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Let's make sense of the world – together. Produced by WBUR in Boston, On Point’s vibrant conversation covers everything from breaking news to ancient poetry, and features writers, politicians, journalists, artists, scientists and ordinary citizens from around the world. For all stories from On Point, visit their website.
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ListenMuslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. But for immigrant communities in the U.S., those celebrations are being tempered by fears of ICE. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenTens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russian forces in the past four years of war. They have been placed in Russian re-education camps, adopted by Russian families, or sent for military training. What will it take to get them back? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenPresident Trump wants congress to pass the SAVE Act, requiring would-be voters to prove they are citizens. He’s called for Republicans to nationalize voting and even mused that the midterms should be canceled. What that all means for the midterms. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenWe all know jingles – those catchy tunes that have advertised products for decades from candy to car insurance. But how do they work, and more importantly, are they having a comeback? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the threat to voting rights posed by the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenNeuroscientist Steve Ramirez sees memory as a way to time travel. But what if we could edit our memories? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenPragerU is a conservative video giant. It’s produced more than 2,000 videos that it says promote American and Judeo-Christian values. Now its content is approved in 10 states’ school systems. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenThree million documents were released from the DOJ’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The release identifies numerous rich and powerful men as Epstein associates. But critics say the release is simply not enough. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenThe National Film Registry names 25 movies each year that showcase the range and diversity of American filmmaking. How those movies reflect – and have shaped -- America’s history and culture. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenYou might think a healthy brain starts and ends in your head – but there are miles and miles of neuron fibers that connect your brain with nearly every corner of your body. Why a healthy brain needs a healthy body. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint