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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Amid A Flood Of Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Boy Scouts of America Files For Bankruptcy
Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy after years of declining enrollment and mounting allegations of widespread sexual abuse. Is this the death knell for the organization?
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Indie Bookstores, Once On The Verge Of Disappearing, Are Making A Comeback
Independent bookstores aren’t just back, they’re thriving. How do indie booksellers continue to attract and maintain a loyal base of customers?
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On Presidents Day, Understanding The Evolution Of The Office Itself
On Presidents Day, taking stock of the evolution of the office itself. What has the presidency become? Where is it headed? What does it say about us?
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Week Ahead: Nevada Caucus, State Of The Democratic Party, Legacy Of Impeachment
Looking to the week ahead in news. The Nevada caucus is next as Democrats fight for the soul of their party. Plus, the latest from Washington and legacy of impeachment.
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'Little America' Depicts The Immigrant Experience Not Seen In Headlines
“Little America” is the new Apple TV + series that documents the complexity of the immigrant experience.
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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?