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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Price-Matching Programs Arrive On College Campuses
Some colleges say they’ll match tuition at rival schools. We’ll add up the dollars and costs.
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Trigger Warnings And Safe Spaces: The Coddling Debate On College Campuses
Political correctness on college campuses. Are so-called "trigger warnings" and intellectual "safe spaces" creating a generation of students who can’t cope? Authors of a new book say "yes."
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Why Are There So Few Black Men Going Into Medicine?
Black men make up less than 7 percent of students enrolled in U.S. medical schools. Why?
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Breaking Political Norms In The Age Of Trump
What about all those norms being busted in Washington? Among our guests: two guys named Norm.
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Aretha Franklin And Detroit: Remembering The 'Queen Of Soul' With Her City
Detroit remembers the Queen of Soul and her relationship with the Motor City.
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Electric Scooters, Controversy Roll Out In Cities Across The U.S.
Electric scooters are the new biggest thing on two wheels. They’re popping up in cities across the country, but not without controversy.
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What Serena Williams' Catsuit Ban Says About Race And Tradition In Tennis
Serena Williams, that catsuit and testing the lines of tennis traditions.
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The Dangers Facing Africa's Wild Lion Population
Africa’s remaining wild lions could be wiped out by 2050. We’ll look at the reasons for the catastrophic decline and efforts to save them.
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Why So Many Students Aren't Receiving Loan Forgiveness
A company called FedLoan services one-third of all federal student debt. But flawed paperwork and botched processing are stopping many students from receiving loan forgiveness they’re entitled to.
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The Life And Legacy Of John McCain
Tributes from around the country and the world are pouring in for Sen. John McCain. We’ll look at his remarkable life, courage and message for America.
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Alex Jones And The Outer Limits Of Free Speech On Social Media
The big social media platforms silence Alex Jones. What does this mean for free speech, for American democracy? We’ll dive in.
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The Link Between Online Shopping And Hoarding
Are online shopping and all those deals turning us into a nation of hoarders? What you should know before clicking buy.