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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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?
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Political Scholar Norm Ornstein On What's At Stake In 2020
Does Ornstein think there’s any way for the U.S. to regain institutional and political stability?
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How RBG's Death Could Impact Key Senate Races
It’s not just the presidency that’s on the November ballot.
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What To Know About Coronavirus Vaccine Development
What we know about the criteria for making a vaccine public.
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What The Political Response To RBG's Death Reveals About America
We discuss the political response to Ginsburg’s death, and what it reveals about the fragility of U.S. institutions.
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Pandemic Semester: A Conversation With Student Journalists, Leaders
The challenging semester for college students. We talk to campus leaders around the country.
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In 'How Ike Led,' Reflections On Eisenhower's Political Legacy
What we learn from Dwight Eisenhower's life and leadership.
