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From the annexation of the Philippines in 1898, to looming confrontation with Iran today, On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on U.S. leadership, vested military interests, and unintended military entanglements.

In the last Jackpod of 2023, On Point News Analyst Jack Beatty answers listener questions, ranging from political messaging to what binds us as a nation.

We spoke to a range of writers, academics and historians to learn about the titles that inform them on key parts of Boston's history: from the Indigenous inhabitants to the American Revolution; from notorious political leaders to the busing crisis of the 1970s.

Bloomberg columnist Stephen Carter discusses the history of indicted populists staying in office by appealing to their supporters' sense of grievance and framing legal troubles as "us-versus-them" dynamics, drawing parallels to former President Donald Trump's ability to maintain popularity despite legal challenges.

Even as more indictments of former President Donald Trump loom, 2024 voters may be leaning his way. Many recent polls have the former president running even with President Joe Biden

Even as more indictments of former President Donald Trump loom, 2024 voters may be leaning his way.

They're not so much voting for him as they are against the elite.

Boston Mayor James Curley ran the city for five months from a federal penitentiary.

Even as more indictments of former President Donald Trump loom, 2024 voters may be leaning his way. Many recent polls have the former president running even with President Joe Biden

All Chinese companies, whether state or private or military or civilian, should be considered connected because of Xi Jinpings "military-civil fusion" policy.