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Could ranked-choice voting take the poison out of politics?Alaska and Maine use ranked choice voting in elections. Four other states could soon join them. We learn why more states are considering ranked-choice voting.6 hours ago
The hidden value of herbariumsDuke University recently announced plans to close and re-home its century-old herbarium. But with climate change and a looming biodiversity crisis, scientists say these preserved collections of old plants are...Resume47:08Mar 18, 2024
On Point presents 'Beyond All Repair,' a new podcast from WBURHost Amory Sivertson first met Shane Correia in 2017 while interviewing him about his experience with homelessness for WBUR’s Endless Thread. But there is another dark chapter in Shane's life:...Resume26:23Mar 16, 2024
The Jackpod: The Xanadu EffectOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how presidents lose touch with reality.Resume33:40Mar 15, 2024
The goal: Can the U.S. actually meet its ambitious climate targets?Given the environmental, political, and human costs of accelerating mineral mining, can the United States reach its clean energy goals? It's the final episode of our special series "Elements of...Resume47:22Mar 15, 2024
The promise of nickel: Power and prosperity in IndonesiaTo electrify our economy, the world needs more nickel. And Indonesia has it. Can nickel pave the road to prosperity? In part four of “Elements of energy," hear how the...Resume47:30Mar 14, 2024
The human cost of cobalt: Modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of the CongoMost of the world’s cobalt is extracted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But to get it, hundreds of thousands of Congolese people labor with no other means to survive....Resume46:33Mar 13, 2024
The copper tradeoff: Protecting today's lands versus preserving tomorrow's climateCopper is key to our green energy future, but copper extraction is deeply harmful to the environment now. Episode two of On Point’s special series “Elements of energy” explores how...Resume47:29Mar 12, 2024
The lithium boom: What's holding back a lithium rush in the U.S.?The U.S. sits on some of the largest lithium reserves in the world. It’s a key element for clean energy. The start of On Point’s weeklong exploration “Elements of energy”...Resume47:28Mar 11, 2024
The Jackpod: StillOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty on President Biden’s State of the Union address and the politics of memory, versus the politics of hope.Resume39:04Mar 9, 2024
'Blood Money': Inside the global business of selling plasmaRebroadcast: Millions of Americans sell their blood plasma every year. It’s part of a global, multibillion dollar business. But what is plasma really used for? Resume45:45Mar 8, 2024
Elements of energy: Mining for a green futureOn Point's special series 'Elements of energy: Mining for a green future,' explores the environmental and human cost of mining, and asks what it would take for the U.S. to...Mar 7, 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
How the anti-tax movement went from fringe to mainstreamThe GOP prides itself on being the anti-tax party. But it wasn't always that way. In Michael Graetz’s book "The Power to Destroy," he describes how the anti-tax movement became...Resume47:18Mar 6, 2024
The dark legacy of extrajudicial killings in the PhilippinesWhile in power, former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte ordered the murder of thousands of people without trial. Journalist Patricia Evangelista chronicles the leader's bloody 'war on drugs' in her memoir...Resume47:20Mar 5, 2024
Foreign diplomats on America's global futureForeign diplomats are nervous that the United States’ once solid global leadership is on shaky ground. What’s at stake if the U.S. cedes its place as a world leader? Resume47:21Mar 4, 2024
The Jackpod: Low information votersOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the potential influence of low information voters on this year’s presidential election, and the future of U.S. democracy.Resume27:24Mar 1, 2024
'Food, we need to talk': Finding a better way to discuss our bodies and what we eatThe newest food diets. The magic weight loss pill. Changing beauty standards. We hear constant messaging around how we should eat and look. But what does science have to say...Resume47:22Mar 1, 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
Your brain on menopauseHot flashes. Brain fog. Sleep problems. Millions of women go through menopause each year. But what’s happening in the brain during this life transition?Resume47:12Feb 28, 2024