
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 505 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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Last month, President Donald Trump approved the sale of one of Nvidia’s most powerful AI chips to China. Why the president may have done that -- and what it could mean for national security.
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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the opportunity cost of interventionist foreign policy on social betterment programs in the U.S.
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James Clyburn is one of the most influential Democrats in Congress. His new book “The First Eight" is about the Black South Carolina Congressmen who preceded and inspired him.
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With ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a New York jail, President Trump says the U.S. will run his country now. The legality, practicality, and morality of regime change in Venezuela.
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You are such a good problem solver and you speak with clarity. You are always looking for positive solutions and I love your program. Thank you so much.
A month ago, meghna interviews Eugenia Chang who says 2+2 doesn’t always equal 4. Then she interviews a guy about AI videos and how we don’t live in a shared reality. But we all have to agree that 2+2=4.
Not encouraging.
May I add my deep appreciation for the namesake of the JackPod. It gives TGIF a whole new connotation! The commentaries and conversations buoyed by Jack’s knowledge and wisdom help me make my sense of my own perspective of the alarming events of today’s world.
May I add my gratitude to Meghna for inviting Jack each week. (You are a star!) The alchemy you have with each other adds a vital ingredient to the success of the podcast.
Karen from Ventura County, CA
I’m thankful for On Point and for Meghna. The show offers in-depth insight on a great variety of topics from a range of viewpoints And Meghna asks intelligent questions and pushes her guests to expand on their answers. I love when she geeks out on a topic she’s really interested in and when she shares how a topic relates to her own experiences and story.
Meghan is such a fun host!
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A broad range of topics is thoughtfully explored, emphasizing contemporary political and social issues while intertwining personal narratives and historical contexts. Frequent discussions delve into societal divisions, healthcare, education, and the impact of technology, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence and its implications for various fields. The host engages with experts, showcasing their insights on the pressing concerns of modern life, such as the erosion of democratic values, the role of gratitude in well-being, and the influence of media on public discourse. Unique elements of this podcast include its commitment to addressing complex subjects with depth and nuance, often steering clear of mainstream narratives to of... more
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