Is the Freedom of Information Act delivering on its promise?
06/25/2026 | 40 mins.
For a democracy to be by the people and for the people, what do the people need to know? The Freedom of Information Act is central to answering that question. What FOIA has uncovered in its 60 years, and what it's up against now.
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The big influence of big sugar
06/24/2026 | 39 mins.
The U.S. is one of the largest sugar producers in the world. And for more than 200 years, the sugar industry has gotten special protections from the government. Why?
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Should fans be able to alter the music they love using AI?
06/23/2026 | 38 mins.
Spotify is set to launch a new tool that will enable subscribers to create cover versions and remixes of their favorite songs – using AI. What that could mean for musicians, their fans and the music on your playlist.
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What makes baseball magic
06/22/2026 | 39 mins.
Curses, superstitions and pre-game rituals have been part of baseball for as long as the game has been around. What’s behind the magical traditions of America’s pastime.
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The Jackpod: Yankee Doodle Caged
06/22/2026 | 48 mins.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why he feels ambivalent about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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