• From birthright citizenship to trans rights: The SCOTUS rulings shaping American life
    Jul 1 2026

    The U.S. Supreme Court left some of its biggest decisions for last this session. Justices delivered a series of major opinions with consequences that will impact nearly every corner of the country.

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    43 Min.
  • How AI tools are transforming the lives of people with disabilities
    Jul 2 2026

    For people with disabilities, artificial intelligence tools are helping them see, hear, experience, and move through the world in profound new ways.

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    40 Min.
  • The 'why' behind how we talk
    Jul 3 2026

    An accent doesn’t just tell someone where you are from – but who you are – your cultural background, race, age and class. How the way we talk tells people more than we think.

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    38 Min.
  • The science behind GLP-1s
    Jul 6 2026

    Roughly one in eight Americans say they are taking a GLP-1 drug -- and not just for weight loss. Studies show it can help heart disease, sleep apnea, addiction and even brain health. We speak with one of the lead scientists who discovered this gut hormone on how these drugs actually work in our bodies.

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    35 Min.
  • The pill bringing new hope to patients with pancreatic cancer
    Jul 8 2026

    Pancreatic cancer has long been considered a death sentence. But a revolutionary new treatment has been shown to double survival times.

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    37 Min.
  • Is the economy working for every day Americans?
    Jul 9 2026

    We sit down with On Point's "money ladies" for tips and tricks on how to manage your finances in difficult times.

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    38 Min.
  • How AI is giving firefighters a new tool combat blazes
    Jul 10 2026

    Wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres across the U.S. this summer. Now, firefighters are turning to new technology to help battle blazes, from AI cameras to vegetation-munching robots.

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    38 Min.
  • Writing Indigenous people back into America’s story
    Jun 30 2026

    The U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday this summer. But native people are often left out of America's founding narrative. Does uncovering that history change how we think of the country?

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    37 Min.