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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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ListenThousands of Palestinians are returning to devastated homes in Northern Gaza. But the ceasefire almost collapsed this past weekend. Can it be sustained? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenPresident Trump mass pardoned January 6th rioters, many who violently attacked police officers. The rioters were convicted in U.S. courts with due process. But the pardons undermine those court rulings, and possibly the concept of rule of law in America. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenNearly every domestic violence survivor has reported suffering economic abuse at the hands of their abusive partner. They’ve been coerced into debt, had their credit scores ruined, lost all financial independence. Few laws are on the books to prevent this. That soon may change. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenPresident Trump has promised “the largest mass deportation in U.S. history.” On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the lessons and legacy of two mass deportations of the 20th century. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenMany LA homeowners were dropped by their insurance companies a year before the fires. Is there a better way to make the insurance industry more affordable and sustainable? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenWhat's it like standing on the slopes of an active, erupting volcano? Volcanologist Tamsin Mather takes us on her journey to some of the world's biggest volcanoes. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenEverybody’s heard about Ancient Egypt. But just downriver, the kingdom of Kush was one of the most powerful states in the Nile valley. Sudanese-British journalist Zeinab Badawi gives us a lesser-known history of one of Africa’s great historical triumphs. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenAt the end of last year, Congress passed the largest overhaul of the nation’s child welfare system in more than 15 years. The reform includes more support for kinship care, aging out youth and efforts to prevent the separation of families due to poverty. How these reforms will make a difference for children and families in the U.S. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenThe Republican legislative agenda is set to tackle tax cuts, increase border security, and open up American energy production. But how does the GOP aim to accomplish these goals? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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ListenIt seems like we're bombarded with customer surveys these days. Where are these surveys coming from -- and do they work? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint