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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.

Nationally respected physician and author Dr. Harry Agress, Jr. will present an engaging and uplifting workshop at San Diego Oasis, offering a fresh perspective on what it means to truly thrive in retirement. Dr. Agress, who spent 36 years as a radiologist before launching a new chapter as a photographer, teacher, and author, will share insights from his forthcoming book, "Next Years Best Years: Taking Your Retirement to the Next Level" (April 2025). His workshop invites attendees to challenge outdated ideas about aging and explore how retirement can be a vibrant, purpose-driven phase of life. Dr. Agress’ new book will be available for purchase at the event.

The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a move that critics say would have compromised the central bank's independence

The Committee for the First Amendment first launched in the 1940s, when the House Un-American Activities Committee accused Hollywood actors, directors and writers of being communists or sympathizers.

President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities like Portland, Ore., and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration.

The federal government has long surveyed high schoolers to help track how their academic choices may have influenced the course of their lives. The Trump administration put an end to that effort.

Steam now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV. Remembering our city's first tour guide; a look back at the radio art of Padre baseball re-creations; history of the North Park Water Tank, things sent in by viewers and more!

Adolf Hitler commissioned filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to make propaganda about Nazi Germany. She lived to be 101 years old and denied knowing about the Holocaust.

At least three bullets were fired into the station, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Authorities are investigating a possible motive.

Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in the true story of a bus driver and a schoolteacher who bring a bus full of children to safety during California's devastating 2018 Camp Fire.