To the Point
A weekly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.
Bribery is the price of admission to some of America’s ‘best’ schools
NationalUnqualified kids are admitted to some of America’s most prestigious institutions. Parents, administrators and coaches face criminal charges.
Afghanistan: Why so long? How much longer?
NationalAfter 17 years, the U.S. is trying to negotiate its way out of Afghanistan. One partner in the search for peace is the Taliban, once an enemy in the “War on Terror.”
Is nuclear power the answer to climate change?
NationalHuman civilization is threatened by climate change. But it also needs the energy from fossil fuels that now emit greenhouse gases.
Netanyahu, Israeli extremists and America’s Jews
NationalLiberal Jews are outraged. Even AIPAC has broken precedent, criticizing Netanyahu’s political allies in his effort to maintain power.
President Trump, Russia and the 25th Amendment
NationalSenior officials in the Trump Justice Department really have suspected the president of allegiance to Russia. They considered invoking the 25th Amendment.
Climate Change, the Green New Deal and ‘socialism’
NationalThe Green New Deal targets climate change--but that’s not all.
The Iran nuclear deal: ‘Not for the faint of heart’
NationalAmbassador Wendy Sherman admits she “lost it,” and broke down in “tears of anger and frustration” as lead negotiator for the Iran Nuclear Deal.
The State of the Union: Trump’s chance to make history
NationalPresident Trump asked for unity from a newly divided Congress--which has more women than ever before.