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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'Don't Be Evil': A Reminder For Big Tech On Its Founding Philosophy
High-tech companies are hijacking our data, our livelihoods, our social fabric and our minds, according to Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar.
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At State And Local Levels, Is Every Election About Trump In Some Way?
We look at what state election results tell us about the power of President Trump.
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Rich Lowry Presents His 'Case For Nationalism'
Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review, says, "Nationalism shouldn’t be a dirty word." And he blames the right and the left for smearing the term’s true meaning.
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Hallmark Christmas Movies Are Comin' To Town — Already
'Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas movies. We look at surging ratings and the growing need for feel-good TV.
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'We've Made Mistakes': Boeing Officials Face Lawmakers, Families On Capitol Hill
Boeing’s CEO faces lawmakers and grieving families. What needs to change to prevent systemic failures in the future?
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Kanye's Christian Pilgrimage: From 'Jesus Walks' To 'Jesus Is King'
The gospel according to Kanye. He’s turned to God for inspiration and a new image. We take a listen.
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Kurds Speak Out On President Trump's Decisions For Syria
A roundtable of Kurds in the U.S. tell us what they think of the president’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria and protect the oil fields instead of them.
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Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Blackouts, State Of Emergency In California
Fires have torched roughly 50,000 acres in Nothern California. At least 180,000 residents have evacuated. Millions of residents plunged into darkness from mandatory power shutoffs.
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The Week Ahead: Baghdadi's Death, Impeachment Latest, Brexit
President Trump says that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and leader of the Islamic State, has been killed. We have the latest, and look ahead to impeachment and Brexit developments.
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A Culinary Journey Through 'The Food Of Sichuan'
The secret sauce and spices of Sichuanese cooking. Get ready for a master class. Recipes included.
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Trump And The Political Weaponization Of Lynching
President Trump likens the impeachment inquiry to a lynching. We talk about the political weaponization of one of the darkest parts of American history.
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What Americans Think Of A Wealth Tax
Should the richest Americans pay more taxes, not just on what they earn, but on everything they own? We examine the case for and against a wealth tax.