While algorithms are allowing computers to process large data sets, they have yet to come close to the human brain’s ability to learn. But is it just a question of time? We talk with congnitive neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene about his new book How We Learn, Why Brains Learn Better than any Machine... For Now. We also hear why exercise may promote the growth of brain cells in adults in a report from Carry the One Radio .

We continue our conversations with candidates for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate Race. Today we talk with Democratic candidate John Mahoney .

When we hear stories of hate crimes, or people being bullied, harassed, or treated unfairly, we know it’s wrong. But what if we were witness to an incident: would we step in and do something? We might think “of course I would” but in the moment it may not be clear how best to address the situation, or we might have concerns about our safety or the safety of others.

Domestic violence is something many of us think only happens between adults. For many people, physical, emotional or sexual abuse in romantic relationships begins in the teenage years. Those who abuse or are abused are more likely to return to those roles as they mature. On The Point, we discuss efforts locally to teach teens about healthy relationships, and why those programs are starting with middle grade students. Joining us in studio to discuss the reality of teen dating violence in our

We continue our conversations with candidates for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate Race. Today we talk with Democratic candidate Thomas Moakley . Here is a list of when we host each of the candidates for the open seat .

How did we get to this state of political and social division in our country, and what do we as Americans agree on? How is it that Americans can be presented with the same set of facts yet view them so differently? Where do we find evidence, locally and at the state level, that we can work in a non partisan way and move forward despite our different views?

WCAI News Director Steve Junker hosts a roundup of some of the week's top local and regional news, including: Provincetown gets fired up over the Cape’s first recreational marijuana shop; local schools are changing student travel plans as a precaution against the Coronavirus; and a former Cape League coach is remembered for his passion.

In December the New England Journal of Medicine reported that for the first time since the early 20 th Century, home has become the most common place of death among Americans dying of natural causes, while deaths in nursing homes and hospitals are in decline. On The Point, we talk with hospice professionals and end of life care givers about the realities of dying at home, what hospice care does and doesn’t provide, and efforts to create a community home for the living and dying in Provincetown.

On our monthly BOOKS program, the topic is books that focus on insects. Insects are the largest biomass on earth, making up 90 percent of animal life. People are fascinated by insects, and many also fear them. Our book experts Jill Erickson, Reference Librarian at Falmouth Public Library , and Dennis Minsky, biologist from Provincetown, share their top picks. We hear from listeners emailing and calling in with suggestions. Here's a list of books we talked about on the show.

We begin our series of conversations with candidates for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate seat vacated by Vinny DeMacedo. The primary is set for Tuesday March 3 rd with a runoff between the Democratic and Republican nominee on March 31 st .