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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Allow Us To Reintroduce Jay-Z: Rapper, Advocate, Poet And Hustler
Jay-Z at 50. We look at his evolution as a cultural icon.
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Trump Order On Anti-Semitism Sets Off Fear, Praise From Jewish Community
President Trump’s executive order to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses triggers strong feelings among American Jews. We’re listening.
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With 'In The Dream House,' Carmen Maria Machado Distills Relationship Trauma
Acclaimed writer Carmen Maria Machado. Her memoir explores the gray areas of an abusive relationship, and the confusion of falling from soaring happiness to emotional pain.
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The Week Ahead In Impeachment
Final steps in the impeachment process. Top reporters look ahead to what’s sure to be a historic week.
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Inside 'Bombshell,' With The Film's Director And Two Former Fox News Stars
We talk about the Fox News harassment scandals, the movie "Bombshell" and the aftermath.
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Are The Robots Coming For Us? Misconceptions About AI And Machine Learning
Machine learning is everywhere, but is it actual intelligence? A computer scientist wrestles with the ethical questions demanded by the rise of AI.
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The Growth (And New Contexts) Of LGBTQ Ball Culture
Underground LGBTQ ballroom competitions started in the 1970s as a safe haven for black and brown young people. We look at how the culture has grown.
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Rural Hospitals Are Closing. Americans Are Losing Access To Health Care
The impossible cost of health care in Appalachia: $40,000 for a single ambulance ride. We take a look at the cost of health care consolidation in rural America.
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Week Ahead: Florida Navy Base Shooting, U.K. Election, North Korea And More
The Florida Naval Air Station shooting. The upcoming U.K. general election. North Korea says it’s preparing a "Christmas gift" for the U.S. A roundtable of top reporters look ahead to a busy week in news.
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In 'The Suspect' Richard Jewell's Innocence Is Reconsidered, Over 20 Years After The 1996 Olympics
Richard Jewell was front page news after suspicion he had planted a bomb at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. A new book and movie unpack his ordeal and innocence.
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Week In The News: The Impeachment Inquiry, NATO And A Changing Presidential Race
The impeachment spotlight shifts to the Judiciary Committee. Trump at a strained NATO summit. Kamala Harris drops out of the presidential race. The roundtable weighs in on the week.
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Jenny Slate's Road To Self-Discovery — Through Self-Doubt
Life, loss, and laughter. We talk with comedian Jenny Slate on finding her voice through tough times.