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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Class Of 2020: College Grads On Launching Careers, Lives Amid The Pandemic
The class of 2020 is stepping out into an utterly transformed world.
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How The Pandemic Is Changing The Way We Experience Art
What impact does physical distancing have on our consumption and appreciation of art, performance and visual?
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What The 1918 Flu Pandemic Teaches Us About The Coronavirus Outbreak
We take a deep look at the origins, responses and lessons of the flu pandemic of 1918.
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What We Learn From Pandemic Lit
Can pandemic literature serve as a tool to understand the coronavirus?
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A (Surprisingly) Brief History Of Handwashing
Handwashing can kill the coronavirus. But you may be surprised how short the history of handwashing actually is among humans.
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Georgia, Iowa, South Carolina And Texas: What Reopening Looks Like In These States
We check in with several states that are moving forward with reopening.
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Flying In A Pandemic: How Coronavirus Will Change The Airline Industry
The airline industry faces its greatest crisis yet with the pandemic wiping out most travel. When will we feel safe flying again?
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Epidemiologists Answer Your Latest Questions About The Coronavirus Pandemic
We talk to epidemiologists about changes in our understanding of the coronavirus.
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How Coronavirus Will Change City Life
We look at how city features were inspired by history's worst disease outbreaks.
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The Coronavirus' Impact On Global Supply Chains
Does the coronavirus spell the end for the global supply chain?
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Astronaut Christina Koch On Her Journey From Space To A Nation In Lockdown
Astronaut Christina Koch shares with us what her return to Earth has been like.
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The Future Of Retail: How The Coronavirus Is Changing Shopping Habits
We take a look at the evolving retail landscape and how people will shop in a post-pandemic world.