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 4 hours 2 minutes
'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 Meghna Chakrabarti.
In 'Thick,' Tressie McMillan Cottom Looks At Beauty, Power And Black Womanhood In America
Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses upending stereotypes of black womanhood with Meghna Chakrabarti.
The Evolution Of Jeff Daniels: From Will McAvoy To 'Mockingbird,' And More
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is now a Broadway smash. Tony-nominee Jeff Daniels is in the studio with David Folkenflik.
Week In The News: Impeachment Clamor, Migrant Children Deaths, Severe Weather
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she prays for the nation amid impeachment cries. A sixth migrant child dies in U.S. custody. Tornadoes, floods slam the Plains and Midwest. Activists rally for abortion rights. Janet Hook, Toluse Olorunnipa and [...]
Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs'; Congo's Ebola Outbreak
A doctor’s story of what it takes to save patients from increasingly deadly pathogens. As drug-resistant bacteria spread, can new genomic science battle back the superbugs? Dr. Matt McCarthy joins Meghna Chakrabarti. Also, the Ebola outbreak. [...]
Pelosi Says Trump 'Engaged In Cover-Up'; 'American Taliban' Released
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she believes the President engaged in a "cover-up" as the call for impeachment gets louder from some Democrats. Siobhan Hughes and Jill Wine-Banks join Meghna Chakrabarti. Plus, the "American Taliban" is released. [...]
What Puerto Rico's Monkeys Post-Maria Teach Us About Survival
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico’s "monkey island." The surviving primates have a lot to teach us about surviving trauma. Luke Dittrich, Michael Platt and Athena Viscusi join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Universe, You Don't Look A Day Over 12.5 Billion
Are there too many candles on the universe’s birthday cake? New research shows scientists may have overestimated the age by more than a billion years. Adam Riess and Jo Dunkley join Meghna Chakrabarti.
When You Dream Of California, Does Water Come To Mind? It Should
The quest to find and move water has always been essential to the California dream. We talk with Mark Arax, author of "The Dreamt Land." He joins Meghna Chakrabarti.
Will An SAT 'Adversity Score' Actually Address College Admission Disadvantages?
The College Board will add what it calls an "Environmental Context Dashboard" for everyone taking the SAT. Are you on board with the plan? David Coleman, Thomas Chatterton Williams, Sheryll Cashin and Mark Dunn join Meghna Chakrabarti.