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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Week In The News: Election Latest, Coronavirus, Supreme Court And More
Campaigns make their last stand. The Supreme Court weighs in on ballot deadlines. Coronavirus numbers skyrocket. We make sense of the week's news.
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America's Authoritarian Threat
The United States has fought against authoritarian governments. Does that mean it can't happen here?
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What's On The Minds Of North Carolina Voters
Both campaigns agree -- the road to the White House runs through the Tar Heel state.
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The State Of The Economy, 7 Months Into The Pandemic
Our favorite finance experts, Rana Foroohar and Michelle Singletary on COVID relief and the Washington disconnect.
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Extended Cut: A Look Inside A Russian Disinformation Campaign
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, walks us through why democracies are particularly vulnerable to election interference.
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Radio Diary: In Troubled Times, Finding Peace In A Simple Routine
Remembering David Pettee, a Unitarian Universalist minister from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Faces Of The 'Shecession'
We hear from three women from around the country about what this 'shecession' means for their future.
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'Shecession': The Pandemic's Impact On Women In The Workforce
These are not easy times for women. Gains in the workplace are being lost. We look at this “shecession.”
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Voter Roundtable: Voices Of Americans Hit Hard By COVID-19
On this week's voter roundtable, we hear from people affected by COVID-19. How do they feel about President Trump’s response to the pandemic?
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Safeguarding The Electoral Vote
What we know about the integrity of the votes cast by America's 538 electors.
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Election 2020's Voter Suppression Reality
We take a look at voter suppression ahead of the presidential election.
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Week In The News: Barrett Confirmation Hearing, Early Voting
We make sense of the week’s news from Capitol Hill to the campaign trail.
