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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There Is A Crisis Along The Southern U.S. Border. It's Not The One The President Describes
There is growing chaos at the southern border, as some officials say the Trump administration’s focus on deterrence at the border has left them unable to handle and properly house thousands of families.
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Athletes Take On Exploitation, Amateurism, Putting Self-Preservation First
More athletes are refusing to be exploited, from high school, to college, to the pros. It’ll be a big trend in 2019, and we’ll dive in.
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Analyzing Presidential Power And Trump's Prime-Time Address On The Border
President Trump makes his case for a crisis at the southern border. We’ll examine his prime-time address to the nation and the extent of his executive powers.
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'Trailblazer' Dorothy Butler Gilliam's 'Fight To Make The Media Look More Like America'
Dorothy Butler Gilliam was the first black woman reporter at the Washington Post. She shares her story and her quest to make the media look more like America.
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Where The Government Shutdown Is Hitting Americans The Hardest
The government shutdown drags on. We’ll examine if there’s a deal on the horizon, and check in with real people affected by the shutdown.
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Do Moms And Dads Know What They're Doing? A Closer Look At Parenting Advice
A frazzled Ph.D. with two kids and a wicked sense of humor takes stock of all the parenting advice she’s encountered: the good, bad and really out there.
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Trump's EPA Announces Another Revision For Coal Plant Regulations
The EPA wants to roll back regulations of mercury emissions from coal plants. But there are serious health risks if that happens.
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House Leadership Changing Hands: Democrats' Design, And Republican Response
The Democrats take over the majority in the House. We’ll examine their game plan for the government shutdown, Mueller investigation and big policy proposals.
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Self-Care And Body Positivity: How Companies Are Rebranding For Wellness
Beauty and diet companies are rebranding themselves as wellness companies. Does a dose of inner peace make a difference if the goal is still weight loss or better skin?
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From 'Black Panther' To 'Malcom X,' Ruth E. Carter Creates Character Through Costume
"Black Panther" costume designer Ruth E. Carter joins us to talk about how she uses fabric to bring life to African-American stories on the big screen.
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'How To Stay Alive': Adventurer Bear Grylls Shares His Survival Tips
Globe-trotting adventurer Bear Grylls wants to get you off the couch and awaken your inner wild child. He shares his ultimate survival tips.
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Pregnancy Discrimination Can Lead To Miscarriages And More, New York Times Reports
Harrowing stories of discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace. It’s rampant and in some cases, can lead to miscarriage. We’ll take a deep dive into The New York Times investigation.