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On Point | Podcast

On Point | Podcast

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 Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelligible and humane. When the world is more complicated than ever, we aim to make sense of it together. On Point is produced by WBUR.Copyright Trustees of Boston University Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Week of Wonder: The marvelous and misunderstood world of sharks

    Week of Wonder: The marvelous and misunderstood world of sharks
    Jul 14 2025

    Sharks are full of secrets, despite being some of the oldest creatures on the planet. Marine biologist Jasmin Graham has spent a decade studying them — and trying to bring more women of color like her into the field.

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    47 mins
  • The GENIUS Act and the Wild West of crypto

    The GENIUS Act and the Wild West of crypto
    Jul 11 2025

    If Congress passes the GENIUS Act, banks will be allowed to issue their own cryptocurrency, as long as it’s tied to a stable asset like the dollar. But some economists warn it could have very unstable outcomes.
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    46 mins
  • The Jackpod: It's going to be everywhere

    The Jackpod: It's going to be everywhere
    Jul 11 2025

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the rapid expansion of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency under the Trump administration.
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    46 mins
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