What Are Point: Recent Episodes
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This week we welcome debut author Elysha Chang to discuss her novel A Quitter's Paradise.
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This week we discuss the Trump indictment, early 2024 contenders, Ukraine updates, aliens, Orca attacks, Jokic brilliance, and Messi practicality.
This week we discuss balloon confusion, train derailments, the state of the union, the super bowl, and the start of F1.
This week we discuss revelations about Biden's secret documents, the debt ceiling, tanks in Ukraine, and the NFL playoffs.
This week we discuss the return of Brittney Griner, ChatGPT, Liver King, and a simmering World Cup.
This week we discuss Elon Musk finally buying Twitter, Rishi Sunak's election to prime minister, the state of the midterms, and Biden's chip ban.
This week we discuss the state of the war in Ukraine, the midterms, sports, and get some big announcements.
The week we discuss Queen Elizabeth II's passing, the worsening European energy crisis, and the firing of Thomas Tuchel.
This week statman Walter joins us to discuss defining fairness with machine learning, Arsenal's perfect start, and dancing.
This week we discuss the inflation-climate change compromise in the Senate, Pelosi's ballsy trip to Taiwan, the start of the Premier League, and Richard Nixon's legacy.
This week we discuss the Heard-Depp trial and the Celtics taking the advantage in the NBA Finals.
This week we discuss the leaked Supreme Court opinion on overturning Roe v Wade, Korean Age, and the NBA (duh).
This week special guest Trever joins to discuss the shifting of Ukrainian battles lines and American military aims. Real Madrid’s epic comeback, the tightening NBA playoffs, and more F1 porpoising close out the episode.
This week Dan breaks down the Twitter sale, midterm election prospects, and the rocky NBA playoffs. Special guest Martine also wonders about the dollar's place as the world's reserve currency.
This week Emilia joins the show to talk about favorite colors, Will Smith’s slap, her mixed sentiments on Russian aggression, her aversion to Donald Trump, and love of New York City.
This week we focus on developments in Ukraine, including Zelenskyy's continuing calls for help, partial no fly zones, drones, and defaulting Russian bonds.
This week we discuss the dire situation in Ukraine, the growing pressure on Russia, and what might come next.
This week we discuss the Harden/Simmons trade, an NYC rat variant, trucker shutdowns, and inflation.
This week we discuss the nature of patrisanship, gerrymandering, and Brian Flores v the NFL.
This week Jad joins us for a grab bag on the military escalation in Ukraine, NFL playoffs, human archetypes, the future of viral engineering, and CRISPR.
This week statistician Walter Dempsey joins to talk about distortions in tracking Covid rates.
This week we discuss Novak Djokovic’s denial, the NFL’s concussion problem, and foreign conflicts of interest.
This week we discuss how the new variant took over, including early findings on mutations and conjecture on where this might be going. We also look forward to our year-end episode.
This week we discuss Lewis Hamilton’s crushing F1 loss and the congressional hearings on crypto.
This week we discuss Ukraine, Putin, US war crimes in Syria and diplomatic duplicity. Ben also gets exposed to Covid (again) and previews the F1 finale.
This week Ben, Nick, and special guest Bill join to talk about the Omicron variant, breaking up Meta, and F1 in Saudi Arabia.
This week Danny Reimer, Democratic Representative in the Wisconsin state legislature, joins us to discuss gerrymandering, deliver a monologue on the Aaron Rodgers saga, and ask Ben about the EPL.
This week we discuss Formula 1, skinny infrastructure success, and the merits of blowing up Antarctica.
This week Remy joins us for updates on inflation, vaccine mandates, Kyrie’s holdout, the Saudi takeover of Newcastle, and Squid Game.
This week we discuss Senate hearings into the military withdrawal from Afghanistan, game time for the infrastructure bills, and changes at the Bachelor.
This week we discuss the connection of the debt ceiling to infrastructure bills, Sinema’s lobbying connections, the roiling debt struggles of Evergrande, vaccine’s for kids, and Messi’s discontents.
This week we discuss the unsuccessful California governor recall vote, dubious operators Mark Milley and Bob Woodward, infrastructure phase two, the final withdrawal from Afghanistan, and Tom Brady’s chin.
This week we discuss more Hurricane Ida fallout, the California governor recall election, and a new Covid variant.
This week we discuss the immediately fallout of Hurricane Ida and the continuing fallout from Afghanistan.
This week we continue to fret about what's happening in Afghanistan and Ben explains why Arsenal are awful.
This week we discuss the debacle in Afghanistan and follow up on the Olympics with Eugene.
This week we discuss Cuomo's resignation, the passage of first track infrastructure legislation in the Senate, Leo Messi, and fatherhood.
This week we discuss the disturbing findings of the investigation into Cuomo's misconduct, Cuba, Nick's future as a father, and Olympic fun.
This week we discuss military food, the start of the Olympics, and Simone Biles’s choice to withdraw from the team and all-around gymnastics competitions.
This week we discuss the future of variants and booster shots, on-going congressional gridlock, and the Milwaukee Bucks’ dramatic streak to the NBA title.
This week we discuss the potential future of the Delta variant spread, congressional sprint to summer vacation, and recap England's epic exit.
This week we discuss Eric Adam’s primary victory, overnight pullout from Afghanistan, and the looming fight for voting rights.
This week we discuss inflation risks, read the tea leaves of NYC Democratic primary initial results, and survey the Euro knockout match ups.
This week we discuss cyber attacks, global corporate taxes, UFOs, and extraterrestrial sports.
This week we discuss the possibility of a Trump indictment, a Belarusian hijack, and the start of the NBA playoffs.
This week we discuss the police killing of Daunte Wright and the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
This week we discuss vaccine side effects, corporations canceling Georgia, and a proposal for a global corporate tax rate.
This week we discuss the horrific acts of violence against Asian Americans, gun control, and the growing border crisis.
This week we discuss inflation risks, housing prices, and the prospect of more government spending.
This week we discuss blood clots, WHO's look into the lab leak hypothesis, and Biden’s first two months.
This week we discuss Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview, the Covid relief bill, and Cuomo’s demise.
This week Danny joins out to discuss woodpeckers, serial killers, Manchester United, and LEGOs.
This week tech insider Aaron joins us to discuss performative activism in Super Bowl ads, corporate social responsibility, and myths about the economy.
This we discuss the potential of compromise in the Senate, $15 minimum wage, and vaccine distribution.
This week we discuss Biden’s first week, how Congress passes bills, and internet trolls vs. Wall Street.
This week we discuss the likelihood McConnell will rally the votes to impeach Trump and provide Qanon updates.
This week we discuss the breakthrough in Congress and more of what is in this stimulus bill.
This week we discuss the market reaction to the election, Trump’s liberal use of pardons, and the American two-party system.
This week we discuss Biden's slow-motion win, the run-off Senate races in Georgia, and Ben explains the mRNA Covid vaccine.
This week Dan and Nick explain key states, polling clusterfuck, and what a contested election will look like.
This week we react to the final debate and Dan joins to talk about the last push for the Biden campaign.
This week we discuss the failed attempt to kidnap the governor of Michigan and Nick gives his take on the South Caucasus.
This week we discuss COVID in the White House and potential risks to the economy with labor economist John Eric Humphries.
This week we discuss the presidential debate, Trump’s taxes, the Celtics, and Nick’s wardrobe.
This week we discuss the tragic passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the looming fight over her seat on the Supreme Court.
This week we discuss the homestretch of the Presidential race, Trump's comments about war veterans, California wildfires, nuclear power, and Botox.
This week we discuss the Israel-UAE deal and standouts from the DNC. Drunk Ben also provides a sports update.
This week we discuss Kamala Harris as VP, Trump’s efforts to thwart mail-in voting, and the upcoming NBA and Champions League finals.
This week we discuss Trump’s proposed executive orders, the explosion in Beirut, and Shia LeBeouf.
This week we discuss tit-for-tat escalation of tensions between the US and China, the failures of supranational agreements, and demon sperm.
This week we discuss the on-going Portland protests, Ben breaks down Pfizer's new vaccine, and Nick takes Trump's cognitive stroke test.
This week we discuss protests in Portland, police reform in Seattle, and ideas about restorative justice with artist Karen and national security analyst Nicholas Rodman.
Will the government extend unemployment benefits? If so, where do those dollars come from? This week we discuss the how and why of printing money, the overblown threat of inflation, and the basic proposals of Modern Monetary Theory.
This week we discuss exactly where the U.S. is in the curve of the virus, Kanye’s run for president, and the dreary outlook for the NBA return.
This week Dan gives a preview of the revamped DNC. We also discuss Russian bounties on American soldiers and consider the precarious NBA bubble's opening.
This week we consider Trump's response to protests, his rally misfire, and increasingly brazen acts of racism throughout America.
This week we discuss efforts to end qualified immunity, the push to defund the police, and what community-focused policing might look like.
This week we discuss nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Dan returns with news and perspective on the legal and political barriers to police reform.
We discuss the spate of positive tests within the White House, mechanics of vaccine trials, and strategies to encourage social distancing.
This week we discuss the race for the White House, Remdesivir, and UFOs with New York political consultant Alex Voetsch.
This week we discuss Trump's medical advice, as well as covid testing and potential drug treatments.
This week we interview behavioral economist David Sally about his new book One Step Ahead which lays bare the fundamentals of negotiation.
This week we get an update from boots on the ground in Seattle. Also our take on the dramatics of Super Tuesday.
This week we discuss the possibility that coronavirus was made in a lab, as well as the effects of the burgeoning pandemic in politics and global markets