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On Point | Podcast

Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelligible and humane. When the world is more complicated than ever, we aim to make sense of it together. On Point is produced by WBUR.

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00:41:07

Why it's the end of the road for the Humvee

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2025/09/05

The Humvee is an American military icon. Yet the Department of Defense has announced the vehicle’s retirement. What does this say about our shifting military priorities?

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00:36:32

The Jackpod: The autocrat of the cabinet table

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2025/09/05

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on President Trump’s marathon cabinet meeting, how his cabinet addresses him, and what that says about his presidency.

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00:43:34

How Trump is transforming the way corporations do...

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/09/04

President Trump demanded cuts from private businesses. Blacklisted major law firms. And threatened companies to invest more in America. The uncertain legal landscape for U.S. businesses today.

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00:43:21

How to redesign schools for the AI age

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/09/03

AI is doing students’ homework, writing their essays -- and probably replacing a lot of their future jobs. Is it time to rethink what schools are for?

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00:43:28

The fight against Trump's 'war on history'

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2025/09/02

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight says President Donald Trump is attacking American history and scholarship for political ends. Blight says it’s time for historians to fight back.

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00:42:10

How AI is changing the job marketplace

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2025/09/01

AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the new technology isn’t getting it all right.

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00:54:24

Falling Behind: How to talk with boys

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/30

A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares his experience and expertise in a conversation recorded on stage at WBUR CitySpace.

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00:45:50

Falling Behind: 'We're in jail with our emotions'

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Teenage boys are experiencing increasing rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts -- which is having a direct impact on their achievement in school. How can schools address that? The final part in On Point’s special series “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.”

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00:45:55

Falling Behind: Where have all the men gone?

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/28

After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues.

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00:46:47

Falling Behind: The opportunity gap

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Data show boys are falling behind in school. Black boys are falling behind the most. What’s happening in classrooms that are bucking that trend? On Point’s weeklong series exploring boys and education continues.

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00:45:22

Falling Behind: Troublemakers

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/26

'Boys will be boys.' How are perceptions about boys’ behavior in the classroom shaping their entire education? It’s part two of On Point’s weeklong series, "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."

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00:46:32

Falling Behind: Do we treat boys like malfunctioning...

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Boys fall behind girls in education in the U.S. starting as young as eight years old. Understanding how boys learn is key to knowing why that’s happening. It's part one of On Point’s weeklong series “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.”

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00:42:37

An African history of Africa with Zeinab Badawi

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Everybody’s heard about Ancient Egypt. But just downriver, the kingdom of Kush was one of the most powerful states in the Nile valley. Sudanese-British journalist Zeinab Badawi gives us a lesser-known history of Africa’s great historical triumphs.

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00:41:25

Swipe left: Why dating today stinks

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/21

The dating scene can be a frustrating place to be right now. From dating app burnout to the struggle to meet IRL, single folks are fed up. Why modern dating feels so broken and what can be done to fix it.

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00:43:37

Our mental health in the hands of AI

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/20

AI is everywhere, and increasingly, people are turning to it for therapy. What’s at stake when we lose that human to human-therapist connection?

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00:41:37

The fall of Florida citrus

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Florida citrus production has dropped more than 90% in the past two decades -- a blow for the state's economy and cultural identity. What's driving the decline of Florida's orange groves, and what can be done about it?

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00:43:11

How 'Blessings and Disasters' shape Alabama

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Alexis Okeowo says Alabama, where she grew up, shows the best and worst of the American experiment. In her new book, "Blessings and Disasters," she wrestles with the state’s complicated past.

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00:44:08

How AI is changing the music business

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/15

The world’s largest music streaming service now lets users to monetize music in which they don’t play or sing a single note. How is AI shaping how we make and profit from music?

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00:40:03

The Jackpod: What’s wrong with the White House press...

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/15

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the Trump administration has transformed which reporters get to be in the White House briefing room and travel with the president.

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00:44:07

Should SNAP pay for junk food?

On Point | Podcast ·

2025/08/14

A dozen states are banning people from buying sodas and some sugary snacks using federal food assistance. The effort is part of the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will the restrictions convince people on SNAP to eat less junk food?

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