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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Luxury Dorms, Pricey Apartments Run The Risk Of Further Stratifying College Students
Private developers and colleges are teaming up to build luxury dorms. At what price to the college experience?
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Where The Trump Administration's Immigration Policy Stands Now
The Supreme Court hands the Trump Administration a win on the border wall. ICE gets expanded power to deport undocumented immigrants without a hearing.
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Our Obsession With Celebrities Goes Back 150 Years. What's Behind It?
Why do some many people care about celebrities? Our guest says the obsession took hold in the 19th century, and she has the scrapbooks to prove it.
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The NBA's Sensational Summer Isn't Over Just Yet
It’s been a summer of free agency frenzy for the NBA. Now the league says it will investigate potential tampering.
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What More Have We Learned From Robert Mueller?
A special broadcast to unpack Robert Mueller’s testimony: what he said, what lawmakers asked and what happens next.
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'Frederick Douglass: Prophet Of Freedom' Reveals Unknown Parts Of Abolitionist's Life
Douglass was a fierce critic of America, a radical patriot and an abolitionist who was formerly enslaved. A new biography sheds light on the lesser-known corners of his life.
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The Booming Podcast Business: Why Do You Listen?
One-third of Americans over 12 listen to podcasts. But just as the business gets booming, are there already too many podcasts?
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'The Lion King' Returns. That's The 'Circle Of Life.' Here's Your Review
Disney’s box-office domination continues with its remake of "The Lion King." The modern CGI looks beautiful, but does the story fall flat?
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FaceApp: Age Your Photos — And Compromise Your Privacy?
Have you used FaceApp? The hugely popular app that let’s you age your face? Made by Russian developers, members of Congress say the app could be a security threat.
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And Now Your 7-Day Forecast: What It Takes To Predict The Weather
What does it take to predict tomorrow’s weather today? We take a look at the fascinating story behind the history and science of the weather forecast.
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How Health Care Is Shaping American Politics
High deductibles and medical bills are feeding resentment and political alienation of the middle class, reports the Los Angeles Times. We unpack.
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To Beef, Or Not To Beef? The Rise Of Meatless Burgers
Meat-free burgers are sweeping the nation. Are they healthier or better for the planet? We ask.