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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
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The Jackpod: The founders’ worst fears
06/03/2026 Duração: 41minOn 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
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The one thing driving U.S. job growth
05/03/2026 Duração: 33minThe 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
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Why regime change in Iran isn't so simple
04/03/2026 Duração: 33minU.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
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The Trump administration's war against legal immigration
03/03/2026 Duração: 34minThe 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
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Why the Pentagon wants AI without guardrails
02/03/2026 Duração: 34minA 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
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What really happened to Amelia Earhart?
27/02/2026 Duração: 34minLegendary 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
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The Jackpod: Hold the tiger
27/02/2026 Duração: 39minOn 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
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The Epstein class: What the files reveal about the global elite
26/02/2026 Duração: 33minPoliticians, 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
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Celebrating Ramadan while living in fear
25/02/2026 Duração: 34minMuslims 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
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Where are Ukraine's abducted children?
24/02/2026 Duração: 35minTens 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
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A stress test for the midterms
23/02/2026 Duração: 35minPresident 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
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Why you can't get that jingle out of your head
20/02/2026 Duração: 39minWe 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
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The Jackpod: Two cheers for the filibuster
20/02/2026 Duração: 30minOn 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
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How to change a memory
19/02/2026 Duração: 32minNeuroscientist 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
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Inside PragerU’s conservative push into American classrooms
18/02/2026 Duração: 33minPragerU 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
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The Epstein files' lingering questions
17/02/2026 Duração: 34minThree 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
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How America sees itself through film
16/02/2026 Duração: 34minThe 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
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Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy?
13/02/2026 Duração: 31minYou 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
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The Jackpod: Don’t exhaust your indignation
13/02/2026 Duração: 41minOn 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
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Brainwaves: What happens between life and death?
12/02/2026 Duração: 32minA 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