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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

Another Try for Middle East Peace

Israeli and Palestinian leaders are meeting face-to-face for the first time in nearly two years. Will talks in Washington lead the way to a Palestinian state? Thursday, … more >>

RECENT SHOWS

Is the War in Iraq Really Over?

In last night's speech from the Oval Office. President Obama said it’s time to "turn the page" from Iraq to Afghanistan and the economy. We look at impact of seven … more >>

Egg Safety and Animal Rights in the Age of Industrial Farming

The big lesson from this month's outbreak of salmonella is don't eat eggs if the yolks are still runny. Make sure they're cooked all the way through. We hear about filthy … more >>

Hurricane Protection Diminished by Eroding Wetlands in the Gulf

Five years after Katrina, President Obama said yesterday he's making good on his promise to protect New Orleans. But he barely mentioned the strategy most experts say … more >>

New Orleans: 'The Big Uneasy'

Five years after Katrina, there's still dispute about how big the storm was, what caused the flooding and what should be done to protect New Orleans in the future. We … more >>

Coming Home from the Iraq War

With American combat in Iraq now over, soldiers are coming home in unprecedented numbers. We look at what can happen after the happy returns. Also, Afghan President … more >>

Election Results: Did Insurgents Upend the Establishment?

Even in what's called this "summer of discontent," yesterday's primaries in Arizona, Florida and Alaska were especially nasty. But a lot was at stake in each state, and … more >>

The Economy after the Great Recession

President Obama tries to be optimistic, but concedes that the Great Recession won't go away fast. Others compare it to the Great Depression as a signal of momentous … more >>

Pakistan Floods Spread Misery, Threaten Regional Security

Flooding in Pakistan is a slow-motion humanitarian crisis that threatens democratic government and civic order, not to mention American interests. We get a comprehensive … more >>

Transgenics: AquaBounty Salmon and the Enviropig

A fast-growing salmon may be the first genetically altered animal on American dinner tables. If it's approved, there will be more to come. What are the benefits? What are … more >>

The Mosque, the Media and the November Elections

This month's most hotly debated issue is the mosque which isn't really at Ground Zero. We hear how it moved from the blogosphere to politics and what the consequences … more >>

Healthcare Reform: Innovations Address Shortage of Doctors

As more and more people qualify for insurance under healthcare reform, America's shortage of doctors is going to get worse. We look at the ways that medical practice is … more >>

Views on Global Warming Change with the Weather

A local change in the weather does not make the case for global warming. But unprecedented events in many parts of the world might amount to convincing evidence of climate … more >>

The 14th Amendment, Citizenship and the Children of Illegal Immigrants

The 14th Amendment was enacted during Reconstruction after the Civil War, by a Congress dominated by Republicans. Is it time for a change to prevent the children of … more >>

Mexico Seeks a Way Out of Its Drug War

Mexico's war on drug traffic is failing, and its violent cartels have gone multinational. Can local and national government maintain control? How can the US help its … more >>

Can the Obama White House Win Back the 'Professional Left?'

The Obama White House has been stunned by critics from the left wing of its own party. Has the President failed to live up to his own promises? Will liberals stay home in … 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 Newsmaker and Reporters Notebook features, as well.

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