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    Where are Ukraine's abducted children?

    02/24/2026 | 35 mins.
    Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russian forces in the past four years of war.  They have been placed in Russian re-education camps, adopted by Russian families, or sent for military training. What will it take to get them back?

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    A stress test for the midterms

    02/23/2026 | 35 mins.
    President Trump wants congress to pass the SAVE Act, requiring would-be voters to prove they are citizens. He’s called for Republicans to nationalize voting and even mused that the midterms should be canceled. What that all means for the midterms.

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    Why you can't get that jingle out of your head

    02/20/2026 | 39 mins.
    We all know jingles – those catchy tunes that have advertised products for decades from candy to car insurance. But how do they work, and more importantly, are they having a comeback?

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    The Jackpod: Two cheers for the filibuster

    02/20/2026 | 30 mins.
    On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the threat to voting rights posed by the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote.

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    How to change a memory

    02/19/2026 | 32 mins.
    Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez sees memory as a way to time travel. But what if we could edit our memories?

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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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