To the Point: About
Airs weeknights at 10PM on AM 820
Warren Olney (Marc Goldstein)
Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.
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Latest Stories from To the Point
Last updated: Saturday, June 02 2012 08:47 PM
Plea Bargaining, Even When You're Innocent
Friday, June 01 2012 07:39 PM
The Bill of Rights guarantees a trial by jury to every American accused of a crime. So why do more than 95% of defendants plead guilty, often despite the fact they're not?
Obama's 'Kill List' and the Rules of War
Friday, June 01 2012 05:36 PM
President Obama is taking personal responsibility for deciding which terrorist suspect on a so-called "kill list" will live or die. What are the consequences for...
The Syrian Government and the Massacre at Houla
Wednesday, May 30 2012 08:13 PM
After the latest massacre by the Assad regime's army, western nations have thrown Syrian diplomats out of their countries, but there's no consensus on what to do next.
The National Showdown in Wisconsin
Tuesday, May 29 2012 07:47 PM
Wisconsin?s Republican Governor's become the symbol of conservative efforts to "slay the beast" of government. What's at stake for the presidential race in the swing state?
Memorial Day in America: Fun or Remembrance?
Monday, May 28 2012 07:00 PM
Memorial Day is a holiday dedicated to America?s war dead, but which is spent in very different ways in different cities, towns, neighborhoods and by different individuals.
Is Less Medicine Good Medicine?
Friday, May 25 2012 07:28 PM
The "PSA test" for prostate cancer has become an annual ritual for millions of middle-aged men. But what?s billed as "early detection" may be doing more harm than good.
Obama, Romney and Presidential Messaging
Thursday, May 24 2012 07:46 PM
Months before the presidential election, millions of dollars are already being spent on campaign ads. Are you listening? What are the risks of turning you off instead of on?
Egyptians Vote in Historic Election
Wednesday, May 23 2012 08:02 PM
Egyptians are making history today, voting to choose their national leader. We look at the candidates and the role of religion, women, the military and prospects for democracy.
Hopeful Signs Ahead for Talks with Iran
Tuesday, May 22 2012 08:59 PM
After sanctions, a threatened oil boycott and possible outright war, Iran may be ready to make concessions about its nuclear program. We get the latest.
Afghanistan, Eurozone Questions Linger Despite NATO, G8 Resolve
Monday, May 21 2012 08:00 PM
Back-to-back summits have produced accords that could have long-term consequences for Afghanistan and the European economy. We hear different opinions about the results.
Why Is College So Expensive?
Friday, May 18 2012 07:36 PM
College graduates have racked up more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt, raising questions about tuition, online learning and the "knowledge economy."
Facebook IPO: A Touchstone Cultural Moment for America?
Thursday, May 17 2012 07:36 PM
Tomorrow, shares in Facebook will start publically trading. Will it really be a financial milestone or another dotcom disappointment? We hear strikingly different views.
JP Morgan's Long Shadow
Wednesday, May 16 2012 07:38 PM
Wall Street's biggest bank lost $2B from risky trading, re-igniting the debate over financial regulation. Should JP Morgan be reigned in before another taxpayer bailout?
No-Fly Lists, Underwear Bombs and the 'War on Terror'
Tuesday, May 15 2012 07:34 PM
500 US citizens are on the FBI's No-Fly list, without explanation or appeal. We hear about the latest in high-tech terrorist technology and the denial of Constitutional rights.
Geoengineering and the Fight against Climate Change
Monday, May 14 2012 08:00 PM
Guest host Alex Chadwick asks, "How desperate would we have to be to try something like purposefully remaking Earth's atmosphere?"
Obesity in America
Friday, May 11 2012 07:45 PM
America's epidemic of obesity is now the subject of a massive public health campaign. We hear about cause and effect and proposed solutions.
President Obama Supports Gay Marriage
Thursday, May 10 2012 07:38 PM
Yesterday, President Obama said "yes" to legalizing same-sex marriage. Mitt Romney is solidly on the other side. Why did the President choose this moment?
Alone in America
Wednesday, May 09 2012 07:57 PM
Nearly a third of all American households have just one resident. Guest host Judy Muller looks at the trend the trend to live alone and the consequences for the community.
Will Dodd-Frank Protect US from Banks 'Too Big to Fail?'
Tuesday, May 08 2012 07:34 PM
Bailed out banks repaid with interest, but financial minds warn it could happen again. Are pension funds and depositors adequately insured? Will bailouts be needed again?
Is the Immigration 'Crisis' Going Away?
Monday, May 07 2012 07:57 PM
A new study shows that illegal immigration from Mexico has dropped to zero, reversing a trend that has shaped American law, culture and politics.
China, the US and the Fate of Blind Dissident Chen Guangcheng
Friday, May 04 2012 08:05 PM
Chen Guangcheng has been offered a fellowship in the US. How are the Chinese government and Obama Administration managing an historically awkward moment?
Is Rupert Murdoch Unfit to Broadcast?
Thursday, May 03 2012 07:38 PM
Rupert Murdoch is accused of "willful blindness" to wrongdoing and of being "unfit" to run his international media empire. We look at his problems and his influence.
Pineapplegate and Privatizing Public Schools
Wednesday, May 02 2012 07:33 PM
Standardized test questions about a pineapple and a hare have spawned debate about the privatization of public schools at a cost to taxpayers and the quality of education.
Is Congress as Bad as It Looks?or Worse?
Tuesday, May 01 2012 07:41 PM
Republicans took over Congress promising change, but refusals to compromise have made them historically unproductive. Is this Congress more dysfunctional than others?
Los Angeles, 20 Years after the Riots
Monday, April 30 2012 08:11 PM
It's been 20 years since the Rodney King riots ripped apart America's second largest city. What's happened since? What are the lessons for the rest of America?