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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The History And Humanity Of Harriet Tubman, Beyond The Big Screen
The new movie about Harriet Tubman. Historians tell us her real life was more incredible than what’s shown on the big screen.
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Acclaimed Spy Novelist Alan Furst Takes Up Nazi Resistance In 1942 Paris
A conversation with the master of the historical spy novel, Alan Furst.
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Week In The News: Impeachment Inquiry Transcripts, Impending Public Hearings
Jeff Sessions running for Senate. Top diplomat now recalls quid pro quo on Ukraine aid. Takeaway from state elections.
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The Story Of Netflix, From One Of Its Co-Founders
Here’s an idea that will never work: replace brick-and-mortar video stores with DVDs in the mail. Well, it worked. We talk with Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph.
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'Don't Be Evil': A Reminder For Big Tech On Its Founding Philosophy
High-tech companies are hijacking our data, our livelihoods, our social fabric and our minds, according to Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar.
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At State And Local Levels, Is Every Election About Trump In Some Way?
We look at what state election results tell us about the power of President Trump.
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Rich Lowry Presents His 'Case For Nationalism'
Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review, says, "Nationalism shouldn’t be a dirty word." And he blames the right and the left for smearing the term’s true meaning.
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Hallmark Christmas Movies Are Comin' To Town — Already
'Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas movies. We look at surging ratings and the growing need for feel-good TV.
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'We've Made Mistakes': Boeing Officials Face Lawmakers, Families On Capitol Hill
Boeing’s CEO faces lawmakers and grieving families. What needs to change to prevent systemic failures in the future?
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Kanye's Christian Pilgrimage: From 'Jesus Walks' To 'Jesus Is King'
The gospel according to Kanye. He’s turned to God for inspiration and a new image. We take a listen.
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Kurds Speak Out On President Trump's Decisions For Syria
A roundtable of Kurds in the U.S. tell us what they think of the president’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria and protect the oil fields instead of them.
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Wildfires Prompt Evacuations, Blackouts, State Of Emergency In California
Fires have torched roughly 50,000 acres in Nothern California. At least 180,000 residents have evacuated. Millions of residents plunged into darkness from mandatory power shutoffs.