On Point

  • Autor: Vários
  • Narrador: Vários
  • Editora: Podcast
  • Duração: 276:41:27
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Sinopse

Go behind the headlines: From the economy and health care to politics and the environment and so much more On Point hosts Meghna Chakrabarti and David Folkenflik speak with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR.

Episódios

  • The Jackpod: The founders’ worst fears

    06/03/2026 Duração: 41min

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the corrupting influence of the president’s power to wage war, and the failure of the 1973 War Powers Resolution to check that power. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The one thing driving U.S. job growth

    05/03/2026 Duração: 33min

    The U.S. added some 130,000 jobs in January. Almost all of those jobs were in just one sector: Health care. Why aren’t jobs growing anywhere else? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Why regime change in Iran isn't so simple

    04/03/2026 Duração: 33min

    U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader along with other top Iranian security officials. But Iran experts say that the Islamic Republic will not fall so quickly. What to know about the deep-rooted infrastructure of the Iranian regime. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The Trump administration's war against legal immigration

    03/03/2026 Duração: 34min

    The Trump administration is publicly cracking down on illegal immigration.Behind the scenes, the White House is also fighting a war against legal immigration. How the administration is working to grind immigration to a halt. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Why the Pentagon wants AI without guardrails

    02/03/2026 Duração: 34min

    A very public contract dispute exposes the ethical debate over how the U.S. military should use AI going forward. Anthropic vs. the Pentagon and what it means for U.S. citizens. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • What really happened to Amelia Earhart?

    27/02/2026 Duração: 34min

    Legendary aviator Amelia Earhart and her plane vanished in 1937. Today, explorers are still venturing into the unknown to solve the mystery of her disappearance. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The Jackpod: Hold the tiger

    27/02/2026 Duração: 39min

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the lack of justification for, and potential consequences of, a U.S. military strike in Iran. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The Epstein class: What the files reveal about the global elite

    26/02/2026 Duração: 33min

    Politicians, top business leaders, high-ranking professors, royalty. A select network of global ultra-elites, and how they paved the way for Epstein himself. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Celebrating Ramadan while living in fear

    25/02/2026 Duração: 34min

    Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. But for immigrant communities in the U.S., those celebrations are being tempered by fears of ICE. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Where are Ukraine's abducted children?

    24/02/2026 Duração: 35min

    Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russian forces in the past four years of war.  They have been placed in Russian re-education camps, adopted by Russian families, or sent for military training. What will it take to get them back? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • A stress test for the midterms

    23/02/2026 Duração: 35min

    President Trump wants congress to pass the SAVE Act, requiring would-be voters to prove they are citizens. He’s called for Republicans to nationalize voting and even mused that the midterms should be canceled. What that all means for the midterms. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Why you can't get that jingle out of your head

    20/02/2026 Duração: 39min

    We all know jingles – those catchy tunes that have advertised products for decades from candy to car insurance. But how do they work, and more importantly, are they having a comeback? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The Jackpod: Two cheers for the filibuster

    20/02/2026 Duração: 30min

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the threat to voting rights posed by the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • How to change a memory

    19/02/2026 Duração: 32min

    Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez sees memory as a way to time travel. But what if we could edit our memories? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Inside PragerU’s conservative push into American classrooms

    18/02/2026 Duração: 33min

    PragerU is a conservative video giant. It’s produced more than 2,000 videos that it says promote American and Judeo-Christian values. Now its content is approved in 10 states’ school systems. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The Epstein files' lingering questions

    17/02/2026 Duração: 34min

    Three million documents were released from the DOJ’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The release identifies numerous rich and powerful men as Epstein associates. But critics say the release is simply not enough. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • How America sees itself through film

    16/02/2026 Duração: 34min

    The National Film Registry names 25 movies each year that showcase the range and diversity of American filmmaking. How those movies reflect – and have shaped -- America’s history and culture. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy?

    13/02/2026 Duração: 31min

    You might think a healthy brain starts and ends in your head – but there are miles and miles of neuron fibers that connect your brain with nearly every corner of your body. Why a healthy brain needs a healthy body. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • The Jackpod: Don’t exhaust your indignation

    13/02/2026 Duração: 41min

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on who stands to benefit from the so-called Dmitriev package, a reported $12 trillion economic cooperation proposal between the U.S. and Russia. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

  • Brainwaves: What happens between life and death?

    12/02/2026 Duração: 32min

    A tunnel. A bright light. Reuniting with deceased loved ones. Many people who have near-death experiences have remarkably similar stories. Why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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