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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Surveying The State Of The Republican Party
As the impeachment trial looms, we talk with Republicans about the risk and rewards of standing with Trump.
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The Evolution Of Jeff Daniels: From Will McAvoy To 'Mockingbird,' And More
"To Kill a Mockingbird" took Broadway by storm. Tony-nominee Jeff Daniels joined in studio to discuss.
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Think Of Your Favorite Song. Got It? Here's Why It's Stuck With You
Music and the human brain. A neuroscientist and opera singer guides us through the science of how and why music moves us.
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A Threat To Democracy? What Social Media Has Done To Us
Are social networks driving us into partisan factions at the expense of the common good? We look at social media and democracy.
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It's Not Too Late To Plan The Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving dinner that’s as easy as pie. Sam Sifton and Melissa Clark of The New York Times share recipes to make a great Thanksgiving feast.
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Navy Secretary Ousted Over Handling Of SEAL War Crimes Case
The secretary of the Navy is ousted over his handling of the war crimes case of a SEAL. We unpack the case and controversy.
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The Streaming Wars: A New Era In TV
Streaming wars. Disney+, Apple TV and all of the others are fighting for the crown, for your eyes — and your wallet.
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The Influence Of UX Design Is Growing. These Authors Say It Should Be More Positive
The call for a new design philosophy for the digital age to make smartphones and surfing the web a lot more elegant and user-friendly.
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Democratic Debates, Round 5: The Moments That Mattered Most
After Round 5 of the Democratic presidential debates, we add up the political scorecard. Winners, losers, breakout moments and the issues that dominate.
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Meet The Scientist On A Mission To Save The Snails
Snails are running out of time in Hawaii. Without intervention, 100 species will disappear in the next decade.
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Venice Is The Latest Victim Of Historic Flooding From Climate Change
Venice is reeling from historic floods. And the systems designed to prevent this kind of damage aren’t completed, and may not work anyway.
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Leslie Odom Jr. Releases First Album Of Original Songs With 'Mr'
Leslie Odom Jr. played Aaron Burr in "Hamilton." Now’s he’s singing his own tunes on a new album of original songs.