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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.Copyright Trustees of Boston University Politics & Government
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  • What veterans want you to know about the war with Iran

    What veterans want you to know about the war with Iran
    Apr 1 2026

    As the war in Iran enters its second month, the Trump Administration is sending U.S. marines to the region. Without a clear goal for the conflict, many veterans are speaking out, while others say it's necessary.

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    38 mins
  • Could this finally be the year for Texas Democrats?

    Could this finally be the year for Texas Democrats?
    Mar 31 2026

    It’s been more than thirty years since a Democrat won state-wide in Texas. But some think a voter backlash against President Trump’s policies could end that drought and that Democratic nominee for Senate James Talarico, could defeat either of his two Republican challengers, John Cornyn or Ken Paxton in the general election. Or are his chances just a blue mirage?

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    37 mins
  • How to make AI work for us

    How to make AI work for us
    Mar 30 2026

    AI has become unavoidable. It prompts us when we write emails, handles our customer service issues, answers our internet queries. How AI is changing our lives and what we can do to ensure it's actually helping, not harming us.

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    38 mins
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Smart questions by Meghna keeps her interviews lively and relevant to the topics being discussed.

Important and timely topics generate well informed and involved voters who are armed wit clear facts.

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