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Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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Meghna recently appeared on this episode of Fake the Nation, joining comedian and host Negin Farsad and comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton to share their unvarnished takes on topics ranging from why billionaires love owning sports teams, to just what are the best years of your life? Meghna had fun. We hope you enjoy it too.
The world’s largest music streaming service now lets users to monetize music in which they don’t play or sing a single note. How is AI shaping how we make and profit from music?
A stranger holding the door open for you. A friendly wave from a neighbor. An angry driver cuts you off. The new book "The Social Biome" reveals how 'everyday communication connects and shapes us.'
Studies show that feeling grateful can make you more patient, honest, generous and even help with your sleep and immune system. Psychologist David DeSteno on how to practice gratitude daily.
1People around the world are reading less. In the U.S., the share of people reading for pleasure dropped by 40% in the last 20 years. Writer James Marriott says that puts democracy in danger.
Some Obamacare subsidies are set to expire at the end of this year. This could double premiums for many enrollees. How a government subsidy that was intended to be temporary, became something millions of Americans cannot live without.
Intelligence sharing between the U.S. and its allies has long been a powerful national security tool. But recently, some allies have stopped sharing key intelligence with the United States. What does that mean for U.S. national security?
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the role that concepts of power, liberty and conspiracy played in the American Revolution. (Inspired by Ken Burns’ PBS documentary series, ‘The American Revolution.’)
Mathematician Eugenia Cheng wants us to rethink our relationship to math -- and equality. We hear how different paths lead to identical outcomes in math, and how that can help us all in real life.
JPMorgan aims to become the first major bank fully powered by AI. What does that mean for the future of banking?
Scam ads are flooding Facebook, YouTube and other social media. Tech companies are making billions allowing them. Who's behind all of these online ads? And what can we do about it?
Iranian law controls how women dress, what they drive and what they do in public. But now, more women across Iran are rebelling — risking severe fines or up to 10 years in prison.
Last month, federal prosecutors indicted an NBA coach and current and former professional basketball players in an illegal sports betting scheme. How the FBI's investigation into the gambling ring is shining a light on how the mob has evolved to survive.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the state of the U.S. economy and what recent polling reveals about the perception gap between President Trump and American workers.
Speculative investment is up. New financial products are on the market. Billions of dollars are flowing to unproven industries. Has the American economy become one giant casino?
American taxpayers are bailing out Argentina to the tune of $20 billion. But what does the U.S. get out of it? And can it really fix Argentina’s economy?
On August 1st, 1981, MTV was born. The 24-hour music video channel transformed the music industry and pop culture. Now, MTV is now shutting down many of its international music channels.
Housing has become so expensive in many places that people can't afford to live where they work. So, some local governments and businesses are helping with down payment costs to attract and keep employees. Is it working?
More than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep, and 12% suffer from chronic insomnia. What’s driving more Americans toward chronically poor sleep, and what can be done about it?
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on a proposed ballot initiative in Montana that could deny corporations the power to spend money on political campaigns.
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Such a sensitive interview.I so appreciate the host
It’s fascinating how much American schools invest in education technology, yet student achievement remains stagnant. As a teacher, I’ve seen how EdTech can increase accessibility and engagement, but I also worry about it replacing genuine learning. It’s clear that technology can enhance education, but without proper training and support for teachers, and without addressing core issues like funding disparities, its effectiveness is limited. On the other hand, platforms like https://idmekp.my/ are doing a great job in enhancing the education system by providing better user management and data verification, which could complement efforts to improve how tech is used in schools.
Context? This guy is from CSIS, reputedly a lobbying group for the armaments industry. An industry that has a strong financial interest in putting out stuff that makes Great Leader happy. And this is bound to do that. Unsubscribing.
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Really interesting discussion — the parallels between counterterrorism tactics and drug war strategies are striking, especially when it comes to questions of legality and human rights. It reminded me of how narratives can shift depending on policy frameworks, just like in media and streaming models where platforms evolve with changing demands https://www.magishub.com show how access models differ across devices, even though the core content is the same. Context really shapes perception — whether in law, policy, or entertainment.
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Farm bill subsidies to corn and soy production are huge giveaways to the highly concentrated factory farming/meat packing industry. Most of the corn and soy are fed to cows, pigs and chicken, not people. 83% of all farms in the US grow food to feed the animals that we eat. Subsidies to this highly concentrated industry are a bad idea since they are a huge contributor to global warming as well. 
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I tried to listen but gave up after 10 minutes. She did her best but the delusion of the Israeli government officials exhausting.
I couldn't finish this episode due to the overly emotional man continuously interrupting/talking over the host.
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It’s more like karma or comeuppance. Musk needs that. Musk should be deported.
this Gonzales guy from the heritage foundation was allowed to lie to freely without any real push back. Gonzales even admits that the artifacts that prove the 1619 project correct were, in part, provided by the Smithsonian. he also slandered the heck out of the Smithsonian director without pushback.
consider doing a podcast on the world and local population. your show and other media nibble at the edges like your conversations on migration and declining birthrates. what is the goal? how many people? Shall we continue to displace forests and farmland with densely placed people? until they are gone? Population is a causal factor in housing, hunger, global warming and more. I believe we should talk about it.
Conservative Christian fundamentalism exhibits a disheartening lack of critical thinking.
It's infuriating when folks say we need to increase Social Security payments to "save" it. We could actually lower contributions by removing the cap for rich people. They need to pay their fair share instead of relying on the backs of working-class Americans. While we're at it, let's ditch this greed-driven healthcare system for a nationalized one. Our current setup treats basic needs like luxury items, prioritizing profits over care.
we don't have to work today. that is what makes us human. we can say fuck you. today or another we shall overcome.
what is up with the description and picture for this episode?