From the archive: History-making astronaut Christina Koch
04/04/2026 | 46 mins.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is making history as the first woman to travel around the moon as a crew member on the Artemis II mission. It’s not the first time Koch has made history. In 2020 she told Meghna what it was like to spend a record-breaking 11 months in space.
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What will it take to save America's birds?
04/03/2026 | 41 mins.
Since 1970, the North American bird population has declined by more than 25%. There are many factors driving this. And several things bird lovers can do to reverse the trend.
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Trump's 'Homeland empire'
04/02/2026 | 37 mins.
Mass deportations, smash and grab wars, attacks on domestic civil rights, the hijacking of the economy. Professor Nikhil Pal Singh asks: What if President Donald Trump’s ramping up of militarism at home and abroad is part of a bigger strategy?
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What veterans want you to know about the war with Iran
04/01/2026 | 37 mins.
As the war in Iran enters its second month, the Trump Administration is sending U.S. marines to the region. Without a clear goal for the conflict, many veterans are speaking out, while others say it's necessary.
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The Jackpod: Naked to our enemy
03/30/2026 | 34 mins.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Trump administration has eroded the ability of the U.S. to counter the threat of terrorism, even as that threat appears to be growing.
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