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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Will The 'Slim Shady LP' Still 'Stand Up'? 20 Years Of Eminem's Breakout Album
Eminem’s "Slim Shady LP" at 20. We look at the legacy of the landmark album that courted as much controversy as record sales.
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Data Driven Decision-making: Economist Emily Oster On Parenting Guide 'Cribsheet'
Economist and mother of two Emily Oster looks at the data behind all that parenting advice and finds some surprises. Her new book is aptly titled "Cribsheet."
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The American Value Meal: Our Longstanding Relationship With Fast Food
There’s a story to tell about American values in relation to fast food. Pass the fries and come for a ride.
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News Fatigue? Why More People Are Avoiding News Consumption
Even some news junkies have had enough. More and more Americans are turning off their screens and unplugging their headphones because the news is too much.
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'Torture Facilities': Eyewitnesses Describe Poor Conditions At Texas Detention Centers For Migrant C
Last week, a pediatrician visited a Texas detention facility for migrant children and says what she saw could be compared to "torture facilities."
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$11 Prescriptions: What U.S. Health Care Can Learn From Germany
Germany has a private health care system like the U.S., but even the sickest patients rarely pay more than $11 for a prescription. How?
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Mindfulness Is Everywhere. Is It Working For Everyone?
Less stress and more inner peace. We walk through the promises of living mindfully.
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Week In The News: Iran-U.S. Tensions, Reparations, Trump 2020, EPA Rollbacks
Tensions ratchet up between Iran and the U.S. Historic hearing on reparations. Trump rallies for a second term. More EPA rollbacks. The roundtable is here.
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The Rise Of Deepfakes: Things Are Not What They Appear To Be
Those doctored videos of Nancy Pelosi and Mark Zuckerberg highlight the growing threat of deepfake technology. How can it be stopped?
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These States Are Turning To Rent Control: How It Affects Affordable Housing
Remember rent control? Across the country, there are new efforts to bring it back. Why now?
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First Look: President Trump's Campaign For Reelection In 2020
President Trump launches his reelection bid at a rally in Orlando. We look at his campaign strategy to get four more years in the White House.
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The Birds And The Bees — And Porn — In The Internet Age
Teens are reporting that porn is their primary source of information on sex. One group is trying to change that.