On Point

Rebroadcast: Being alone often gets a bad rap. But research shows alone time can actually boost overall well-being, increasing our emotional regulation, contentment and creativity. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the new technology isn’t getting it all right. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty assesses what Elon Musk and his Department of Government of Efficiency have achieved as Musk’s appointment as special government employee is due to expire. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

El Salvador was once the murder capital of the world. Now under President Nayib Bukele, it’s safer than Canada. But with 2% of its population locked up -- what is the real cost of this newfound safety? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

A $400 million jet from Qatar. His own crypto coin. Is President Donald Trump normalizing corruption? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

No witnesses. No physical evidence. An ironclad alibi. Nevertheless, a Texas jury sentenced Ben Spencer to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Journalist and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty shares what it took to set Spencer free. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

AI companies say they are running out of high-quality data to train their models on. But they might have a solution: data generated by artificial intelligence systems themselves. The pros and cons of synthetic data. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Texas state legislature just passed a bill that would send doctors, teachers, librarians and more to jail if they provide kids with "harmful" materials. But who decides what's harmful, and what's not? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the life and experiences of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and their connection with Trumpism. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

A ceasefire deal has put a pause on conflict between India and Pakistan. But experts say the two nuclear powers have a lot to work out if the Kashmir region is to move toward long-term peace. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint