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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From 'Black Panther' To 'Malcom X,' Ruth E. Carter Creates Character Through Costume
"Black Panther" costume designer Ruth E. Carter joins us to talk about how she uses fabric to bring life to African-American stories on the big screen.
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'How To Stay Alive': Adventurer Bear Grylls Shares His Survival Tips
Globe-trotting adventurer Bear Grylls wants to get you off the couch and awaken your inner wild child. He shares his ultimate survival tips.
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Pregnancy Discrimination Can Lead To Miscarriages And More, New York Times Reports
Harrowing stories of discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace. It’s rampant and in some cases, can lead to miscarriage. We’ll take a deep dive into The New York Times investigation.
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Ellie Kemper's Journey From An Ordinary Midwest Childhood To Hollywood
The irrepressible Ellie Kemper on her journey from a seemingly ordinary Midwestern childhood to starring in the unusual dark comedy, the "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
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Actor-Writer-Director Ethan Hawke, In What Might Be His Biggest Year Yet
Ethan Hawke on his new film about singer-songwriter Blaze Foley.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Opens Up About His NASCAR Career And Concussion Concerns
NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up about concussions, fears and why he put the brakes on his storied career.
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'Free Solo' With Death-Defying Rock Climber Alex Honnold
No ropes. No carabiners. No cams. Nothing but his hands and feet. We’ll talk with rock climbing superstar Alex Honnold about his record breaking 3,000-foot, free-solo climb of Yosemite’s El Capitan.
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It's Not Just You — Headlight Pollution On The Road Is Real
Blinded by the lights. Car headlights, that is. They’re getting brighter and becoming a danger on the road.
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Week In The News: Mattis To Retire; Trump, Afghanistan And Syria; Government Spending Bill
Mattis announces retirement. President Trump decides to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria, and an announcement on Afghanistan may come, too. The president puts down a marker — on the wall.
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Soleil Ho Continues Making Mark In Food Journalism As San Francisco Chronicle Critic
The San Francisco Chronicle’s new restaurant critic Soleil Ho is spicing up reviews with a dash of politics. She joins us.
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No-Gift Christmas Advocates Say That's A Wrap On Presents Under The Tree
The joy of a no-gift Christmas. Don’t blame the Grinch. Real people are pushing back against presents and advocating for new traditions.
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Singer-Rapper-Activist Tunde Olaniran Takes Pursuit Of Boldness Beyond Flint
Singer, rapper, activist Tunde Olaniran is bringing his Flint, Michigan, sound to the national stage.