On Point | Podcast
WBUR
Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelligible and humane. When the world is more complicated than ever, we aim to make sense of it together. On Point is produced by WBUR.
Location:
Boston, MA
Genres:
News
Networks:
WBUR
Description:
Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelligible and humane. When the world is more complicated than ever, we aim to make sense of it together. On Point is produced by WBUR.
Twitter:
@OnPointRadio
Language:
English
Contact:
On Point Radio 890 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02215 1 800 423 8255
Email:
onpoint@wbur.org
Episodes
From Endless Thread: When the government wants your socials
6/21/2025
Recently, On Point explored how Hong Kong has changed five years after China passed its so-called national security law and vastly diminished protest and free speech in Hong Kong.
Our colleagues at WBUR’s podcast Endless Thread also took a look at this law. Specifically, how it changed how people in Hong Kong interact digitally — on social media, and in text messages.
What happens to online speech when you're unsure how much the government is monitoring your speech, and what the repercussions will be if they don't like it?
And if you want to hear more Endless Thread, you can follow our podcast wherever you follow On Point.
Show notes:
PROFILE: For Jeffrey Ngo, The Fight For Hong Kong is Far From OverSocial Media and the Hong Kong ProtestsHong Kong protesters join hands in 30-mile human chainHong Kong national security law: What is it and is it worrying?
Duration:00:33:52
Trailer: 'Falling behind: The miseducation of America's boys'
4/9/2025
A new On Point special series explores why America’s boys are falling behind in school, and what can be done about it.
Hear the first episode on Monday, April 14 in your podcast feed.
Duration:00:02:00
The Jackpod: Spiderboy hits new heights
12/5/2024
Meghna has a family tale to tell about why the Jackpod is extending its Thanksgiving break.
Duration:00:01:34