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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Week In The News: Border Wall Lawsuit, Acosta Accusations, North Carolina Election Fraud
The ACLU and 16 states sue Trump over the border wall. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta faces accusations he gave too much deference to a billionaire sex offender. A new election ordered in North Carolina.
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The Road To 10 Billion: Where Is Global Population Actually Headed?
Ten billion people on earth by 2050. But what if that prediction is … all wrong? A pair of researchers argues the population is headed for a steep decline — and a new set of challenges.
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Why U.S. Plans For High-Speed Trains Keep Riding Off The Rails
California’s governor spiked the state’s high-speed rail project. "Let’s get real," he said, "it would cost too much and take too long." Why can’t the U.S. get high-speed rail right?
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As HIV Spikes In Southeast, What We Need To Fight The Epidemic
Southern states now make up the majority of new HIV diagnoses. We look at the political and structural reasons behind the increase, and at solutions.
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'Day Care For All': How America Views Universal Pre-K
Some cities and states have tried implementing universal pre-K. But the idea’s struggled to find a nationwide platform. Could that be changing?
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'Good Cooking Is For Everyone': Why Samin Nosrat Wants To Honor All Chefs
Award-winning chef and writer Samin Nosrat, on the fundamentals of great food. She wants her Netflix series to change the face of cooking shows.
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Green New Deal Aims To Address Climate Change. Would It Work Without Nuclear Power?
You say we have to tackle climate change. Fine. But can you do it without nuclear power? It’s a hot-button issue for environmentalists. And the Green New Deal sidesteps it.
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'Modern Love' On Valentine's Day: Stories Of Love, Loss And Redemption From Readers
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’ll talk with Daniel Jones, editor of the New York Times column Modern Love. A lot has changed since it debuted in 2004.
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From Super Bowl Ad To YouTube Videos, ASMR Is Giving People Tingles
Lip smacking, turning pages and scratching — they're all part of a phenomenon called ASMR. We look at why millions are captivated by these "brain tingles."
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Meet Pete Buttigieg, The 37-Year-Old South Bend Mayor And Potential 2020 Candidate
Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana, on why he’s building a presidential run on what he calls "intergenerational justice."
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Trump's Trip To El Paso: A Look At Immigration From The Border
President Trump rallies for his Wall in El Paso, Texas. We’ll hear the nuanced view a city inextricably linked to the southern border.
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Week In The News: Virginia Politics, State Of The Union, Trump Investigation
The State of the Union? Divided. Virginia politics? Upended. Trump inauguration records? Subpoenaed. Green New Deal? Unveiled.