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.
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Episodes
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Radio Diary: A Beloved Grandmother's Gift Of A Better Life
Cozy Etta Bryant weathered breast cancer and decades of racism before passing away from COVID-19 this year. Her granddaughter remembers her life and legacy.
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Radio Diary: Inside Artist Lloyd Williams' River Bank Art Gallery
Artist Lloyd Williams has set up a small outdoor gallery next to the Charles River in Boston.
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Radio Diary: Teaching Students Remotely, Checking Up In Person
Some of Steven Gupton's students weren’t showing up for remote classes. So, last week, Steven visited his students at home to make sure they're OK.
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'People Rolled Their Eyes': A Look Inside The White House Pandemic Response
"It’s like we lived in the White House bubble where somehow we thought that this virus wouldn't penetrate. But that's just not how the virus works."
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Coronavirus Reaches The White House
President Trump's positive coronavirus diagnosis throws the country into another cycle of uncertainty.
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The Pandemic's Impact On Love And Relationships
We dig into what’s keeping couples together or breaking them apart.
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A Look At The Global Impact Of Coronavirus
We look at where the pandemic is headed in major nations such as India and Brazil.
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1st Trump-Biden Presidential Debate: A Recap
We tally up the wins and losses from the first general election debate of 2020.
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In 'Big Friendship,' Best Friends Share How To Stay Close For The Long Haul
The best friends behind the podcast “Call Your Girlfriend.” Their new book details what it takes to maintain long distance friendships.
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6 Months, Over 200,000 Deaths: Taking Stock Of The Pandemic In The U.S.
We check in with an epidemiologist and a virologist about the latest on COVID-19 in the U.S.
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In 'Mr. 80 Percent,' An Intimate Portrayal Of Surviving Prostate Cancer
A tale about an all-too common disease – and why we need to talk about it.
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From Mail-In Voting To The Ballot Box: Tackling Questions About Election Security
Can we have faith in the legitimacy of the election results?