On Point

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