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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Hosted by WBUR · EN
Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.
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The revolutionary history of Black comedy
3d ago00:39:32Tap to summarizeFrom vaudeville to era-defining sitcoms, Black comedy has brought us some of our biggest stars and iconic characters. In the book "Black Out Loud," journalist Geoff Bennett explores how Black comedy has influenced how America sees itself. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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Is the Freedom of Information Act delivering on its promise?
4d ago00:40:49Tap to summarizeFor a democracy to be by the people and for the people, what do the people need to know? The Freedom of Information Act is central to answering that question. What FOIA has uncovered in its 60 years, and what it's up against now. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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The big influence of big sugar
5d ago00:39:27Tap to summarizeThe U.S. is one of the largest sugar producers in the world. And for more than 200 years, the sugar industry has gotten special protections from the government. Why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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Should fans be able to alter the music they love using AI?
6d ago00:38:17Tap to summarizeSpotify is set to launch a new tool that will enable subscribers to create cover versions and remixes of their favorite songs – using AI. What that could mean for musicians, their fans and the music on your playlist. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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What makes baseball magic
1w ago00:39:06Tap to summarizeCurses, superstitions and pre-game rituals have been part of baseball for as long as the game has been around. What’s behind the magical traditions of America’s pastime. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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The Jackpod: Yankee Doodle Caged
1w ago00:48:59Tap to summarizeOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty on why he feels ambivalent about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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What does the Iran peace memo mean for the U.S.?
1w ago00:42:09Tap to summarizePresident Trump promised regime change in Iran, no nuclear development and a restabilization of the region. Now that the U.S. and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, did we get any of that? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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What Frederick Douglass warned us about America
2w ago00:38:45Tap to summarizeIn 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered what many consider the best abolitionist speech of all time. He asked, “What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” What makes it such a masterpiece — and what can we take from it today? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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Is there a right (or wrong) way to love America?
2w ago00:39:16Tap to summarizeAs America’s 250th anniversary approaches – the birth of this nation will be celebrated by millions. But what does it mean to be truly patriotic in the U.S.? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay's restoration?
2w ago00:37:51Tap to summarizeThe oyster is a huge part of coastal culture and economy in the U.S. But a historic sewage spill and climate change could put decades of restoration efforts at risk. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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