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.
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Episodes
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The Impeachment Trial Looms. More Ukraine Evidence Surfaces
Impeachment gets realer. We have the latest developments and look at the new evidence still surfacing.
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Former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith's Poetry Road Trip Across America
A conversation with the Pulitzer Prize winning-poet Tracy K. Smith. She spent a year traveling the country as U.S. poet laureate. Where did she go?
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For Boeing, A New CEO — And The Same Unresolved Issues
Boeing used to have high safety standards. One recently revealed employee email said the company now has a "culture of 'good enough.'" What will it take to turn Boeing around?
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Week Ahead: U.S.-Iran, Democrats In Iowa, Impeachment
The latest news on the U.S.-Iran crisis. Democrats debate in Iowa. Impeachment trial developments. We look ahead to a busy week in the news.
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How The Media Covers Hollywood: From Hypocrisy To Harvey Weinstein
The media’s coverage of Hollywood and lessons from press coverage of Harvey Weinstein.
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OK, For Real Though: How Is The Economy Doing?
How is the economy really doing? We put the noise of politics aside and break down the numbers, right down to your wallet.
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Destigmatizing The Invisible Trauma Of Miscarriage
Twenty percent of confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first trimester. More women are talking about it to destigmatize the loss. We join the conversation.
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Iran Launches Missile Attack On Iraqi Base Housing U.S. Troops
Iran strikes back. Now what? We have the latest regional analysis, from top military and diplomatic voices.
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Yola's 'Walk Through Fire' — From England To Nashville
Yola was a young black British girl who grew up loving American country music. Now, she’s taking over Nashville, and singing at the Grand Ole Opry.
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Christianity Today Editor Leaves After Backlash Over Editorial Advocating For Trump's Removal
What does Mark Galli, the now retired editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, make of the response to his call for Trump’s removal from office? We ask him.
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The Week Ahead: Iran Tensions, Impeachment Trial Negotiations, Australian Wildfires
The latest developments in US-Iran tensions. Lawmakers return to Washington to wrangle over details of the impeachment trial. We look ahead to a busy week in the news.
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Is It Me, Or Have Kids' Manners Gotten Worse?
Kids, manners and the holidays. We have expert advice on how to expect and encourage behavior that makes for great family memories.