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Who owns America's farmland?

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:33 -0400

More than 20% of all farmland in Iowa is owned by someone, or some company, out of state. That's pushing land prices up, and it's becoming a major issue in the governor's race. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Senior Class: Old money

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:05 -0400

The Baby Boomer generation holds most of the country’s wealth. The top 10% of Boomers have some $55 trillion in assets. What effect does that lopsided wealth have on our economy and society? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The political scramble for the new South

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:30 -0400

The South is the fastest-growing region in the U.S., with states like Georgia and Texas seeing a surge of younger and more diverse people. Experts say that could mean generational political shifts in the Sun Belt. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Tales of shipwrecks from around the world

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:25 -0400

Marine archaeologist Sean Kingsley has explored more than 350 shipwrecks -- from pirate ships in the Bahamas to British India Steam Navigation ships off the coast of Ireland. We ask him what discoveries he’s made so far and what else he hopes to find. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

Senior Class: The oldigarchy

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:58 -0400

Older Americans control more political power and wealth than ever before. It's the topic of a special series from On Point all this week -- starting with America's aging politicians. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

The Jackpod: Not on bread alone

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0500

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks back at a time when social values played a bigger role in American political life and hears a call for that ahead of this year’s midterms. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint