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
Beyond Puppies, A Push For Positive Stories In Today's Media Coverage
Does the 24/7 news cycle need a dose of positivity? We look at the push for coverage of good news. David Beared, Gail Rosenblum and Lori Lakin Hutcherson join David Folkenflik. Also, we look at Notre Dame Cathedral with Erik Inglis.
Bill Weld Will Challenge President Trump In 2020. What Are His Chances?
Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld is running for president. Has Trump's team already put roadblocks in place to make any challenge impossible? Weld, James Pindell and Matt Moore join David Folkenflik.
Homelessness, Addiction, Immigration: On The Pressing Social Issues For All Americans
Child marriage, drug addiction, incarceration. Inside the stories of ordinary folks in the throes of life's toughest challenges. Terrence McCoy joins David Folkenflik.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Surge In Death Threats After Trump Tweets On 9/11 Comments
The president versus a first-term congresswoman. He singles out Rep. Ilhan Omar, who has been a lightning rod in her own right. Maggie Haberman, David Frum, Wajahat Ali and Rep. Ayanna Pressley join David Folkenflik.
Was 1999 The Best Year Ever For Movies?
"Fight Club." "American Beauty." "The Matrix." 1999 was a blockbuster year for movies. But was it the best ever year in film? Brian Raftery and Shawn Edwards join David Folkenflik.
When The IRS Is Gutted, It's Low-Income Americans Who Are Hit Hardest
After years and years of budget cuts, the IRS is leaner and meaner. A ProPublica investigation reveals who wins and who loses when a fecrucial agency is slashed to the bone. Paul Kiel and David Wilkerson join David Folkenflik.
Jessica Yellin Draws On CNN Career For Novel About Women In TV News
Former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin sends up the TV news business in a novel way. She joins David Folkenflik.
Week In The News: Assange Arrested, Security Shakeups, AG Barr And More
Julian Assange arrested. A purge in Homeland Security. An Attorney General, grilled. A big vote in Israel. Guilty pleas and more in the college cheating scandal. Vivian Salama, Richard Engel and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
More Women Are Traveling Alone. How Is The World Treating Them?
More women are taking solo vacations. We’ll explore the best adventures and safety tips. Tariro Mzezewa, Carolyn Finney and Molly Fergus join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Groceries And Gadgets: The Robots Coming To A Supermarket Near You
There are robots roaming the aisles of Walmart and other grocery stores. Monitoring inventory, cleaning up spills and potentially replacing workers. Andrew McAfee, David Pinn and Erikka Knuti join Meghna Chakrabarti.