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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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It’s OK. | Baby Names You Cannot Use. 18:09

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How did a 19th-century joke become the world’s most spoken word? This week we scan the baby name blacklist and learn why some will never make it onto a birth certificate. Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/03/us-banned-baby-names/84011765007/ https://www.history.com/articles/the-birth-of-ok-175-years-ago http://www.commutet…

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Counterpoint 06-02-25 Scott Harris discusses: Groups demand Dems effectively challenge Trump's autocracy; Project Esther equates dissent w terrorism; Group files human rights complaint against US for complicity ... 1:24:47

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Who was selling the seashells by the seashore? | Where is Jaws? 16:43

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Was the famous tongue-twister really about a Victorian-era fossil hunter? Ever notice great whites are missing from aquariums? This week, we explore why the ocean’s superstar can’t survive life behind glass. Sources: https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2017/07/she-sells-seashells-and-mary-anning-metafolklore-with-a-twist/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/art…

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Bold Faith (Intro) - Promise of Life - May 31 & June 1, 2025 (Video) 35:19

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Counterpoint 05-26-25 Scott Harris discusses: The deadly impact of Trump & GOP House budget bill; Trump's white supremacy on full display in meeting w S. African Pres.; Veterans fast demanding humanitarian ... 1:21:11

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Show Announcement. | The Drama Behind School Lunches. | Lion King Video Game Conspiracy. 20:49

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It’s our 200th episode! We start with a note of gratitude and a show announcement. If you grew up in an American public school, you likely really loved or really hated your school lunches. Here’s the surprising tale of how schools came to provide lunch for students. Some 1990s era video games for Super Nintendo were notoriously challenging. One of …

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Counterpoint 05-19-25 Scott Harris discusses: Outcome of Trump Visit to Gulf Monarchies; Growing Opposition to Extreme Trump GOP Medicaid SNAP Budget Cuts; Bill Targets Nonprofits Not Aligned with MAGA ... 1:20:54

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Counterpoint 05-12-25 Scott Harris discusses: a Catholic Worker activist's appeal to Pope Leo to visit Gaza; Challenging Trump's effort to eliminate birthright citizenship; 100 Ways Trump Has Hurt Workers; ... 1:20:26

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Why is Karaoke so popular? | Horse racing - all in the family. | Do animals have accents? 22:39

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Karaoke is one of America’s favorite activities. Why are so many people willing to sing (so badly) in public? At the recent running of the Kentucky Derby, the horses had more in common than you’d think. Humans talk slightly differently based on geographic regions. Can the same be said for animals? Sources: https://www.si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/se…

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Empowered (Part 3) - Power for What? (Video) 39:03

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Counterpoint 05-05-25 Scott Harris discusses: Ralph Nader Assesses Trump's 100-Day Attack on Democracy; Israel's Gaza Food Blockade Triggers Famine, Hospitalizes 9,000 Children for Acute Malnutrition; ... 1:20:08

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Empowered Part 2 (Worth the Wait) (Video) 35:34

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Counterpoint 04-28-25 Scott Harris discusses: Assessing Trump's Disastrous First 100 Days; Trump Deports US Citizen Children, Arrests Wisconsin Judge; Trump Policies Risk Dangerous Global Nuclear Proliferation; ... 1:28:29

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Crafting iPhone Alarms. | Can Water Expire? | Should You Be Nice to A.I.? 24:22

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You can choose the wake-up sound for your phone's alarm. It took a lot of effort to create all those options. It makes sense on a gallon of milk, but does bottled water really expire? Many of us say “please” and “thank you” to the artificial intelligence systems we interact with. Maybe we should stop. Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/22…

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Empowered - Part 1 (Basics): April 26 27, 2025 (Video) 40:38

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Counterpoint 04-21-25 Scott Harris discusses: Campaign Prepares for Trump's Invocation of the Insurrection Act; Effective Resistance to Trump's War on Democracy; Assessing Corporate Media's Coverage of ... 1:29:43

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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The Birth of the Peep | Curb Your Enthusiasm Saved a Life | David Dies in This One 22:35

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Easter season has come and gone and, with it, the slightly stale marshmallow juggernaut known as the peep. But every single peep has something uniquely in common… In a plot straight out of the TV show that made it all happen, an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm literally saved one man’s life. Bad news for Dave. If you’re playing a character with tha…

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Resurrection - April 19 & 20, 2025 (Video) 40:42

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Counterpoint 04-14-25 Scott Harris discusses: Trump regime's dangerous suppression of student free speech; Federal workers could lead new Trump resistance; How your tax dollars were spent in 2024; After ... 1:23:16

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org. Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline…

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Dire Wolf Returns - is that a good thing? | Minecraft Explained | How A Goofy Movie became A Great Movie 25:15

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Scientists have resurrected an ancient, extinct wolf. Is there any reason to be concerned? Minecraft has been one the most popular games in the world for a decade and a half. What’s its secret? A Goofy Movie just turned 30. How did it unexpectedly resonate beyond its, well, goofy leading character to become a beloved cult classic? Sources: https://…

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Palm Sunday: 2025 (Video) 36:29

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Counterpoint 04-07-25 Scott Harris discusses: The disastrous impact of Trump's international tariffs on US economic inequality; Trump resistance movement and the history of general strikes; Interviews ... 1:17:09

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Too Good Not to Be True (Part 3): The Power of Prophecy (Video) 41:58

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Counterpoint 03-31-25 Scott Harris discusses: Confronting the Reality of Trump's Repugnant White Supremacist Agenda; Trump-Musk Sabotage of Social Security Designed to Hasten the System's Privatization; ... 1:23:35

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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The March Madness Multiplier Effect | Goosebumps is still going | The Other Burger King 22:56

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The NCAA basketball tournament is one of the most significant of all sporting events and, if you consider its impact beyond just the games, that’s an understatement. The children’s horror series Goosebumps has been keeping kids up at night since the 1990s. How does author R.L. Stine, now in his 80s, keep cranking out books? Burger King is a fast-fo…

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Too Good Not to be True (Part Two): Proving the Resurrection (Video) 36:41

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Counterpoint 03-24-25 Scott Harris discusses: Trump triggers US constitutional crisis; Rightwing domination of social media platforms disinformation; Bernie Sanders rallies Trump opponents nationwide; ... 1:21:36

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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The Passing of the Cereal Box Toy. | Ocracoke’s Dialect. | Finding Marco Polo. 22:13

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You may remember when buying cereal was as much about the toy inside the box as the cereal. Then it just stopped. There’s a unique island that’s less than 10 miles long, has under 1,000 permanent residents, and speaks its own language. And it’s part of North Carolina. This week, we set sail for Ocrcoke. We all know how to play Marco Polo, but no on…

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Counterpoint 03-17-25 Scott Harris discusses: Trump Suppression of Free Speech Pretext for Deportation Palestinian Student Activist; Trump Musk Social Security Attack Could Disrupt Benefit Checks; Is the ... 1:21:54

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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The Dance Dance Revolution | How Do Astronauts Bathe (or pee..) | The Rise, Fall, And Rise Again of Little Caesars 22:36

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It transformed arcades into performance halls by asking people to dance in public. We’ll explore the cultural impact of Dance Dance Revolution. Just because you’re an astronaut doesn’t mean you still don’t need to shower - so how does one do it outside the Earth’s atmosphere? Little Caesars is the go-to meal for social gatherings everywhere. This w…

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Counterpoint 03-10-25 Scott Harris discusses: Trump's assault on democracy mirrors other authoritarian regimes; National 40 day boycott of Target launched over store's elimination of DEI policy; Trump ... 1:19:12

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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When The Preview Lies | (Drunken) Origins of NASCAR | The Most Expensive Typos 23:57

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A good movie preview should show just enough to excite us about the upcoming film. What about if the previews show a scene that doesn’t end up in the movie? Professional drivers are very good at what they do - but NASCAR’s origins are as much about spirits as they are about skills. Typos are embarrassing. Sometimes they can be costly. Sources: http…

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Counterpoint 03-03-25: Scott Harris discusses Democratic Party's weak opposition to Trump coup; Trump intimidates, threatens freedom of the press; Students resist Trump elimination of campus DEI; FBI ... 1:24:35

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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(Ep. 161 Rebroadcast) The Cost of Free Bread. | The Surgeon General turns his Attention towards … Pac-Man. | Starry Rebrand. 22:45

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The basket of bread often appears before you even place your order and is never listed on the final bill. How did restaurants get started giving away free food? The Surgeon General’s recent New York Times op-ed, warning of the potential harm social media can have on young people, provocatively equated internet risks to smoking cigarettes. This isn’…

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Counterpoint 02-24-25: Scott Harris discusses discusses the GOP attempt to cut $880 billion from Medicaid; RFK Jr's attack on US public health policy; Tactics to resist Trump-Musk coup; Bernie Sanders ... 1:18:17

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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How long could you hold your breath? | When did storks start delivering babies? | We’ve got the skinny on Weight Watchers’ woes. 24:00

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Kate Winslet owns the record for the longest breathhold in cinematic history. No matter how long you think it is, it’s longer than that. Every parent must face the dreaded question - “Where do babies come from?” How did the poor stork get involved? Weight Watchers has been synonymous with weight loss for decades. That all may be coming to an end. S…

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Counterpoint 02-17-25: Scott Harris discusses Trump's illegal demolition of federal government provokes constitutional crisis calls for impeachment; Democrats muddled response to Trump-Musk coup; Trump ... 1:25:09

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…

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Did a Mascot wreck Rax? | Who-o-o knows the Ghostwriters? | The Identity of Jack the Ripper 21:56

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Fast-food chain Rax filed bankruptcy in the early 1990s. Could a short-lived, ill-timed mascot be partly to blame? Your favorite author may have some help, thanks to the world’s best-kept open secret: a ghostwriter. Advances in DNA testing finally tell us who Jack the Ripper really was. Maybe. Sources: https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/jack-the-r…

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Counterpoint 02-10-25: Scott Harris discusses Trump's criminal plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza; Elon Musk's Hackers illegally Takeover Federal Agencies; Trump targets Education Dept for elimination; Tens ... 1:20:38

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COUNTERPOINT RADIO, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org Some segments featured on Counterpoint are edited for re-broadcast on the syndicated Between The Lines radio news magazine. Visit their web site at http://www.btlonline.…