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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America's Call For A Modern-Day Civil Rights Movement
The call for a modern-day civil rights movement. We talk to two scholars of history about the need for change and healing.
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Roundtable: Former Military Officials On The Protests Against Police Violence
Former American military leadership has been speaking out against the use of force against protesters. We talk with some of them about why.
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Protests For Racial Justice: Community Organizers Share Stories From The Ground
Protests over racism and police brutality continue to grip the country. We hear the stories of organizers on the ground.
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Racial Inequality: Black Workers Face 'Devastating Job Loss' During The Pandemic, Study Says
Black Americans are disproportionately hard hit by the current loss of jobs. We explore why and what can be done to reverse this trend.
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'Show You Care': A Conversation With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar About Racism In America
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins us to talk about race, America and the George Floyd protests.
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Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles: Telling The Stories Of Protesters In These Cities
As protests continue across the United States, we check in directly with Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Atlanta to get the latest.
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How To Talk To Your Kids About Race, Racism And Police Violence
How should parents talk with their children about all they're seeing and experiencing right now?
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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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So What's School Going To Look Like In The Fall?
As the disrupted school year winds down, educators, parents and students look toward an uncertain fall.
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What We Learn From FDR's New Deal
Lessons in economic recovery.
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Inside Navajo Nation's Fight Against Coronavirus
How Native American communities are dealing with the coronavirus.
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Michael Schur On Ethics And Morality In A Crisis
Michael Schur, creator of NBC’s hit comedy "The Good Place," helps us understand what we owe to each other — especially during a crisis.