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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti | Week in the news
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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti | Week in the news episodes
- Week In The News: Impeachment Inquiry, Whistleblower Complaint, Climate Change
House Democrats launch an impeachment inquiry. Trump condemns globalism at the U.N. "How dare you" — a Swedish teen’s passionate cry for climate action. Paula Reid, Eliana Johnson and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: Saudi Oil Attacks, Kavanaugh, Corey Lewandowski, GM Strikes
Saudi Arabia oil attacks. The New York Times versus Kavanaugh. Trump’s former campaign manager plays dodgeball on Capitol Hill. GM strikes. Karen Tumulty, Margaret Talev and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: Asylum Claims, 2020 Democrats, Bolton, N.C., Gun Laws
Bolton exits. Democrats debate. GOP notches up a win in N.C. The House moves on gun control. The roundtable is here. Seung Min Kim, Sahil Kapur and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: Dorian, Walmart, Brexit, Hong Kong And More
The wrath of Dorian. Walmart and guns. Brexit, not so fast. Hong Kong concession and protests. The roundtable is here. Seema Mehta, Shannon Pettypiece and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint48 min - Week In The News: Hurricane Dorian, A Narrowing 2020 Field, Potential Trade Talks With China
All eyes on Hurricane Dorian. The 2020 field narrows. China signals trade talks could be back on. Oklahoma’s $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson. Epstein’s accusers have their day in court. The roundtable weighs in.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: More New Migration Policy, Economic Anxiety, Greenland, G-7
Economic anxiety. Trump’s new migration policy. The G7 rendezvous in France. Greenland stands its ground. The roundtable is here. Catherine Rampell, Hayes Brown and Jack Beatty join Sacha Pfeiffer.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News; 2020 Candidate Michael Bennet
The Trump Administration toughens immigration policy. The markets tumble. And the DOJ investigates the jail that held Jeffrey Epstein. Ginger Gibson, Toluse Olorunnipa and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik. Plus, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Michael Bennet is here.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: Mass Shootings, ICE Raids, China And Hong Kong
Two mass shootings rock the country. Lawmakers weigh gun legislation. Protests break out in Hong Kong, and trade war breaks out with China. Suzanne Gamboa, Anita Kumar and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: Democrats In Detroit, Baltimore, Interest Rates
Democrats debate. The president attacks Baltimore. Fed cuts rates for the first time since 2008. Catherine Lucey, Janet Hook and Jack Beatty join David Folkenflik.
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Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint47 min - Week In The News: Mueller Testimony, Puerto Rico Resignation, New U.K. PM
Fallout from Mueller’s testimony. Puerto Rico’s governor resigns. The U.K. has a new prime minister. A federal judge blocks new asylum restrictions. Kimberly Atkins, Natasha Bertrand and Jack Beatty join John Harwood.
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About On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti | Week in the news
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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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