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Will Walkey

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
9
Latest publication
Sep 28, 2026
Outlet visibility, for WBUR
Top 500K sites
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Jul 16, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Will Walkey

    The forgotten history of Britain's slave trade (opens the original)

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    The UK abolished the slave trade more than 200 years ago. But the wealth it created still shapes the country today. A new database reveals the businesses, families and monarchs enriched by slavery. And it’s forcing a reckoning in the UK that's long overdue. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Will Walkey

    Who's to blame when AI goes rogue? (opens the original)

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    An OpenAI cybersecurity test took an unexpected turn when hundreds of its AI agents got around safeguards and hacked into another tech company. Should OpenAI have done more to prevent the attack? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  3. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Will Walkey

    Why is toxic wastewater bubbling up from underneath this Ohio city? (opens the original)

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    Highly toxic wastewater from America’s fracking boom is buried in deep underground wells. But in some places that toxic waste is bubbling upwards -- threatening local drinking water. How Marietta, Ohio is trying to fight fracking waste. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  4. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Will Walkey

    Can California fix plastic recycling? (opens the original)

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    Americans have been told for decades to toss plastic into the recycling bin. But only a small share actually gets recycled. Now, California is trying to overhaul the system by cracking down on misleading labels and holding companies responsible for their plastic waste. Will it work? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  5. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Will Walkey

    Can Congress stop Wall Street from buying up your neighborhood? (opens the original)

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    Would-be homeowners across the Sun Belt increasingly find themselves in competition with deep-pocketed private equity firms. Can a new housing law level the playing field? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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