On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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

Private equity firms are buying up more local small businesses, from dentists to pest control companies to veterinarians. What does this mean for consumers? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Congress has said it wants to take better care of military veterans, but the country has a $7.3 trillion debt for it as of last year. How to pay for the care veterans, and their families, deserve. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Millions are turning to AI chatbots for friendship, romance and even therapy. It's easy to understand the convenience of AI companionship. But what are we sacrificing in exchange for that comfort? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Blown out buildings. Destroyed aircraft. Exploded munitions. Iran has done massive damage to the U.S. military in the Persian Gulf. A close look into how much of the U.S. military presence is destroyed. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint