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.
https://www.wbur.org/radio/programs/onpoint
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 113 days 4 hours 2 minutes
#MeToo And Boundaries In The Office
Joe Biden faces accusations of an unwanted kiss. What are the boundaries and best practices in the workplace in the era of #MeToo? Elizabeth Tippett, Mirande Valbrune and Maya Raghu join Meghna Chakrabarti.
NATO At 70: Is It Time To Overhaul One Of America's Oldest Alliances?
NATO turns 70. A long time foreign policy and security analyst say President Trump might be right — and that it’s time to rethink one of America’s oldest international alliances. Barry Posen, Rachel Ellehuus and David Herszenhorn join Meghna [...]
By Archiving Our Lives Online, Are We At Risk Of Losing More Than Just Data?
The Myspace music purge. The Google+ shutdown. As you store your life’s archive online, what happens when it’s taken away? Brian Feldman, Jason Scott and Heather Richards-Rissetto join Meghna Chakrabarti.
SCOTUS Biographer Takes On 'Turbulent Times Of Chief Justice John Roberts'
Supreme Court biographer Joan Biskupic discusses her book on Chief Justice John Roberts, and his agenda for the court. She joins David Folkenflik.
Week In The News: Mueller Report, Affordable Care Act, Jussie Smollett
The details of the Mueller inquiry remain hidden — and Democrats say their work is not over. The administration once more seeks to kill "Obamacare." Chicago is ablaze over Jussie Smollet. Seung Min Kim, Seth Mandel and Jack Beatty join David [...]
Cyclone Idai Leaves More Than 750 Dead, Thousands Stranded In Southern Africa
Cyclone Idai is one of the worst weather-related catastrophes in the history of Africa. We look at the forecast for a region under the threat of climate change. Kate Bartlett, Jennifer Fitchett and Fatema Sumar join Meghna Chakrabarti. Also, the [...]
Parkland, Newtown Community Suicides Prompt Dialogue On Trauma Support
Deaths by suicide by Parkland and Newtown survivors are sparking a conversation about how to support people long-term after violent trauma. We’re listening. Heather Martin and Shiva Ghaed join Meghna Chakrabarti.
The Programmers Building Our World, And The Gender Imbalance In Tech
Algorithms influence everything we do now. Who’s creating them? Understanding coders and why how they think is changing how we live. Clive Thompson and Vaidehi Joshi join Meghna Chakrabarti. Also, the Jussie Smollett case. Miles Bryan joins.
End The Entire Affordable Care Act, Justice Department Says
The Trump administration moves to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act. We look at the implications of a full repeal. Julie Rovner, Nicholas Bagley and Joseph Antos join Meghna Chakrabarti.
FDA Approves First Postpartum Depression Drug, But Access Is An Issue
Postpartum depression can be life-threatening. We look at a new drug just approved by the FDA and other efforts to help new mothers in distress. Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Dr. Kimberly Yonkers and Jennifer Block join Jane Clayson.