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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Women's National Team Files Federal Lawsuit Against U.S. Soccer For Equal Pay
The U.S. women’s national soccer team sues U.S. soccer for gender discrimination. We look at the latest steps for female athletes pushing for equity. Lindsay Gibbs, Briana Scurry, Rich Nichols and Mike Ozanian join Meghna Chakrabarti.
We'll Pay You To Move Here, But Work From Home: 'Where We Call Home,' Part 2
Cities and states are offering up cash to attract would-be residents. That catch is you need to be employed full-time somewhere else. Elizabeth Saunders, Ken Levit, Sen. Michael Sirotkin and Marianne Wanamaker join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Why Many Guatemalans Are Leaving Their Home For The U.S.
The majority of undocumented migrants crossing the southwest border are now from Guatemala. We look at the root causes behind the mass exodus. Rep. Lauren Underwood, Angela Kocherga, Luis Argueta and Adriana Beltrán join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Fox News In The Era Of Trump: 'It's Not Healthy,' Former Channel President Says
Former Fox News president Joe Peyronnin says the network is now President Trump’s "own press organization." And that’s "not healthy." Joe Peyronnin, Nicole Hemmer and Dylan Byers join Anthony Brooks.
Week In The News: Manafort Sentenced, Ilhan Omar, Trade Deficit, Security Clearances
Manafort learns his fate. House votes on anti-Semitism resolution. Jared and Ivanka’s security clearances. Record-high trade deficit. Mara Liasson, Toluse Olorunnipa and Jack Beatty join Anthony Brooks.
Spectacular Sports Failures And What We Learn From Losing
Winning isn’t everything. It’s about how we handle failure. We unpack stories of defeat and redemption as told in Netflix’s "Losers." Mickey Duzyj, Surya Bonaly and Michael Bentt join Meghna Chakrabarti.
1,700 More GM Employees Face Job Loss As Ohio Plant Production Grinds To Halt
The last car rolls off the assembly line at the GM plant in Ohio. And with it 1,700 jobs. We hear the message from there and beyond, where the economy isn’t booming. Glenn Stevens, Heather Long and Crystal Keaton join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Insulin Has Become Unaffordable. Patients Are Dying In Their Efforts To Ration Doses
Six million Americans rely on insulin to survive. Many can no longer afford it. What happens when big pharma, big profits and strong patent laws lead to dying patients? Dylan Scott and Vikas Saini join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Rep. John Sarbanes On HR 1, The House's Sweeping Anti-Corruption Legislation
The House votes on a sweeping anti-corruption proposal this week. It could have major implications for campaign finance, voting rights and ethics. Rep. John Sarbanes and David Keating join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Too Old, Out Of Touch? Too Young, Inexperienced? Ageism In America
Meet the 66-year-old boomer radical who is calling out prejudice against older Americans. Meghna Chakrabarti talks with Ashton Applewhite, author of the new book "This Chair Rocks."