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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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TODAY'S SHOW

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 >>

RECENT SHOWS

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 >>

SOPA: Silicon Valley and Hollywood on Capitol Hill

Yesterday's Internet blackout was evidence that Silicon Valley is a new power on Capitol Hill. Bills designed to protect against online piracy are due for amendment, more >>

Pakistan: Political Turmoil in an Unstable Ally

Pakistan's parliamentary government is under assault from the Supreme Court, backed by the military. In economic shambles, it's in a bloody conflict with … more >>

The South Carolina Republican Primary and Super PAC's

Mitt Romney was roughed up by his challengers last night in South Carolina. We hear excerpts and assess the impact. Also, the growing influence of Super PAC's. more >>

The Politics of Race in the Era of Barack Obama

By electing its first black president, some believe Dr. King's vision of a "colorblind" America has been achieved. Others call Obama a Muslim who was born outside the US. … more >>

Healthcare Spending Slows, but at What Cost?

For decades, spending on healthcare has jumped each year by more than ten percent. Now it's increasing by four percent. Is that good news or bad? 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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