Podcasts by The Point

The Big Dig Part 3: All Politics is Local from 2023-12-11T09:44:21

In this episode of The Big Dig: setting up a final showdown.

News Roundup: Offshore wind counts down to power-up; Sagamore bridge replacement funds applied for from 2023-12-08T17:00:53

This week: Vineyard Wind says it will power up its first offshore wind turbines before the end of the year (look out, that’s just 3 weeks from now!). Meanwhile, the state says it has applied for mo...

Helping neighbors in need from 2023-12-07T18:25:07

Supports and services available to those in need.

Philanthropy from the Native perspective from 2023-12-06T14:40:49

Native leaders on social change, economic and environmental justice.

Polio and the dawn of modern medicine from 2023-12-05T13:06:27

Polio and the evolution of modern rehabilitation medicine.

News Roundup: Cape senate seat opens; Pilgrim evaporating radioactive water into the atmosphere from 2023-12-01T11:23:22

This week: The race is on. State Senator Su Moran announces she’s not running for re-election, she’ll run for a different office, and Representative Dylan Fernandes says he’ll run for the senate se...

The delusion of controlling nature from 2023-11-30T11:28:20

Over the Seawall tells of "fixes" that do more harm than good.

Books about pets from 2023-11-29T11:38:59

The Point books show topic this month is Pets.

Pacific whaling voyages of a Nantucket family from 2023-11-28T10:47:24

The true story of a Nantucket whaling family in the 1800's.

Of time and turtles from 2023-11-27T07:45:08

An interview with a turtle expert.

Myths of the First Thanksgiving from 2023-11-23T11:12:32

The unsettling history Thanksgiving, a holiday which celebrates a myth of colonialism and white proprietorship of the United States.

What the owl knows from 2023-11-22T12:31:07

The deep mysteries of owl biology and behavior.

Ask the Managers from 2023-11-21T13:05:23

All things CAI radio, with News Director Steve Junker and Director of Editorial Mindy Todd.

News Roundup: Jet fuel dump over Cape Cod; fishermen face an overdose crisis from 2023-11-17T11:22:27

This week: A horse breaks loose on a cargo plane, leading to 20 tons of jet fuel being discharged over the Cape and Islands (yes, that happened). Also, New Bedford 's fishing community is trying to...

The Psychology of Gratitude from 2023-11-15T12:12:14

Tthankfulness makes us healthier and happier.

November birds and other wildlife of Cape Cod and the Islands from 2023-11-14T11:23:23

Our monthly bird program on The Point.

Natives of Cape Cod and their food ways from 2023-11-13T16:08:38

Indigenous food ways merge with European food culture in New England history

Building a wetu from 2023-11-13T16:02:58

Yarmouth Historical Society partners with native Wampanoag educator to build a wetu

News Roundup: County Commissioners against gun range funding; white sharks still here from 2023-11-10T10:27:29

This week: Barnstable County Commissioners are urging the state’s federal delegation not to fund a machine gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod. Also: new details emerge about how an unattended ferry c...

The intersection of art, identity, social and political issues. from 2023-11-09T13:10:43

The intersection of identity, place, social and political issues in art.

Music and science from 2023-11-08T13:04:23

Integrating music with science.

The wisdom of uncertainty from 2023-11-07T10:17:01

Allowing ourselves the wonder of not knowing.

God the best seller from 2023-11-06T11:50:30

An interview with Stephen Prothero, religion scholar.

News Roundup: Bourne Bridge re-opens; virus season approaches from 2023-11-03T10:49:01

This week: The region heaves a sigh of relief, as maintenance work finishes on the Bourne Bridge. Also, public health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for respiratory viruses ahead of ...

The future of the planet from 2023-11-02T07:57:16

How will we limit the most devastating impacts of climate change?

A hidden history of Martha's Vineyard from 2023-11-01T11:27:59

Little-known stories of Martha's Vineyard in days past.

A tragic shipwreck off Martha's Vineyard in 1884 from 2023-11-01T11:22:11

The story of the sinking of the steamer "City of Columbus".

How ADHD affects kids and adults from 2022-04-20T16:04:13

Symptoms and treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in kids and adults

Into the Garden with Roberta Clark from 2022-04-19T16:11:56

Early Spring garden tips with horticulturalist and entomologist Roberta Clark

Walking with Henry David Thoreau from 2022-04-18T11:40

A new book traces the steps of Henry David Thoreau.

News Roundup: Gov signs Nero bill in Yarmouth; MV approves Housing Bank proposal from 2022-04-15T12:10:35

This week: Governor Baker comes to Yarmouth, on the anniversary of the line-of-duty killing of officer Sean Gannon, to sign the Nero bill. A weighty COVID memorial travels to the Cape. And Martha's...

Sleep Deprivation in Teens from 2022-04-14T11:24:08

Health officials say inadequate sleep is a major problem for teens. We talk about why it's a problem and strategies for dealing with the issue.

Signs of spring abound in the birding world from 2022-04-12T13:00:54

Osprey nests, hummingbirds, eagles, piping plovers, songbirds, and more in the latest Bird News with Ornithologist Mark Faherty. He also takes listener questions and e-mails.

News Roundup: Provincetown votes for housing; businesses wait on summer worker visas from 2022-04-08T12:22:39

This week: Provincetown votes to try to solve its housing problems. The state says no to ropeless fishing, this time around. And visas for seasonal workers get approved; now local businesses hope t...

The poetry of kindness from 2022-04-07T11:11:53

Themes of compassion peace and kindness in poetry.

Our place in the natural world from 2022-04-06T12:13:46

How can we become more thoughtful stewards of the larger ecosystem?

Personal finance during inflation from 2022-04-05T13:30:58

Personal finance advice, from experts.

Divine Messengers from 2022-04-04T09:28:08

The untold story of Bhutan's female shamans.

News Roundup: Pilgrim Power Station labor flap; Barnstable County continues fighting over $41M funding from 2022-04-01T16:42:28

This week: The latest controversy at the Pilgrim nuclear power station has to do with who’s working in the plant – and who’s not. Meanwhile, the temperature rises in the fight over how Barnstable C...

Books about spring from 2022-03-30T11:02:28

The monthly Books program on The Point, featuring the topic "springtime"

The past, present and future of the Schooner Ernestina Morrissey from 2022-03-29T12:07:29

The schooner Ernestina Morrissey’s legacy, and her future.

Poor Richard’s Women from 2022-03-28T10:33:58

The women who loved, nurtured, and defended the famous scientist and founding father Benjamin Franklin.

News Roundup: Priorities at center of Barns. County money fight; machine gun range report delayed from 2022-03-25T11:42:56

This week: Barnstable County can’t agree on how to spend $41 million. A long-awaited report on the Cape’s machine gun range will be awaited quite a bit longer. And “open space vs. affordable housin...

The $5 Foodie: a resource for cooking inexpensive and delicious meals from 2022-03-23T15:01:19

Delicious food, at savings.

Fire safety from 2022-03-23T14:44:57

Fire safety, and historical trends in house / structural fires.

Can we save the right whales? from 2022-03-22T11:37:23

Talking with researchers, activists, fishermen, filmmakers, and the head of the State Division of Marine Fisheries about how to save the right whales.

When racism becomes too much to bear from 2022-03-21T10:44:55

The toll a lifetime of racism can take.

News Roundup: Protestors gather at nuclear plant; region marks 2 years of pandemic losses from 2022-03-18T10:52:53

This week: Protesters march against dumping radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. The region takes account of the toll of two years of the pandemic. And can New Bedford’s hurricane barrier open any ...

Diversity in leadership from 2022-03-17T11:27:44

The importance of community leadership, diversity, and how to engage more people into leadership positions.

Making the most of strategies for improved mental health from 2022-03-16T12:57:22

Strategies for improved mental health, and how to use them successfully.

Spring gardening from 2022-03-15T12:54:13

Gardening season returns on The Point call-in hour with Roberta Clark.

Sticky from 2022-03-14T12:38:52

Understanding surface science, and some of the ways that friction shapes the world.

News Roundup: Local eyes turn to Ukraine; Nantucket tables artificial turf from 2022-03-11T13:47:06

This week: The urgency grows to send help to Ukrainians, with many across the region stepping up in the effort. A Falmouth man brings his right-to-die case to the state’s highest court. And Nantuck...

Next steps in the pandemic from 2022-03-10T12:32:53

We talk with experts about the next stages of the pandemic.

Growing, foraging and catching our food from 2022-03-09T14:03:47

Author Tamar Haspel shows us that raising or gathering our own food is not as hard as it’s often made out to be.

Bird news in March from 2022-03-09T13:42:20

Cape and Islands wild life highlights of the season, especially birds.

Gender(s) from 2022-03-07T13:58:04

Author Kathryn Bond Stockton's book Gender(s) explores why gender is strange, even when it's played straight, and how race and money are two of its most dramatic ingredients.

News Roundup: Many schools drop mask requirements; local reaction to Ukraine invasion from 2022-03-04T12:44:16

This week: School without masks: it’s happening in some districts across the region for the first time in two years. And we’ve got local reaction to the invasion of Ukraine. Also, Provincetown may ...

A history of women walking from 2022-03-03T12:07:56

Ten women over three centuries who walked and wrote about their experiences.

Ticks and tick-borne pathogens from 2022-03-02T12:40:53

Scientists share findings on ticks, their habits and habitats, and tick-borne illnesses.

Making Connections with Young People from 2022-03-01T13:37:51

Research shows that just one trusted adult can have a profound impact on a child’s life.

News Roundup: activists push for more oversight of Plymouth nuclear power plant; and the heat pump revolution comes to Cape Cod, Islands and South Coast from 2022-02-25T12:18:46

Masks are coming off next week at schools, but some districts are hanging tight despite fed-up parents, and activists push for more oversight of the dismantling of the Plymouth nuclear power plant.

Climate Justice- a conference for students and teachers from 2022-02-24T13:05:24

Climate Justice- a conference for students and teachers

Books to Honor Black History Month from 2022-02-23T14:35:25

Host Kathryn Eident and guests Vicky Titcomb and Jessica Rudden-Dube explore writers and books that look at the Black American experience and prompt us to think more deeply on the way we talk and w...

The loneliest creature on Earth from 2022-02-21T10:48:18

A whale who sings at the “wrong” frequency.

Whaling captains of color from 2022-02-21T10:47:21

Missing from the narrative of our heritage: the abundance of people of color who went to sea on whaling ships, and rose to the rank of Captain.

Whale genes hint at the future of climate change impacts from 2022-02-21T10:46:31

How will the population and behavior of whales be affected by climate change?

News Roundup: Schools make difficult choices about masks; Pilgrim owner hears from the EPA from 2022-02-18T14:50:19

This week: one by one, local school districts are deciding when to lift the masking requirements. The Environmental Protection agency gets involved in Holtec's plan to dump a million gallons of rad...

Creating diversity in sisterhood from 2022-02-17T11:47:42

What is lost when sisterhood becomes segregated, and how do we begin to repair the relationship?

Technology and mental health from 2022-02-16T12:18:01

Our monthly talk with mental health professionals: we discuss technology and mental health (part two).

The evolution of Black History month from 2022-02-15T12:02:25

Our shared past, and how to inspire change for today and the future.

A return to Walden Pond from 2022-02-14T12:05:24

The relevance of Henry David Thoreau, in the context of a pandemic

News Roundup: State drops school mask requirement; NE lobsters face red listing from 2022-02-11T13:50:39

This week: The governor is lifting the mask mandate for students: now schools face a difficult decision. And state legislators want a bill to prohibit dumping radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay – ...

The science of headaches from 2022-02-10T11:23:41

Practical advice and information from a neurologist about headaches.

Grandparents raising grandchildren from 2022-02-09T12:51:35

The challenges and joys of raising grandchildren, and support services available.

Bird news in February from 2022-02-09T12:22:17

This month's highlights from the avian world.

News Roundup: Blizzard knocks out power to thousands; Baker says funding in place for new Cape bridges from 2022-02-04T11:20:16

This week: Howling winds and power outages, as a blizzard smacks the region. The outcry grows over dumping radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. And Governor Baker says he’s secured funding to repla...

Improving the child welfare system from 2022-02-03T11:40:14

Ways to improve the child welfare system to ensure that children are safe and thriving.

Changes in school discipline and culture from 2022-02-02T13:45:33

A shift to restorative practices in school discipline.

Correctional from 2022-01-31T14:35:42

Author Ravi Shankar talks about his book Correctional.

The privatization of public goods from 2022-01-27T12:31:50

What are the real costs of privatization, and how do we return control to citizens?

Children's books from 2022-01-26T14:51:58

Children's literature is the theme this month on The Point books show.

Martha’s Vineyard during the American Revolution from 2022-01-25T14:09:26

Martha’s Vineyard's role in the American Revolution,

News Roundup: As Covid case numbers drop, hospitals brace for spike from 2022-01-21T12:42:49

This week: Covid case numbers are starting to come down, but hospitalizations may have yet to peak. Meanwhile, local schools could pivot to a new Covid testing procedure for students. And Barnstabl...

The impact of technology on our health from 2022-01-20T12:43:54

How do we foster healthy habits around tech use?

The Heart of Caring from 2022-01-20T12:42:08

Pediatrician Mark Vonnegut's new memoir.

Technology applications for the treatment of mental health conditions from 2022-01-19T13:18:29

Many apps now available to assist in the management of psychological disorders.

Cape Symphony from 2022-01-18T13:07:28

The Cape Symphony's Winter and Spring performances.

Immortal valor: the Black Medal of Honor winners of World War II from 2022-01-17T12:11:38

The remarkable story of the seven African American soldiers ultimately awarded the World War II Medal of Honor, and the 50-year campaign to deny them their recognition.

News Roundup: More COVID Testing for Cape Cod; Ropeless Fishing Trial Controversy from 2022-01-14T13:18:34

This week: In our latest surge of Covid cases, access to testing continues to be an issue. Schools, meanwhile, are struggling to get through it, as absences pile up. And: why is the question of rop...

Mindfulness from 2022-01-13T13:55:43

Mindfulness can reduce anxiety, improve memory, and break harmful habits.

TV and Movies worth watching from 2022-01-12T11:20:20

Tips for the best TV series and films.

Birds in January from 2022-01-11T12:41:35

The Point's monthly Birds program.

Two books of poetry from 2022-01-10T13:15:40

Two poets talk about their work and inspirations

News Roundup: COVID numbers soar, severity down; new testing site opens on Cape; more from 2022-01-07T11:41:36

This week: Covid case numbers have soared, but with lower severity. Still, it’s got schools and public health officials scrambling, including opening a new testing site on Cape Cod. And: the region...

Water quality and land conservation from 2022-01-06T13:06:01

Protecting the Cape and Islands water quality and undeveloped land.

Modern day slavery from 2022-01-05T11:23:44

Human trafficking exists everywhere across the globe, including here on Cape Cod.

The biology of climate change from 2022-01-04T13:11:17

Thor Hanson explores the remarkable ways that plants and animals are responding to climate change: moving, adapting, and even evolving.

Painting the Light from 2022-01-03T13:47:22

An interview with author Sally Cabot Gunning about her latest work of historical fiction Painting the Light.

News Roundup: New wind farm selection to have big impact; PFAs & turf fields discussion heats up from 2021-12-17T11:50:49

This week: A new wind farm will be setting up shop south of the islands. Free at-home Covid tests come to the region. And the question of PFAS in “artificial turf” playing fields has suddenly becom...

Understanding the psychology of radicalization from 2021-12-15T13:06:13

A continuation of our discussion about the psychology of radicalization.

Bird news in December from 2021-12-14T12:35:24

The monthly bird and wildlife show on The Point.

Decolonizing wealth from 2021-12-13T11:10:39

Can philanthropy be saved from the white savior mentality?

News Roundup: New info on radioactive water release; booster shots hard to come by from 2021-12-10T11:25:09

This week: That million gallons of radioactive water from the Pilgrim nuclear plant won’t get released into Cape Cod Bay until at least 2023. You may have to wait if you're looking for a COVID boos...

Healthy holiday eating from 2021-12-09T12:37:53

Balancing healthy and festive food, during the holidays.

Preventing adolescent substance use from 2021-12-08T13:53:27

A discussion about the risks of teen substance use, and help for families.

Consumerism from 2021-12-08T10:51:38

Why do we buy so much stuff? A discussion about thoughtful consumerism and alternative gifts.

We are all whalers from 2021-12-06T11:01:55

How we all share in the responsibility to save the imperiled North Atlantic right whale species.

News Roundup: EPA asks for public input on machine gun range; radioactive water could be released into Cape Cod Bay from 2021-12-03T11:38:48

This week: The federal government will be looking for public input on the proposed machine gun range. One million gallons of radioactive water could be released from Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant int...

Sharks and Sea Turtles from 2021-12-02T12:58:17

Biologists share white shark and sea turtle research updates.

The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream from 2021-11-29T11:11:23

An interview with author Charles Spencer.

Storytelling to celebrate Thanksgiving from 2021-11-25T13:48:08

A special broadcast of The Apple Seed: storytelling to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Books about radio from 2021-11-24T12:11:53

Out monthly books show topic is: books about radio.

News Roundup: Vineyard Wind breaks ground; state takes public input on Cape bridges from 2021-11-19T13:17:23

This week: With the Sceretary of the Interior and the Governor on hand, Vineyard Wind breaks ground on the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind farm. And the state wants opinions on replacing...

Leave it as it is: protecting America's wild lands from 2021-11-18T13:00:16

We revisit a conversation with David Gessner about the importance of preserving wilderness spaces.

The psychology of radicalism from 2021-11-17T12:24:20

A discussion with behavioral health experts about the psychology of radicalism.

Thanksgiving from 2021-11-16T13:27:26

How myth and historical events have helped shape Thanksgiving day.

News Roundup: Kids' Vax Arrives; Funding for Bridges Promised from 2021-11-12T13:29:09

This week: a pediatric covid vaccine arrives across the region. The federal infrastructure bill has funding to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges. And a surprise discovery on Nantucket brings ...

The rise in alcohol consumption during the pandemic from 2021-11-11T11:12:25

A discussion about the spectrum of alcohol use disorder, and treatments.

The role of art in social discourse from 2021-11-10T13:23:35

A discussion about the role of art in society.

Bird News in November from 2021-11-09T12:01:33

This month's highlights from the world of birds, and other creatures.

News Roundup: Plane crash updates; PFAS levels unsafe in local fish from 2021-11-05T11:55:11

This week: divers have located the wreckage of a plane crash off Nauset Beach. And the state says that fish in five Cape ponds have levels of PFAS that make them unsafe to eat. Also, the South Coas...

Preparing for the next pandemic and improving the health of all from 2021-11-04T12:49:43

How we can improve health for all, and how to be better prepared for the next pandemic.

The COVID vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 from 2021-11-03T12:12:31

A discussion about Covid vaccination for this age group.

News Roundup: Power outages, school cancelations, as storm pummels the region from 2021-10-29T12:34:58

This week: A bomb cyclone detonates across the Cape, Islands, and South Coast, leaving behind power outages and school closings, and communities are still cleaning up. And the North Atlantic right ...

The future of the right whale from 2021-10-28T14:50:12

How we can all share in the salvation of the imperiled North Atlantic right whale species.

A deep dive with CAI reporters from 2021-10-26T12:57:37

Talking with CAI reporters and news director about the stories they report.

News Roundup: Machine gun range tour; promising Lyme research; more from 2021-10-22T11:22:08

This week: Want to take a tour of where the Army National Guard plans to build a machine gun range? We’ll tell you how. And a new weapon may be on the way to fight Lyme disease. Also, researchers a...

Climate Roadmap from 2021-10-21T11:56:45

Following a climate roadmap

Helping the brain heal from past trauma from 2021-10-20T15:43:02

Exploring how trauma effects our health, and how to help the brain process painful memories, on The Point's monthly behavioral health program.

Living with cancer from 2021-10-19T12:12:55

Stories of those living with cancer in our region

News Roundup: Seeing double on the machine gun range; Twin Brooks development moves ahead from 2021-10-15T15:59:40

This week: Local leaders are asking the question, "How many machine gun ranges does the state need?" The controversial Twin Brooks development in Hyannis gets a key go-ahead from the state. And a n...

Looking at the increasing high rate of obesity from 2021-10-14T16:19:40

A discussion about high rates of obesity

COVID Boosters from 2021-10-13T11:43:51

A discussion about COVID vaccine boosters.

Life Before the Polio Vaccine from 2021-10-13T11:41:03

A discussion about the struggle against Polio, one of the most crippling diseases in history.

Wild About Harry from 2021-10-13T11:39:05

A film about growing up in the 70's

Bird News in October from 2021-10-12T11:59:12

Highlights from the season's birding, and other wildlife...

The People Powering AI Decisions from 2021-10-12T10:42:12

Interview with Mary Gray, the co-author of a new book,"Ghost Work: How to Stop Silicon Valley From Building a New Global Underclass"

News Roundup: Brewster OKs Sea Camps purchase; Cape schools feel school bus driver shortage from 2021-10-08T11:19:25

This week: What does $26 million buy you? How about 120 acres of Brewster with plenty of waterfront. Also, local school districts are re-routing, due to a shortage of bus drivers. And the town of B...

A New Culture of Aging from 2021-10-07T11:38:36

A discusssion about changing the culture of aging.

Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra's fourth season opens from 2021-10-06T11:04:21

Upcoming autumn music, from Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra.

A Fall Season of Music from Cape Symphony from 2021-10-06T10:52:45

What’s ahead this fall for the Cape Symphony.

PFAS in the Cape and Islands Environment from 2021-10-05T13:05:57

What are PFAS, what are the health risks, and what can be done to minimize our exposure?

The Lost Art of Listening from 2021-10-04T19:12:30

Innovation Hub Podcast

News Roundup: Flood insurance revisited; local plans for booster shots from 2021-10-01T11:48:59

This week: Flood insurance rates are changing for homeowners; the idea is to make them more fair. Booster shots are coming, and likely so is a COVID vaccine for kids 5-and-up: we have the local det...

Acknowledging New England’s Participation in the Illicit Slave Trade from 2021-09-30T11:16:10

Historians bring to light the history of human trafficking participated in by new England merchant ships in the mid 1800's, and how this plays out today.

Books About Family from 2021-09-29T12:21:53

CAI's monthly books show, featuring books about family.

A Look Inside CAI's Newsroom from 2021-09-28T12:27:43

An in-depth talk about some of the ongoing stories CAI is following.

When Romance Meets Ratios from 2021-09-27T09:44:02

The connection between ratios and relationships.

Writer and Feminist Madeleine Kunin from 2021-09-22T11:16:44

An interview with author Madeleine Kunin

Wrapping up the Gardening Season with Roberta Clark from 2021-09-21T14:25:27

Wrapping up the gardening season with Roberta Clark

Rescue of the Bounty: Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy from 2021-09-21T13:58:55

An interview with Michael Tougais, on his book about the rescue of the tall ship Bounty.

News Roundup: Barnstable Commissioners Threaten Machine Gun Range Lawsuit; Vineyard Wind Starts Onshore Construction from 2021-09-17T13:41:43

This week: Litigation in proliferation. We’ve got lawsuits in every direction: around the machine gun range, around offshore wind, right whales, PFAS, and erosion control on Nantucket. We survey th...

The Legacy of the United States’ First President from 2021-09-16T14:01:55

An interview with author Nathaniel Philbrick about his latest book, on the legacy of George Washington

The Hidden Brain from 2021-09-15T13:49:28

How our unconscious mind shapes our decisions: a discussion inspired by Shankar Vedamtan's book "Hidden Brain".

Bird News in September from 2021-09-14T13:01:53

the Monthly Bird and Wildlife Program on The Point

How Gay Marriage Won from 2021-09-14T12:31:39

The twists and turns that the fight for same-sex marriage in America took. Innovation Hub Podcast.

Rise and Fall, the Story of 9/11 from 2021-09-09T08:15:46

An interview with author Mitch Zuckoff

Personal, Political and Public Art from 2021-09-08T11:09:34

Artists exploring social, political, and environmental issues, both around the world and right here on the Cape and Islands.

Will The Future of Work Leave Workers Behind? from 2021-09-07T17:27:52

Innovation Hub Podcast airs each Monday on The Point

The Steamship Authority: Challenges and Opportunities from 2021-09-07T12:44:55

An interview with the General Manager of the Steamship Authority ferry service.

News Roundup: Tornado and Deluge; Studying Sharks Along Recreational Beaches from 2021-09-03T13:47:36

This week: A tornado touches down in Dennis. Single-use plastic bottles of water disappear from shelves in half a dozen Cape towns. And scientists want to know what sharks are doing up close to shore.

Dignity at the End of Life from 2021-09-02T14:20:43

Death, dying, and dignity at the end of life: we discuss a new podcast created by medical students.

The Sixteenth Annual Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival from 2021-09-01T12:00:59

What’s on the schedule for this year's M.V. Film Festival

Diamondback Terrapins from 2021-09-01T11:58:58

A unique turtle species, and local efforts to protect them.

Finding a Cure for Parkinson's Disease from 2021-08-31T12:01:43

A discussion about the latest research advances in care and treatment for Parkinson's disease.

How the West Came to Dominate Our Brains from 2021-08-30T21:29:42

Innovation Hub airs each Monday on The Point

The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting from 2021-08-30T11:31:43

Lisa Genova talks about her new book Remember .

News Roundup: School Mask Mandate Issued; Cape Bridges Financing Taking Shape from 2021-08-27T12:20:11

This week: When public schools start up, students and teachers will be wearing masks indoors. And with a vote in the US Senate, the replacement of the Cape bridges comes a step closer. The Steamshi...

Stories of the Sea from 2021-08-25T11:43:21

Our monthly book show takes a look at great stories of the sea.

Avian Migration Feats from 2021-08-24T18:11:35

An interview with Scott Weidensaul about research on bird migration, and the latest advances in bird tracking technology.

Walter Isaacson on How Gene Editing Will Change Life from 2021-08-23T14:00:17

Gene editing is altering how we think about what it means to be human, and how we treat disease.

Albert and the Whale from 2021-08-19T13:46:10

An interview with author Philip Hoare about his latest book Albert and the Whale, about the art of Albrecht Dürer

Discovering the Cape and Islands through Poetry from 2021-08-19T13:31:44

New collections of poetry from the Cape ad Islands.

Gardens in August from 2021-08-18T11:50:18

The Point's monthly gardening show: August

News Roundup: Latanowich Trial Nears End; Coyote Shot After It Bites Child from 2021-08-13T14:31:53

This week: The trial in the murder of Yarmouth police officer Sean Gannon approaches a finish after a week of witness testimony. A coyote bites a child at the Cape Cod National Seashore. And local ...

The Importance of Sleep for Good Health from 2021-08-12T12:43:28

We talk with a sleep expert about everything from why our bodies need to sleep, to sleep disorders and treatments.

Maritime Historians and Scientists Collaborate to Better Understand Trends in Climate Science from 2021-08-11T13:37:22

What scientists can learn from records of wind, weather, and sea conditions found in centuries of whaling ship's log books.

Bird News in August from 2021-08-10T12:54:31

Monthly Update on Birds and Other Wildlife on The Point.

Has Cleaning Gone Too Far? from 2021-08-09T16:15:23

Trying to eliminate all bacteria, including those that are beneficial to us, can lead to problems. From Innovation Hub podcast.

News Roundup: National Spotlight on P'town; Latanowich Trial Starts from 2021-08-06T12:22:19

This week: Provincetown finds itself at the center of national attention – and not the kind it would prefer. Meanwhile, the trial in the killing of Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean Gannon gets under w...

Water Safety from 2021-08-05T12:39:38

Water safety, now and in the future.

'Life & Life', a Story of Redemption from 2021-08-04T13:18:53

An interview about the documentary film "Life & Life" with Filmmaker NC Heiken and the subject of the film Reggie Austin.

Notable Women in the Town of Barnstable from 2021-08-04T13:14:01

The book Women of Barnstable brings to light the stories of notable women.

News Roundup: COVID Numbers Continue to Rise in P'Town; Businesses Receive Home Testing Kits from 2021-07-30T13:18:46

This week: COVID case numbers continue to climb in Provincetown, and now Outer Cape businesses are receiving “home test kits” for employees. Meanwhile, state officials are laying plans for distribu...

New Music From Kate Taylor from 2021-07-29T12:32:21

An interview with Kate Taylor

Two Local Music Festivals: Back for Live Performances from 2021-07-27T11:31:02

Live music traditions in our region in summertime.

How to Beat Burnout from 2021-07-26T10:52:05

The long-term health risks of "burn-out". Innovation Hub airs each Monday on The Point.

News Roundup: P'town COVID Spike Fuels Cape Concerns; Delta Confirmed on MV from 2021-07-23T12:56:25

This week: COVID cases spike up in Provincetown, and the Delta variant is confirmed on Martha's Vineyard. Meanwhile, Governor Baker weighs in (sort of) on the proposed Cape Cod machine gun range. A...

The 2021 Woods Hole Film Festival from 2021-07-22T13:01:42

The Psychology of Identity and Belonging from 2021-07-21T12:07:07

We discuss identity and belonging with our panel of mental health experts.

Gardens in July from 2021-07-20T11:01:36

The monthly horticulture show on The Point

Climate Migration Is Already Here And It's Going To Get Worse from 2021-07-20T09:16:03

Innovation Hub airs on Mondays on The Point

News Roundup: New Bedford Expands Its Embrace of Offshore Wind; Another Right Whale Entangled from 2021-07-16T11:49:31

This week: A major new development comes to the New Bedford waterfront; the state’s last mass vaccination site, in Dartmouth, packs up as the pandemic response shifts to mobile outreach; and anothe...

The Synergy Between Art and Climate Change from 2021-07-15T10:47

Artist Courtney Mattison draws on her study of environmental sciences to create ceramic installations of the colorful invertebrates at the heart of our endangered coral reefs.

Making Strides for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Cape Cod from 2021-07-14T12:08:31

Bird News in July from 2021-07-13T11:53:36

The Point's monthly Birds program (and butterflies too).

The Amazon Effect from 2021-07-12T09:31:23

Innovation Hub: an interview with author Brad Stone about his book on Jeff Bezos.

Successful Aging from 2021-07-11T13:07:34

Heathy lifestyles help us age successfully.

News Roundup: Elsa Arrives with Powerful Winds; Rabies Baits to Rain from the Sky from 2021-07-09T15:35:12

This week: Tropical Storm Elsa takes a swing at the Cape and Islands; helicopters will be flying over Cape Cod deploying rabies vaccine baits; and Beacon Hill lawmakers get to a compromise budget.

Race and Inequity in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery from 2021-07-07T11:40:23

We discuss the roots of racial disparities in healthcare and treatment, and efforts to bring more equity.

The Stonewall Generation, Then and Now from 2021-07-06T10:35:09

Stonewall, from today's perspective

To Rethink the Constitution from 2021-07-05T21:17:18

On Innovation Hub, Mary Anne Franks talks about how we interpret - and misinterpret - The Constitution.

News Roundup: New Research into Shark Behavior on the Outer Cape; Questions over Machine Gun Range Emails from 2021-07-02T13:10:15

This week: great white sharks along the Outer Cape are being studied closer than ever, from the air and in the water. After a week of conflicting messages, the Tri-town Wastewater agreement appears...

Give It Up for Scup, the Cape's 'Cooperative' Fish from 2021-07-02T12:33:51

Fishing with kids, or anyone easily bored? Scup provide action – they're easy to catch and make a delicious meal.

Maritime Routes of the Underground Railroad from 2021-07-01T11:16:16

How freedom for enslaved African American people was achieved by sea, and what it was like.

News Roundup: Threat of Rising Evictions on the South Coast; SSA doesn't Negotiate with Cyber Terrorists from 2021-06-29T15:38:04

This week: evictions in New Bedford and the South Coast could soar with a key federal protection ending. The Steamship Authority says it did not pay a ransom after a cyber attack crippled its onlin...

Restoring Trust in Public Health and Science from 2021-06-29T13:29:39

On The Point, we discuss why Americans have lost trust in our public health institutions.

A Learning Revolution for a Post-Pandemic World from 2021-06-28T13:34:33

Innovation Hub by GBH and PRX airs on The Point Mondays. This podcast explores new avenues in education, science, medicine, transportation, and more.

Horseshoe Crabs from 2021-06-24T12:51:42

A discussion about conservation efforts, and developing alternatives to horseshoe crab blood used for medical purposes.

When Art and Music Combine from 2021-06-22T15:16:46

An interview with an artist working with the shapes and forms he sees when hearing music, and a doctor who researches the condition of synesthesia (when two or more senses are attached).

Email's Death Grip from 2021-06-21T20:32:18

Innovation Hub airs each Monday on CAI's The Point

News Roundup: Task Force Says Housing Is Region's Biggest Threat; SSA Gets Website Back from 2021-06-18T11:32:33

This week: the Steamship Authority is taking reservations again after a cyber attack shut down the ferry line’s computers for more than a week; local elected officials are pushing back on the propo...

Women in Leadership from 2021-06-17T12:02:50

Three women share insights on what it's like and what it takes to be a leader.

The Psychology of the Placebo Effect from 2021-06-16T11:46:46

According to Harvard Health, treating yourself with your mind IS possible. But there is more to the "Placebo Effect" than positive thinking. Our panel of mental health experts tell us more on The P...

Gardens in June from 2021-06-16T10:43:54

The Point's June Gardening show

Creating The Latino Identity from 2021-06-14T21:45:23

Innovation Hub airs each Monday on The Point

News Roundup: Steamship Woes Continue; Guard Letter On Gun Range Provokes Furor from 2021-06-11T13:38:52

This week: A week after a cyber attack, the Steamship Authority has lashed together some provisional fixes; and a sexual assault is reported on a ferry. Barnstable will be looking for a new School ...

Putting Plants at the Center of the Plate from 2021-06-10T11:42:02

Inspiring delicious recipes to please everyone, and the benefits of eating more plants.

Pet Behavior from 2021-06-09T11:42:18

Dogs (and people) practice being adaptable. Listeners, a vet, and a dog trainer share their ideas and stories.

Legislation Sought to Help When Police Dogs Get Injured from 2021-06-09T11:41:33

Xiarhos, State Rep, is sponsoring a bill about the emergency care of police dogs

Bird News in June from 2021-06-08T10:59:13

Highlights from the season's bird action (and other wildlife too).

News Roundup: Steamship Hit by Ransomware; COVID Task Force Packs Up from 2021-06-04T10:55:40

This week: The Steamship Authority is targeted by a ransomware attack, crippling its reservations system; the Cape Cod COVID Task Force is winding down; and right whales are shrinking.

Managing Horseshoe Crab Conservation in a Time of COVID from 2021-06-04T08:21:59

How the primitive immune systems of marine invertebrates, especially the horseshoe crab, can be of use in the development of innovative technologies.

Returning to Walden Pond from 2021-06-02T11:39:46

David Gessner writes about the relevance of Henry David Thoreau during and after a pandemic

NEXT Episode 252 from 2021-06-01T10:07:36

The Final Episode of NEXT

An Interview with Author Sally Cabot Gunning from 2021-06-01T09:47:56

Sally Cabot Gunning talks about her latest work of historical fiction Painting the Light.

News Roundup: COVID Rules Ease as Memorial Day Weekend Opens; Summer Events: Some On, Some Off from 2021-05-28T11:51:36

This week: Another pandemic milestone as the COVID testing site at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds is shutting down. Memorial Day weekend is here – so are we wearing masks, or not? And you may be required...

Working to End Homelessness from 2021-05-25T14:43:02

An interview with Philip Magnano on abolishing homelessness

News Roundup: Mask Rollback; Loud Machine Gun Range Retort from 2021-05-21T12:08:04

This week: Nearly all covid restrictions are going away by Memorial Day – but don’t throw away that mask, yet. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe votes in new leadership. And the proposed machine gun rang...

The Point Book Club: Cottage for Sale, Must be Moved from 2021-05-20T14:32:45

Our book group, in conjunction with the Yarmouth Port Public Library, discusses Cottage for Sale—Must Be Moved, a memoir by Kate Whouley.

The Psychology of the New Normal: Transition from Pandemic Life from 2021-05-19T20:02:20

On The Point's monthly Behavioral Health program, a discussion about the changes in our lives as COVID wanes.

Gardens in May from 2021-05-18T10:56:41

The Point's monthly gardening show

NEXT Episode 250 from 2021-05-18T09:05:42

New England News Collaborative's Weekly Podcast

News Roundup: Feds OK Vineyard Wind; Mask Rules Relaxing from 2021-05-14T12:48:18

This week: The wind farms are coming: Vineyard Wind gets its final approval. Also, the CDC relaxes mask rules—so what’s that mean for us locally? And young teens can now get Pfizer vaccines, and Ba...

Suicide Prevention from 2021-05-13T13:20:20

Key components to suicide prevention, and why talking about suicide is so important.

NEXT Episode 249 from 2021-05-10T12:37:23

Advocates push colleges to hire more Black-owned firms to oversee investments, & Alison Bechdel on ‘The Secret To Superhuman Strength’.

News Roundup: Walk-in Vax Clinics; Machine Gun Range Gets Key Approval from 2021-05-07T11:55:35

This week: walk-in coronavirus vaccination clinics are now happening across the Cape and Islands. Also, a controversial proposed machine gun range for Joint Base Cape Cod gets a key federal approva...

NEXT Episode 248 from 2021-05-03T11:18:57

The "Happiness Lab" Professor On Ways We Can Be Happier; How Jonny Sun Is Learning To Balance Work And Rest

News Roundup: Pandemic Restrictions Ease; Wellfleet Turmoil Grows from 2021-04-30T12:52:16

This week: Signs of spring and signs of an easing pandemic, with new mask rules and business reopenings; Wellfleet parts ways with its Town Administrator and its Town Accountant; and, 'Does New Bed...

The Power of Words from 2021-04-29T09:56:29

The evolution of language can tell us a lot about our culture and society over time.

Lessons About the Brain from 2021-04-28T08:54:32

Surprising insights into how our brains operate.

NEXT Episode 247 from 2021-04-27T11:00:24

New England News Collaborative's weekly podcast airs each Monday on The Point.

News Roundup: Islands Call for More Vaccine; Local Reaction to Chauvin Guilty Verdict from 2021-04-23T14:30:45

This week: the islands make a pitch for increased numbers of vaccines; local reaction comes in the conviction of a Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd; and a State Senator wants...

Discipline in Schools from 2021-04-22T12:23:35

A discussion about school discipline, its particular impacts on students of color, and alternatives to exclusionary discipline.

Mental Illness and Stigma from 2021-04-21T10:26:06

Mental illness and stigma: a discussion on The Point's monthly behavioral health program.

Back Into the Garden from 2021-04-20T13:05:57

The spring return of the monthly Gardening program on The Point

NEXT Episode 246 from 2021-04-20T07:44:17

New England News Collaborative's Weekly Podcast

News Roundup: Pause for J&J Vax Puts Some Clinics on Back Foot; Fed Delegation Asks for Gun Range Scrutiny from 2021-04-16T13:34:06

In our weekly local news roundup, we discuss top stories, how the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is impacting local vaccination efforts. Also, case numbers are dropping across the region. A...

The Joys and Challenges of Raising a Child with Autism. from 2021-04-14T11:23:18

An interview with two authors about their family journeys.

Bird News from 2021-04-13T13:11:14

April dawns are becoming loud with birdsong

NEXT Episode 245 from 2021-04-12T10:57:57

A Non-Binary Child And Their Family Explore Identity; The Impact Of Banning Race-Based Hair Discrimination

News Roundup: Cape Tops State with Cases of P.1 Variant, State Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility from 2021-04-09T13:53:57

Cape and island communities continue to struggle with a spike in COVID-19 cases, Governor Charlie Baker is among the next cohort of Massachusetts residents who became eligible to book a COVID-19 va...

Pain: What Causes it, How to Relieve it from 2021-04-08T13:02:49

Medical perspectives on how to identify and treat the root causes of pain.

The Women of Pan Am in the Golden Age of Flight from 2021-04-07T14:55:06

The adventures of international jet-age stewardesses.

Avian Migratory Feats from 2021-04-06T14:02

The navigational and physiological feats of migratory birds.

NEXT Episode 244 from 2021-04-05T16:32:03

A High School Senior’s Journey Back To School After A Year Online; Author Jennifer De Leon On Returning To Her Roots...

Land Use, Now and Future from 2021-03-30T13:13:24

How do we balance the needs of communities and the health of the planet?

News Roundup: Mid-Cape COVID Outbreak Continues to Grow; Sandwich Eyes Erosion 'Band-aid' from 2021-03-26T14:47:21

The mid-Cape covid outbreak has officials worrying, as high numbers continue; Governor Baker was back on the hot seat, defending his vaccine rollout plan to state legislators; the Army Corps of Eng...

Life after Vaccination from 2021-03-23T13:57:26

Guidelines for once you've been fully vaccinated

The Waters Between Us: a New Book by Michael Tougias from 2021-03-22T10:36:43

A conversation with author Michael Tougias

News Roundup: Vaccinations Up, But COVID Case Numbers Rise, Too from 2021-03-19T12:32:34

Good news, bad news this week. The Cape region leads the state for its 75-and-older vaccination rate, and the number of vaccines it’s receiving to give out has tripled. Not so good: coronavirus cas...

Family Estrangement from 2021-03-17T18:28:48

Navigating Family Estrangement: Behavioral Health Program on the Point

Ask the Manager from 2021-03-16T13:16:31

We talk about what's on our airwaves and why, and take feedback from listeners.

News Roundup: Pandemic Anniversary; PFAs in Cape Waters from 2021-03-12T14:12:28

On our weekly roundup of local news: we mark the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, and a new report identifies significant quantities of PFAs in the Cape's ponds and rivers, but the source of m...

Strength, Balance and Breath: Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates from 2021-03-11T12:36:04

Healthy Lifestyles: Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates

March Bird (and Skunk) News from 2021-03-10T16:44:54

The Monthly Bird (and other Wildlife) Program on The Point

The Rise of Substance Use Disorder in the Pandemic from 2021-03-10T13:57:48

We discuss efforts to reach those struggling with drug use.

News Roundup: Teachers Join Vaccine Roll Call; J&J Arrival 'Boosts Morale' from 2021-03-10T12:32:49

Our weekly roundup of local news highlights the latest coronavirus updates, the upcoming Wampanoag election, Provincetown's new Town Manager, and more.

Falmouth Forum: Epidemics and Society from 2021-03-04T15:15:38

On The Point, we continue our series of interviews with speakers from the Marine Biological Laboratory's Falmouth Forum lecture series. This month's conversation is with Frank Snowden, professor of...

A History of American Hurricanes from 2021-03-04T13:29:11

Eric Jay Dolin talks about his latest book A Furious Sky; stories of some major storms.

Youth Experiences with Racism from 2021-03-04T13:27:17

On The Point, we discuss youth experiences with racism, young people's ideas on how to address racism and white supremacy, and how schools are responding.

News Roundup: Cape Cod Gets a Large-scale Vax Site; Mashpee Wampanoag Claim Legal Victory from 2021-03-04T13:25:56

We round up the week's news with journalists from around the region. Today: A bigger and better vax site is coming to Cape Cod; the feds drop their case against the Mashpee Wampanoag; and Barnstabl...

Book Adaptations for TV and Movies from 2021-03-04T13:21:12

TV and movie adaptations of books is our topic for The Point's monthly books show.

A Conversation with Walter Massey from 2021-02-18T13:35:01

Walter Massey is an educator, physicist and executive. During his career, Dr. Massey has served as head of the National Science Foundation, director of Argonne National Laboratory and chairman of B...

Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and the Attention Economy from 2021-02-17T13:56:21

Former theoretical physicist Michael Goldhaber predicted that a time would come when an information glut would make it harder and harder for people to focus their attention. He foresaw a world wher...

White Space: Film Explores Lives of 4 Women of Color Living on Cape Cod from 2021-02-16T12:51:26

What is it like to be the only woman in meeting? Or the only LGBTQ person in a classroom? Or the only person of color at a social function? What can we do to make everyone feel accepted and respect...

News Roundup: Where Is the Cape's Mass Vaccination Site?; Machine Gun Range Comments Made Public from 2021-02-12T18:11:28

Cape officials are asking why the region, with its disproportionatly older population, has no mass vaccination site. The county and towns are struggling to accommodate demand for the vaccine. Meanw...

Music, Dance and Theatre in a Pandemic from 2021-02-11T12:12:55

There is no shortage of local music, theatre and dance performances this winter, and you won’t have to travel far to take it all in. On The Point, we discuss how the pandemic has impacted the arts ...

The Impact of COVID-19 on Tribal Communities from 2021-02-10T12:56:23

Although many Tribal Nations were quicker than most states and the U.S. Federal Government to take action to protect citizens, the statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show infection and...

Bird News for February 2021 from 2021-02-09T13:54:21

Spring may not feel close, but some birds are already bringing signs of the coming season. February is usually the beginning of the woodcock mating season, and one can see or hear the unusual displ...

News Roundup: First Vax Clinics for 75+; Barnstable Schools Getting New Mascot from 2021-02-05T15:54:31

Seniors 75-and-older start baring their shoulders as Phase Two of the vaccination rollout gets underway. “Please have patience” – that was the message from Cape officials to 13-thousand people who ...

Planning for the Cape Cod of the Future from 2021-02-03T14:27:14

How will the Cape and Islands change 10, 20, and 50 years from now? Will our roadways be designed to handle increased vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic? Will we meet the housing, retail, and...

Ending Parkinson’s Disease from 2021-02-02T13:36:37

It’s one of the most debilitating brain diseases, and the number of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s is expected to rise to 12 million by 2040. On The Point, we talk with Dr. Michael Okun and Dr. ...

News Roundup: Vaccination Frustrations; Lobstermen Face New Regs to Protect Right Whales from 2021-01-29T14:11:30

February 1st marks the start of Phase 2 of the state's COVID vaccination rollout, open to seniors 75-and-over. But many of those eligible can't get an appointment and find the online registration s...

On Air Book Club: Tommy Orange's "There There" from 2021-01-28T14:22:18

The Point's on air book club discusses Tommy Orange's novel There There. The book tackles themes of cultural and individual identity, generational trauma, spirituality and the interconnectedness of...