On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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What immigrants say it means to assimilate in the U.S.
07/24/2026 | 44 mins.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller wants to shut down immigration because he believes many immigrants refuse to "assimilate". But what does assimilation mean to immigrants themselves?

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'The Yahoo Boys' behind online romance scams
07/23/2026 | 44 mins.
When his mother fell for an online romance scam, Carlos Barragán flew to Nigeria to track down the con artist. What he uncovered was so much bigger.

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Is Trump undermining faith in American elections?
07/22/2026 | 40 mins.
President Donald Trump is escalating his efforts to reshape how American elections are run within the law and on the ground. How will his pressure campaign impact voters ahead of the 2026 midterms?

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Are 'middle power' countries having a moment?
07/21/2026 | 34 mins.
The U.S. has become an increasingly erratic superpower. Now, the world’s middle powers are rising. What's next for places like India and Canada in a shifting global order?

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Why expiration dates in America are going bad
07/20/2026 | 44 mins.
Approximately 20% of all food waste in America is linked to confusion over date labels. Now, California is banning most food expiration labeling. So, what do expiration dates really tell us?

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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.

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