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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Online Treatment, Virtual Check-Ins: Dealing With Addiction In A Pandemic
We look at addiction and substance abuse during the coronavirus pandemic and the resources available to those who are suffering.
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Comedian Patton Oswalt On Parenting, Loss And Keeping Humor Alive
Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt joins us for a chat about parenting, loss, his many projects and keeping humor alive through a pandemic.
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George The Poet's Genre-Bending Call For Change
We talk to George the Poet about his podcast (full of music, poetry, radio drama, fantasy) and his lifelong push for social change.
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The Uncertain Science Of Election Polling
Are you skeptical of polling forecasts? We dig into the science of polling.
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The Hosts Of 'Teenager Therapy' Want To Help You Feel Less Alone
Three hosts of the breakout podcast “Teenager Therapy” give us a peek into their world with a discussion about the pandemic and the state of the nation.
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Should The Electoral College Exist?
The electoral college has been a fixture of American democracy -- and criticism -- since the nation’s founding. We’ll explain why it endures.
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QAnon: A Look Inside The Online Conspiracy
Conspiracy theories have always woven their way through American history. But with the internet, and the emergence of QAnon, they’ve run wild.
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How The Pandemic Is Changing The Way We Experience Art
What is it that gives art meaning? Is it the shared experience of taking it in? We talk about the arts during the pandemic.
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Inside The Fraught Return Of Pro Sports Amid The Pandemic
Some professional sports are back, but the fans in the stands aren’t. We’ll look at how the games are being played, and if the seasons can continue.
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Sergeant Heather Taylor On Ethics And Inequality In Policing
Det. Sgt. Heather Taylor joins us to talk about her experiences in law enforcement.
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James Baldwin's Lessons For America
We look back on the life and work of James Baldwin with Eddie Glaude Jr., author of "Begin Again."
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What It Takes To Develop A COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine development is complicated. We break it all down and bring you the latest on the leading contenders for a COVID-19 vaccine.