Falling Behind: 'We're in jail with our emotions' 10:00 AM (4 hours ago)
Teenage boys are experiencing increasing rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts -- which is having a direct impact on their achievement in school. How can schools address that? The final part in On Point’s special series “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.”
Falling Behind: Where have all the men gone? 17 Apr 10:00 AM (yesterday, 10:00 am)
After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues.
Falling Behind: The opportunity gap 16 Apr 10:00 AM (2 days ago)
Data show boys are falling behind in school. Black boys are falling behind the most. What’s happening in classrooms that are bucking that trend? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues.
Falling Behind: Troublemakers 15 Apr 10:00 AM (3 days ago)
'Boys will be boys.' How are perceptions about boys’ behavior in the classroom shaping their entire education? It’s part two of On Point’s weeklong series, "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."
Falling Behind: Do we treat boys like malfunctioning girls? 14 Apr 10:00 AM (4 days ago)
Boys fall behind girls in education in the U.S. starting as young as eight years old. Understanding how boys learn is key to knowing why that’s happening. It's part one of On Point’s weeklong series “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.”
How Spotify shapes how we listen to music 11 Apr 10:00 AM (7 days ago)
Spotify promised independent artists a new revenue stream, and listeners exposure to new music. In the new book 'Mood Machine,' music journalist Liz Pelly examines how the streaming giant has shaped our listening habits.
Trump takes aim at the Smithsonian 10 Apr 10:00 AM (8 days ago)
A White House executive order seeks to eliminate “improper anti-American ideology” and promote "American greatness" at the nation’s museums. What Trump's recent attacks on the Smithsonian mean for how Americans understand their shared history.
The Jackpod: The demons 10 Apr 9:25 AM (8 days ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on who’s been advising President Trump on his tariff policies.
Trailer: 'Falling behind: The miseducation of America's boys' 9 Apr 11:52 AM (9 days ago)
A new On Point special series explores why America’s boys are falling behind in school, and what can be done about it.
Hear the first episode on Monday, April 14 in your podcast feed.
The new war on words 9 Apr 7:49 AM (9 days ago)
Many on the political right accuse the left of policing what people can and can't say. Now, the Trump administration is cracking down on words related to diversity and inclusion. Has a so-called 'woke right' replaced the so-called 'woke left?'
How groceries are priced 8 Apr 10:00 AM (10 days ago)
From pandemic inflation to the impact of tariffs the price of groceries is getting a lot of attention. But who decides what we pay -- and why?
How Trump administration job cuts could affect the future of weather forecasting 7 Apr 10:00 AM (11 days ago)
The National Weather Service has been around for more than 150 years – their mission is explicitly to provide forecasts and warnings to protect lives and property.
Experts warn that its hollowing out could have long-lasting implications.
JD Vance and the rise of the 'New Right' 4 Apr 9:55 AM (14 days ago)
In this week’s Jackpod Meghna and Jack spoke about this episode of On Point from August last year about ‘radical monarchist’ Curtis Yarvin and the so-called New Right movement. To make it easy to find we’re dropping it here again.
Trump v. big law 4 Apr 8:31 AM (14 days ago)
President Trump has signed several Executive Orders targeting law firms who have challenged his agenda or hired his political enemies. Many in the legal community worry about the impact this could have on the overall legal system.
The Jackpod: Follow the frogs 3 Apr 1:17 PM (15 days ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Donald Trump’s musings about being president for a third term and what paths might exist for that to happen.
How the mariner shortage could impact maritime security 3 Apr 10:00 AM (15 days ago)
The merchant marines are sometimes referred to as the "fourth arm of national defense." So what does a shortage mean for American security?
'I thought I was doing something good': The scam that took Judith Boivin's life savings 2 Apr 10:00 AM (16 days ago)
Rebroadcast: Judith Boivin thought she was helping the FBI go after drug traffickers. But in reality she had fallen victim to an elaborate plot to rob her of her retirement savings. She is not alone. How elaborate new scams are trapping well-meaning Americans.
'The federal workforce feels tormented': Federal employees on the consequences of losing their jobs 1 Apr 10:00 AM (17 days ago)
They used to work in now-shuttered regional social security offices, or protecting our National Parks or nuclear security. Then President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE terminated their positions -- and thousands more.
What does China make of the chaos in the U.S.? 31 Mar 10:00 AM (18 days ago)
Escalating trade wars, disputes with allies, group chats with top U.S. officials' attack plans. What does the second Trump administration look like from China?
Banned from speaking in public, Afghan women tell us their stories 29 Mar 2:00 AM (20 days ago)
Dozens of Afghan women studying abroad are terrified of being sent back to Afghanistan if the State Department cancels their U.S.-funded scholarships.
In this archive episode from September last year, Afghan women reveal what it's like to live under Taliban rule.
How to move from languishing to flourishing 28 Mar 10:00 AM (21 days ago)
Rebroadcast: Languishing. That feeling of a lack of motivation or direction. Most people feel a sense of languishing at some point in their lives. So how do we move from languishing to flourishing? Sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career trying to find the answer.
The Jackpod: April Fool 27 Mar 11:59 AM (22 days ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks ahead to April 2nd, what the Trump administration has dubbed Liberation Day, when an array of reciprocal tariffs go into effect.
America's gold fever 27 Mar 10:00 AM (22 days ago)
Conspiracy theorists believe more than $400 billion of gold is missing from Fort Knox. President Trump says he will visit Kentucky with Elon Musk to see if the gold is there.
Some economists and historians say this tells us more about the economy in general than security of gold resources.
How Trump plans to get government out of the mortgage business 26 Mar 10:00 AM (23 days ago)
Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under government conservatorship since 2008. President Trump wants to privatize them. But what could that mean for America's mortgage market?
The dirty truth about the global waste trade 25 Mar 10:00 AM (24 days ago)
Americans throw away more than 15 billion pounds of electronic waste every year.
In his new book 'Waste Wars,' Alexander Clapp reveals how millions of pounds of our trash get shipped around the world, making a few people rich and many people sick.
The most powerful tech mogul you’ve never heard of 24 Mar 10:00 AM (25 days ago)
Masayoshi Son is pouring billions of dollars into U.S. artificial intelligence and flexing his ties to President Donald Trump. Who is this Japanese billionaire and what does he want?
The Jackpod: Outside the beltway 20 Mar 12:35 PM (29 days ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on emerging angst and growing protests over the Trump administration, far from the centers of political power in Washington D.C.
Rethinking how dyslexia is diagnosed 20 Mar 12:23 PM (29 days ago)
Rebroadcast: Dyslexia affects one in every 5 Americans. But only 2 million are diagnosed and receive the help they need. Why?
What a polarized U.S. might learn from other countries in 'Another World is Possible' 20 Mar 10:00 AM (29 days ago)
Journalist Natasha Hakimi Zapata's book “Another World is Possible” explores what the U.S. could learn about ways to tackle issues such as inequality, health care and homelessness from innovative solutions deployed abroad.
What big changes inside the Pentagon could mean for U.S. national security 19 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to reshape the Pentagon. How the Trump administration is making sweeping changes to the U.S. armed services, just two months into its term.
A daughter, a father and a family's struggle with 'American Bulk' 18 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
In the U.S., shopping is almost a religion. For Emily Mester’s family, Costco was their Sunday ritual. In her new book, 'American Bulk,' Mester tells the story of how her family struggled with the desire to own everything they possibly could.
What the detention of Mahmoud Khalil reveals about free speech in the Trump era 17 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
The Trump White House is using Department of Homeland Security intelligence to identify pro-Palestinian college protesters. Courts have ruled that campus protests are protected by the First Amendment. But as the Trump administration seeks to punish speech it does not like, whose first amendment rights are next?
America's new Gilded Age 14 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
President Donald Trump declared America is entering a “Golden Age” on Inauguration Day. But as inequality grows, some historians say that the country is in a new Gilded Age.
The Jackpod: Strategic empathy 14 Mar 2:00 AM (last month)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks at the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine from Russian president Vladimir Putin’s perspective, as a ‘preventive war.’
What happened when AI went after welfare fraud 13 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
Artificial Intelligence algorithms are being used to decide who gets welfare benefits, and how much. Some experts say it’s leading to “devastating” cuts in benefits for those most in need.
The wonder of Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park 12 Mar 8:05 AM (last month)
Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park was first designated a national monument a century ago. Even with climate change, Glacier Bay has a surprising story to tell about nature’s resilience.
Trump's 2017 tax cuts: Who's better off, who's not? 11 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
The House has passed a budget resolution, and a plan to extend President Trump's 2017 tax cuts. What’s known about the impact of those cuts on American taxpayers and the economy?
Federal judge Frederic Block on second chances -- and 'who deserves it' 10 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
In 1997, Walter Johnson was given five life sentences for robbery and drug offences. Decades later, he was released by the same judge who originally sentenced him. A conversation with that judge about the power of second chances.
Is NASCAR a monopoly? 7 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s automotive racing team 23XI is suing NASCAR, alleging the organization is an illegal monopoly. The case could make waves across the entire sport.
The Jackpod: Where the roads lead 6 Mar 3:22 PM (last month)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the numerous ways Donald Trump has sided with Russian President Vladimir Putin since re-entering the White House.
Is Kash Patel a modern-day J. Edgar Hoover? 6 Mar 11:20 AM (last month)
FBI Director Kash Patel wants to go after President Trump's enemies. That reminds some historians of J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI's notorious first director. But some say Patel wants to weaponize the FBI so completely, even Hoover would disapprove.
Is education technology actually helping students learn? 6 Mar 8:05 AM (last month)
From laptops to learning software, schools invest billions of dollars each year on education technology. But what do we really know about how effective that tech is in the classroom?
How the bond market could check Trump's power 4 Mar 8:24 AM (last month)
Bond traders are worried about President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts – and the ever-growing national debt. Could the bond market be a check on Trump’s agenda?
A meltdown in the White House over Ukraine 3 Mar 10:00 AM (last month)
An Oval Office meeting devolved into a televised shouting match Friday. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War III” and being ungrateful for U.S. aid. What this unprecedented moment means for the Ukraine war and the world.
Weight loss drugs may become harder to get. What does that mean for patients? 28 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
When the FDA declared an Ozempic and Wegovy shortage, business boomed for pharmacies making cheaper, off-brand versions of the weight loss drugs. Now, the FDA is clamping down.
Lauren Ober was a juror on a Jan. 6 case. Then, she learned her new neighbors supported Jan. 6 insurrectionists. 27 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
A conversation with journalist Lauren Ober about her experience on that jury, her podcast 'We Live Here Now,' and what Trump's pardons mean.
'A clear attempt to intimidate the press' 26 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
Some of President Trump’s lawsuits against media outlets have resulted in big settlements. Critics say that could have a chilling effect on journalists and embolden Trump to sue more.
The GOP's plan for the future of Medicaid 25 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
The House Republicans’ budget plan calls for billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid. Some 72 million Americans rely on the program for their health care. What's next for Medicaid?
Where peace talks stand in Ukraine, 3 years into war 24 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
President Trump is promising to end the now three-year long war in Ukraine. But with Ukraine and Europe sidelined in current negotiations – how far off really is peace?
Tumult inside Trump's DOJ: What it means for rule of law in the U.S. 21 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
Trump’s Justice Department ordered criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Multiple federal prosecutors resigned in protest. What do these controversies mean for the future of American law?
The Jackpod: Off the mat 20 Feb 1:19 PM (last month)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Democrats could take a leaf from the British parliamentary system to break out of their opinion poll slump.
Inside the effort to dismantle the Department of Education 20 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
The Trump administration has cut Education Department spending by hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few weeks. What does that mean for the department's future?
The truth about testosterone therapy 19 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
Prescriptions for testosterone have tripled in recent years, as some social media fitness influencers claim the hormone is a miracle cure for men. But who really benefits from testosterone therapy? And what are the risks?
What it's like to live in fear of being deported 18 Feb 10:00 AM (last month)
President Trump is promising to remove millions of people who are in the U.S. without legal status.
That promise is creating fear among migrants, even those here legally.
We head to immigrant communities in Wisconsin to talk about the effects of looming mass deportations.
The consequences of declining vaccination rates 17 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Childhood vaccination rates are declining. Doctors worry that could lead to a resurgence of diseases such as measles, polio and whooping cough.
The Jackpod: The child is father of the man 14 Feb 11:55 AM (2 months ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks back at Elon Musk's traumatic childhood as a lens through which to understand the world view of the planet’s richest man.
Are Chinese commercial drones a threat to national security? 14 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
The Chinese-owned drone company DJI controls over 75% of the commercial U.S. drone market. Lawmakers say that its presence in the sky threatens American national security.
How will we power the AI boom? 13 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Just one query to ChatGPT takes as much energy as powering a lightbulb for some 20 minutes. As AI balloons, so does its demand for electricity. That's driving tech companies to increase their demand for fossil fuels.
How Russell Vought's 'radical constitutionalism' could spark a constitutional crisis 12 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Russell Vought, head of Trump's Office of Budget and Management, believes the president has the power to completely dismantle any aspect of the federal government he chooses. Bipartisan leaders say Trump and Vought are trying to provoke a constitutional crisis.
How the richest person in the world is reshaping Washington 11 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Elon Musk is rapidly dismantling or taking control of government agencies during President Trump’s first weeks in power. But is he or Trump in control?
This doctor says he can make AI in health care safer 10 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Artificial intelligence is growing fast. And it’s changing how doctors provide care for their patients. How do you make sure these new AI tools are safe? Dr. Brian Anderson says he has an answer.
Why are headlights brighter than they used to be? 7 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
If you feel like car headlights have gotten too bright, you’re not alone.
The National Highway Traffic Administration receives more consumer complaints about headlight brightness than any other topic.
How did this happen? And can we fix it?
The Jackpod: Calamity howler 6 Feb 12:29 PM (2 months ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on President Trump’s pick for OMB director, Russell Vought.
What Vought believes about rule of law in American democracy, and whether that could push the nation to ‘a post-constitutional moment.'
Do estranged parents have the legal right to be loved by their kids? 6 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
“Reunification therapy” is a practice designed to rebuild connection between an estranged parent and their child.
It's often court ordered -- and forces the child to spend time with the estranged parent and cut off contact with the preferred parent entirely.
Forced reunification -- but at what cost?
How ending foreign aid could damage U.S. national security 5 Feb 7:41 AM (2 months ago)
The Trump Administration is halting all foreign aid and dismantling the United States Agency for International Development, the world’s largest single donor.
And while USAID should be scrutinized for how it uses taxpayer funding, its supporters say destroying a federal agency doesn't '[promote] the national interest.'
Should we farm octopuses for food? 4 Feb 7:41 AM (2 months ago)
The octopus is highly intelligent. It’s also a favorite food of humans around the world. In Spain, a proposed octopus farm claims it could raise a million animals per year for eating. That's sparking protests, and possible bans here in the United States.
Big banks are suing the Fed over stress tests 3 Feb 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
After the 2008 financial collapse, the government required big banks to undergo annual stress tests. Now, those banks are suing to overhaul the stress tests. What does that mean for the stability of the financial system?
The Jackpod: Everything a president does, teaches 31 Jan 11:13 AM (2 months ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the politics of cruelty in the second Trump presidency
Black women's deep roots in country music 31 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Beyonce says she’s always been country. Now, with "Cowboy Carter," she’s nominated for 11 Grammys and the first Black woman to top country music charts. How Beyonce fits into the long history of Black women in country music.
How Democrats squandered their 'emerging majority' 30 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Decades ago, Ruy Teixeira famously wrote that a more diverse America would lean heavily Democratic. But as he's watched Donald Trump's rise, he believes it's Democrats themselves who are to blame. Why?
Can peace in Gaza last? 29 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Thousands of Palestinians are returning to devastated homes in Northern Gaza. But the ceasefire almost collapsed this past weekend. Can it be sustained?
Do Trump's Jan. 6 pardons undermine rule of law in America? 28 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
President Trump mass pardoned January 6th rioters, many who violently attacked police officers. The rioters were convicted in U.S. courts with due process.
But the pardons undermine those court rulings, and possibly the concept of rule of law in America.
'He wanted to destroy me financially': The economic abuse of domestic violence survivors 27 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Nearly every domestic violence survivor has reported suffering economic abuse at the hands of their abusive partner. They’ve been coerced into debt, had their credit scores ruined, lost all financial independence. Few laws are on the books to prevent this. That soon may change.
The Jackpod: Get out 24 Jan 11:25 AM (2 months ago)
President Trump has promised “the largest mass deportation in U.S. history.” On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the lessons and legacy of two mass deportations of the 20th century.
The broken home insurance market -- in California and beyond 24 Jan 7:45 AM (2 months ago)
Many LA homeowners were dropped by their insurance companies a year before the fires. Is there a better way to make the insurance industry more affordable and sustainable?
Volcanologist Tamsin Mather on her 'adventures in volcanoland' 23 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
What's it like standing on the slopes of an active, erupting volcano? Volcanologist Tamsin Mather takes us on her journey to some of the world's biggest volcanoes.
An African history of Africa with Zeinab Badawi 22 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
Everybody’s heard about Ancient Egypt. But just downriver, the kingdom of Kush was one of the most powerful states in the Nile valley. Sudanese-British journalist Zeinab Badawi gives us a lesser-known history of one of Africa’s great historical triumphs.
A new chapter in America's child welfare system 21 Jan 10:00 AM (2 months ago)
At the end of last year, Congress passed the largest overhaul of the nation’s child welfare system in more than 15 years.
The reform includes more support for kinship care, aging out youth and efforts to prevent the separation of families due to poverty.
How these reforms will make a difference for children and families in the U.S.
The Republican Congress' 2025 agenda 20 Jan 7:41 AM (2 months ago)
The Republican legislative agenda is set to tackle tax cuts, increase border security, and open up American energy production. But how does the GOP aim to accomplish these goals?
'Would you recommend this show to a friend?' 17 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
It seems like we're bombarded with customer surveys these days. Where are these surveys coming from -- and do they work?
The Jackpod: Throughline 16 Jan 12:44 PM (3 months ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on federal charges against Donald Trump for election interference in 2020; what has changed since then and what has not.
The U.S. parental mental health crisis and what to do about it 16 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
The U.S. Surgeon General is ringing the alarm bell on parents' mental health. 48% of parents say most days their stress is completely overwhelming, nearly double what childless adults reported.
How Texas became America's clean energy leader 15 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
Of all the states in the country, Texas is the leader when it comes to wind and solar renewable energy. What lessons can we learn by looking to Texas?
How the civil service system changed American government 14 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
The Pendleton Act of 1883 established a non-partisan civil service. President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll upend the law, firing non-partisan employees and replacing them with loyalists. We'll look at how the U.S. came to have a civil service in the first place.
Does a picture prove anything anymore? 13 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
Millions of people now own smartphones where, with just a tap, you can erase people from pictures -- and even add AI generated content that never existed. What does this mean for our shared reality?
The ‘Godfather of AI’ says we can’t afford to get it wrong 10 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
Geoffrey Hinton is one of the world’s biggest minds in artificial intelligence. He won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Where does he think AI is headed?
The Jackpod: Casualties of war 10 Jan 2:00 AM (3 months ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the causes and consequences of the U.S.’s decade-long war with ISIS and its impact on American democracy.
'I thought I was doing something good': The scam that took Judith Boivin's life savings 9 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
Judith Boivin thought she was helping the FBI go after drug traffickers. But in reality she had fallen victim to an elaborate plot to rob her of her retirement savings. She is not alone. How elaborate new scams are trapping well-meaning Americans.
What you need to know about bird flu 8 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
A Louisiana resident has died from bird flu. Just as during the COVID outbreak, there's a lot of misinformation circulating about H5N1.
We'll get a clear assessment on bird flu, how it's changing, and efforts to control it.
The Internet Archive is in danger 7 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
More than 900 billion webpages are preserved on The Wayback Machine, a history of humanity online. Now, copyright lawsuits could wipe it out.
Could mandating mental health care help the most vulnerable? 6 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
Brandon del Pozo says when it comes to the severely mentally ill, society has made a mistake prioritizing personal liberty over compassionate care.
The former New York City police officer, now researcher, argues that sometimes the most humane mental health care is forced treatment.
'Vivaldi smells like breakfast sausage' 3 Jan 10:00 AM (3 months ago)
Smell can trigger memories and influence emotions. New research is giving us insight into how that happens, including why some people can "smell" music and why losing the sense of smell can alert us to what might make us sick.
The 'money ladies' financial guide for 2025 2 Jan 8:17 AM (3 months ago)
On Point’s 'money ladies' Michelle Singletary and Rana Foroohar are back to start 2025 with frank talk about the macro and micro of the American economy in a new year, and under a new presidential administration.
Adam Nimoy on growing up the son of Spock 20 Dec 2024 8:59 AM (3 months ago)
Adam Nimoy's father, Leonard Nimoy, played Star Trek's Mr. Spock, the most famous alien in television history. In reality, he was a tough, uncompromising father.
In a conversation live from CitySpace, Nimoy discusses his book “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy."
The future of cannabis research and regulations 20 Dec 2024 7:53 AM (3 months ago)
Americans are now more likely to use cannabis than alcohol on a daily basis. But as cannabis use continues to climb, are research and policies keeping up?
The Jackpod: The fullness 19 Dec 2024 12:41 PM (4 months ago)
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has been finding his own sense of spiritual fullness in poetry, inspired by philosopher Charles Taylor’s recent book, Cosmic Connections: Poetry in the Age of Disenchantment.
100 is the new 65: The new world of super-aging 19 Dec 2024 10:41 AM (4 months ago)
Rebroadcast: Half of 5-year-olds in America today can expect to live to age 100. So how can we age well and live with purpose well into retirement?
Why Argentina's Javier Milei has the attention of Trump advisors 19 Dec 2024 10:00 AM (4 months ago)
Argentina's president Javier Milei cut 30,000 government jobs. The country’s inflation rate dropped more than 20%, but poverty is soaring.
Trump advisors Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy celebrate Milei as the perfect model to slash government in the U.S.
How AI is polluting our culture 19 Dec 2024 9:55 AM (4 months ago)
Rebroadcast: Our online feeds are already full of artificially generated sludge. It’s tainting our discourse, our culture and the quality of information.
One neuroscientist argues all of this AI junk threatens our very humanity.
How artificial intelligence can help American workers 19 Dec 2024 9:53 AM (4 months ago)
Rebroadcast: Labor economist David Autor’s research shows how historically, technological advances hurt the incomes of middle- and working-class Americans.
But when it comes to AI, Autor says the exact opposite could happen.