The Point

WCAI's award-winning public affairs program. Tuesday through Thursday, Mindy Todd hosts a lively and informative discussion on critical issues for Cape Cod, the Islands and the South Coast. Every Friday is the News Roundup, as CAI News Director Steve Junker speaks with news editors and reporters from around the region.

Regional News Roundup

A look at the top local news stories of the week

10-24
47:25

From founder to future

John Abrams , founder of South Mountain Company, talks about his new book.

10-23
23:37

Nothing More Of This Land

Community, power, and the search for Indigenous identity.

10-23
25:52

Music as medicine

An interview with neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin on the curative powers of music.

10-22
49:28

The Farmer and the Shark

The Farmer and the Shark- the story of Vineyarder Craig Kingsbury and his influence on the film JAWS.

10-21
16:11

WE CAN

Helping women through transitions

10-21
11:10

Unfinished Woman

We discuss the exhibit Unfinished Woman at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

10-21
22:08

Unraveling immunity

CAI is airing a series of reports.

10-21
49:31

Friday News Roundup

The top local and regional news stories of the wekk.

10-17
46:08

The aging brain

Mental health and neuroscience experts discuss the aging brain.

10-15
47:57

Bird news in October

The monthly Bird News on The Point.

10-14
48:28

The News Roundup - October 10, 2025

It's the news roundup where we discuss the stories making regional news this week.

10-10
48:06

The Arts enliven the Cape and Islands

Three examples of the Arts at work in our community.

10-09
49:30

A conversation with New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell

An interview with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.

10-08
49:30

How marine robots are shaping our future

How Autonomous Underwater Systems are helping humans explore the ocean, and more.

10-07
49:11

Bridge replacements

Replacing the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges.

10-05
49:17

The News Roundup - October 3, 2025

It's the news roundup where we discuss some of the regional news stories of the week.

10-03
49:37

Connecting hungry people with food

Local programs, collaborations and funding to ensure access to food.

10-02
49:14

Understanding the effects of Trump’s executive order allowing private investments inside 401(k) plans

We discuss changes to 401k retirement accounts under Trump’s executive order.

09-30
49:20

The News Roundup – September 26, 2025

It's the news roundup, where we discuss stories making regional headlines.

09-26
47:52

Rebecca MA

This candidate clearly never had to apply for a US visa. He made it sound like a breeze but it's very hard to obtain one.

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Rebecca MA

This is the wrong episode

06-22 Reply

Rebecca MA

Shirley Jackson is also very funny and witty

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