On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

This episode explores the diverse regional accents across America, featuring callers sharing their unique speech patterns and experiences with pronunciation differences.

This episode features the full conversation between host Meghna and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, discussing housing, homelessness, and being a Democratic mayor during the Trump presidency, recorded live before an audience.

This episode explores Seattle's affordability and housing crisis through a conversation with the city's newly elected socialist mayor, set against the backdrop of rapid tech-driven growth.

This episode discusses First Lady Melania Trump's surprising press conference where she denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Maxwell, amid ongoing investigations into the Epstein files.

This episode discusses the growing movement among teachers and states to restrict screen and cell phone use in schools due to concerns about students' mental health, focus, and learning outcomes.

Jack Beattie discusses the concept of democracy by lottery as an alternative to elections, prompted by political events.

This episode examines President Eisenhower's famous 1961 farewell address warning about the dangers of the military-industrial complex and its implications for national priorities.

On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with Washington State University professor Carolyn Long about the role of shame in American politics, from Joseph McCarthy's 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings to Donald Trump's reaction to his 34 felony convictions.

On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti reports on BYD's announcement of a second-generation blade battery that can charge from near-empty to 97% in nine minutes, drawing on testimony from Beijing-based EV reviewer Zitong Zhang, who personally confirmed the time at 8 minutes 28 seconds.

The episode covers the latest developments in US-Iran tensions, including a ceasefire proposal and diplomatic negotiations.

This episode examines how Christian nationalist beliefs may influence U.S.

The episode explores listener questions about the U.S.

A daily news interview show that explores current events and social issues with expert guests.

This episode covers the launch of the Artemis II moon mission and its significance, featuring interviews and analysis.

A rural mail carrier shares her decades-long passion for birdwatching along her route in eastern Nebraska.

This episode examines the ongoing war in Iran through the perspective of veterans, analyzing President Trump's contradictory statements and the complex realities on the ground.

On Point host Debra Becker interviews AI expert and author Gary Marcus, who argues that all 12 threats he identified in his 2024 book Taming Silicon Valley — including disinformation, deep fakes, and cybercrime — have now materialized.

Host Meghna Chakrabarti answers listener questions about the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions.

The episode explores listener questions about the U.S.-Iran conflict, including failed negotiations and nuclear concerns.

On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti interviews author and naturalist Terry Tempest Williams about her new book The Glorians, in which Williams coins the term 'Glorian' for moments of intensely focused attention — whether joyful or devastating — that reveal the hidden interconnection of life.

Iran's new supreme leader breaks silence amid ongoing blockade of Hormuz Strait, causing historic oil supply disruption and IEA emergency release.

Analysis of Iran's national security official's bellicose statements and the broader Iran-US conflict.

Rules of engagement are military instructions, not the laws of war.

This episode covers the arrest of journalist Mario Guevara during a protest and examines immigration policy in the United States.

Host Meghna Chakrabarti and analyst Jack Beard discuss the War Powers Resolution and Trump's Iran policy, framing it as the Founders' worst fears realized.

Host Meghna Chakrabarti introduces the hit song 'Golden' from the movie 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' and discusses creator Maggie Kang's seven-year journey to make the film.

This episode analyzes the latest U.S.

The episode discusses the breakdown of U.S.-Iran talks and the subsequent bombing campaign by the U.S.

Host Meghna Chakrabarti interviews David Beer from the Cato Institute about the massive backlog of legal immigration applications in the U.S.

This episode explores the Pentagon's use of AI from Anthropic in military operations despite labeling it a national security risk, examining the contradictions in U.S.

Jack Beattie and Meghna Chakrabarti discuss the risk of escalating conflict with Iran, drawing parallels to the Vietnam War and the 'tiger' metaphor.

This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart during her 1937 flight over the Pacific Ocean, detailing her final communications and the circumstances surrounding the event.

Host Meghna Chakrabarti draws a parallel between the misattributed 'let them eat cake' quote and the indifference of the global elite in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

The episode discusses the fear and impact of Trump administration immigration raids on the Muslim community in the U.S.

A Ukrainian teenager recounts his traumatic encounter with Russian soldiers at a checkpoint during the evacuation from Mariupol.