Daily Schedule

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On the 11th day of the political unrest in Egypt, we look at the latest developments, including violence against journalists and humanitarian workers, and a reported plan by the U.S. for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation; inspired by Egypt, Syria's people take to the streets; when a country is "ready" for democracy; Coptic Christians react to the tumult in Egypt; a look at how rising food prices and youth unemployment contributed to Egypt's instability; and, preparing for a Packers vs. Steelers Super Bowl with a real steelworker and a real meatpacker.

Stacy Keach and Elizabeth Marvel discuss playing father and daughter in the new hit play, “Other Desert Cities.” Then, Ed Schoenfeld and Grace Young help us ring in the Chinese New Year—we’ll look at the foods and traditions that mark the occasion. Plus, we’ll talk to two actors in the revival of the 1909 play “What the Public Wants” at the Mint Theater. We'll discuss Al Jazeera's coverage of the protests in Egypt and the recent crackdown on the press there. And our latest Please Explain is about Teflon! We’ll look at how it works and whether it poses any health threats.

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.

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.

Veteran host Diane Rehm guides powerful conversations on an array of topics with distinguished thinkers of our times.

In this special town hall program, an audience in Washington DC speaks with local Afghans in Kabul about life in the battlefield. And an Afghan audience speaks with Americans about what it’s like fighting in a foreign land.