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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 112 days 19 hours 13 minutes
The Jackpod: Missing misery
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks at what’s counted in official U.S. inflation numbers and finds that the cost of money is not factored into the cost of living.
This attorney's ideas could change how you buy and sell your home
The National Association of Realtors agreed to pay a $418 million settlement and change the way members charge commission. A federal jury ruled last year that the NAR conspired to inflate housing market costs. What could that mean for the way homes are bought and sold in the U.S.?
'Battle for your brain': What the rise of brain-computer interface technology means for you
Rebroadcast: The future is closer than it appears. Sensors that can read your brain waves – and sell your data – are hitting the market, and experts say it’s time to establish rules of the road.
Reproductive health under a second Trump term
Trump's allies are hoping another Trump victory will limit access to abortions, contraceptives, IVF, even recreational sex. But they aren't just hoping, they have detailed plans on how to do it.
Inside the 'no social media' movement
Should kids be allowed on social media? A growing number of families are saying "no" to social media at all.
The Jackpod: What leopard?
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty watches a Donald Trump campaign rally with a famous Franz Kafka quote about the normalization of the abnormal in mind.
Should the U.S. ban TikTok?
The House passed a bill that could force the sale of TikTok, or ban the app altogether. But is targeting a single social media platform the best way to protect Americans from espionage and covert influence campaigns?
The Jackpod is delayed
Due to technical difficulties, the Jackpod will be posted later than usual. Check back later for this week's episode.
How disinformation 'sabotages America'
Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade says disinformation is seeping into every aspect of our political and social lives. How can we stop it?
Finance companies have a new customer: The wrongfully convicted
Exonerees are turning to the private sector to provide them with urgently needed cash. But with interest rates so high, it could end up being a new form of confinement.