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The push to eliminate honors programs in schools

The push to eliminate honors programs in schools

In an effort to reduce inequality in education outcomes, some school districts are removing honors classes or other programs for high achievers. Some students, parents and teachers say the push...

45:57May 28, 2025
The power of solitude

The power of solitude

Rebroadcast: Being alone often gets a bad rap. But research shows alone time can actually boost overall well-being, increasing our emotional regulation, contentment and creativity.

42:11May 26, 2025
How AI is changing the job marketplace

How AI is changing the job marketplace

AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the...

43:42May 23, 2025

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The Jackpod: Chainsaw

The Jackpod: Chainsaw

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty assesses what Elon Musk and his Department of Government of Efficiency have achieved as Musk’s appointment as special government employee is due to expire.

40:27May 23, 2025
Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer

Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer

No witnesses. No physical evidence. An ironclad alibi. Nevertheless, a Texas jury sentenced Ben Spencer to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Journalist and author Barbara Bradley...

42:05May 20, 2025
Feeding America's insatiable appetite for lumber

Feeding America's insatiable appetite for lumber

The Trump administration wants to expand the American lumber industry by logging more trees in national forests and raising tariffs on lumber imports. The impact that could have on the...

46:21May 8, 2025
Trump's push to shrink FEMA

Trump's push to shrink FEMA

Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last year. President Donald Trump promised North Carolinians he wouldn’t forget them. But recently, Trump's FEMA rejected the state's request for extended relief funding.

46:35May 7, 2025
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