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Roundtable: What do ordinary Israelis want from their leaders?
More than six months since the Hamas attack on Israel, dozens of Israelis are still held hostage, over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, and there’s no peace in sight. Israelis on the future of Israel.
Underground addiction care in Mexico — and its spread to the U.S.
Across Mexico, thousands of illegal rehab centers treat patients with drug addiction, often holding them against their will. Now, these "anexos" -- informal, underground treatment facilities -- are here in the United States.
Should the U.S. ban menthol cigarettes?
More than 80% of Black smokers smoke menthol cigarettes. The FDA is now pushing to ban the products, saying it will prevent death and disease.
The Jackpod: The company they keep
On Point new analyst Jack Beatty argues that Democrats are losing touch with working class voters. What could they do to change that?
How Dallas tackled violent crime
The city of Dallas reduced its overall violent crime by 30% compared to this time last year. Its mayor and police chief credit the so-called “hot spot policing.”
How former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer 'reads the constitution'
Textualism, which sees a legal system's original structure as immortal, is the dominating philosophy on the court today. But retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer argues pragmatism, which considers consequences of legal decisions, is the better mindset.
India’s high-stakes election
Elections in the world’s largest democracy are underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s power is ascendant. But, like in other global democracies, so are concerns about religious nationalism and democratic decline.
How to move from languishing to flourishing
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.
A roadmap to better health for women
Physician Dr. Sharon Malone is on a mission to help women better manage their health in the American health care system. Her No. 1 tip from her book 'Grown Woman Talk' -- Be your best advocate.
The Jackpod: The haunting relevance of D-Day
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty recalls a 1984 speech by President Reagan outlining the importance of allies and collective security.