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To the Point

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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RECENT SHOWS

Mitt Romney and the Mormon Church

Despite big money, years of organizing and a chattering-class consensus he's the "inevitable" nominee, Mitt Romney has failed to connect with two-thirds of GOP voters. more >>

What's the Real Truth about the War in Afghanistan?

An Lieutenant Colonel praised by superiors for his "devotion to mission accomplishment" says progress reports in Afghanistan are Pentagon spin. We hear from him and … more >>

Zero-Sum Politics in an Age of Austerity

A growing federal deficit and demand for spending cuts create a sense of scarcity. Already, there's a growing wealth and income gap between the young and the old. more >>

Is Entrepreneurialism the Answer to Youth Unemployment?

Employment need not be a zero sum game if young people create their own jobs. If that's what seriously unemployed 18-34 year-olds want to do, what's holding them back? more >>

Facebook Goes Public with IPO

As he takes Facebook public, Mark Zuckerberg has lofty goals: nothing less than transforming "many parts of society." Will investors agree that the riskiest thing … more >>

Is Indiana's 'Right to Work' Law Good for Indiana?

Another state has adopted "right to work" laws. We hear how Indiana's Republican governor changed his mind and what the nationwide political consequence might be. more >>

The High Cost of Going Negative in the GOP Campaign

Romney's Florida win earned him Secret Service protection, but his rivals aren't conceding yet. As the campaign gets nastier, we look at the prospects for a divided GOP. more >>

America's Presidential Campaign through Foreign Eyes

With the President architect of US foreign policy, how does "European-style socialism" go down in France and Germany? How do GOP hopefuls sound in China, Israel and Iran? … more >>

Hispanic Voters and the Republican Party

One reason Mitt Romney lost the Florida primary to John McCain in 2008 was the votes of Republican Hispanics. President Obama then swept all Hispanics by 58 percent... more >>

Role Reversal in Florida and Big Money in the Primary Campaign

Romney's showing in last night's debate could be crucial for the GOP presidential nomination. But a $10 million contribution from the Gingrich SuperPAC could make a … more >>

Mitt Romney's Taxes and the Question of 'Fairness'

America's so-called "progressive" tax rates used to rise with income. Mitt Romney's returns demonstrate it's the other way around... more >>

The State of the Union and the Presidential Campaign

President Obama’s on the road today, with the messages of last night's State of the Union. We get partisan reactions and hear from Americans in different parts of the … more >>

GOP Political Update; Family Life in the Great Recession

An update on Florida primary campaign, Obama preps for the final State of the Union address of his current term, and the changing demographics in America's workforce. more >>

Is Newt Gingrich Another Flash in the Pan?

The race for the GOP presidential nomination feels like it might never end. Florida's primary is just eight days away with four candidates left and no real front-runner. more >>

Surprise Twists in GOP Presidential Contest before South Carolina

Will it all be over tomorrow, or did Gingrich, Santorum and Paul do enough damage in last night's debate to keep Romney from clinching the GOP nomination in South … more >>
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Warren Olney

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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