The Point

It's the monthly book show on The Point: the topic is Ireland. Guests are Jill Erickson of Falmouth Public Library and Vicki Titcomb of Titcomb's Books . Mindy Todd hosts.

Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive disease for which there is still no known cure. But research indicates that exercise and a positive mental attitude can help reduce the symptoms. On The Point, we discuss living with and treating Parkinson's, and we share information about various supports and services for patients with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

A busy week of news. WCAI's Kathryn Eident talks about the top stories with guests Patrick Cassidy of the Cape Cod Times, Ann Wood of the Provincetown Banner, Jim DeArruda of the New Bedford Standard-Times, and George Brennan of the Martha's Vineyard Times. Among the stories this week: more than 1,000 drug cases on the Cape and Islands dismissed in tainted evidence controversy; reaction to Pilgrim plant safety exemptions; homeless count at five-year low; record number of whales spotted in Cape

Our country has long maintained the importance of an educated citizenry. So how do we ensure all children are getting the most of a public school education, and an opportunity to reach their full potential?

From little white lies to pathological habits, we explore the tricky realms of deception, and the power of truth. Psychologist Michael Abbruzzese and psychiatrist Marc Whaley join host Mindy Todd in The Point studio. And here's a link to a quiz asking you how much you really know about lies .

There's a textbook version of evolution that goes something like this: random changes to an individual's DNA are inherited by its offspring. The worst changes are weeded out by natural selection, and the process goes on. Unless you're an octopus or a squid. New research suggests that cephalopods do something different. They change their RNA. A lot. And that may help explain why they, alone amongst all invertebrates, are so intelligent. To understand the difference, imagine your DNA, or genome,

It’s becoming more common for families to homeschool their children. What are some of the reasons why? What are the legal rights and obligations of homeschooling families and what can local schools require of homeschoolers? We’ll talk with the director of the Massachusetts Home Learning Association and hear from students and parents who have embarked on the homeschooling journey.

More than 20 million Americans run regularly. Half of them get injured. Adam Tenforde, M.D., joins Living Lab Radio to talk tips for healthy running at any age.

WCAI's Sean Corcoran hosts a roundup of local and regional news with a cadre of area journalists. Guests include: Geoff Spillane of the Cape Cod Times; Sam Houghton of the Mashpee Enterprise; Ed Miller of the Provincetown Banner; Tim Wood of the Cape Cod Chronicle; Jim DeArruda of the New Bedford Standard Times; Sara Brown of the Vineyard Gazette; Joshua Balling of the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror; and George Brennan of the Martha's Vineyard Times.

On The Point, filmmaker Matt Mikkelsen talks about his film Being He ar, and the work of acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton, who is working to protect the few remaining quiet places on earth from noise pollution. The film is part of the Sea Change Film Series at Wellfleet Harbor Actor's Theater , and will be screened on April 22.