Pointer
Pointer 2026
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Pointer is the platform for research journalism of Kro-NCRV on TV, radio and online. We keep your sharp and address the issues of now. We do this with the latest methods and the most experienced journalists, and we are always transparent about our approach.
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- Épisode 1
E1Épisode 1Since councilor Ashley North rolled out the new parking policy in Leiden, he has become the target of online hate and threats. He is increasingly being verbally abused on the street, until eventually, at a residents' meeting, he is threatened with death multiple times. How could it escalate to this point? Currently, about half of local politicians are dealing with aggression. Local party leader Femke Hoekstra-Wittebol also experiences this, having been intimidated and insulted online for almost a year. Why is it so difficult to curb this problem? Are we doing enough to tackle online perpetrators? - Violence videos
E2Violence videosFights, humiliations, and bullying that are filmed and spread across various social media platforms: a growing group of underage youths is involved in this type of violence video. Researchers call it hybrid violence: the violence is already severe for the victims, but because it is spread online, the damage increases further. A survey among schools shows that this new phenomenon also causes problems at school. What can be done against this form of hybrid violence? And, what is the responsibility of the social media platforms? - Dit is hoe Zaandam glazenwassers aanpaktE3
Dit is hoe Zaandam glazenwassers aanpaktThe municipality of Zaanstad is using heavy artillery to tackle crime in poor neighborhoods. To weed out the bad apples, the window cleaning industry is being overhauled. Other municipalities are also trying to get a handle on businesses with strict inspections and measures, for example, in the automotive industry, where they combat money laundering and drug trafficking. How far can a municipality go in this regard? And what do all these measures mean for bona fide businesses?