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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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- 2 days ago38 min
Does Trump's Russian diesel deal betray the U.S.?
Congress passed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act with a bipartisan vote. This month, President Trump waived those sanctions. Why many legislators, policymakers and military strategists are saying the president betrayed U.S. interests. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 3 days ago39 min
Israel's election and what it means for U.S. support
Israel goes to the polls in a razor-close election. What the results will mean for the trajectory of the war with Iran, ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank and the future of U.S.-Israel relations. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 4 days ago44 min
The Jackpod: One cheer for private health insurance
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why Sen. Bernie Sanders’ proposal for Medicare for All warrants more scrutiny than it's getting in progressive political circles. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 6 days ago38 min
Did Anthropic just make a big mistake?
AI company Anthropic says you can no longer be "abusive or cruel" to its model, Claude. And Claude itself will decide what counts. Many in the AI world say that's dangerous. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 1 weeks ago47 min
On Point Live: The North Carolina factor
North Carolina voters will help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Join Meghna Chakrabarti for a special -- and spicy -- conversation live from Greensboro, N.C. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 1 weeks ago46 min
How should we be talking about the Cornell case?
Cornell University is at the center of a rape allegation that has raised difficult questions about how we talk about consent, sexuality and justice. Do we have the right language to have these discussions? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 1 weeks ago38 min
How a few tight Senate races could define Congress
A number of Senate races are too close to call -- defying expectations and upsetting established political affinities within certain states. What does this say about the midterms and the direction of American politics? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Are we on the verge of a new Cold War?
The Pentagon is rethinking America's nuclear weapons strategy – including lowering the barrier for their use in the battlefield. Why national security analyst Joe Cirincione says this could spark a new nuclear arms race. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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