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Let's make sense of the world – together. From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with newsmakers and everyday people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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1No matter how much order, sense, or predictability we try to bring to our lives, uncertainty and the anxiety it can create are always there. But new thinking on uncertainty shows us how it can be a good thing.
Is the government covering up what it knows about UFOs, now called Unexplained Aerial Phenomena? We dive into 75 years of UFO history and the beginnings of government mistrust.
In places where human beings have done everything they can to pave and plow over nature, what might happen if we just left those places alone?
Utah’s Great Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. Since the 1980s, the lake has shrunk by two-thirds, and is projected to disappear entirely in the next five years. If it does, it will lead to massive environmental, economic and public health issues.
After surviving an attempted assassination, Donald Trump promised he would seek unity as he accepted the GOP’s nomination. We take a look at what Trump said, and whether or not that message was embraced by delegates, Republican party leaders, and Trump's base nationwide.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty has a tale of two parties: “Republicans united in the shimmer of victory, Democrats divided in the shadow of defeat.”
Donald Trump has transformed Republican politics, and Republican policy, as reflected in the GOP's newest platform.
Analysts say it echoes the language of its presidential candidate, instead of previously held Republican views, on a range of issues from the economy to abortion.
Sharks are full of secrets, despite being some of the oldest creatures on the planet. Marine biologist Jasmin Graham has spent a decade studying them — and trying to bring more women of color like her into the field.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was the government’s top infectious disease official during the COVID-19 pandemic. What has his career in public service taught him?
An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump two days before the Republican National Convention. Politicians across the board are condemning political violence and violent rhetoric. Can we turn away from both?
For 40 years, federal judges deferred to the expertise of government agencies to interpret ambiguous language in laws. But after a recent Supreme Court decision, that power now lies in the hands of the judiciary.
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty traces how the politics of revenge triumphed over the politics of remedy in the years between D-Day and the attack on the U.S. Congress. This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience at WBUR CitySpace.
Donald Trump has openly admired authoritarians around the world. Now he’s pledging to rule like one. An examination of the promises, powers and plans of a second Trump presidency.
Boeing has pled guilty to federal charges related to two deadly 737 MAX crashes. What went wrong in the Boeing C-suite?
Jason De León spent nearly seven years embedded with a group of smugglers moving migrants across Mexico. How that experience changed his perspective on the smugglers’ world.
There's a troubling trend in medicine -- increasing cancer diagnoses in people younger than 50. But why? Dr. Kimmie Ng and Dr. Tim Rebbeck join Meghna Chakrabarti.
The world of fine art is full of multimillion dollar one-of-a-kinds and breathtaking masterpieces. But it’s also rife with fraudsters and forgers. When fakes demand a fortune, what does that say about the intrinsic value of art?
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty Joe Biden’s display of frailty in his old age at the CNN debate and what that could mean for his campaign for a second term in the Oval Office.
State and federal government is so focused on policymaking that it often fails to provide the services its laws intend. In her new book “Recoding America,” author Jennifer Pahlka outlines why the government doesn’t work and how to fix it.
Ransomware hackers are attacking health care systems in the U.S. and around the world. Why are health care networks so vulnerable?
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If you asked that question in any sport and one side refused to accept the outcome of the competition, it's disqualifying. Period.
So, Biden can't get the facts out about what he's accomplished because of his antler problem and you spend so much time talking about his antlers! I'm glad you finally got to how this is comparing apples to kumquats.
Such an interesting topic and discussion!
a hopeful deacon who wants to work with boyscouts? hide your sons.
The problem is overwhelming because of animal agriculture! 50% of water use in the US is for animal agriculture. It also uses 83% of US farmland, causes 60% of global warming yet only provides 18% of total calories.
Now listened to this program twice and still just as incensed. The author assumes a post feminist world when we still have a very long way to go. I personally am from a family where the males are catered to and females are on their own! I make half as much money as my partner when I have a masters degree, he has "some college." What is the distribution of male versus female top executives even now in 2023.? Maybe if we stop catering to men and boys and favoring then. Realize we're finally in a society where the bar isn't kept artificially low for men at the cost of women, we'll see change!? It's women who have always carried society, we're just now seeing the results of a society where women aren't financially shackled to a lifestyle of servitude!
outstanding
The guest states that 80% of water use is from agriculture, but how much of that is specifically animal agriculture. In the U.S., 50% of all water use is for animal agriculture only. The amount of water it takes to make just one lb of meat is equal to the average American showering for 4-5 months! Reducing meat consumption can help with the water scarcity issue in the west!
Disappointed! Talked only about black victimhood while not addressing "replacement theory" in it's modern context at all.
they really pummeled this guy when I feel he had some good points.
absolutely excellent worth a listen
Most insightful program I have heard in a very long time.
They missed a real opportunity here. Why do politicians and academics always want to throw money at a problem!? How's about they work on generational poverty by ensuring less disparity in education? Some common sense programming like I had in school, how to balance a checkbook, pay taxes...add in job skills etc. I personally grew up in desperate poverty, left home to join the military at 17 pursued college and a career now have a master's degree and 18 year career under my belt. These things are not learned through osmosis, had I not had these experiences in my education I would have had zero life skills too...wealthy and upper middle class people don't realize that not every one has a dad who takes them aside to learn how to pay bills or change a tire! The problem is the policy makers have no personal experience with these issues. The first caller was correct just listen to the half baked lifestyle of "Violet" she is on her FIFTH child!!!!! But insists on doing a "fun" job while her h
I really dislike these first person additions to the feed. I heard the person during the regular program, I don't want to sit through it again. I'd just go past it, but it always seems to happen while I'm driving. I wonder if there's a way to filter it out.
Strange timing to invite this discussion. Strange to listen to the shadenfreude of your Kenyan satirist while the country at such a serious moment.
Thank GOD these people are out there. Sad state of affairs obviously, to need such a group.
Very important topic.
This was the best episode I've ever listened in on point; The hope will blossom in the time of the current Corona disaster.
short shaft?