Should AI have the same rights as humans?

Congress passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act with a bipartisan vote. This month, President Trump waived those sanctions. Why many legislators, policymakers and military strategists are saying the president betrayed U.S. interests. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Israel goes to the polls in a razor-close election. What the results will mean for the trajectory of the war with Iran, ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank and the future of U.S.-Israel relations. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposal for Medicare for All warrants more scrutiny than it's getting in progressive political circles. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

AI company Anthropic says you can no longer be "abusive or cruel" to its model, Claude. And Claude itself will decide what counts. Many in the AI world say that's a dangerous mistake. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

North Carolina voters will help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Join Meghna Chakrabarti for a special -- and spicy -- conversation live from Greensboro, N.C. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Cornell University is at the center of a rape allegation that has raised difficult questions about how we talk about consent, sexuality and justice. Do we have the right language to have these discussions? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

A number of Senate races are too close to call -- defying expectations and upsetting established political affinities within certain states. What does this say about the midterms and the direction of American politics? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The Pentagon is rethinking America's nuclear weapons strategy – including lowering the barrier for their use in the battlefield. Why national security analyst Joe Cirincione says this could spark a new nuclear arms race. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into the impact that AI is having on the job market for Gen Z graduates and the difference that choice of college major can make. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

President Trump's war on Canada is intensifying -- from high tariffs and import bans to public personal attacks. How Canadians view Trump's trade war -- and the future of U.S.-Canada relations. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint