The Jackpod: Dad Gummit!
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
WBUR
4.3 • 3.9K Ratings
🗓️ 6 April 2026
⏱️ 45 minutes
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the U.S. Congress serves the financial interests of itself through insider trading.
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| 0:36.1 | Hey, it's Magna Chakra-Bardi, and I've got a quick reminder before we get to today's episode. |
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| 1:16.2 | Now stick around for today's show. |
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| 1:29.9 | Hey everyone, it's Megna Chakra-Bardi, and I have Jack Beattie here with me. |
| 1:33.3 | Hello, Jack. |
| 1:34.4 | Hello, Magna. |
| 1:35.2 | And before we get to today's Jack Pod, both Jack and I wanted to take a moment to thank |
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