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On Point on Apple Podcasts Let's make sense of the world – together. From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with newsmakers and real people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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What happened to On Point on NPR?
In a memo issued July 1, 2020, WBUR CEO Margaret Low announced that the show would be reduced to one hour from two; no longer have live call-in from listeners; feature more highly produced, pre-recorded portions; and no longer have David Folkenflik as host of the show on Fridays, leaving Meghna Chakrabarti as sole host ...
Who is the host of NPR's On Point?
Meghna ChakrabartiMeghna Chakrabarti serves as host and editor of On Point from NPR and WBUR. Based in Boston, she is on the air Monday through Friday, 10am-11am.
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10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ETYou can listen live on the web, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET on WBUR's live stream. You can also listen to any of our past shows in streaming audio by browsing or searching our online archive. You can stream On Point on the WBUR app for iOS and Android. Or ask your smart speaker to "Play the podcast On Point."
Who is Magna Chakravarty?
Meghna Chakrabarti is an American journalist and radio producer. She is the host of NPR's On Point. She was the long-time host for the Modern Love podcast (a collaboration between WBUR and The New York Times).
Who used to host On Point?
Thomas E. Ashbrook is an American journalist and radio broadcaster. He was formerly the host of the nationally syndicated, public radio call-in program On Point, from which he was dismissed after an investigation concluded he had created a hostile work environment.
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