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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Coronavirus Economy: Are Big Banks On The Verge Of Financial Crisis?
We discuss the possibility of another financial crash and the risks big banks are taking that could cause it.
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The Evolution And Future Of The American Presidency
How the U.S. presidency became impossible. We talk to John Dickerson of CBS News about why he thinks the job is simply too much for anyone.
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'14 Miles': A Look At The U.S.-Mexico Border, And The Lives Defined By It
We look at a 14-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border. What does a border mean in an interconnected world?
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The (Surprisingly) Brief History Of Handwashing
Handwashing can kill the coronavirus. But you may be surprised how short the history of handwashing actually is among humans.
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In The Age Of Trump, Republicans Have Divergent Visions For Their Party
The Republican Party is falling into dangerous traps that could cost the party elections for a generation. At least, that’s the premise of Harvard Professor Thomas Patterson’s new book “Is the Republican Party Destroying Itself?” We’ll talk to him, plus Republicans who have a different vision for the future of the GOP.
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Radio Diary: In Troubled Times, Finding Peace In A Simple Routine
Dave Petee is being treated for cancer. Part of his therapy is going for morning walks around Fresh Pond Reservoir, accompanied by the singing of the local bird life.
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The Future Of Home Health Care
We look at the experience of domestic and home health care workers who are among the most vulnerable during the pandemic.
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The Short List: What We Know About Joe Biden's VP Search
Who will Joe Biden select as his running mate? We assess his short list of candidates.
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Author Jacqueline Woodson On The Power Of Storytelling
A conversation with author Jacqueline Woodson.
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How Coronavirus Will Change City Life
We look at how city features were inspired by history's worst disease outbreaks.
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Lingering Symptoms, Long-Term Damage: For Some, It's A COVID-19 Recovery Reality
What does coronavirus recovery actually look like?
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Reimagining Democracy For The 21st Century
How would you reconstruct democracy for the 21st century?