Case & Point
Case & Point is an investigative storytelling podcast that blends thoughtful analysis, humor, and real-life moments into one binge-worthy experience.
Hosted by writer and strategist Asa-Mari Z, each episode dives into a true story that should’ve never happened, but absolutely did. From historical crimes and medical malpractice, to financial deception, and more, Case & Point takes you past the headlines into the human behavior, power plays, and strange decisions that make the world both fascinating and terrifying.
Asa-Mari dives into the facts, follows the money, examines the chaos, and asks the only question that matters when humans behave badly:
So… what did we learn?
This show is perfect for fans of true crime, real events, and commentary with bite.
If you love smart storytelling and philosophical lessons hidden inside real-world events, plus a narrator who’s calm, cutting, and a little bit fed up, this is your new favorite weekly binge.
Case & Point
Stupid | Smart - The Kid who hacked NASA because he was bored
In 1999, Jonathan Joseph James, a verified computer prodigy, hacked the International Space Station and downloaded classified documents which landed him into a world of trouble.
But it was the way his curiosity was handled that resulted in consequences for the teen that no one could see coming.
What does this story teach us about the way that our systems, when challenged, serve themselves at the expense of the individuals who are caught in them?
Asa-Mari breaks it down in this episode of Case & Point.
Stay curious. Stay grounded.
And remember: the stories we accept today are the ones we live inside tomorrow.