On Point
On Point was born in the immediate aftermath of the attacks of 9/11, when the country was looking for answers and impatient with old certitudes. We still carry that urgency today: to test, challenge and probe.
Episodes
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Could Baby Bonds Help Reduce Wealth Inequality In America?
At the birth of this nation, Thomas Paine called for government baby bonds — savings bonds for every child born. The idea has been given a fresh coat of paint and is being proposed as a low cost government program to tackle the vast inequality in today’s America.
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Remembering Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader And 'The Conscience Of Congress'
We look back on the life of John Lewis, the civil rights icon and congressman who dedicated himself to the fight for racial equality. From his emergence on the national stage during the March on Washington in 1963 to his decades as a symbol of moral authority on Capitol Hill, we remember the man and his legacy of public service.
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A Conversation With Jane Goodall
60 years ago, Jane Goodall first began her close observations of Tanzania’s chimpanzees. Equipped with binoculars, a notebook and patience, she transformed the way the world understands primates.
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After Serving Prison Time, This Former Alabama Governor Makes A Case For Reform
In 2012, former Alabama governor Don Siegelman went to jail for five years. He says his prosecution was driven by a politicized justice system.
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America's Reckoning With Racism: The History Already Made In 2020
A conversation with legendary civil rights activist Bob Moses and historian Taylor Branch about this moment in American history.
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SCOTUS: A Recap Of A Surprising Supreme Court Term And Look Ahead To Fall
Is Chief Justice John Roberts showing that this court can rise above partisanship?
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Survival Of The Kindest: Can Our Better Nature Help Us Build A Better World?
We discuss the lessons of the “Lord of the Flies,” the classic novel about a group of six boys who stuck together to survive while stranded on a deserted island. What lessons of hope does this story provide for our current world?
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The Origins Of The Extremist 'Boogaloo' Movement
Libertarian extremists known as the boogaloo bois are now linked with at least two murders. We look at the origins of the movement.
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Coronavirus Economy: Are Big Banks On The Verge Of Financial Crisis?
We discuss the possibility of another financial crash and the risks big banks are taking that could cause it.
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The Evolution And Future Of The American Presidency
How the U.S. presidency became impossible. We talk to John Dickerson of CBS News about why he thinks the job is simply too much for anyone.
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'14 Miles': A Look At The U.S.-Mexico Border, And The Lives Defined By It
We look at a 14-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border. What does a border mean in an interconnected world?
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The (Surprisingly) Brief History Of Handwashing
Handwashing can kill the coronavirus. But you may be surprised how short the history of handwashing actually is among humans.