On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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It wasn't just Lewis and Clark
14/08/2026 | 40 mins.
Lewis and Clark became American legends. But they didn’t explore the West alone. A new book profiles the forgotten members of the Corps of Discovery and their remarkable stories.

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Are we thinking about the Israel-Hamas conflict all wrong?
13/08/2026 | 42 mins.
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is a pro-Palestinian, anti-Hamas expert who grew up in Gaza City. He says a realistic path to peace in the Middle East requires different thinking.

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Should states decide what kids read in school?
12/08/2026 | 38 mins.
Texas has a new statewide mandatory reading list for all public school students -- with whole books on the curriculum. Should other states follow suit?

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How socialism shaped Wisconsin
11/08/2026 | 37 mins.
Wisconsin elected the first-ever socialist member of Congress in 1910, and Milwaukee was run by socialist mayors for some 50 years. Now, a Democratic socialist is leading a primary race for Wisconsin governor.

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Why ABC says the FCC is attempting censorship
10/08/2026 | 41 mins.
President Trump has called ABC "the worst" and "the most biased network." Now the FCC is threatening to cancel the broadcast licenses of eight ABC TV stations. ABC says that's "retaliation."

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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.

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