Let's make sense of the world – together. From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with newsmakers and everyday people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 113 days 13 hours 53 minutes
Reporting Raises Questions About Washington's Potential Political Conflicts Of Interest
Washington's lobbying-as-usual culture is getting pushback inside and outside of the Beltway. We look at what’s motivating that. Eric Lipton, Kathleen Clark and Robert Weissman join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Separation Of Church And State Today; Shattering Disability Stereotypes
Increasing numbers of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. They’re making their voices heard in the public square and at the Supreme Court. Jay Wexler and Debbie Goddard join Sacha Pfeiffer. Also, disability in the arts. Ann Fox [...]
John Hickenlooper's 2020 Bid: Rural County Aid, Rejecting Socialism And More
2020 presidential candidate and former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says "socialism is not the answer" to achieve progressive goals. He joins Sacha Pfeiffer, along with James Pindell of the Boston Globe.
Writer Min Jin Lee On Life As An Immigrant At Elite Colleges — And In America
Korean American writer Min Jin Lee is thinking about her immigrant experience. She joins Meghna Chakrabarti.
U.S., Mexico Avoid Tariffs — For Now. What Are The Details Of The Deal?
The United States and Mexico struck a last-minute deal on immigration to avoid a 5% tax on all Mexican goods that President Trump had threatened to impose. We look at what's happening on both sides of the border. Ben White, Jill Colvin and Rafael [...]
'Life Will Be The Death Of Me': Comic Chelsea Handler's Year Of Self-Discovery
Stand-up comic Chelsea Hander gets serious about her year in intense therapy and her book and podcast, "Life Will Be the Death of Me." She joins David Folkenflik.
Week In The News: Trump's U.K. Visit, Mexico Tariffs, Parkland Arrest, D-Day
President Trump in the U.K. Parkland school shooting arrest. Pushback over Mexico tariffs. D-Day remembrances. The roundtable is here. Gov. Steve Bullock, Rachael Larimore, David Nakamura and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
'1984' In 2019: Did George Orwell's Classic Get It Right?
George Orwell’s dystopian classic "1984" turns 70. Some of his predictions about technology came true. We look at Orwell’s message for this generation. Jean Seaton and Michael Shelden join Meghna Chakrabarti.
High Deductibles Push Millions Of Americans To Make 'Difficult Sacrifices' For Health Care
High-deductible health plans have transformed American health care and pushed millions of people to the brink of health and financial ruin. Noam Levey and Dr. Yousuf Zafar join Meghna Chakrabarti.
30 Years Since Tiananmen Square Changed China As We Know It
Tiananmen Square, 30 years after the crackdown. We remember the day that changed modern China. Zhou Fengsuo, Mary Gallagher and Yaqui Wang join Meghna Chakrabarti.