On Point

From laptops to learning software, schools invest billions of dollars each year on education technology. But what do we really know about how effective that tech is in the classroom? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

FBI Director Kash Patel wants to go after President Trump's enemies. That reminds some historians of J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI's notorious first director. But some say Patel wants to weaponize the FBI so completely, even Hoover would disapprove. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Bond traders are worried about President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts – and the ever-growing national debt. Could the bond market be a check on Trump’s agenda? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

An Oval Office meeting devolved into a televised shouting match Friday. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War III” and being ungrateful for U.S. aid. What this unprecedented moment means for the Ukraine war and the world. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

When the FDA declared an Ozempic and Wegovy shortage, business boomed for pharmacies making cheaper, off-brand versions of the weight loss drugs. Now, the FDA is clamping down. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

A conversation with journalist Lauren Ober about her experience on that jury, her podcast 'We Live Here Now,' and what Trump's pardons mean. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Some of President Trump’s lawsuits against media outlets have resulted in big settlements. Critics say that could have a chilling effect on journalists and embolden Trump to sue more. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The House Republicans’ budget plan calls for billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid. Some 72 million Americans rely on the program for their health care. What's next for Medicaid? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

President Trump is promising to end the now three-year long war in Ukraine. But with Ukraine and Europe sidelined in current negotiations – how far off really is peace? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Trump’s Justice Department ordered criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Multiple federal prosecutors resigned in protest. What do these controversies mean for the future of American law? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint