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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 real people about the issues that matter most.

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Rebroadcast: Your brain on menopause

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Sleep problems. Millions of women go through menopause each year. But what's happening in the brain during this life transition? Lisa Mosconi joins Meghna Chakrabarti.

The Jackpod without Jack: Please be kind

Meghna Chakrabarti and On Point senior editor Dorey Scheimer do their best knowing even together, they are not one Jack Beatty. They take your messages and questions about President Biden's decision to drop out and the new state of the 2024 presidential race.

The antitrust case that could change how we use the internet

This week, a federal judge issued a ruling that could shake up how we use the internet. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google has illegally used its dominance to stifle competition and quash innovation. Back in October, we undertook a detailed examination of the case, known as U.S. v. Google, with Tim Wu, an expert on monopolies.

How the culture wars poisoned American politics — and how to fix it

More than 30 years ago, sociologist James Davison Hunter coined the term "culture wars." Since then, those wars have poisoned American politics. Today, Hunter says cultural resources that create a sense of national solidarity could end America's culture wars. But what exactly are cultural resources? And can they be renewed?

Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer

No witnesses. No physical evidence. An ironclad alibi. Nevertheless, a Texas jury sentenced Ben Spencer to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Journalist and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty shares what it took to set Spencer free.

The ongoing saga of the Kids Online Safety Act

The last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was 26 years ago. That's before Facebook or the iPhone was even created. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree regulation is long overdue. It's the 'how' that's the question.

When should someone walk away from family?

More than a quarter of young Americans have cut ties with one of their parents. Sometimes on the advice of therapists, who say families are traumatizing. But some families say they're the ones being traumatized. We discuss the debate over family estrangement.

Could 'boommates' help ease the housing crisis?

High housing costs are pushing more Americans to find roommates, including baby boomers and empty nesters. We take a look at the growing trend of intergenerational living.

The solution to anti-tourism: Don't travel less, travel better

Anti-tourism protests spread around the world this summer. Some cities are charging tourist entry fees, banning cruise ships or imposing fines for bad behavior. Some say the solution to the world's growing wanderlust isn't for people to travel less but to travel better.

JD Vance and the rise of the 'New Right'

Techno libertarians, white nationalists and JD Vance are all linked to a movement known as the 'New Right.' What is this movement and how has it influenced the Republican candidate for vice president?

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