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Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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- Today37 min
Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay's restoration?
The oyster is a huge part of coastal culture and economy in the U.S. But a historic sewage spill and climate change could put decades of restoration efforts at risk. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- Today5 min
Meghna Chakrabarti in conversation with American historian Heather Cox Richardson
Meghna sits down with American historian and author of the popular Substack "Letters from an American." They discuss America's 250th birthday, their favorite parts of the Declaration of Independence and optimism about America's potential. Join the On Point Club to hear the full conversation! *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- Today5 min
Meghna Chakrabarti in conversation with American historian Heather Cox Richardson
Meghna sits down with American historian and author of the popular Substack "Letters from an American." They discuss America's 250th birthday, their favorite parts of the Declaration of Independence and optimism about America's potential. Join the On Point Club to hear the full conversation! *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- Yesterday37 min
How prediction markets could find their way into America's finances
A Google engineer and member of special forces have been arrested for placing illegal bets on prediction markets. And these are just examples of the insider trading that may shape more than the country’s finances. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- Yesterday41 min
The Jackpod: Mindless
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Trump administration’s war on the concept of climate change. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 4 days ago38 min
Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?
Eldest daughters have a reputation for being Type A and bossy. But they can also do emotional heavy lifting in families. What does science say about how birth order influences our personalities? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 5 days ago35 min
Is it safe for Americans to go into the woods today?
Health Secretary RFK Jr. doesn't think so. That's why the Trump Administration is investing millions of federal dollars to reduce Lyme disease by 25 percent by 2035. But how? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 5 days ago35 min
Is it safe for Americans to go into the woods today?
Health Secretary RFK Jr. doesn't think so. That's why the Trump Administration is investing millions of federal dollars to reduce Lyme disease by 25 percent by 2035. But how? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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