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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 112 days 17 hours 54 minutes
Your data, the U.S. government and the 'new American surveillance state'
Your exact location, what apps you use, the last thing you bought online. Your data is for sale – and the U.S. government is buying it.
The ethical dilemma of involuntary mental health treatment
Several states have changed policy in recent years to make involuntary commitment easier for people with severe mental illnesses. But forced treatment still raises civil rights questions, with some saying it can harm patients.
Battleground: How the outcome of the Ohio Senate race affects us all
The 2024 Ohio senate contest could determine the balance of power in of the U.S. senate. What’s at stake in Ohio?
How the 2024 U.S. presidential election could be stolen
There are several perfectly legal ways to steal a U.S. presidential election, according to election law expert Lawrence Lessig. Lessig says the U.S.’s election and legal systems are vulnerable – and need immediate correction.
The high cost of the youth sports arms race
Youth sports are supposed to be about fun and team spirit. But now, kids are training year-round and joining expensive travel leagues earlier. It’s costing families, and kids too.
The Jackpod: How it looks to a Republican
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty reviews the evidence that former President Donald Trump’s multiple criminal prosecutions are politically motivated.
Rebroadcast: The little-known virus behind a majority of nongenetic birth defects
One virus causes more birth defects in American babies than any other nongenetic disease – but most don’t know it exists. We hear a mother’s journey to understand her daughter’s diagnosis of congenital CMV.
Democrats consider changing course on Israel support
President Biden told Israel the humanitarian situation in Gaza is unacceptable and an immediate ceasefire is essential. Meanwhile, U.S. weaponry continues to flow to Israel. Could Biden back up his tough talk and curtail military aid?
China’s divided memory of the Cultural Revolution
"3 Body Problem," a Netflix adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China for its depiction of the Cultural Revolution. How do the Chinese people see this crucial period of their history?
How to become a 'supercommunicator'
As humans, we have conversations all the time. But research shows we actually aren’t very good at communicating. Journalist Charles Duhigg shows us not only how to become a communicator -- but a 'supercommunicator.'