500 episodes

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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    • 4.2 • 79 Ratings

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.

    The story behind 2022's secret Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations

    The story behind 2022's secret Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations

    The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted over two years. But just weeks after Russia's 2022 invasion, both sides came close to a settlement that could have ended the war and saved thousands of lives. What happened?

    About:

    On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.

    • 46 min
    'A most tolerant little town': The forgotten story of desegregation in Clinton, Tennessee

    'A most tolerant little town': The forgotten story of desegregation in Clinton, Tennessee

    Rebroadcast: In 1956, a federal judge ordered the town of Clinton, Tennessee to desegregate its high school. The unrest that followed tore the town apart.

    About:

    On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.

    • 47 min
    The Jackpod: The red hat

    The Jackpod: The red hat

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the power of the MAGA red hat to forge an identity and spread a political message around the world.

    About:

    On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.

    • 28 min
    Is the U.S. a democracy?

    Is the U.S. a democracy?

    For decades some conservative scholars and politicians have asserted the United States is a constitutional republic, not a democracy. So which one is it?

    About:

    On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.

    • 47 min
    Author Amy Tan's 'backyard bird chronicles'

    Author Amy Tan's 'backyard bird chronicles'

    Celebrated author Amy Tan doesn’t just write best-selling novels. She’s a passionate birder, too. Her new book on birding describes the wonder she sees looking out her window.

    About:

    On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.

    • 47 min
    Roundtable: What do ordinary Israelis want from their leaders?

    Roundtable: What do ordinary Israelis want from their leaders?

    More than six months since the Hamas attack on Israel, dozens of Israelis are still held hostage, over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, and there’s no peace in sight. Israelis on the future of Israel.

    About:

    On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
79 Ratings

79 Ratings

Dyphoyl ,

Excellent work!

Good interviews with interesteing people!

Anne the sewist from Canada ,

Excellent host and topics

Meghna Chakrabarti is an excellent host. This is now my favourite podcast on American culture and politics.

Deelucy ,

Love This Show

Meghna is the best host! Asks great questions, is thoughtful and thorough. I listen every day from Canada.

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