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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Is The Virtual Workplace Here To Stay?
Working from home has become the norm for some in these last few months, but will it endure after the pandemic?
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Economic Roundtable: Pandemic, Protests And A Troubled Economy
We bring back two finance experts to talk about personal finances in this troubled economy and how protests have forced businesses to act on racial justice.
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The Strategic National Stockpile: What Is It, Where Is It And What Should It Be Used For?
What should the Strategic National Stockpile be used for? We talk with the man who was once in charge of the whole thing.
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High School Grads On Entering Adulthood Amid Nationwide Protests And A Pandemic
We talk to a few graduates about how current events are shaping their plans for the future.
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Ask The Experts: Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered
We look into what we know about the pandemic as global cases continue to rise, while much of the developed world begins to reopen.
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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?