On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

By WBUR

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 ... more

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The podcast currently has 2,878 episodes available.

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti episodes:

July 11, 2019 Tales From The Deep: Diver And Author Bill Streever On Underwater Exploration
With host Jane Clayson.
There’s a whole new world to explore below the surface. Deep sea diver and author of “In Oceans Deep” Bill Streever joins us to tell deep sea tales of wonders, mysteries and dangers that lurk beneath the waves.
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47min
July 11, 2019 Weighing The Larger Costs Of A $15 Minimum Wage
With host Jane Clayson, we'll add up the benefits and costs a $15 federal minimum wage could bring. Guests Eric Morath and Tsedeye Gebreselassie join us.
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47min
July 10, 2019 Employers Want To Do More With Less. Where Does That Leave Expertise?
With organizations asking employees to do more with less, does it pay to be an expert anymore? Maybe not. Jerry Useem, Erica Volini and Laszlo Bock join Jane Clayson.
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47min
July 10, 2019 Jeffrey Epstein Charges; Instagram And Bullies
How is it that a multimillionaire got a sweetheart deal for sex crimes? New charges are bringing up old questions about Jeffrey Epstein. Julie Brown and Elie Honig join Jane Clayson. Plus, Instagram's anti-bullying plan. Katy Steinmetz and Sheri Bauman join.
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47min
July 09, 2019 It's A Garden Party: Grow What You Want To Grow This Summer
The best green thumbs on the planet spill the beans on how to grow everything. Brie Arthur, Ciscoe Morris and Jennine Capo Crucet join Jane Clayson.
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48min
July 09, 2019 Sen. Cory Booker; Ransomware Attacks
Presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker joins to discuss the first round of debates and why he should be the Democratic nominee. He speaks with Jane Clayson. Plus, we look at the growing threat of ransomware attacks with Frances Robles and Tyler Moore.
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47min
July 08, 2019 What A World Cup: Recapping The 2019 Women's Tournament
The Women’s World Cup broke attendance records across continents and shattered stereotypes. We look at the way forward for women in sports. Caitlin Murray, Briana Scurry and Angela Hucles join Jane Clayson.
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48min
July 08, 2019 With Special Session, Virginia Is Set To Take Up Gun Control
In the wake of the mass shootings in Virginia Beach, the governor is calling lawmakers back for a special session on gun control. The nation is watching. Ben Paviour, Sen. John Edwards, Sen. Amanda Chase, Gov. Ralph Northam and William Pelfrey join Jane Clayson.
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48min
July 05, 2019 Ash Carter Shares Lessons From His 'Lifetime Of Leadership' In The Pentagon
Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter on what goes on behind the five walls of the Pentagon and what he sees as threats now. He joins David Folkenflik.
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47min
July 05, 2019 Week In The News: Migrant Centers, Trump And July Fourth, Census Citizenship Question
Trump's July Fourth extravaganza. DOJ reverses course on census citizenship question. DHS watchdog blasts conditions at migrant centers. The roundtable is here. Kimberly Atkins, Alexis Simendinger and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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47min

FAQs about On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti:

How many episodes does On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti have?

The podcast currently has 2,878 episodes available.