Today's Shows
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, Candidate For 2020, On Gun Control, Health Care And More
Democratic congressman and presidential hopeful Tim Ryan joins us. We talk about gun violence in his home state, his views on "Medicare for All" and more.
Ferguson, 5 Years On: What's Changed Since Michael Brown's Death
Five years after Ferguson, the national conversation about race and policing is still ongoing – and residents of Ferguson, Missouri, are still searching for answers.
Made You Look: How Folks Are Fooling Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology is rapidly developing — but so are the methods for tricking and subverting it. We take a closer look.
This Week's Highlights
'The Global Downturn Has Already Begun': Bracing For Recession
More and more economic indicators are pointing in the wrong direction and fears are growing that we are heading into a global recession.
Meet Pete Buttigieg, The 37-Year-Old South Bend Mayor And Potential 2020 Candidate
Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old Democratic mayor of South Bend, Indiana, on why he’s building a presidential run on what he calls "intergenerational justice."
Why Sen. Michael Bennet Is Running For President: 'Washington Won't Fix Itself'
Sen. Michael Bennet is hoping to bring his successful legislative track record to the White House. We hear about vision for the office.
2020 Candidate Joe Sestak Takes His Campaign To Iowa
Former Pennsylvania congressman and three-star admiral in the U.S. Navy Joe Sestak is running for the Democratic nomination on a platform of global experience.
Go behind the headlines: From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point hosts Meghna Chakrabarti and David Folkenflik speak with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR for NPR.
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Summer 2019 Reads
These Books Are Making Waves On 2019 Summer Reading Lists
Thrillers to memoirs. Great escapes to illumination. We’ve got your hot summer reading list all cued up. The best beach reads of 2019.
Opioid Crisis Coverage
Medical Schools Look To Educate The Next Generation Of Doctors On Pain
Because addiction can begin in the doctor’s office, many medical schools are rethinking the way they train the next generation of doctors. We spoke to four paving the way on pain management.
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Remembering Toni Morrison, 'A Friend Of Our Minds'
The literature and the legacy of the author Toni Morrison, who has died at 88. A Nobel laureate and Pultizer...
Nearly 11 Million People In The Indian City Of Chennai Are Almost Out Of Water
The water crisis in Chennai is worsening. Its population is roughly the same as New York City’s. What lessons does...
San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition Tech Over Surveillance, Bias Concerns
San Francisco bans facial recognition surveillance technology. We look at the tech-savvy city’s message for the rest of the country.
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...
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