On Point
Airs weekdays 9PM on AM 820
A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate
Last Updated: May 09, 2008 04:14 pm
On Point - Indiana Jones: The Men and the Myths
Indiana Jones is back. We'll look at Hollywood's most famous archeologist and historical "tomb raiders" in the news.
On Point - Week in the News
Myanmar under water and closed. Putin's heir steps up in Russia. Hillary Clinton fights for her candidacy. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
On Point - Fareed Zakaria: The Post-American World
We talk with global big-thinker Fareed Zakaria about how and whether America can lead in this century.
On Point - Israel at 60: Life Beyond the Headlines
As Israel turns 60, we talk with two thought-provoking writers -- Bernard Avishai, author of "The Hebrew Republic," and Etgar Keret, one of Israel's top young writers and filmmakers -- about the country's unique identity and its way ahead.
On Point - Eight Belles and Thoroughbred Racing
Three-year-old filly Eight Belles died on the Kentucky Derby track. Now thoroughbred racing is under a microscope. We'll take a look.
On Point - Democratic End-Game?
Indiana and North Carolina vote. Is there finally an end-game in sight for this Democratic nomination battle? We hear the arguments of Clinton and Obama superdelegates.
On Point - College Admissions '08
This has been the most competitive year for college admissions on record -- and next year may be even tougher. We'll look at what college-bound students are up against.
On Point - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
On a big primary day for Democrats, we talk with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid about the state of American politics and what's up with Congress.
On Point - Carl Hiaasen Returns to the Fairways
Novelist Carl Hiaasen turns his razor-sharp wit on himself in his new memoir about life and golf.
On Point - Silent Tsunami: Global Food Crisis
With global food prices soaring, the world's poor face a hunger crisis the U.N. has called a "silent tsunami." We'll look deep and wide at causes, consequences, and -- maybe -- solutions.
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