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.

Egypt's pro-democracy movement was reinvigorated yesterday after internet-activist Wael Ghonim was released from captivity after 12 days; Congressional Republicans seek to undo President Obama's legacy before it's completed; Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's former deptuy prime minister, on why democracy functions in Muslim countries in Southest Asia; a new study finds that many women in the early stages of breast cancer do not need to undergo a painful surgery; another discussion of race in America after Halle Berry says her mixed-race daughter counts as black under the "one-drop theory"; author Susan Jacoby talks about Americans' obsession with denying death in "Never Say Die"; and, the artificial intelligence computer Watson is set to play a "Jeopardy!" match against all-time champion Ken Jennings.

We’ll look at the role mosques are playing in the protests around the Muslim world. Then, members of the eclectic band David Wax Museum perform live in our studios! Also, Three-time O. Henry Prize winner Edith Pearlman talks about her latest collection of short stories. Plus, the Gurus of How-To, Alvin and Larry Ubell answer your questions on home repair!

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.