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On Point

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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.

1095 episodes available. A new episode about every 18 hours averaging 46 mins duration .

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Uber, Lyft ... And Now Waymo: The Self-Driving Car Service Hits The Road47:12

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There’s now an app to hail a self-driving taxi. We’ll look behind the wheel at the technology and safety concerns. Andrew Hawkins, Rob Antoniak, Missy Cummings and Dave Ferguson join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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Week Ahead: John Kelly's Departure, Mueller Probe, Kushner And Saudi Arabia46:35

10m ago46:35

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We'll kick off the week with a look at what's to come in Washington and around the globe. Top reporters Ben White, Jennifer Williams and James Hohmann join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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'Inside Robert Mueller's FBI' — And His Russia Investigation — With Biographer Garrett Graff46:31

2h ago46:31

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Inside the mind of Robert Mueller. David Folkenflik unpacks the latest news from the Mueller investigation and explore what makes the special prosecutor tick with his biographer, Garrett Graff.

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Week In The News: Bush's Funeral, U.S.-China Dealings, N.C. Election Fraud And More46:53

37m ago46:53

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Farewell to Bush 41. U.S.-China trade uncertainty. Power plays in Wisconsin. Potential election fraud in North Carolina — by Republicans. Lisa Falkenberg, Franco Ordoñez and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.

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Sperm Donor Siblings: The Growing Movement To Unite Genetic Families46:29

22m ago46:29

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Sperm donations are creating genetic families around the world. And there’s a new push for those siblings to meet. Ashley Fetters, Rosanna Hertz and Jordan Namerow speak with Jane Clayson.

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In Paradise, California, Children Return To School After Camp Fire Incineration47:07

12m ago47:07

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Back to Paradise. Three weeks after the devastating Camp Fire all but destroyed the town, children are back in school, but most everything else is in flux. Jody Jones, Marc Albert, Loren Lighthall and Tanya Renfro join Jane Clayson.

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Democrats 2020: A First Look At Candidates And Strategy For The Presidential Election46:38

2h ago46:38

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It’s looking like a lot of Democrats will be running for president in 2020. What will it take to win back the White House? Elana Schor and Robby Mook join Sacha Pfeiffer.

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'Steady And Prudent And Able': The Diplomatic Legacy Of George H.W. Bush47:12

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George H.W. Bush has been called by many the country’s best foreign policy president ever. We’ll look at his legacy on the world stage. Kori Schake, James Goldgeier and Bruce Jentleson join Sacha Pfeiffer.

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'Fortnite' Reaches New Level Of Video Game Popularity — And Addiction46:46

12h ago46:46

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"Fortnite" — some call the popular video game addictive. It's got everyone from kids to professional athletes hooked. Chris Palmeri, Nir Eyal, Sarah Domoff and Eric Klopfer join Jane Clayson.

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NFL's Domestic Violence Problem Returns With Kareem Hunt, Reuben Foster News46:48

13h ago46:48

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The Kansas City Chiefs release one of their star players, but only after TMZ releases a video of him kicking a woman. Is the NFL still fumbling the ball on domestic violence? Kevin Blackistone, Kimberley Martin and Deborah Epstein join Jane Clayson.

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