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Midwestern identity on the 2024 campaign trailVP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz hail from Midwestern states. Both use that identity to try and appeal to voters. Who will Midwesterners decide has it right?Resume46:512 hours ago
Midwestern identity and politics todayThe two candidates for Vice President hail from the Midwest. Both use that identity to try and appeal to voters. But what does it mean to be a Midwesterner?Aug 21, 2024
The struggle for LGBTQ inclusion in major sportsLast week, Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran was suspended for two games after responding to a heckling fan with a homophobic slur. Men’s pro sports have a rocky history...Resume46:55Aug 20, 2024
Pro sports, inclusion and the LGBTQ communityBoston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for 2 games after shouting a homophobic slur at a heckling fan. The struggle for major sports with LGBTQ inclusion.Aug 20, 2024
The results are in on America's largest universal income experimentFor three years, hundreds of people in Texas and Illinois received payments of $1,000 a month, no strings attached. It was the biggest study of its kind. And after eight...Resume46:46Aug 19, 2024
Should we rethink how we talk about the American economy?The topline numbers about the U.S. economy don’t seem to match what millions of Americans are feeling. Which information is right?Resume47:20Aug 19, 2024
Lessons from the largest study of guaranteed income in the U.S.For three years, hundreds of people in Texas and Illinois got payments of $1,000 a month, no strings attached. It was the biggest study of its kind. And after eight...Aug 19, 2024
The Jackpod: Even ‘and’ and ‘the’On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Donald Trump’s propensity for lies and falsehoods, and their connection to the power he has over his followers.Resume44:49Aug 17, 2024
Is this ancient process the future of plastics recycling?The world is awash in plastic waste. Oil companies claim to have a solution, an advanced form of chemical recycling. But can it deliver on its promise? Resume47:14Aug 16, 2024
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The unexpected cause of increased marine mammal interactionsDisabled and sunk ships. Frightened sailors. Not because of sharks – but because of whales and orca. Scientists seeing an increase in unexpected large marine mammal interactions. Why?Resume47:24Aug 15, 2024
The big promise of advanced recyclingThe world is awash in plastic waste. Oil companies claim to have a solution, an advanced form of chemical recycling. But can it deliver on its promise?Aug 15, 2024
A new partnership between ProPublica and On PointOn Point and ProPublica are launching a new collaboration, bringing you monthly special episodes that combine ProPublica’s groundbreaking investigative reporting with On Point’s incisive analysis. The collaboration will bring you...Aug 14, 2024
Will “surveillance pricing” help or harm consumers?Companies track your data online. So it's no surprise that they know a lot about your habits and preferences. Now, they're trying to use that data to offer different prices...Resume47:17Aug 14, 2024
The unexpected increase in marine mammal interactionsDisabled and sunk ships. Frightened sailors. Not because of sharks – but because of whales and orca. Why are scientists seeing an increase in some unexpected large marine mammal interactions?Aug 14, 2024
What went wrong within the Secret ServiceIt's been a month since the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The Secret Service is finally, publicly accepting responsibility. But what decisions and lack of resources led to...Resume47:31Aug 13, 2024
The FTC investigates surveillance pricingLast month, the Federal Trade Commission launched a probe into 8 companies offering different prices to consumers based their location, shopping history and more. Will “surveillance pricing” help or harm...Aug 13, 2024
Rebroadcast: Your brain on menopauseHot flashes. Brain fog. Sleep problems. Millions of women go through menopause each year. But what’s happening in the brain during this life transition?Resume47:15Aug 12, 2024
Understanding the Secret Service failures in ButlerIt’s been a month since former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. What do we now know about how this happened and more importantly what went wrong?Aug 12, 2024
The antitrust case that could change how we use the internetThis past week, a federal judge issued a ruling that could shake up how we use the internet. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google has illegally used its...Resume48:43Aug 11, 2024