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On Point | Podcast

By: WBUR
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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.
    Copyright Trustees of Boston University
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Episodes
  • What happened to Etsy?

    What happened to Etsy?
    Jun 10 2024

    Etsy used to be the place to shop for quirky, handmade items from independent crafters all over the world. Now, it’s flooded with mass-produced products. What happened to Etsy?
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    48 mins
  • The rise of laser warfare

    The rise of laser warfare
    Jun 7 2024

    In April, the U.S. military deployed a pair of high energy lasers to combat enemy drones. Now that the once-imagined weaponry of science fiction is reality, how will it impact the future of warfare?
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    46 mins
  • The Jackpod: NBC poll -- Biden leads Trump 70 to 21

    The Jackpod: NBC poll -- Biden leads Trump 70 to 21
    Jun 7 2024

    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into a correlation between news awareness and political leanings, and how that has inspired a controversial theory about democratic citizenship.
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    41 mins
Politics & Government
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