On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

President Trump believes that if you're born in the United States, you should not automatically be a citizen. Historian Heather Cox Richardson says Trump is willfully misinterpreting American history and the Constitution. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the centrality of the rule of law in the U.S. And the findings of a Pew Research poll that 88% of Americans believe that President Trump should follow Supreme Court orders. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Austin, Texas was known as a funky, liberal haven in a deep red state. Now, there’s big tech money pouring in and huge growth. How has life changed there? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Skittles, Mountain Dew Baja Blast. These foods all contain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes the FDA wants to phase out by the end of next year. Will the ban change American eating habits? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The Tesla Takedown protests have been mostly peaceful, but there have been a few incidents of vandalism and even property destruction. Now, Elon Musk and his allies are calling the entire protest movement "domestic terrorism." Is that a fair label? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Tariffs, mortgage rates, clashes with the fed – all make for uncertainty in the economy. On Point’s “Money Ladies” Michelle Singletary and Rana Foroohar join us to talk about your money, the global economy and America’s future. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Will AI devastate humanity or uplift it? Philosopher Christopher DiCarlo's new book examines how we can navigate when AI surpasses human capacity. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The immigration status of Afghans who helped the U.S. government is in jeopardy under the latest Trump crackdowns. How that impacts Afghan refugees and their families already in the U.S. and those stuck abroad. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Harvard University is suing the White House. What the university’s clash with the Trump Administration means for the rest of higher education. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

As the Trump Administration looks to cut government spending, many Indigenous communities say they’re losing vital public services. It could be a violation of long-standing treaties between tribes and the federal government. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

With more than 60% of Americans taking a prescription drug, there are increasing questions about how these medicines are approved, how they're kept safe and how they’re priced. In a new book, Harvard’s Dr. Jerry Avorn argues the drugs we take have been compromised by profits. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Teenage boys are experiencing increasing rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts -- which is having a direct impact on their achievement in school. How can schools address that? The final part in On Point’s special series “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.” *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Data show boys are falling behind in school. Black boys are falling behind the most. What’s happening in classrooms that are bucking that trend? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

'Boys will be boys.' How are perceptions about boys’ behavior in the classroom shaping their entire education? It’s part two of On Point’s weeklong series, "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys." *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Boys fall behind girls in education in the U.S. starting as young as eight years old. Understanding how boys learn is key to knowing why that’s happening. It's part one of On Point’s weeklong series “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.” *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Spotify promised independent artists a new revenue stream, and listeners exposure to new music. In the new book 'Mood Machine,' music journalist Liz Pelly examines how the streaming giant has shaped our listening habits. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on who’s been advising President Trump on his tariff policies. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

A White House executive order seeks to eliminate “improper anti-American ideology” and promote "American greatness" at the nation’s museums. What Trump's recent attacks on the Smithsonian mean for how Americans understand their shared history. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

A new On Point special series explores why America’s boys are falling behind in school, and what can be done about it. Hear the first episode on Monday, April 14 in your podcast feed. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Many on the political right accuse the left of policing what people can and can't say. Now, the Trump administration is cracking down on words related to diversity and inclusion. Has a so-called 'woke right' replaced the so-called 'woke left?' *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

From pandemic inflation to the impact of tariffs the price of groceries is getting a lot of attention. But who decides what we pay -- and why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The National Weather Service has been around for more than 150 years – their mission is explicitly to provide forecasts and warnings to protect lives and property. Experts warn that its hollowing out could have long-lasting implications. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

In this week’s Jackpod Meghna and Jack spoke about this episode of On Point from August last year about ‘radical monarchist’ Curtis Yarvin and the so-called New Right movement. To make it easy to find we’re dropping it here again. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

President Trump has signed several Executive Orders targeting law firms who have challenged his agenda or hired his political enemies. Many in the legal community worry about the impact this could have on the overall legal system. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on Donald Trump’s musings about being president for a third term and what paths might exist for that to happen. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The merchant marines are sometimes referred to as the "fourth arm of national defense." So what does a shortage mean for American security? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Rebroadcast: Judith Boivin thought she was helping the FBI go after drug traffickers. But in reality she had fallen victim to an elaborate plot to rob her of her retirement savings. She is not alone. How elaborate new scams are trapping well-meaning Americans. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

They used to work in now-shuttered regional social security offices, or protecting our National Parks or nuclear security. Then President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE terminated their positions -- and thousands more. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Escalating trade wars, disputes with allies, group chats with top U.S. officials' attack plans. What does the second Trump administration look like from China? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Dozens of Afghan women studying abroad are terrified of being sent back to Afghanistan if the State Department cancels their U.S.-funded scholarships. In this archive episode from September last year, Afghan women reveal what it's like to live under Taliban rule. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Rebroadcast: Languishing. That feeling of a lack of motivation or direction. Most people feel a sense of languishing at some point in their lives. So how do we move from languishing to flourishing? Sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career trying to find the answer. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks ahead to April 2nd, what the Trump administration has dubbed Liberation Day, when an array of reciprocal tariffs go into effect. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Conspiracy theorists believe more than $400 billion of gold is missing from Fort Knox. President Trump says he will visit Kentucky with Elon Musk to see if the gold is there. Some economists and historians say this tells us more about the economy in general than security of gold resources. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under government conservatorship since 2008. President Trump wants to privatize them. But what could that mean for America's mortgage market? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Americans throw away more than 15 billion pounds of electronic waste every year. In his new book 'Waste Wars,' Alexander Clapp reveals how millions of pounds of our trash get shipped around the world, making a few people rich and many people sick. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Masayoshi Son is pouring billions of dollars into U.S. artificial intelligence and flexing his ties to President Donald Trump. Who is this Japanese billionaire and what does he want? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on emerging angst and growing protests over the Trump administration, far from the centers of political power in Washington D.C. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Rebroadcast: Dyslexia affects one in every 5 Americans. But only 2 million are diagnosed and receive the help they need. Why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Journalist Natasha Hakimi Zapata's book “Another World is Possible” explores what the U.S. could learn about ways to tackle issues such as inequality, health care and homelessness from innovative solutions deployed abroad. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to reshape the Pentagon. How the Trump administration is making sweeping changes to the U.S. armed services, just two months into its term. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

In the U.S., shopping is almost a religion. For Emily Mester’s family, Costco was their Sunday ritual. In her new book, 'American Bulk,' Mester tells the story of how her family struggled with the desire to own everything they possibly could. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The Trump White House is using Department of Homeland Security intelligence to identify pro-Palestinian college protesters. Courts have ruled that campus protests are protected by the First Amendment. But as the Trump administration seeks to punish speech it does not like, whose first amendment rights are next? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

President Donald Trump declared America is entering a “Golden Age” on Inauguration Day. But as inequality grows, some historians say that the country is in a new Gilded Age. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks at the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine from Russian president Vladimir Putin’s perspective, as a ‘preventive war.’ *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Artificial Intelligence algorithms are being used to decide who gets welfare benefits, and how much. Some experts say it’s leading to “devastating” cuts in benefits for those most in need. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park was first designated a national monument a century ago. Even with climate change, Glacier Bay has a surprising story to tell about nature’s resilience. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The House has passed a budget resolution, and a plan to extend President Trump's 2017 tax cuts. What’s known about the impact of those cuts on American taxpayers and the economy? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

In 1997, Walter Johnson was given five life sentences for robbery and drug offences. Decades later, he was released by the same judge who originally sentenced him. A conversation with that judge about the power of second chances. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Basketball legend Michael Jordan’s automotive racing team 23XI is suing NASCAR, alleging the organization is an illegal monopoly. The case could make waves across the entire sport. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint