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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.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on On Point | Podcast.

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Meghna Chakrabarti

Previous Guests

Christopher DiCarlo
Christopher DiCarlo is a philosopher and author known for his work on ethics and the implications of artificial intelligence. He has written extensively on how to navigate the challenges posed by AI as it surpasses human capabilities, advocating for a thoughtful approach to technology and its integration into society.
Dr. Jerry Avorn
Dr. Jerry Avorn is a prominent physician and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is known for his research in pharmacology and the impact of drug pricing and marketing on healthcare. Dr. Avorn has authored several influential books and articles on the subject, advocating for reforms in the medication market to ensure patient safety and equitable access to essential drugs.

Topics Discussed

AI ethics human capacity philosophy Christopher DiCarlo Afghan refugees immigration status Trump crackdowns U.S. government promises broken Harvard University Trump Administration higher education lawsuit Trump administration cuts Native Americans Indigenous communities public services treaties medication market prescription drugs drug approval drug safety drug pricing profits

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Episodes

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0:00 46:38

Ask the ethicist: How to create guardrails for the AI age

Hosts
Meghna Chakrabarti
Guests
Christopher DiCarlo
Keywords
AI ethics human capacity philosophy Christopher DiCarlo

Will AI devastate humanity or uplift it? Philosopher Christopher DiCarlo's new book examines how we can navigate when AI surpasses human capacity.

0:00 46:37

'U.S. let go of my hand that it had extended to help': Afghan refugees on promises broken under Trump

Hosts
Meghna Chakrabarti
Keywords
Afghan refugees immigration status Trump crackdowns U.S. government promises broken

The immigration status of Afghans who helped theU.S. governmentis in jeopardy under the latest Trump crackdowns. How that impacts Afghan refugees and their families already in the U.S. and those stuck abroad.

0:00 46:33

Trump v. higher education

Hosts
Meghna Chakrabarti
Keywords
Harvard University Trump Administration higher education lawsuit

Harvard University is suing the White House. What the universitys clash with the Trump Administration means for the rest of higher education.

0:00 46:12

How Trump administration cuts threaten Native Americans

Hosts
Meghna Chakrabarti
Keywords
Trump administration cuts Native Americans Indigenous communities public services treaties

As the Trump Administration looks to cut government spending, many Indigenous communities say theyre losing vital public services.



It could be a violation of long-standing treaties between tribes and the federal government.

0:00 45:32

A doctor's fix for America's ailing medication market

Hosts
Meghna Chakrabarti
Guests
Dr. Jerry Avorn
Keywords
medication market prescription drugs drug approval drug safety drug pricing profits

With more than 60% of Americans taking a prescription drug, there are increasing questions about how these medicines are approved, how they're kept safe and how they’re priced.



In a new book, Harvard’s Dr. Jerry Avorn argues the drugs we take have been compromised by profits.

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4.3 rating 3646 reviews

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4.3 ratings 3500 reviews

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4.2 ratings 84 reviews

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