Daily Schedule

BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

WikiLeaks and five world newspapers released a trove of diplomatic cables between the U.S. and allies, revealing blunt assessments of heads of state, diplomatic maneuvering and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Also on the show: Leaked cables show U.S. and South Korea planning contingencies in case North Korea collapses; looking ahead to the week's agenda; Sunday's NFL results; Iran acquires Russian-designed missiles from North Korea; State Department staff were asked to collect personal information about foreign officials; Haitian presidential election; Hank Williams's daughter, Jett, on her father's previously lost recordings.

Middle East correspondent Thanassis Cambanis talks about Hezbollah and its role in the conflict in the Middle East. Then we’ll find out how the sun has influenced science, literature, art, and culture through the ages. And Steve Martin talks about his career as an actor, comedian, and author. Plus, New Yorker writer David Owen tells why New York is the greenest and most efficient community in the country.

Marco Werman hosts an engaging daily portrait of what’s happening around the world, from PRX, the BBC and WGBH in Boston.

Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.

The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.

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.