/tags/on-point On Point en-US WLRN Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-28/why-the-ancient-philosophy-of-stoicism-is-having-a-modern-revival The Greco-Roman philosophy of stoicism is having a moment. Through wisdom, temperance, courage and justice you can create a virtuous, well-lived life. But have modern day stoics got it right? Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-28/why-the-ancient-philosophy-of-stoicism-is-having-a-modern-revival /2024-05-24/puerto-ricos-big-political-shakeup Puerto Rico is in the middle of a major gubernatorial race. As a new political party appeals to younger voters -- who've only experienced years of corruption, poverty and financial crisis -- who wins could have a big effect on the territory. Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-24/puerto-ricos-big-political-shakeup /2024-05-23/the-splintering-of-the-united-methodist-church Once the second largest protestant denomination in America, the United Methodist Church lost about a quarter of its members over issues of sexuality. Now, the church is overturning its prohibition on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage. Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-23/the-splintering-of-the-united-methodist-church /2024-05-22/glenn-lourys-confessions-of-a-black-conservative Glenn Loury is a renowned Black economist and conservative social critic. In his new memoir, he details his struggles, from adultery to addiction, all while a professor at Harvard. Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-22/glenn-lourys-confessions-of-a-black-conservative /2024-05-21/how-ai-is-polluting-our-culture Our online feeds are already full of artificially-generated sludge. It’s tainting our discourse, our culture and the quality of information. One neuroscientist argues all of this AI junk threatens our very humanity. Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-21/how-ai-is-polluting-our-culture /2024-05-17/breaking-down-the-beef-between-drake-and-kendrick-lamar Two of rap’s biggest stars are feuding. Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been lobbing diss tracks back and forth for weeks. What does this say about modern hip-hop culture? Fri, 17 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-17/breaking-down-the-beef-between-drake-and-kendrick-lamar /2024-05-16/abortion-border-control-a-test-of-trumpism-inside-the-arizona-senate-race A lot is at stake in Arizona’s senate race. It could determine control of the Senate -- and the outcome of the presidential election. Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-16/abortion-border-control-a-test-of-trumpism-inside-the-arizona-senate-race /2024-05-15/does-the-u-s-need-new-nuclear-weapons The U.S. is building new nuclear weapons, including a massive missile called the Sentinel. They're up to 20 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-15/does-the-u-s-need-new-nuclear-weapons /2024-05-13/can-caitlin-clark-mark-a-turning-point-for-the-wnba The NCAA’s all-time scoring leader Caitlin Clark begins her WNBA career on Tuesday. Caitlin Clark helped elevate the game of basketball to new heights at the college level. What impact will she have in the pros? Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-13/can-caitlin-clark-mark-a-turning-point-for-the-wnba /2024-05-09/palestinian-civilians-on-their-daily-fight-for-survival Some Palestinians have been able to flee Gaza. But millions are still there as the Israeli military moves on Rafah, and there’s still no agreement to pause the war. Thu, 09 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-05-09/palestinian-civilians-on-their-daily-fight-for-survival