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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'Steady And Prudent And Able': The Diplomatic Legacy Of George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush has been called by many the country’s best foreign policy president ever. We’ll look at his legacy on the world stage.
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'Fortnite' Reaches New Level Of Video Game Popularity — And Addiction
"Fortnite" — some call the popular video game addictive. It's got everyone from kids to professional athletes hooked.
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Life Expectancy In The U.S. Is Down. A Rise In Suicide Is One Reason Why
Americans are dying younger and death by suicide is a big reason why. We’ll look behind the rising numbers and talk about how to save lives.
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Politics On Screen: Documenting Abuses Of Power And Privilege Through TV And Film
New films and TV shows take on abuse of power. We talk with the women who directed two of them — one on Bill Clinton, and one on Roger Ailes.
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Week In The News: Cohen, Manafort, G-20, Yemen, Russia-Ukraine Clash
Cohen pleads guilty. Deep job cuts at GM. Lies and Paul Manafort. Russia and Ukraine skirmishes at sea. The roundtable swims in choppy waters.
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With Mars InSight: NASA Spacecraft Set Up For Exploring 'Red Planet' After Landing
NASA’s InSight lander is settling in for the long assignment of exploring the geology of Mars. Will its findings one day rock our world?
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Listening Back: 50 Years Of The Beatles' 'White Album'
The Beatles' "White Album" turns 50. We’ll return to Abbey Road.
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Facing Backlash Again: Facebook Up Against Political Pressure Over Data, Disinformation
Facebook in the hot seat — again. Lawmakers from around the world grill a top executive over its role in election meddling and spreading disinformation.
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On Leave: College Wellness, Mental Health And Not Returning To Campus
Your college student came home for Thanksgiving and didn’t go back to campus. We’ll look at when college students come home to stay.
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The Year In Books: Taking A Look At The Top Titles Of 2018
The best reads of 2018. We’ll hear picks from book critics and an independent bookseller.
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In 'The Hate U Give,' A Portrait Of Police Violence, Code-Switching And More
A black teenager sees a friend killed by a white police officer. That's the storyline of the new film "The Hate U Give." The director and young activists tell their stories.
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Violinist Lucia Micarelli Does It All — Touring, Recording, Acting And More
Violinist Lucia Micarelli defies the limits of what music can be played on a violin. She’s with us.