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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Why Intelligence Officials Say China Is Becoming The U.S.'s Biggest Security Threat
As U.S. intelligence warns that China is ramping up its espionage, we look at challenges spying poses to the U.S. in the new age of espionage.
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NRA Upheaval: President Oliver North Resigns As Outside Investigations Begin
The NRA in crisis. Infighting among its top officials, red ink and a burst of government investigations. We discuss the fallout and the future of the NRA.
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Beyond 'The Canterbury Tales,' Geoffrey Chaucer's Life In London
Before "The Canterbury Tales," Geoffrey Chaucer was a teenage fashion plate, prisoner of war, a traveler. We dig into a new biography.
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There's Talk Of $2 Trillion For Infrastructure. How Should The U.S. Spend It?
President Trump and Democratic leaders say they’ll champion a $2 trillion infrastructure package. It’s purely aspirational for now. How would you spend it?
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'God Made Me This Way': Buttigieg, BYU Student Reconcile Identity And Faith
A presidential candidate and a Utah commencement speaker have both explained their sexuality by saying, "God made me this way." Faith, politics and the LGBTQ community.
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Why We Walk: The Bliss Of Living One Step At A Time
The profound joys of moving through the world on your own two feet. Explorer and philosopher Erling Kagge on the wonders of walking.
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Grading Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Student Loan Relief Plan
Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s student loan relief plan could help 95 percent of people burdened by student debt. So why are some critics on the right and the left calling it unfair?
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How GMOs Might Save The American Chestnut Tree
To save the American chestnut tree, researchers want to release genetically engineered trees into the wild to reproduce. It would be a first.
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Is President Trump Defying The Rule Of Law In The United States?
President Trump says he’ll "fight all subpoenas" from House Democrats and urges aides to stonewall, too. Is there an impending constitutional crisis?
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18 Years Of The Tribeca Film Festival: Touching Down With Co-Creator Jane Rosenthal
We kick off this year’s Tribeca Film Festival with the festival's co-creator, Hollywood producer Jane Rosenthal.
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Navy SEALs Reported Their Chief For War Crimes. They Were Told It Could Threaten Their Careers
Navy SEALs turned in their leader for war crimes. He faces murder charges. We go inside the secret culture of America’s elite warriors.
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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.