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.
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Episodes
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When You Dream Of California, Does Water Come To Mind? It Should
The quest to find and move water has always been essential to the California dream. We talk with Mark Arax, author of "The Dreamt Land."
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U.S. Unemployment Is At A 50-Year Low. But Not Everybody's A Winner
U.S. unemployment is at the lowest level in nearly 50 years. We look at who wins and who loses in a strong labor market.
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CBS Co-Anchor Gayle King Talks R. Kelly, #MeToo, Revamping Morning TV
"CBS This Morning" co-anchor Gayle King opens up about her explosive R. Kelly interview, #MeToo, TV news and more.
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Week In The News: Trump Immigration Plan, Abortion Bills, Iran, China And More
The White House's new immigration plan. Alabama’s abortion bill. Don Jr. to testify. U.S.-Iran tensions rise. Clashes over tariffs with China. The roundtable is here.
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Making Long-Distance Relationships Last In An Era Of FaceTime And Smartphones
In love and living apart. Long-distance relationships are getting a helping hand from technology to keep the flame burning bright.
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San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition Tech Over Surveillance, Bias Concerns
San Francisco bans facial recognition surveillance technology. We look at the tech-savvy city’s message for the rest of the country.
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Mike Pence Cautions Christian College Graduates They'll Be 'Ridiculed' For Faith
Mike Pence tells Liberty University graduates to prepare to be "shunned" and "ridiculed" for being Christian. Is he right?
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Soar With Saudi Oil Tankers Attack, White House Warnings
The saber-rattling out of the White House on Iran is getting a lot louder. Saudi oil ships mysteriously attacked. What’s actually going on?
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Class Of 2019: It's Time For The Senior Thesis Showcase
It’s that time of year when tired college seniors across the country turn in their theses. We've got a great group sharing their labors of love.
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Facebook Co-Founder, Lawmakers Call For Social Network Split
Facebook’s co-founder Chris Hughes and more say it’s time to break up the company. We break down the case for and against.
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New Sandra Bland Video Reopens Conversation On Documenting Police Encounters
In police shootings and controversial arrests, law enforcement usually tells the first story. But what happens when more video is released long after the incident?
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ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Shares Her Story Of 'Life After Suicide'
The national suicide epidemic hits home for ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Her new book is "Life After Suicide."