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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Sing-Alongs, Mask Donations And Food Deliveries: Acts Of Kindness During The Coronavirus Crisis
Coronavirus framed in a different light: we’ll talk about the wave of kindness emanating from this crisis.
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Online Learning: How Colleges And Universities Are Teaching Students Virtually
Online learning. Can it really replace the learning and community that’s being lost as campuses across the country are closed?
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What The 1918 Flu Pandemic Teaches Us About The Coronavirus Outbreak
We take a deep look at the origins, responses and lessons of the flu pandemic of 1918.
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Why Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Thinks Loneliness Is A Public Health Crisis
We talk with former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on how to stay connected.
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How The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Impacting The Economy
The coronavirus outbreak has devastated financial markets and sent shockwaves across the economy. We’ll dig into the causes and how Washington is responding.
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Week In The News: Coronavirus Crisis Upends Health Care, Politics And Daily Life
Taking stock of an incredible week in a global pandemic. We’ll have the latest facts and figures, the science and politics, and how we’re all coping with the coronavirus crisis.
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Binge-Watching While Social Distancing: TV Shows And Movies You Should Watch
What shows are you bingeing while you’re stuck at home? What favorite movies are you turning to? We’ll talk with critics about what to watch while spending more time at home.
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What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Testing In The U.S.
The key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 is knowing who has it. Yet testing in the U.S. has been a fiasco. What went wrong and how can we fix it?
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Lessons From China's Response To Coronavirus
Checking in on China, where officials are now seeing a decrease in the number of newly reported infections.
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Why People Distrust Experts And What We Can Do About It
If ever there were a time to turn to the experts it’s now. And yet, there’s deepening distrust of expertise. We’ll talk about why and what to do about it.
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Health Care And Coronavirus: How Prepared Are U.S. Hospitals?
Are U.S. hospitals prepared for coronavirus? We drill down on the data with public health experts to see what the disparities are and where reinforcements are needed.
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'The Plot Against America': HBO Series Imagines A Charles Lindbergh Presidency
Emmy-award winning writer and producer, David Simon, on his new HBO miniseries, “The Plot Against America."