Is this ancient process the future of plastics recycling?
The world is awash in plastic waste. Oil companies claim to have a solution, an advanced form of chemical recycling. But can it deliver on its promise?
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Why millions of Americans don't feel good about the economy
Many economists and politicians say inflation is easing and top-line economic numbers look good. But a lot of Americans aren’t feeling it. Why doesn’t economic data match the so-called “felt economy” for millions?
A new partnership between ProPublica and On Point
On Point and ProPublica are launching a new collaboration, bringing you monthly special episodes that combine ProPublica’s groundbreaking investigative reporting with On Point’s incisive analysis. The collaboration will bring you new reporting from across the country on issues that are changing the way we all live.
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The antitrust case that could change how we use the internet
This past week, a federal judge issued a ruling that could shake up how we use the internet. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google has illegally used its dominance to stifle competition and quash innovation. Back in October, we undertook a detailed examination of the case, known as...
The Jackpod without Jack: Please be kind
Meghna Chakrabarti and On Point senior editor Dorey Scheimer do their best knowing even together, they are not one Jack Beatty. They take your messages and questions about President Biden's decision to drop out and the new state of the 2024 presidential race.
The Jackpod: Lame ducks
With nearly three quarters of Israelis wanting Benjamin Netanyahu out of office, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty says the Israeli prime minister is on borrowed political time. Meanwhile, U.S....
The Jackpod: The best of times, the worst of times
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has a tale of two parties: “Republicans united in the shimmer of victory, Democrats divided in the shadow of defeat.”
On Point's 'Week of wonder'
Week of wonder
WBUR's On Point brings you a 'Week of wonder': A selection of shows from the past year reveling in the wonder of the world we live in.
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