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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
  • 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
  • Inside China's citizen spy network

    Inside China's citizen spy network
    Jun 6 2024

    In China, Big Brother is most definitely watching. Estimates show up to 16 million Chinese citizens -- from university students to taxi drivers -- are political informants for the government.
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    48 mins
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