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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Traversing Antarctica: Stories Of Crossing The Continent Unaided
Cold, alone and at the bottom of the world. We’ll hear the stories of the men who’ve sought to walk, unaided, across Antarctica.
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With Trump's Endorsement, What's Next For Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill?
President Trump throws his support behind a rewrite of federal sentencing laws. What’s brought us to this point where politicians from both sides of the aisle are pushing for criminal justice reform?
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Remembering Stan Lee, A Leading Mind Behind Marvel And Comic Book Legend
We’ll marvel one last time at Marvel Comics' real-life superhero, Stan Lee.
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What's On The Menu For Thanksgiving Dinner? Getting Ready For Your Feast
Tips for a successful Thanksgiving feast. We’ll talk turkey and all the trimmings with New York Times food editor Sam Sifton.
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'Frederick Douglass: Prophet Of Freedom' Reveals Unknown Parts Of Abolitionist's Life
Douglass was a fierce critic of America, a radical patriot and an abolitionist who was formerly enslaved. A new biography sheds light on the lesser-known corners of his life.
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'90s Pop Sensation Hanson Is Still Going Strong After More Than 25 Years
Two decades since “MMMBop,” '90s pop sensation Hanson is still going strong, with orchestral versions of their greatest hits. The Hanson brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac join us.
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Week Ahead: California Wildfires, Election Recounts, Trump And The Attorney General
A big week ahead in the news. Top reporters open their notebooks and share what they’re watching for in the week ahead.
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'The Death And Life Of The Great Lakes': Precious Resources In Peril
Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior. We’ll explore the allure of the Great Lakes – and the perils facing them.
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Looking Back On The 100th Anniversary Of The WWI Armistice
The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Reflections from the homefront and Europe.
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With Attorney General Jeff Sessions Out, What Happens Next In The Justice Department?
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was forced to resign Wednesday, sparking questions about the future of the Russia investigation.
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Year Of The Women: How Female Candidates Fared In The Midterm Elections
A record number of women ran for office. We look at how they did and how they might lead.
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For Rent: Senior Citizens Turn To Roommates For Companionship, Cost-Cutting
Real-life “Golden Girls.” Senior citizens getting roommates to ease financial pressures and fight loneliness. It’s a growing trend.