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.

The Department of Defense often survives budget cuts, and yet is a full 20 percent of the annual budget — we take a closer look at where the money is going; Pakistan requests U.S. special forces leave the country; update on Japan; wondering whether Donald Trump is serious about running for president; the history of black confederate soldiers and how we look at the Civil War now; and using the anniversary of the first human cosmonaut to discuss math, science, and the idea of right and wrong.

William D. Cohan tells the story of the 142 year history of Goldman Sachs—from its beginnings to its 2007 bet against the housing market—and looks at why it has been hiring former CIA operatives! Katie Couric talks about her career and her plans for life after CBS news. We’ll look at how feminist writers like Betty Friedan have influenced one woman’s life. And Rhodes Scholar and Navy Seal Eric Greitens discusses his work with disabled veterans and how a person can be both a warrior and a humanitarian at the same time.

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.