To the Point
A monthly 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.
Baby formula crisis reveals dangers of too little competition in US economy
NationalWhy does America’s baby formula shortage continue? Also, Norm Eisen’s new book traces corruption from the Trump White House to the rest of the country.
UN won’t end Russia-Ukraine war, diversity can threaten democracy
NationalThe United Nations can’t stop Russia’s war on Ukraine. And author Yascha Mounk says more diversity is a threat to democracy, but he’s still hopeful.
Ukraine faces ‘bloody stalemate’ — and 4 other scenarios
InternationalFive possible scenarios, including a bloody stalemate, could end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to Foreign Policy.
Will sanctions against Russia make Putin more volatile?
NationalWhat does the first week of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine say about the likelihood of a cyber and nuclear war?
Why protesting at politicians’ homes may help undo climate change
NationalAn environmental activist is calling on like-minded advocates to build an “adamant nonviolent movement” to rapidly reach zero emissions.
California is no longer climate change leader, says assembly speaker
EnvironmentCalifornia is losing its leadership position in the effort to mitigate climate change, and politics and other disasters may be to blame, according to a state lawmaker.
California breaks promise to clean up radioactive pollution from nuclear meltdown
NationalA nuclear meltdown near the San Fernando and Simi Valleys was kept secret for 20 years.
Sports superstars increasingly refuse to ‘shut up and dribble’
NationalCelebrity athletes are shaping American politics and culture, says Jane Coaston of the New York Times.