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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What Do Democrats Really Want From A 2020 Candidate?
What do Democratic primary voters really want? New polling finds that a candidate’s race and gender are taking a back seat to "electability."
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High School Principal Brings Free Laundromat — And Bullying Relief — To Students
A Newark, New Jersey, high school principal gave bullied kids a way to wash their clothes — and a lot more. Get ready for a lesson on inspiration.
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Sri Lanka Bombings
We look at the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka that killed more than 320 people. Is this the beginning of dark times in Sri Lanka?
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These Creatives Work Together With Algorithms And Robots To Make Their Art
Art and artificial intelligence. How humans and machines are collaborating on paintings, music compositions and more.
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'That Means I'm Not A Good Muslim?' Islam In Today's World With 'Ramy'
We talk to Ramy Youssef about his new Hulu comedy series that deals with living life as a faithful Muslim in today’s America.
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Week In The News: Reading The Mueller Report, Yemen, Asylum-Seekers, More
The Mueller report — a day later. What we’ve learned from the newly released and redacted version and what it means. And, all the rest of the week’s news.
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The Redacted Mueller Report Is Public. Here's What We Know
The Mueller report is out. Redacted by the Justice Department, shipped up to Congress and released to the public. We break it down in a special live evening broadcast.
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The Redacted Mueller Report In Focus
What will the redacted Mueller report from Attorney General William Barr tell us about the two-year investigation?
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Beyond Puppies, A Push For Positive Stories In Today's Media Coverage
Does the 24/7 news cycle need a dose of positivity? We look at the push for coverage of good news.
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Bill Weld Will Challenge President Trump In 2020. What Are His Chances?
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld is running for president. Has Trump's team already put roadblocks in place to make any challenge impossible?
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Homelessness, Addiction, Immigration: On The Pressing Social Issues For All Americans
Child marriage, drug addiction, incarceration. Inside the stories of ordinary folks in the throes of life's toughest challenges.
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Was 1999 The Best Year Ever For Movies?
"Fight Club." "American Beauty." "The Matrix." 1999 was a blockbuster year for movies. But was it the best ever year in film?