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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In 'Women Rowing North,' A Guide To Growing Old With Joy, Gratitude, Wisdom
Mary Pipher, a 71-year-old psychologist, has a message for women of her generation: "Happiness is a choice and a set of skills." She lays out the road map.
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For 1st Time In 10 Years, Supreme Court Takes Up Major Gun Rights Case
The Supreme Court heard a case challenging New York state gun laws. It's the first time the court has heard a gun control case in a decade.
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Meghan Daum Has A 'Problem With Everything': Feminism, Cancel Culture And The Internet
Columnist and author Meghan Daum takes on political correctness in the new book, "The Problem with Everything."
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Surveying The State Of The Republican Party
As the impeachment trial looms, we talk with Republicans about the risk and rewards of standing with Trump.
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The Evolution Of Jeff Daniels: From Will McAvoy To 'Mockingbird,' And More
"To Kill a Mockingbird" took Broadway by storm. Tony-nominee Jeff Daniels joined in studio to discuss.
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Think Of Your Favorite Song. Got It? Here's Why It's Stuck With You
Music and the human brain. A neuroscientist and opera singer guides us through the science of how and why music moves us.
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A Threat To Democracy? What Social Media Has Done To Us
Are social networks driving us into partisan factions at the expense of the common good? We look at social media and democracy.
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It's Not Too Late To Plan The Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving dinner that’s as easy as pie. Sam Sifton and Melissa Clark of The New York Times share recipes to make a great Thanksgiving feast.
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Navy Secretary Ousted Over Handling Of SEAL War Crimes Case
The secretary of the Navy is ousted over his handling of the war crimes case of a SEAL. We unpack the case and controversy.
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The Streaming Wars: A New Era In TV
Streaming wars. Disney+, Apple TV and all of the others are fighting for the crown, for your eyes — and your wallet.
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The Influence Of UX Design Is Growing. These Authors Say It Should Be More Positive
The call for a new design philosophy for the digital age to make smartphones and surfing the web a lot more elegant and user-friendly.
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Democratic Debates, Round 5: The Moments That Mattered Most
After Round 5 of the Democratic presidential debates, we add up the political scorecard. Winners, losers, breakout moments and the issues that dominate.