On Point | Podcast

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  • Let's make sense of the world – together. From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with newsmakers and everyday people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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Episodes
  • Banned from speaking in public, Afghan women risk telling us their stories

    Banned from speaking in public, Afghan women risk telling us their stories
    Sep 27 2024

    The Taliban has banned women from speaking in public. They're banned from singing, reading, reciting poetry, or even laughing outside their homes.

    What do the recent crackdowns mean for Afghan women -- and what can the international community do to stop it?
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    49 mins
  • The Jackpod: The most dangerous blot

    The Jackpod: The most dangerous blot
    Sep 26 2024

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the constitutional procedure that calls for the House of Representatives’ congressional delegations to determine the winner of the presidential election in the event of a tie in the electoral college.
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    34 mins
  • Zyn nicotine pouches have exploded in popularity, generating millions of dollars for tobacco giants — and a new subculture on the internet, or “Zynternet.” Zyn has even found its way into national politics. What's behind the rise of Zyn?

    Zyn nicotine pouches have exploded in popularity, generating millions of dollars for tobacco giants — and a new subculture on the internet, or “Zynternet.” Zyn has even found its way into national politics. What's behind the rise of Zyn?
    Sep 26 2024

    Zyn nicotine pouches have exploded in popularity, generating millions of dollars for tobacco giants — and a new subculture on the internet, or “Zynternet.”

    Zyn has even found its way into national politics. What's behind the rise of Zyn?
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    48 mins
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