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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United Methodist Church Keeps Ban On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy
The United Methodist Church votes to maintain a ban on gay clergy and gay marriage. Is a schism inevitable? We put that to a roundtable of Methodist voices.
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Giving 9/11 First Responders The Health Care They Need
Illnesses connected to the rubble at ground zero are soaring. We explore why, and what should be done.
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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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From 'Black Panther' To 'Malcolm X,' Ruth E. Carter Creates Character Through Costume
Academy Award-winner and "Black Panther" costume designer Ruth E. Carter joins us to talk about how she uses fabric to bring life to African-American stories on the big screen.
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Amid Robert Kraft Charges, A Closer Look At Human Trafficking
Patriots owner Robert Kraft is one of dozens of people accused of soliciting prostitution from women allegedly held in "sexual servitude." We look at human trafficking in the U.S.
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'Putin's World' And We're Just Living In It? The Modern Influence Of Russia
Are we all in a paranoid and polarized world of Vladimir Putin’s making? A longtime Russia analyst chronicles how Moscow has become the world’s most disruptive superpower.
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Oscars 2019: The Moments And Movies That Made The Year On The Silver Screen
The Oscars are this weekend. We look at this year’s stars, standouts, snark-fests and showdowns with top movie critics. Pass the popcorn.
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Week In The News: Border Wall Lawsuit, Acosta Accusations, North Carolina Election Fraud
The ACLU and 16 states sue Trump over the border wall. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta faces accusations he gave too much deference to a billionaire sex offender. A new election ordered in North Carolina.
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The Road To 10 Billion: Where Is Global Population Actually Headed?
Ten billion people on earth by 2050. But what if that prediction is … all wrong? A pair of researchers argues the population is headed for a steep decline — and a new set of challenges.
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Why U.S. Plans For High-Speed Trains Keep Riding Off The Rails
California’s governor spiked the state’s high-speed rail project. "Let’s get real," he said, "it would cost too much and take too long." Why can’t the U.S. get high-speed rail right?
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As HIV Spikes In Southeast, What We Need To Fight The Epidemic
Southern states now make up the majority of new HIV diagnoses. We look at the political and structural reasons behind the increase, and at solutions.
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'Day Care For All': How America Views Universal Pre-K
Some cities and states have tried implementing universal pre-K. But the idea’s struggled to find a nationwide platform. Could that be changing?