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: 112 days 20 hours 47 minutes
California Kills The Death Penalty — For Now. What Is Its Future?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom halts the death penalty in his state and takes his case to the national stage. We unpack the politics and public opinion. Marisa Lagos, Phyllis Loya, Jordan Steiker and Cassandra Stubbs join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Part 3: Renting Vs. Buying. How Important Is Owning A Home?
Is owning a home still the American Dream? A look at the pros and cons of renting versus buying in our special series, "Where We Call Home." Kevin Scanlan, Synia Jordan, Ryan Dezember and Chris Herbert join Meghna Chakrabarti.
'Youth Climate Strike': Students All Over Join Protest To Address Climate Change
The "Youth Climate Strike." It’s their future, and their planet. We talk to young students about their urgent call to adults to take action on climate change now. Andrew Revkin, Feliquan Charlemagne, Krishna Ariola, Sophie Sleeman and Tom Maher [...]
Massacre At Mosques And Anti-Muslim Sentiments Around The World
The deadly attacks on two New Zealand mosques. We look at anti-Muslim sentiment, white supremacism and the growing global threat. Wajahat Ali and J.M. Berger join David Folkenflik.
Week In The News: Border Emergency, Boeing, Brexit, Buying Your Way To College And More
Senate rejects Trump's border emergency declaration. Boeing jets. No Brexit deal. The college entrance scam. Pelosi on impeachment. Venezuela in the dark. The roundtable is here. Anita Kumar, Dave Lawler and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
Global Recycling Is A Dumpster Fire. Literally
China wouldn’t take the bulk of U.S. recycling anymore, so some cities and towns are taking a drastic step: They’re burning it. Jenna Jambeck, David Biderman and Tony Giunta join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Boeing Planes Back Under Scrutiny After Ethiopian Airlines Crash
What's the future hold for Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft? Two deadly crashes in less than five months. The U.S. has joined other countries in grounding flights. Lori Aratani, Captain Larry Rooney and Jim Hall join Meghna Chakrabarti.
'Impact Investing': Good For The Planet, Good For Profit?
Impact investing. Doing good for people and turning a profit. But is it effective? And why is it slow to catch on? Marc Gunther, Deval Patrick and Andy Posner join Meghna Chakrabarti.
50 Charged In Largest College Admissions Scandal DOJ Has Ever Prosecuted
The Justice Department charges celebrities, coaches and CEOs in a massive college admissions cheating scandal. Allegations of Photoshopped faces on bodies of actual athletes, bribes and inflated test scores. Max Larkin, Daniel Golden and Jon Reider [...]
How Artificial Intelligence Advances Could Actually 'Make Health Care Human Again'
Artificial intelligence will utterly transform medicine. Better diagnoses, but also privacy concerns. But one doctor says if done right, AI could put the "care" back in health care. Dr. Eric Topol joins Meghna Chakrabarti.