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WCAI launches a new podcast focused on Alzheimer’s disease: it's called “ T he Forgetting: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer's . " The twice-monthly podcast is co-hosted by two well-respected Alzheimer's experts and authors: David Shenk, author of " The Forgetting: Alzheimer's, Portrait of an Epidemic " and Greg O'Brien, author of " On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer' s". On The Point, we listen to excerpts from the podcast, and talk with David, Greg, and Executive Producer Sean Corcoran. Here's

It's the monthly Bird News with Mark Faherty, ornithologist and naturalist at the Wellfeet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary . Mark joins our host Mindy Todd in The Point studio to give us the season's avian highlights. We hear about the variety of hawks in our region, and how to tell them apart. Listeners call in to report on bald eagle sightings! Reports, too, of other interesting sightings at feeders and out and about. Many birds are already scoping out nesting options for the coming spring, while other

WCAI News Director Steve Junker hosts a roundup of some of the top local and regional news of the week, including: Cape police departments will benefit from new training opportunities, a new health care collaborative offers stronger treatment options for local patients dealing with cancer, and here’s why you shouldn’t worry about those seals you see lying on the ice.

The ecology of Southeastern Massachusetts is rich and diverse. What are some of the species and landscapes that make this region unique? How will these habitats and species weather climate change? And what does the term “Natural” mean, once when humans have had an impact on a place? We also hear from listeners about favorite places to explore the Cape and Island's natural beauty.

The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth is one of the worst performing power plants in the country, and it’s scheduled to shut down permanently in June. Pilgrim has been supplying the region with power since 1989. While the plant’s closure is good news to many residents who have concerns about safety at the plant, decommissioning and what happens to the spent fuel presents another host of potential safety concerns. On The Point , we discuss the Pilgrim Nuclear power plant; past, present

What gets you inspired to cook or bake this time of year? What locally grown or produced ingredients are you incorporating into your meals? Join the conversation with Local Food Report co-hosts Elspeth Hay and Ali Berlow to talk all things winter food. We ask listeners for favorite winter recipes, and ideas of what foods we should be trying in the coming months.

WCAI News Director Steve Junker hosts a roundup of some of the top local and regional news of the week, including: the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe has issues with a bill to protect the land rights of the Mashpee Wampanoag; design work for a new Dennis-Yarmouth middle school is on hold for a potential lawsuit; and glamping may be coming to Falmouth.

A roundtable of faith leaders in The Point studio join host Mindy Todd to discuss trends in religious views and practices, and the intersection of religion and politics. We also look at the role of faith and spirituality as we address global issues such as climate change, human rights abuses, and the growing disparities between rich and poor.

On The Point, we talk about books on fish and fishing culture with Dennis Minsky and Jill Erickson. There are so many great ones to choose from! Mindy Todd hosts.

Before it was a movie starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, The Sound of Music was on Broadway starring Mary Martin. The Broadway version of the beloved family classic is celebrating its 60 th Anniversary. We talk with Robert Wyatt about the music created by Rodgers and Hammerstein for the musical and the film. We’ll hear music from both productions plus a recording of the family that inspired The Sound of Music- the Trapp Family Singers. Get ready to sing along on The Point….