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Go behind the headlines: From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point hosts Meghna Chakrabarti and David Folkenflik speak with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR.

Go behind the headlines: From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point hosts Meghna Chakrabarti and David Folkenflik speak with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR.

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Boston, MA

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NPR

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Go behind the headlines: From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point hosts Meghna Chakrabarti and David Folkenflik speak with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR.

Language:

English

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On Point Radio 890 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02215 1 800 423 8255

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Episodes

Coping With Loss And Grief During A Global Pandemic

3/30/2020
We’re all feeling a lot lately, including loss. We’ll discuss grief and grieving during a global pandemic. David Kessler and Sonya Lott join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:52

India, The World's Largest Democracy, Locks Down

3/30/2020
As India locks down 1.3 billion people, the world’s largest democracy is taking unprecedented measures in the country to fight the spread of coronavirus. But will it be enough? Ravi Agrawal, Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan and Barkha Dutt join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:36

What The Coronavirus Crisis Means For Those Already Struggling

3/27/2020
There was plenty of economic hardship before coronavirus hit. We'll discuss what the crisis means for people who were already struggling. Alissa Quart joins Jane Clayson.

Duración:00:47:26

Week In The News: The Political, Cultural And Economic Impact Of Coronavirus

3/27/2020
Cases of coronavirus are skyrocketing across the U.S. We’ll talk about the public health crisis, and the politics and economics of the pandemic, in our week in review roundtable. Paula Reid, Jonathan Cohn, Betsy Shepherd and Susan Glasser join Jane Clayson.

Duración:00:48:03

Coronavirus: How Religious Communities Are Worshiping Together While Apart

3/26/2020
We discuss how faith communities across America are worshiping together during the coronavirus outbreak. Elaine Howard Ecklund, Rabbi Rachel Greengrass, Reverend Joshua Lazard and Imam Omar Suleiman join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:03

What It's Like To Be A Nurse On The Front Lines Of The Coronavirus Pandemic

3/26/2020
Health care workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. We hear from nurses across the country about the challenges they’re facing. Paul Read, Mary Turner, Mary Jo Kelly and Elizabeth Bridges join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:54

Sing-Alongs, Mask Donations And Food Deliveries: Acts Of Kindness During The Coronavirus Crisis

3/25/2020
Coronavirus framed in a different light: we’ll talk about acts of kindness popping up in communities around the country. Jamil Zaki and Andrea Asuaje join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:07

Lessons From Singapore, Hong Kong And South Korea's Response To Coronavirus

3/25/2020
Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea seem to be getting it right when it comes to coronavirus. We’ll take a close look at what they’re doing, how they’re doing it and if those measures can be deployed in the United States. Dale Fisher, Claire Standley, Gabriel Leung and Andrea Crisanti join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:25

Online Learning: How Colleges And Universities Are Teaching Students Virtually

3/24/2020
Online learning. Can it really replace the learning and community that’s being lost as campuses across the country are closed? Justin Reich, Christina Morales and Dr. Amardeep Kahlon join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:47

What The 1918 Flu Pandemic Teaches Us About The Coronavirus Outbreak

3/24/2020
It’s been more than 100 years since all of humanity has had to respond to a global pandemic on the scale of coronavirus. We take a deep look at the origins, responses and lessons of the flu pandemic of 1918. John Barry and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:01

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: Loneliness Is A Public Health Crisis

3/23/2020
Long before coronavirus spread around the world, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was sounding the alarm about a different, quiet epidemic: loneliness. We’ll talk to him about why so many Americans are suffering from loneliness and what we can do to take better care of each other even as we’re asked to be physically apart. Vivek Murthy and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:19

As The Coronavirus Crisis Continues, Adjusting To The 'New Normal'

3/23/2020
We'll have the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including how hospitals are coping and what’s next from Washington. Donald McNeil, Dr. Leana Wen and Kimberly Atkins join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:52

How The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Impacting The Economy

3/20/2020
We’ll assess the state of the economy as the federal government devises aggressive rescue measures to respond to the coronavirus.

Duración:00:47:22

Week In The News: Coronavirus Crisis Upends Health Care, Politics And Daily Life

3/20/2020
Taking stock of an incredible week in a global pandemic. We’ll have the latest facts and figures, the science and politics, and how we’re all coping with the coronavirus crisis. Donald McNeil, Kimberly Atkins, Hana Baba and David Folkenflik join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:47:39

Binge-Watching While Social Distancing: TV Shows And Movies You Should Watch

3/19/2020
What shows are you bingeing while you’re stuck at home? What favorite movies are you turning to? We’ll talk with critics about what to watch while spending more time at home. Kristen Meinzer and Kate Hagen join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:28

What The Coronavirus Reveals About America

3/19/2020
Epidemics scour away a country’s narcissistic notions about itself. So what is the coronavirus pandemic revealing about the U.S., the country that considers itself the best and most capable in the world? Anne Applebaum and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:45

How To Stay Resilient And Mentally Healthy During The Coronavirus Outbreak

3/18/2020
Coronavirus and collective stress around the world. Why is this moment so anxiety-producing and how can we stay resilient in the face of it? Jonathan Kanter and Elissa Epel join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:46

What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Testing In The U.S.

3/18/2020
The key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 is knowing who has it. Yet testing in the U.S. has been a fiasco. What went wrong and how can we fix it? Graeme Simpson, Amesh Adalja, Mark Jarrrett and Dr. Tom Frieden join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:31

Lessons From China's Response To Coronavirus; How To Flatten The Coronavirus Curve

3/17/2020
Checking in on China, where officials are now seeing a decrease in the number of newly reported infections. Plus, Dr. William Hanage on why social distancing is being encouraged as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. William Hanage, Steven Lee Myers and Yun Sun join join Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:14

Why People Distrust Experts And What We Can Do About It

3/17/2020
If ever there were a time to turn to the experts it’s now. And yet, there’s deepening distrust of expertise. We’ll talk about why and what to do about it. Tom Nichols joins Meghna Chakrabarti.

Duración:00:48:39

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