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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

WBUR

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Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.

Recent Episodes

NOV 13, 2026
Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?
Eldest daughters have a reputation for being Type A and bossy. But they can also do emotional heavy lifting in families. What does science say about how birth order influences our personalities?
38 MIN
NOV 12, 2026
When private equity owns Main Street
Private equity firms are buying up more local small businesses, from dentists to pest control companies to veterinarians. What does this mean for consumers?
39 MIN
NOV 11, 2026
America has expanded veteran benefits. Is it reaching veterans?
Congress has said it wants to take better care of military veterans, but the country has a $7.3 trillion debt for it as of last year. How to pay for the care veterans, and their families, deserve.
38 MIN
NOV 10, 2026
AI offers unconditional love. But at what cost?
Millions are turning to AI chatbots for friendship, romance and even therapy. It's easy to understand the convenience of AI companionship. But what are we sacrificing in exchange for that comfort?
39 MIN
NOV 9, 2026
The future of the American military in the Middle East
Blown out buildings. Destroyed aircraft. Exploded munitions. Iran has done massive damage to the U.S. military in the Persian Gulf. A close look into how much of the U.S. military presence is destroyed.
35 MIN