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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Prisoners Strike Across The Country To Protest 'Modern-Day Slavery'
Prisoners go on a nationwide strike to protest what they call "modern-day slavery." We’ll unpack the fury and the facts.
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The Role Of The U.S. In Yemen
After a reportedly American-made bomb killed dozens of children in Yemen, we’ll take a hard look at U.S. interests, actions and responsibilities in Yemen.
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Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen Reaches Plea Deal; Paul Manafort Guilty On 8 Counts
President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen strikes a plea deal. We’ll get the big picture on what this means for the Mueller investigation and the president. Also, former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is found guilty of eight charges.
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The Future Of The Reading Brain In An Increasingly Digital World
Hours and hours of screen time. How much are digital distractions changing the way kids think, and even read?
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The Origin Story Of The Gig Economy
How the American dream became temporary. We explore the origins of the gig economy, and what these gigs mean for workers now.
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What's To Come In The Week Ahead
We'll kick off the week with a look at what's to come in Washington and around the globe.
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D'oh! Discussing All Things Springfield With 'Simpsons' Writer Mike Reiss
Three decades of "The Simpsons." We turn our eye on Springfield with a top writer who has been in the mix since day one.
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Your New Prescription: Empathy
Compassion may be the cure. A doctor shares his guide to healing through empathy and listening.
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Inspiration Through Procrastination
From da Vinci to Darwin, how great minds put things off, but changed the world anyway.
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Trump, Turkey, Tariffs And The State Of Global Trade
Washington slaps tariffs on Turkey. The Trump administration’s trade fights, using national security as the justification. We’ll dig in.
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Inside The Stories Of Hate Crime Survivors In America
American hate. We talk with a human rights lawyer about the powerful stories of hate crime survivors.
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Despite Abundance Of Craft Beer, Wine And Spirits Are Slowly Taking Over
You might not know it from the craft brew pubs everywhere, but Americans are drinking more wine and spirits -- slowly pushing aside beer. We'll find out why.