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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
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  • On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

    Did Anthropic just make a big mistake?

    10/23/2026 | 38 mins.
    AI company Anthropic says you can no longer be "abusive or cruel" to its model, Claude. And Claude itself will decide what counts. Many in the AI world say that's dangerous.

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    On Point Live: The North Carolina factor

    10/22/2026 | 47 mins.
    North Carolina voters will help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Join Meghna Chakrabarti for a special -- and spicy -- conversation live from Greensboro, N.C.

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    How should we be talking about the Cornell case?

    10/21/2026 | 46 mins.
    Cornell University is at the center of a rape allegation that has raised difficult questions about how we talk about consent, sexuality and justice. Do we have the right language to have these discussions?

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    How a few tight Senate races could define Congress

    10/20/2026 | 38 mins.
    A number of Senate races are too close to call -- defying expectations and upsetting established political affinities within certain states. What does this say about the midterms and the direction of American politics?

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    Are we on the verge of a new Cold War?

    10/19/2026 | 42 mins.
    The Pentagon is rethinking America's nuclear weapons strategy – including lowering the barrier for their use in the battlefield. Why national security analyst Joe Cirincione says this could spark a new nuclear arms race.

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About On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
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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