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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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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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Episodes

Instead of finding that dream job, why not find the 'good enough job'?

7/6/2023
Many Americans look to work as a means of self-actualization, community and purpose. But if our job is our only identity – what happens if we lose it?

Duration:00:46:51

How the Snowden leaks changed government surveillance

7/5/2023
10 years ago, U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden stunned the world by revealing government officials were surveilling private citizens across the globe. A decade later, has anything changed about government surveillance?

Duration:00:47:23

Rebroadcast: The U.S. immigration crisis through the eyes of a border town mayor

7/4/2023
Until recently Bruno Lozano was the mayor of Del Rio, Texas. Once seen as a rising star in the Democratic party, he’s now a fierce critic of President Biden’s handling of the southern border.

Duration:00:46:41

Rebroadcast: Americans are avoiding the news. What can journalists do?

7/3/2023
Amanda Ripley is a journalist, and even she, like millions of Americans, decided to turn off the news. So what needs to change? Ripley has an answer, and it begins with giving people hope.

Duration:00:47:12

Musician Rhiannon Giddens digs into American roots music and finds connections to cultures around the world

6/30/2023
Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens digs deep into American roots music and finds connections to cultures around the world. Can any culture lay total claim to specific styles of music? Today, On Point: A conversation with musician Rhiannon Giddens, recorded live at WBUR's CitySpace.

Duration:00:47:24

Pitmaster Ryan Mitchell on America’s complicated history with barbeque

6/29/2023
The whole hog barbeque is the original style of American barbeque. It’s a tradition deeply rooted in indigenous and Black history. Ryan Mitchell joins Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:24

'A most tolerant little town': The forgotten story of desegregation in Clinton, Tennessee

6/28/2023
In 1956, a federal judge ordered the town of Clinton, Tennessee to desegregate its high school. The unrest that followed tore the town apart.

Duration:00:47:34

'A most tolerant little town': The forgotten story of desegregation in Clinton, Tennessee

6/28/2023
In 1956, a federal judge ordered the town of Clinton, Tennessee to desegregate its high school. The unrest that followed tore the town apart. Rachel Louise Martin and Jo Ann Allen Boyce join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:34

The man helping TikTok disrupt the music industry

6/27/2023
TikTok is a driving force in the music industry. How does the platform identify snippets of music and turn artists into the next generation of global music stars? That's the job of Ole Obermann, which makes him one of the most influential people in pop music today.

Duration:00:46:59

Why so many U.S.-educated foreign students don't stay for work

6/26/2023
U.S. universities educate thousands of foreign-born students. They graduate with skills the U.S. needs, and they want to stay here. The immigration system makes it hard for them to stay. Jon Marcus and Nicolas Rollason join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:04

Are return-to-office mandates backfiring?

6/23/2023
Apple, Meta, Amazon and Disney want workers to be in the office more days per week. How does where we work affect our productivity and office culture? Cali Williams Yost and Emma Harrington join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:19

Will the PGA Tour-LIV Golf deal sportswash Saudi's reputation?

6/22/2023
Last year, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf filed lawsuits against each other. Now, the two groups are forming an alliance. What does it tell us about Saudi Arabia’s growing efforts to sportswash its reputation?

Duration:00:47:20

Is it time to take Putin's nuclear threats more seriously?

6/21/2023
Russian officials have warned NATO since the start of the Ukraine war that it could resort to nuclear weapons. Most observers think that's bluster. But one former defense attaché to Moscow takes what he's hearing very seriously.

Duration:00:47:19

Why one female pastor left the Southern Baptist Convention

6/20/2023
The Southern Baptist Convention – the nation's largest Protestant denomination – overwhelmingly voted to oust women from church leadership. What’s driving this crackdown, and what impact will it have on the church’s already declining population? Carlisle Davidhizar and Daniel Darling join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:17

How cities can better confront climate change

6/19/2023
The city of Milwaukee has an ambitious climate plan to cut its carbon emissions. Hundreds of U.S. cities have similar plans. Very few have met their goals.

Duration:00:47:29

How Trump's trial could alter the nation's political landscape

6/16/2023
This week former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to dozens of federal criminal charges for his handling of classified documents. How will the trial of Donald Trump alter the nation's political landscape?

Duration:00:47:16

Woniya Thibeault survived extreme cold and isolation to become a winner

6/15/2023
Woniya Thibeault used her knowledge of skills used by early humans to become the first women to win History Channel’s wilderness reality show, Alone. Now she wants to show you how you can deepen your connection with nature, and why you should.

Duration:00:47:25

'Recoding America' author Jennifer Pahlka on how we can reshape our government to work for us

6/14/2023
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.

Duration:00:47:18

Should schools ban smartphones in the classroom?

6/13/2023
A new Florida law lets teachers prohibit students from using phones in class. How do phones alter a student's ability to focus, stay on task, absorb new information and exercise self-control? Jeff Solochek, Catherine Steiner-Adair and Michael Horn join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:31

Is Vice President Kamala Harris a liability or an asset in 2024?

6/12/2023
In the race for the White House, due to President Joe Biden's age, Vice President Kamala Harris is under a lot more scrutiny than number twos on the ticket usually are. Eugene Daniels and Kate Andersen Brower join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duration:00:47:25

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