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The Jackpod: Sock puppets
May 04, 2026On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on “the unedifying spectacle of self abasement” from the Moscow show trial of the 1930s, to present-day confirmation hearings for Trump nominees. *** Thank you for ...
Inside the life of a 'degenerate' sports gambler
May 01, 2026More than half of men under 50 in the U.S. have an open online sports book. Public health experts warn it's easier than ever to get addicted to gambling. Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins spent a ye...
Who's a 'domestic terrorist' in Donald Trump's America?
Apr 30, 2026President Trump is directing the Justice Department to treat beliefs like "anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, or anti-Christianity" akin to domestic terrorism. Can the president criminalize beliefs? ...
Why California wants folic acid in its corn tortillas
Apr 29, 2026In 1998, the FDA required folic acid be added to breads and pastas but not corn masa, a staple in Latino communities. Folic acid is known to prevent neural tube birth defects. So, states like Califor...
Why the tech world is ‘tokenmaxxing’
Apr 28, 2026There’s a new word floating around Silicon Valley and the AI world: 'tokenmaxxing.' It means consuming as many units of AI as possible and often racking up multibillion dollar bills. What’s driving th...
Why America isn't ready for the AI revolution
Apr 27, 2026Dean Ball was a top adviser on AI for the Trump White House. He authored its AI policy. But now he says the way the Trump administration is strong-arming tech companies is a foundational threat to the...
A word about this week’s Jackpod
Apr 27, 2026Senior editor Dorey Scheimer has a message about this week’s Jackpod and a special ‘behind the scenes’ episode of On Point. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here...
Why are American children such picky eaters?
Apr 24, 2026Why do American kids love chicken nuggets and applesauce, but hate broccoli and brussels sprouts? In her new book “Picky," Helen Veit explores how American children became the fussiest eaters in histo...
Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?
Apr 23, 2026A handful of states from California, Pennsylvania to Maine have tried to adopt a more rehabilitative Scandinavian prison model. But such models have failed to be replicated at large scale. Why? *** ...
How can you be drunk without drinking?
Apr 22, 2026A mysterious condition can push your blood alcohol level sky-high — even if you haven’t had any drinks. What causes auto-brewery syndrome — and what are the legal and medical implications? *** Thank...