On Point
On Point was born in the immediate aftermath of the attacks of 9/11, when the country was looking for answers and impatient with old certitudes. We still carry that urgency today: to test, challenge and probe.
Episodes
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George The Poet's Genre-Bending Call For Change
We talk to George the Poet about his podcast (full of music, poetry, radio drama, fantasy) and his lifelong push for social change.
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LGBTQ Workplace Protections: Analyzing The Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on workplace protection for LGBTQ employees. We look at the historic decision and its impact.
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Amid Coronavirus Surge, Protests For Racial Justice: Checking In Across The Country
Some states are reopening, while others have reversed course, as protests for racial justice continue across America. We check in around the country.
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Is The Virtual Workplace Here To Stay?
Working from home has become the norm for some in these last few months, but will it endure after the pandemic?
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Economic Roundtable: Pandemic, Protests And A Troubled Economy
We bring back two finance experts to talk about personal finances in this troubled economy and how protests have forced businesses to act on racial justice.
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The Strategic National Stockpile: What Is It, Where Is It And What Should It Be Used For?
What should the Strategic National Stockpile be used for? We talk with the man who was once in charge of the whole thing.
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High School Grads On Entering Adulthood Amid Nationwide Protests And A Pandemic
We talk to a few graduates about how current events are shaping their plans for the future.
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Ask The Experts: Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered
We look into what we know about the pandemic as global cases continue to rise, while much of the developed world begins to reopen.
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America's Call For A Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement
The call for a modern-day civil rights movement. We talk to two scholars of history about the need for change and healing.
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Roundtable: Former Military Officials On The Protests Against Police Violence
Former American military leadership has been speaking out against the use of force against protesters. We talk with some of them about why.
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Protests For Racial Justice: Community Organizers Share Stories From The Ground
Protests over racism and police brutality continue to grip the country. We hear the stories of organizers on the ground.
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Racial Inequality: Black Workers Face 'Devastating Job Loss' During The Pandemic, Study Says
Black Americans are disproportionately hard hit by the current loss of jobs. We explore why and what can be done to reverse this trend.