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 19 hours 13 minutes
2 Years In, The Trump Presidency's Defining Moments And Consequences For The U.S.
Jan. 20, 2019 marks the second anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration. By almost any measure, his has been a norm-breaking presidency. We’ll look at defining moments thus far. Adrienne LaFrance, Yara Bayoumy and McKay Coppins join Meghna [...]
Rome Exchanged Freedom For Autocracy. Is The U.S. Headed Down That Path?
Is America on the brink? Looking back at the fall of Rome and what it can teach us about America now. Edward Watts joins David Folkenflik.
Week In The News: Shutdown Day 21, Border Wall And Manafort's Russia Contacts
The government shutdown drags on, President Trump digs in deeper on the border wall and new Russia revelations. David Nakamura, Natasha Bertrand and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
Looking To Cut Clutter From Your Life? Here's Where To Start
Clutter: why we have it, what it does to us and how to climb out from under its heavy burden. Joseph Ferrari and Nicole Anzia join Meghna Chakrabarti.
There Is A Crisis Along The Southern U.S. Border. It's Not The One The President Describes
There is growing chaos at the southern border, as some officials say the Trump administration’s focus on deterrence at the border has left them unable to handle and properly house thousands of families. John Burnett, Rep. Henry Cuellar and Mary [...]
Athletes Take On Exploitation, Amateurism, Putting Self-Preservation First
More athletes are refusing to be exploited, from high school, to college, to the pros. It’ll be a big trend in 2019, and we’ll dive in. Kevin Blackistone, Robert Kehoe and Terri Jackson join Meghna Chakrabarti.
Analyzing Presidential Power And Trump's Prime-Time Address On The Border
President Trump makes his case for a crisis at the southern border. We’ll examine his prime-time address to the nation and the extent of his executive powers. Eliana Johnson and Julian Zelizer join Meghna Chakrabarti.
'Trailblazer' Dorothy Butler Gilliam's 'Fight To Make The Media Look More Like America'
Dorothy Butler Gilliam was the first black woman reporter at the Washington Post. She shares her story and her quest to make the media look more like America with Meghna Chakrabarti.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's 70 Percent Tax: The Numbers Behind The Proposal
Radical? Or the right thing to do? We’ll analyze the numbers behind Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal to push the top tax rate to 70 percent. Peter Diamond and Brian Riedl join Meghna Chakrabarti.
A History Of Western Engagement With Afghanistan -- And Where The U.S. Fits In Now
There’s been blowback following almost every Western engagement with Afghanistan. What are the lessons of history as the U.S. Thomas Barfield and Aaron B. O'Connell considers pulling troops out this time? join Meghna Chakrabarti.