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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Iran Launches Missile Attack On Iraqi Base Housing U.S. Troops
Iran strikes back. Now what? We have the latest regional analysis, from top military and diplomatic voices.
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Yola's 'Walk Through Fire' — From England To Nashville
Yola was a young black British girl who grew up loving American country music. Now, she’s taking over Nashville, and singing at the Grand Ole Opry.
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Christianity Today Editor Leaves After Backlash Over Editorial Advocating For Trump's Removal
What does Mark Galli, the now retired editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, make of the response to his call for Trump’s removal from office? We ask him.
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The Week Ahead: Iran Tensions, Impeachment Trial Negotiations, Australian Wildfires
The latest developments in US-Iran tensions. Lawmakers return to Washington to wrangle over details of the impeachment trial. We look ahead to a busy week in the news.
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Is It Me, Or Have Kids' Manners Gotten Worse?
Kids, manners and the holidays. We have expert advice on how to expect and encourage behavior that makes for great family memories.
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Life Without Deductibles: How One Union Has Curbed Health Care Costs
Members of this health plan pay nothing for doctor’s visits, lab tests or hospitalizations. Could this be a model for the rest of the country?
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Week In The News: Trump Impeached, Trump Supporters Rally, Democrats Debate
Donald Trump becomes only the third president in U.S. history to be impeached. He rallies his loyalists in Michigan. The 2020 Democrats debate. The roundtable is here.
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Los Lobos Welcome The Holiday Season With New Album 'Llegó Navidad'
The storied band Los Lobos is out with a new album, "Llegó Navidad," or, "Christmas is Here." They join us to celebrate.
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'The Afghanistan Papers': War Revelations From The Washington Post
U.S. officials misled the public about Afghanistan for almost 20 years. We talk with one of those officials on what they said then, and what they think now.
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Allow Us To Reintroduce Jay-Z: Rapper, Advocate, Poet And Hustler
Jay-Z at 50. We look at his evolution as a cultural icon.
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Trump Order On Anti-Semitism Sets Off Fear, Praise From Jewish Community
President Trump’s executive order to combat anti-Semitism on college campuses triggers strong feelings among American Jews. We’re listening.
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With 'In The Dream House,' Carmen Maria Machado Distills Relationship Trauma
Acclaimed writer Carmen Maria Machado. Her memoir explores the gray areas of an abusive relationship, and the confusion of falling from soaring happiness to emotional pain.