We are living in a time of sharp divides in our country: divides along political, racial and social lines. Those divides have even extended into the realm of science. For example, those who deny climate change is the result of human behavior continue to hold these beliefs despite overwhelming scientific evidence disproving their views. The degree to which people dismiss evidenced based science is unprecedented in modern times, yet there are points in human history similar to today. On The Point,

On The Point, we talk with LuLu Miller about her new book Why Fish Don’t Exist . Part memoir, part scientific adventure, Miller explores how to persevere in a world where chaos will always exist. Mindy Todd hosts.

August is flying by and so are many avian species. Recent stormy weather brought some unusual birds to the Cape and islands. Mark Faherty, wildlife biologist at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, joins host Mindy Todd to update us on the latest bird news, along with listeners from throughout our region calling in or emailing questions and stories about birds, and other creatures too... Mark tells us about the upcoming Mass Audubon Field School course on pollinators and other insects where

Barnstable High School retires its Red Raider mascot. New state travel restrictions mean longer lines at testing sites. And, in the midst of the pandemic, short-term rentals are booming —but some wonder if that’s a good thing.

Most of us can name a major hurricane from the past one hundred years, but what do we know of the storms that pummeled these shores hundreds of years ago? What impact did those storms have on this place and the people of the time? We talk with Eric Jay Dolin about his latest book A Furious Sky that looks at some of the major storms of the past: from those that threatened Columbus’ New World voyages, to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

On The Point, we talk with Provincetown Jazz Festival Founder Bart Weisman about some of the performers at this year’s festival, and get a sampling of some of the music.

Lost and Found- Time, Time, Tide and Treasures is a new book showcasing beachcombers who are also artists. On The Point, we talk with authors Amy Heller and Gail Browne and artist Paul Bowen about some of the items they’ve found along Provincetown beaches and how the objects influence their work.

White supremacy and institutionalized racism perpetuate inequality in both obvious and in subtle ways in the United States. Making changes will take effort, but knowing where to start can be a challenge. On The Point, we talk with diversity educator Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. about his 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge , and resources to help us on the journey toward equity and justice for all.

Local officials are focusing a message on young adults, asking them to take the coronavirus seriously. 96-for-96: a sweeping round of testing on Cuttyhunk Island comes back all negative. And tempers are flaring about regulating short-term rentals.

The number of grandparents raising grandchildren has increased over the past decade, in large part because of the opioid epidemic. Schools and nonprofits have stepped up to help with supports to children and grandparents, but that all changed with the coronavirus. On The Point, we discuss challenges created by the pandemic, how some grandparents are coping, and what supports are currently available.