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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...Resume46:54Apr 30, 2024
Whistleblowers, an executive shakeup, and the future of BoeingLast month Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead - an apparent suicide. He’d spent the last 7 years speaking out about Boeing’s declining safety and quality.Resume47:16Apr 5, 2024
Lessons from Poland’s democratic resurgenceFor almost a decade, Poland's democracy was in retreat. But last fall, Poland successfully elected a pro-democracy government coalition. What can the rest of the world learn?Resume46:52Mar 7, 2024
U.S. military barracks are in shambles. Will the government take action? A recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office reveals poor living conditions inside military barracks – from mold and exposed sewage, to broken windows, nonexistent HVAC systems and more.Resume47:28Feb 29, 2024
A Ukraine-born journalist on his country's 'battle for survival'This week marks the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. For Wall Street Journal correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov, that means two years of stories of resilience and determination. He...Resume46:40Feb 20, 2024
A Boeing whistleblower speaks outEd Pierson is an aviation manager who used to work on Boeing's 737 Max production line. When a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines flight, Pierson wasn't surprised. Resume47:16Feb 15, 2024
Inside Israel's divided war cabinetFamily members of hostages held by Hamas are furious. They’ve stormed the Israeli parliament, calling for a deal to get the remaining hostages released. But Israel’s war cabinet is split...Resume47:25Jan 25, 2024
The 737 Max and Boeing’s unresolved issues In this episode from 2020, we hear from a Boeing engineer and an aviation analyst about what’s at the root of the safety issues with the 737 Max. Resume49:10Jan 13, 2024
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Is there a path to ceasefire in Gaza?With a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, global calls for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire are growing. Israel says it will not stop until the Hamas threat is gone. Is there any...Resume47:36Dec 13, 2023
The legacy of the 1993 Oslo AccordsThe 1993 Oslo Accords were a milestone in the Arab-Israeli peace process. But after 30 years of talks, there's no peace yet. Lessons for the future from peace efforts of...Resume47:09Nov 28, 2023
The benefit of 'the two-parent privilege'Almost a quarter of U.S. children under 18 live with a single parent and no other adults. That’s the highest rate in the world. So, what does it mean for...Resume47:18Nov 27, 2023
The Jackpod: The 'F-word'On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the rise in Donald Trump’s use of rhetoric and imagery associated with 1930’s Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. Two leading historians say the...Resume31:21Nov 17, 2023
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How to fix America's aviation systemIt’s been almost 15 years since the last deadly plane crash on a U.S. airline. But near misses in U.S. aviation have grown 25% in the last decade. What's behind...Resume47:01Nov 15, 2023
UFOs and the U.S. government: The push towards greater transparencyUnexplained aerial phenomena. Is the government covering up what it knows? We dive into 75 years of UFO history and the beginnings of government mistrust.Resume47:07Nov 14, 2023
Israel, Hamas and the laws of war: A primerThe UN is investigating whether war crimes have been committed by Israel and by Hamas. But what exactly qualifies as a war crime? And why are they so hard to...Resume47:31Nov 13, 2023
Gaza's widening humanitarian crisisGaza’s health care system has collapsed. Food and water are scarce. More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed so far in the Israel-Hamas war, as international pressure for a broader...Resume47:06Nov 9, 2023
Should domestic abusers have gun rights?On Point's Paige Sutherland reports on a Supreme Court case that has the potential to grant firearms access to hundreds of thousands of domestic abusers who are currently prohibited. Resume17:52Nov 4, 2023
Unintended consequences: Jack Beatty on the political legacy of the 1965 Immigration ActOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells us why he thinks the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, and the subsequent rise in immigration, shapes today’s politics, and growing anti-democratic sentiment.Resume45:29Nov 3, 2023