The Point

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 .

On The Point, we discuss alternatives to conventional farming: hydroponics and aquaponics. Meeting the food needs of a growing global population is a challenge, and climate change will make it even more difficult. That’s according to The US Global Change Research Program’s Fourth National Climate Assessment Report. The report finds that “rising temperatures, extreme heat, drought, and heavy downpours are expected to increasingly disrupt agricultural productivity in the United States.”

On The Point, hosts Mindy Todd and Steve Junker talk movies with Tim Miller, Features Editor at the Cape Cod Times. They talk about this year's Academy Award nominees, the surprises, and the snubs. We also discuss the politics of a win: is it really just about performance ? Can you "beat the critic" with your predictions for winners ? We hear from listeners throughout the region with their critique of films.

WCAI News Director Steve Junker hosts a roundup of some of the week's top local and regional news, including: Mashpee Commons is set to take the next step toward a major expansion; the Steamship Authority has a rough week, including a major crash of its reservations website; and National Grid gets its way with a new power installation on Nantucket.