Episodes

What Are Point Weekly: From Protest to Reform 16.06.2020 31:24

This week we discuss efforts to end qualified immunity, the push to defund the police, and what community-focused policing might look like.

What Are Point Weekly: Demilitarizing the Police 08.06.2020 36:54

This week we discuss racist policing and the militarization of police departments.

What Are Point Weekly: Protests and Police Reform 01.06.2020 27:46

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.

What Are Point Weekly: China 25.05.2020 1:00:26

This week we discuss all things China with guests Bill Cheng and Nick Rodman. 

What Are Point Weekly: Drug Prices 18.05.2020 26:28

How much should a drug cost? This week we discuss drug pricing.

What Are Point Weekly: West Wing Goes Viral 11.05.2020 23:13

We discuss the spate of positive tests within the White House, mechanics of vaccine trials, and strategies to encourage social distancing. 

What Are Point Weekly: Cuomo for President? 04.05.2020 35:30

This week we discuss the race for the White House, Remdesivir, and UFOs with New York political consultant Alex Voetsch.

What Are Point Weekly: Light and Disinfectant 27.04.2020 39:53

This week we discuss Trump's medical advice, as well as covid testing and potential drug treatments.

What Are Point Weekly: How to Negotiate 20.04.2020 1:00:08

This week we interview behavioral economist David Sally about his new book One Step Ahead which lays bare the fundamentals of negotiation.

What Are Point Weekly: Easter Politics 13.04.2020 49:26

This week we discuss how the 2020 election is shaping up and the existence of aliens. 

What Are Point: This Is the Apocalypse 16.03.2020 1:03:31

Global pandemic

What Are Point: Super Tuesday, Seattle 09.03.2020 36:57

This week we get an update from boots on the ground in Seattle. Also our take on the dramatics of Super Tuesday.

What Are Point: Coronavirus 02.03.2020 48:58

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