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On Point | Podcast podcast

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  WBUR  

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.

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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#300

Your data, the U.S. government and the 'new American surveillance state'

Your exact location, what apps you use, the last thing you bought online. Your data is for sale – and the U.S. government is buying it. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

18 hrs Ago

46 MINS

46:53

18 hrs Ago

#299

The ethical dilemma of involuntary mental health treatment

Several states have changed policy in recent years to make involuntary commitment easier for people with severe mental illnesses. But forced treatment still raises civil rights questions, with some saying it can harm patients. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

17 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:09

17 Apr 2024

#298

Battleground: How the outcome of the Ohio Senate race affects us all

The 2024 Ohio senate contest could determine the balance of power in of the U.S. senate. What’s at stake in Ohio? [Karen Kasler] (https://www.statenews.org/people/karen-kasler) , [Christopher Devine] (https://udayton.edu/directory/artssciences/politicalscience/devine-christopher.php) and Tim Ryan join Anthony Brooks. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:12

16 Apr 2024

#297

How the 2024 U.S. presidential election could be stolen

There are several perfectly legal ways to steal a U.S. presidential election, according to election law expert Lawrence Lessig. Lessig says the U.S.’s election and legal systems are vulnerable – and need immediate correction. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:09

15 Apr 2024

#296

The Jackpod: How it looks to a Republican

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty reviews the evidence that former President Donald Trump’s multiple criminal prosecutions are politically motivated. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

33 MINS

33:25

12 Apr 2024

#295

The high cost of the youth sports arms race

Youth sports are supposed to be about fun and team spirit. But now, kids are training year-round and joining expensive travel leagues earlier. It’s costing families, and kids too. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:25

12 Apr 2024

#294

Rebroadcast: The little-known virus behind a majority of nongenetic birth defects

One virus causes more birth defects in American babies than any other nongenetic disease – but most don’t know it exists. We hear a mother’s journey to understand her daughter’s diagnosis of congenital CMV. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:10

11 Apr 2024

#293

Democrats consider changing course on Israel support

President Biden told Israel the humanitarian situation in Gaza is unacceptable and an immediate ceasefire is essential. Meanwhile, U.S. weaponry continues to flow to Israel. Could Biden back up his tough talk and curtail military aid? About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:26

10 Apr 2024

#292

China’s divided memory of the Cultural Revolution

"3 Body Problem," a Netflix adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China for its depiction of the Cultural Revolution. How do the Chinese people see this crucial period of their history? About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:34

09 Apr 2024

#291

How to become a 'supercommunicator'

As humans, we have conversations all the time. But research shows we actually aren’t very good at communicating. Journalist Charles Duhigg shows us not only how to become a communicator -- but a 'supercommunicator.' About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:34

08 Apr 2024

#290

Whistleblowers, an executive shakeup, and the future of Boeing

Last month Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found dead - an apparent suicide. He’d spent the last 7 years speaking out about Boeing’s declining safety and quality. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:16

05 Apr 2024

#289

The Jackpod: How to steal an election

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty tells Meghna what he expects to see outside and inside polling stations in November 2024 About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

28 MINS

28:53

05 Apr 2024

#288

What defines Latino identity in the U.S.?

64 million Latinos live in the U.S. It’s a population bigger than any Spanish-speaking country in the world except Mexico. What defines American-Latino identity? About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:15

04 Apr 2024

#287

'Pig-butchering': The online scam that's raked in $75 billion and counting

The pig-butchering scam. It's a criminal industry that targets the vulnerable, engages in human trafficking, and exploits weaknesses in digital currency. How does it work? About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:32

03 Apr 2024

#286

Sports betting is booming, but at what cost?

Sportsbooks are everywhere. Sports betting has changed how fans engage with games and generated $5 billion in taxes. But the industry is also fueling scandals and concerns over addiction. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

46 MINS

46:59

02 Apr 2024

#285

Could holding parents criminally responsible curb the country’s gun violence epidemic?

Jennifer and James Crumbley were found guilty of manslaughter for a mass school shooting carried out by their son. Could parental accountability curb the U.S. gun violence epidemic? What else could parents be liable for? About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:14

01 Apr 2024

#284

From the archive and in the news: How to cut through the 'noise' that hinders human judgment

Nobel prize-winning economist and psychologist Daniel Kahneman has died at the age of 90. In June 2021, we spoke with Kahneman, and his co-author Olivier Sibony, about their book, ‘Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.' About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

30 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:47

30 Mar 2024

#283

The Jackpod: Missing misery

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks at what’s counted in official U.S. inflation numbers and finds that the cost of money is not factored into the cost of living. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

26 MINS

26:42

29 Mar 2024

#282

Has the United States lost its 'can-do' attitude?

Author Philip K. Howard says Americans are in a crisis of human disempowerment. But he says re-empowerment is possible, and that could lead to a national flourishing. About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:02

29 Mar 2024

#281

This attorney's ideas could change how you buy and sell your home

The National Association of Realtors agreed to pay a $418 million settlement and change the way members charge commission. A federal jury ruled last year that the NAR conspired to inflate housing market costs. What could that mean for the way homes are bought and sold in the U.S.? About: On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world. ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:06

28 Mar 2024