On Point's Coronavirus Hours
All of On Point's coronavirus-related shows, in one place.
Remembering the 1 million Americans lost to COVID
The U.S. is approaching a grim milestone – one million dead from COVID-19. Millions more Americans trying to figure out how to live life without the person they loved. We...
What the U.S. can learn from South Korea's COVID strategy
In January, South Korea had about 4,500 new COVID cases a day. By mid-March, that number ballooned to over 400,000. But at the same time, South Korea has one the...
Web extra: Dr. Celine Gounder on how political divisions shaped the U.S. COVID response
Dr. Celine Gounder shares where the U.S. struggles in talking about the pandemic, and what we can do to fix it.
COVID, 2 years later: Lessons learned from a global pandemic
Lives lost, lives changed and lessons learned after two years of a global pandemic.
Making sense of the COVID pandemic's omicron phase
You've heard the headlines about record-breaking omicron cases. But are case number the wrong way to look at COVID?
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What we know about the Omicron variant and the pandemic in South Africa
Comprehensive disease surveillance allowed South Africa to first identify the COVID Omicron variant. But they haven't had as much success with vaccination efforts. We take a close look at South...
First Person: Activist Tiana Caldwell on finding strength in the face of eviction
"I fought, I didn't just lay down. It makes you feel like you are not powerless."
Tracking unspent pandemic relief funds
$800 billion in COVID relief funds still hasn't made it to the American people. In Pennsylvania, $2.5 billion of that aid is being moved to the state's “rainy day fund.”...
Mass. Extends School Mask Mandate Through October
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in August authorized Commissioner Jeff Riley to require masks for students age 5 and up and school staff through at least Oct. 1,...
Former FDA Head Scott Gottlieb's Lessons For Controlling The Next Pandemic
Dr. Scott Gottlieb was former FDA commissioner under President Trump. Now, he says it’s time for a national conversation about public health as national security, and how we’re far too...
The Great Resignation: What's Driving America's Labor Gap
Rebroadcast: There’s a massive shift in employment numbers – and it has to do with people leaving their jobs. More than 4 million Americans quit their jobs in April. So...
The Future Of COVID: Confronting The Twists And Turns Of Scientific Uncertainty
The Delta variant is raging, and what scientists think they know keeps changing. We learn how to cope with COVID uncertainty.
How The 'Disinformation Dozen' Spreads Vaccine Misinformation Online
Just 12 accounts are behind 65% of all anti-vaccine disinformation on social media platforms. Most of them are still on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We take a look inside the...
Breakthrough COVID Cases And What They Mean For The Ongoing Pandemic
Sean Fruit and his wife got their vaccinations, stopped wearing masks and drove to Vegas. They caught COVID. Breakthrough cases and what they mean for the ongoing pandemic.
Navigating The Vaccine Divide
As the COVID-19 Delta variant spreads, vaccination rates have slowed. What’s behind the growing vaccination divide?
The Great Resignation: What's Driving America's Labor Gap
There’s a massive shift in employment numbers – and it has to do with people leaving their jobs. More than 4 million Americans quit their jobs in April. So what’s...
From India To Latin America: Portraits Of A Global Pandemic Far From Over
Life is moving toward normal in the U.S. But the COVID pandemic is still surging internationally. We discuss what it will take to beat the global pandemic, everywhere in the...
How Screen Time Shapes Kids
Online school. Virtual playdates. Video games. What does it mean for children that more and more of their world is now mediated through a screen? After the pandemic, how will...
How Work Culture Can Adjust To Pandemic Burnout
After over a year of working in a pandemic, employees have had enough. Can work culture adjust to employee burnout?
Inside The Push To Get Students Back To School
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona wants ‘back to school’ to mean just that. But are parents and teachers on board?