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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The Science Of Gratitude: How Being Thankful Makes Us Happier
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we’ll look at the science of gratitude and the evidence that it really does improve our lives.
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International Roundtable: Brexit, Khashoggi And Saudi Arabia, APEC Summit
Our global roundtable returns, with the top news you need to know from around the world.
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In Your Dreams: New Book Goes Inside 'The Transformative Power Of Our Nightly Journey'
Why do we dream? To defrag the brain? Unbound our unconscious? There’s new science on the purpose of our nightly journeys.
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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.