The Point

Last year mosquitos tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, in multiple towns across the Cape and South Coast. There were a dozen reported cases of human infections across the state and at least three people died. What are we expecting this year, how can we reduce mosquito populations, and could climate change bring other mosquito borne disease like dengue fever or malaria to our region? Joining us to answer those questions is Gabi Sakolsky, Entomologist and Superintendent of

On our monthly books show, The Point asks: "What is on your home bookshelf?" Libraries remain closed, but we can still access ebooks, and most of us have our home bookshelves to look to. Mindy Todd hosts author Peter Abrahams, and Jill Erickson, Reference Librarian at Falmouth Public Library , where you can find the list of titles mentioned on this broadcast, and also information on the ongoing project "Falmouth at Home" which documents how we spend our days; what we are reading, listening to,

When this station was founded 20 years ago Jay Allison envisioned it as a community town hall for the airwaves: a place for people to meet, connect and share with one another. We believe WCAI has lived up to Jay’s vision- and that today’s program is an example of just how well suited radio is to connect us, especially in these unprecedented and unsettling times. Over the past few weeks we reached out across our region to people from all walks of life. We asked them to share their thoughts as

Governor Baker makes it official: schools will not reopen before summer; some area nursing homes are seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases; and Earth Day celebrates quietly its 50 th Anniversary. Those stories and more on today's program, as WCAI News Director Steve Junker discusses local news with some of the region’s leading journalists.

Some towns in our region are seeing increased incidents of domestic violence. On The Point, we talk with Lysetta Hurge Putnam, executive director at Independence House about resources and options for those who need to get out of the home because of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

Most of us are under additional stress and anxiety as a result of COVID-19. Added to that is living and working in close quarters with a partner, and other members of the family. On The Point, we talk with couples therapists about strategies to reduce stress and improve communication with a partner.

In advance of the May 19th special election for the Plymouth-Barnstable State Senate seat, Mindy Todd hosts a debate between Republican James McMahon and Democrat Susan Moran on The Point. The candidates also take listener questions.

The Point Gardening Show is back. Horticulturist Roberta Clark shares i deas for flower and veggie starts, prepping plants and shrubs for the season, and some thoughts on soil amendments. We also take listener gardening questions.

A new online map shows coronavirus cases across the Cape by zip code ; Governor Baker visits the field hospital at Joint Base Cape Cod; and the news that the Oak Bluffs ferry pier needs repairs sparks fresh anger at Steamship Authority management. Those stories and more on today's program, as WCAI News Director Steve Junker discusses local news with some of the region’s leading journalists.

It’s spring and many of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the warmer days and increased daylight. Being outside is good for our physical and emotional well-being, especially as we adjust to changes brought on by the pandemic. But it pays to enjoy the outdoors wisely: we’re not talking about social distancing guidelines, but limiting our exposure to harmful U.V. ray and reducing our risk of skin cancer. In the midst of summer applying sunscreen might be part of your routine, but have