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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
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    Why 'KPop Demon Hunters' is everywhere

    06/03/2026 | 36 mins.
    'KPop Demon Hunters' is one of the biggest movies on Netflix. It’s also an Oscar nominee that’s spawned chart-topping singles. How K-pop and K-culture became an irresistible global phenomenon.

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    Why regime change in Iran isn't so simple

    04/03/2026 | 33 mins.
    U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader along with other top Iranian security officials. But Iran experts say that the Islamic Republic will not fall so quickly. What to know about the deep-rooted infrastructure of the Iranian regime.

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    The Trump administration's war against legal immigration

    03/03/2026 | 34 mins.
    The Trump administration is publicly cracking down on illegal immigration.Behind the scenes, the White House is also fighting a war against legal immigration. How the administration is working to grind immigration to a halt.

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    Why the Pentagon wants AI without guardrails

    02/03/2026 | 34 mins.
    A very public contract dispute exposes the ethical debate over how the U.S. military should use AI going forward. Anthropic vs. the Pentagon and what it means for U.S. citizens.

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    What really happened to Amelia Earhart?

    27/02/2026 | 34 mins.
    Legendary aviator Amelia Earhart and her plane vanished in 1937. Today, explorers are still venturing into the unknown to solve the mystery of her disappearance.

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About 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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