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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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Why you can't get that jingle out of your head Feb 20, 2026

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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 Feb 20, 2026

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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 Feb 19, 2026

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Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez sees memory as a way to time travel. But what if we could edit our memories?

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Inside PragerU’s conservative push into American classrooms Feb 18, 2026

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PragerU is a conservative video giant. It’s produced more than 2,000 videos that it says promote American and Judeo-Christian values. Now its content is approved in 10 states’ school systems.

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The Epstein files' lingering questions Feb 17, 2026

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Three million documents were released from the DOJ’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The release identifies numerous rich and powerful men as Epstein associates. But critics say the release is simply not enough.

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How America sees itself through film Feb 16, 2026

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The National Film Registry names 25 movies each year that showcase the range and diversity of American filmmaking. How those movies reflect – and have shaped -- America’s history and culture.

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Brainwaves: How does a brain stay healthy? Feb 13, 2026

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You might think a healthy brain starts and ends in your head – but there are miles and miles of neuron fibers that connect your brain with nearly every corner of your body. Why a healthy brain needs a healthy body.

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The Jackpod: Don’t exhaust your indignation Feb 13, 2026

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On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on who stands to benefit from the so-called Dmitriev package, a reported $12 trillion economic cooperation proposal between the U.S. and Russia.

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Brainwaves: What happens between life and death? Feb 12, 2026

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A tunnel. A bright light. Reuniting with deceased loved ones. Many people who have near-death experiences have remarkably similar stories. Why?

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Brainwaves: Is AI actually thinking? Feb 11, 2026

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The rate at which artificial intelligence is able to replicate human behavior has increased in recent years. Does that mean it's thinking like us?

In the third episode of "Brainwaves," what artificial intelligence teaches us about our own capacity for thought.

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