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 It Time For A New U.S. Strategy In The Middle East?
Former U.S. diplomat Martin Indyk, who has spent his career trying to fix problems in the Middle East, says it’s time to rein in our grandiose vision for the region in exchange for something more attainable.
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Why A New Wave Of Economists Are Championing Slow Economic Growth
A thriving nation needs a growing economy ... or does it? A lot of economists say maximum growth is bad for society and the planet, and they’re preaching slow-growth -- or even no-growth -- economics.
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How New Hampshire Got Its Primary And Held On Tight
As N.H. voters head to the polls, we look back at the history of the state's outsized influence in presidential elections and whether it’s time to loosen the Granite State's grasp on primary politics.
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Week Ahead: N.H. Primary, Post-Impeachment Politics, 2020 Election Latest
Getting ready in New Hampshire after Iowa’s wobbly start. We’ll look ahead to what’s happening on the ground in the first-in-the-nation primary.
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The Complicated History Of The Classic Neo-Noir Film 'Chinatown'
A new book examines the 1974 film "Chinatown" and the colorful, complicated and compromised Hollywood figures who made the troubling classic.
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How Private Companies Are Changing The Future Of Space Exploration
Private companies like SpaceX are testing vehicles for manned space missions. We’ll peer out into the near future and next steps in human space exploration.
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After Chaos In Iowa, How Secure Are Our Elections?
A digital fail severely delays the Iowa Democratic caucus results. Is it time to completely rethink electronic voting of all kinds in American elections?
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Coronavirus Latest: How China Is Responding To The Spreading Outbreak
As the world watches China deal with the spreading outbreak of coronavirus, we’ll take a step back and ask what China’s response says about how the nation is faring globally.
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How Overcrowding In Emergency Rooms Has Impacted Patient Care
Have emergency rooms become the safety net of our healthcare system? We’ll speak with a doctor who says emergency care has turned into 'everything care.'
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Week Ahead: Caucus Day In Iowa, N.H. Primary Latest, Next Stages In Impeachment
Caucus day in Iowa. We’ll talk about how Democratic candidates are trying to pull undecided Iowans into their corner. Plus, we'll look ahead to the New Hampshire primary, and next stages in the impeachment trial.
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Super Bowl LIV: The History And Future Of The 'Big Game'
We look ahead to Sunday’s Super Bowl and break down the big game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Week In The News: Impeachment, Trump's Middle East Peace Plan, 2020 Latest
Impeachment. Trump’s Middle East peace plan. Election 2020 latest. All unfolding at a critical moment. Our week in review panel will tackle the week's big stories.