BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
Daily Schedule
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12:00 AM
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05:00 AM
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Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.
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09:00 AM
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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10:00 AM
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Your Bizarre Ad HereOn the Media has a new web-series where they break down the strangest political ads of the season. Plus: climate change solutions in the midterm elections; Why America is too optimis...Go to program: The Brian Lehrer Show
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12:00 PM
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Trading Flavors
Susan J. Tolchin discusses political patronage and the culture of trading favors in Washington. Chef Rozanne Gold discusses the art of simplicity in cooking and her new cookbook Radically Simple: Brilliant Flavors with Breathtaking Ease. Mark Rotella talks about the influence of Italian songs and singers—from Frank Sinatra and Perry Como to Connie Francis and Tony Bennett. Actress Julia Stiles and director Bob McGrath discuss “Persephone” at BAM.
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02:00 PM
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Mad Dogs, Englishmen and Noël
The prolific writer and performer Noël Coward left his mark on theatre, film and much more during the 20th century. Today: a look at Coward's songs, including "Mad Dogs and Englishmen," "Mrs. Worthington" and others. Plus, a live performance from ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro.
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03:00 PMSpecial Programming
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04:00 PM
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A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
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06:30 PM
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Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
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07:00 PM
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A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
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08:00 PM
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A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.
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09:00 PM
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Tell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world. Capturing the headlines, issues and pleasures relevant to multicultural life in America, the daily one-hour series is hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin. Tell Me More marks Martin's first role in hosting a daily program. She views it as an opportunity to focus on the stories, experiences, ideas and people important in contemporary life but often not heard.
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10:00 PM
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Mad Dogs, Englishmen and Noël
The prolific writer and performer Noël Coward left his mark on theatre, film and much more during the 20th century. Today: a look at Coward's songs, including "Mad Dogs and Englishmen," "Mrs. Worthington" and others. Plus, a live performance from ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro.
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11:00 PM
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#2965: Music with Strings
Hear lots of music featuring violin or viola on this New Sounds. There are works by violinist/composer Matthew Pierce, including his "Office Parks and Strip Malls." Also, we'll listen to Act 2 of a music theatre work "The Photographer" by Philip Glass and music from Lou Harrison. Plus, Judd Greenstein's music for solo viola as played by Nadia Sirota - "Escape." And more.
Go to program: New Sounds