers. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wb...
What Charlie Kirk's assassination reveals about political violence in America
Sep 15, 2025Charlie Kirk helped shape conservative politics over the last decade. His assassination raises a question for all Americans: Can anything turn back the rising tide of political violence in America? ...
Have we taken therapy culture too far?
Sep 12, 2025A growing number of young people say their mental health diagnosis is an important part of their identity. But by medicalizing imperfection – could young people be losing what makes them uniquely huma...
The Jackpod: We want to hear from you
Sep 12, 2025The Jackpod is on hiatus this week. But in the meantime: Send us topics or ideas you want to hear on The Jackpod via the On Point VoxPop app. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by maki...