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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.

1203 episodes available. A new episode about every 10 hours averaging 46 mins duration .

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Oscars 2019: The Moments And Movies That Made The Year On The Silver Screen46:59

30m ago46:59

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The Oscars are this weekend. We look at this year’s stars, standouts, snark-fests and showdowns with top movie critics. Pass the popcorn. A.O. Scott and Alicia Malone join David Folkenflik.

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Week In The News: Border Wall Lawsuit, Acosta Accusations, North Carolina Election Fraud46:23

1h ago46:23

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The ACLU and 16 states sue Trump over the border wall. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta faces accusations he gave too much deference to a billionaire sex offender. A new election ordered in North Carolina. Ginger Gibson, Ed O'Keefe and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.

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The Road To 10 Billion: Where Is Global Population Actually Headed?46:56

19h ago46:56

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Ten billion people on earth by 2050. But what if that prediction is … all wrong? A pair of researchers argues the population is headed for a steep decline, and bring with it a whole new set of challenges. John Ibbitson, Darrell Bricker and John Bongaarts join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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Return From ISIS: American Women Want Out Of Extremism47:09

20h ago47:09

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An American woman joined the Islamic State, went to Syria, married three ISIS fighters and called for attacks on Americans. Now, she says she was brainwashed, is rejecting extremism and wants to come back. Martin Chulov, Muhammad Fraser-Rahim and Jessica Trisko Darden join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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Why U.S. Plans For High-Speed Trains Keep Riding Off The Rails47:05

2d ago47:05

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California’s governor spiked the state’s high-speed rail project. "Let’s get real," he said, "it would cost too much and take too long." Why can’t the U.S. get high-speed rail right? Ron Diridon and Noël Perry join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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As HIV Spikes In Southeast, What We Need To Fight The Epidemic47:02

2d ago47:02

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Southern states now make up the majority of new HIV diagnoses. We look at the political and structural reasons behind the increase, and at solutions. Nic Carlisle, Nicole Roebuck and Dr. Deborah Holmes join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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'Day Care For All': How America Views Universal Pre-K46:55

3d ago46:55

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Some cities and states have tried implementing universal pre-K. But the idea’s struggled to find a nationwide platform. Could that be changing? Caitlyn Collins, Joy Pullmann and Stephanie Coontz join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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2020 Candidate Close-Ups: Sanders Joins The Race, Klobuchar's Presidential Bid47:00

3d ago47:00

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Bernie Sanders announces his 2020 bid. Plus, a close look at Amy Klobuchar’s path to becoming a 2020 presidential candidate, from her Minnesota roots, to her prosecutorial career, and then to the Senate. David Schultz, Patricia Lopez and Elena Schneider join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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'Good Cooking Is For Everyone': Why Samin Nosrat Wants To Honor All Chefs46:48

4d ago46:48

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Award-winning chef and writer Samin Nosrat, on the fundamentals of great food. She wants her Netflix series to change the face of cooking shows. Nosrat joins Meghna Chakrabarti.

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The $8 Billion Question: President Trump's Border Wall And National Emergency46:47

4d ago46:47

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President Trump declares a national emergency to fund that border wall. We’ll unpack the politics and legal hurdles. Paula Reid, Claire Finkelstein and Stephen Vladeck join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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