On Point
On Point was born in the immediate aftermath of the attacks of 9/11, when the country was looking for answers and impatient with old certitudes. We still carry that urgency today: to test, challenge and probe.
Episodes
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Radio Diary: A Doctor's Mission To End COVID-19 Racial Health Inequities
At the start of the pandemic, Dr. Ala Stanford heard from her Black friends that they were not able to get coronavirus tests. She decided to change that.
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Race, Health And The Pandemic With Dr. David Satcher
David Satcher grew up in the segregated south. He went on to serve as the 16th U.S. surgeon general. We talk to him about race, health and the pandemic.
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Radio Diary: On The Frontlines
A nursing assistant and a nurse practitioner share how they're experiencing the coronavirus surge.
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Nurses Share Stories From The Coronavirus Surge
Nine months. 13 million cases. More than 260,000 deaths. How are health care workers doing?
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The Education Crisis Facing Homeless Students
The dawn of 2020 saw a record number of American children experiencing homelessness. For many of those million-plus children, school was the most reliable place in their life.
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'Spymasters' Author Chris Whipple On Presidential Transition, Future Of The CIA
A conversation with journalist Chris Whipple about restoring the CIA and the challenging road ahead for President-elect Joe Biden.
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In 'How Ike Led,' Reflections On Eisenhower's Political Legacy
What we learn from Dwight Eisenhower's life and leadership.
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Presidential Transition: What We Know About Biden's Cabinet Picks
We take a look at who Biden has picked to lead, and what the choices say about the administration that's taking shape.
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The Problem With Polling — And How To Fix It
Election 2020 again proved there's a problem with polling. But when it comes to understanding the electorate, are there any better options?
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How Right-Wing Media Fuels The Political Divide
Matthew Sheffield started his career as a conservative blogger. Now, he says he wants to 'free' people from it.
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What To Expect From The Final Days Of The Trump Presidency
There have been a lot of firings and policy moves by the Trump administration since Election Day. So what else can we expect from the president in his 61 remaining days in office?
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From Testing To Distribution: The Logistics Behind COVID-19 Vaccines
We discuss a COVID-19 vaccine's journey from testing to public distribution.