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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 112 days 22 hours 50 minutes
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.
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?