Curses, superstitions and pre-game rituals have been part of baseball for as long as the game has been around. What’s behind the magical traditions of America’s pastime.
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The Jackpod: Yankee Doodle Caged
2026-06-22 | 48 mins.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why he feels ambivalent about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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What does the Iran peace memo mean for the U.S.?
2026-06-19 | 42 mins.
President Trump promised regime change in Iran, no nuclear development and a restabilization of the region. Now that the U.S. and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, did we get any of that?
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What Frederick Douglass warned us about America
2026-06-18 | 38 mins.
In 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered what many consider the best abolitionist speech of all time. He asked, “What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” What makes it such a masterpiece — and what can we take from it today?
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Is there a right (or wrong) way to love America?
2026-06-17 | 39 mins.
As America’s 250th anniversary approaches – the birth of this nation will be celebrated by millions. But what does it mean to be truly patriotic in the U.S.?
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