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.
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Episodes
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Part II: The Science Behind How We Perceive Truth
In the second installment of our series on truth, we dive into the science behind truth.
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Looking At Changes Happening Within The Nation's Largest Federal Appeals Court
Judicial appointees and the Trump administration. A slate of new judges will have a major impact on the 9th circuit in the Western United States. We’ll take a look.
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Part I: The History Of How We Think About Truth
We kickoff our series on truth – how we use it, how we abuse it, what it means and what it’s worth to us.
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How To Fix The Local News Crisis
Local newspapers have steadily gone out of business throughout the digital age. We’ll dig into the fate of local journalism and what can be done to save it.
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Week In The News: Democrats Debate, Trump's Pardons, Calls For AG Barr's Resignation
Democrats take the debate stage. President Trump issues a round of pardons. Former DOJ prosecutors call for AG Barr’s resignation. The roundtable is here.
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David Brooks Says The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake. Is He Right?
David Brooks wants Americans to ditch the idea of the nuclear family. We'll hear why.
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As FBI Tackles Chinese Espionage, Some Fear A New Red Scare
Chinese espionage is a real problem for this country. But is the FBI overreacting to Chinese theft of intellectual property, and creating a new red scare?
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Amid A Flood Of Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Boy Scouts of America Files For Bankruptcy
Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy after years of declining enrollment and mounting allegations of widespread sexual abuse. Is this the death knell for the organization?
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Indie Bookstores, Once On The Verge Of Disappearing, Are Making A Comeback
Independent bookstores aren’t just back, they’re thriving. How do indie booksellers continue to attract and maintain a loyal base of customers?
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On Presidents Day, Understanding The Evolution Of The Office Itself
On Presidents Day, taking stock of the evolution of the office itself. What has the presidency become? Where is it headed? What does it say about us?
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Week Ahead: Nevada Caucus, State Of The Democratic Party, Legacy Of Impeachment
Looking to the week ahead in news. The Nevada caucus is next as Democrats fight for the soul of their party. Plus, the latest from Washington and legacy of impeachment.
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'Little America' Depicts The Immigrant Experience Not Seen In Headlines
“Little America” is the new Apple TV + series that documents the complexity of the immigrant experience.