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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The Atlantic: Police Fail To Catch Sexual Predators Because They Don't Believe Victims
A major investigation by The Atlantic finds that the police are still skeptical of women who report a rape. The reporter says a "subterranean river of chauvinism" is to blame.
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These Books Are Making Waves On 2019 Summer Reading Lists
Thrillers to memoirs. Great escapes to illumination. We’ve got your hot summer reading list all cued up. The best beach reads of 2019.
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Rounding The Bases With Former MLB Commissioner Bud Selig
We’re discussing the state of play in Major League Baseball with ESPN writer Jeff Passan. Then, former Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig steps up to the plate to face questions about his record and his outlook on America’s pastime today. His new memoir is “For the Good of the Game.”
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Week In The News: Acosta, Epstein, Census, U.S.-U.K. Tensions, More
Acosta stepping down amid Epstein plea deal controversy. Trump’s census fight. The British Ambassador resigns. Pelosi scolds "the squad." More tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Immigration chief promises raids, soon. The roundtable weighs in on the week that was.
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Weighing The Larger Costs Of A $15 Minimum Wage
The $15 dollar minimum wage could boost pay for 17 million but some workers might lose their jobs. We’ll add up the benefits and costs.
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Employers Want To Do More With Less. Where Does That Leave Expertise?
With organizations asking employees to do more with less, does it pay to be an expert anymore? Maybe not.
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It's A Garden Party: Grow What You Want To Grow This Summer
The best green thumbs on the planet spill the beans on how to grow everything.
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What A World Cup: Recapping The 2019 Women's Tournament
The Women’s World Cup broke attendance records across continents and shattered stereotypes. We look at the way forward for women in sports.
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Ash Carter Shares Lessons From His 'Lifetime Of Leadership' In The Pentagon
Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter on what goes on behind the five walls of the Pentagon and what he sees as threats now.
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The O'Jays Are Back, Sharing 'The Last Word' On Award-Winning Musical Career
The legendary O’Jays are back with a new album, and they're raising their voices in protest.
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From Super Bowl Ad To YouTube Videos, ASMR Is Giving People Tingles
Lip smacking, turning pages and scratching — they're all part of a phenomenon called ASMR. We look at why millions are captivated by these "brain tingles."
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To Improve Breastfeeding, Babies Get Their Tongues Clipped. Is It Necessary?
Snipping an infant’s tongue can improve breastfeeding. But is the surgery overused or even medically necessary?