Why do we love an underdog?
Sports fans and casual viewers can become obsessed with a good underdog story. But what draws us towards the longshot winners and unlikely s...
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Jackpod on hiatus
The Jackpod is taking a short break but we will be back with new episodes as soon as possible. Join the On Point Club for access to other ex...
How AI is helping fight wildfires
Wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres across the U.S. this summer. Now, firefighters are turning to new technology to help ba...
Is the economy working for everyday Americans?
We sit down with On Point's "money ladies" for tips and tricks on how to manage your finances in difficult times. *** Thank you for listenin...
The pill bringing new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer has long been considered a death sentence. But a revolutionary new treatment has been shown to double survival times. ***...
Why beef is more expensive than ever
The U.S. produces billions of pounds of commercial beef every year. But it’s getting more and more expensive for Americans to get beef on th...
The science behind GLP-1s
Roughly one in eight Americans say they are taking a GLP-1 drug -- and not just for weight loss. Studies show it can help heart disease, sle...
The 'why' behind how we talk
An accent doesn’t just tell someone where you are from – but who you are – your cultural background, race, age and class. How the way we tal...
How AI tools are transforming the lives of people with disabilities
For people with disabilities, artificial intelligence tools are helping them see, hear, experience, and move through the world in profound n...
From birthright citizenship to trans rights: The SCOTUS rulings shaping American life
The U.S. Supreme Court left some of its biggest decisions for last this session. Justices delivered a series of major opinions with conseque...
Writing Indigenous people back into America’s story
The U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday this summer. But native people are often left out of America's founding narrative. Does uncoverin...
Get in, we're going on a road trip
A road trip is the iconic American vacation -- with a richer and more complicated history than it may seem. What the American road trip reve...
The Jackpod: Apostle of the common good
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has been listening to what Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been saying in town hall style interviews as h...
The revolutionary history of Black comedy
From vaudeville to era-defining sitcoms, Black comedy has brought us some of our biggest stars and iconic characters. In the book "Black Out...
Is the Freedom of Information Act delivering on its promise?
For a democracy to be by the people and for the people, what do the people need to know? The Freedom of Information Act is central to answer...
The big influence of big sugar
The U.S. is one of the largest sugar producers in the world. And for more than 200 years, the sugar industry has gotten special protections...
Should fans be able to alter the music they love using AI?
Spotify is set to launch a new tool that will enable subscribers to create cover versions and remixes of their favorite songs – using AI. Wh...
What makes baseball magic
Curses, superstitions and pre-game rituals have been part of baseball for as long as the game has been around. What’s behind the magical tra...
The Jackpod: Yankee Doodle Caged
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why he feels ambivalent about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence....
What does the Iran peace memo mean for the U.S.?
President Trump promised regime change in Iran, no nuclear development and a restabilization of the region. Now that the U.S. and Iran have...