To the Point
Hosted by Warren Olney, To the Point is a fast-paced, news based one-hour daily national program that focuses on the hot-button issues of the day, co-produced by KCRW and Public Radio International.
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TODAY'S SHOW
Israel and Gaza Trade Fire; GOP Rushes to Embrace Immigration Reform
Today's escalation of violence between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Also, the prospects for "comprehensive immigration reform."
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RECENT SHOWS
Oil and Gas Boom Reshapes US Energy Landscape
America's boom in oil and natural gas may create jobs, but it's already bad news for the environment and could drastically set back efforts to cope with global warming.
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States Still Divided on Obamacare
In the aftermath of the President's re-election, states, hospitals and insurance companies are now faced with fully implementing the Affordable Care Act. How deeply rooted …
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The FBI, the CIA and Now, the Pentagon
The FBI investigation of "inappropriate emails" has spread from the CIA to the Pentagon. Is the US at risk? Is it about the hubris of powerful men and designing women?
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Looking Over the Edge of the Fiscal Cliff
With Washington still divided in the aftermath of last week’s election, can the President and Congress keep the nation away from the so-called fiscal cliff? We’ll …
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Women's Issues across Party Lines
With women now the majority of American voters, and record numbers of newly elected women headed for the Senate and Congress, is this "the Year of the Woman?"
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Gay Marriage and Recreational Marijuana: Is America Turning Blue?
Measures to legalize recreational marijuana passed Tuesday in two states. For the first time in any election, voters in three states approved same-sex marriage.
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Election 2012: Obama and the Future of the GOP
With the election over, it's time for Washington to focus on how to govern the nation. Have lessons been learned from yesterday's voting? Will politics stay the same?
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Leadership Change at China's 18th Communist Party Congress
As Americans go to the polls, China's beginning the secret, week-long process of choosing new leaders for the next 10 years. What's at stake?
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One Day before the Election, Who Has the Advantage?
Despite spending $6 billion, only the candidates are predicting an end to political gridlock. We look at this historic election and some crucial ground games.
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Final Days in the Battle for Senate Control
The success or failure of an Obama or Romney presidency could hinge on who controls the Senate. We look at the prospects for Democrats and Republicans in close races.
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Do We Need to Prepare for More and Stronger Storms?
One lesson from Superstorm Sandy: low-lying urban centers are vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. What will it take to prepare for the next one?
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After Hurricane Sandy, Assessing FEMA
Superstorm Sandy has FEMA back in the headlines, with potential consequences for the Presidential campaign.
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Superstorm Sandy, Voting Machines and Stealing the Election
It's been only a day since Superstorm Sandy made landfall. We look at the damage and what the future might bring. Also, challenges to the integrity of electronic voting. …
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The Gathering Storm and the Campaign for the White House
A storm of historic proportions could have historic political consequences as well -- on the presidential campaigns of both political parties.
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'Waitress Moms,' 'Walmart Moms' and Undecided Voters
With the campaign down to a few precious days, the few undecided voters are said to be women. Who are they? Where do they live? Whatever happened to "soccer moms?"
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Considered the dean of Southern California broadcast journalists, Warren tackles the issues Southern Californians care about. Expanding that concept, To the Point deals with issues of national concern and is on air in most major metropolitan markets across the country. On any day, you'll hear a fast-paced, news-based talk show featuring multiple perspectives on a single major issue, with Making News and Reporters Notebook features, as well.
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