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.

Incoming House Republicans move to read the U.S. Constitution on the floor of Congress, and plan to require explicit Constitutional authorization for new legislation, this session. Also: the Census Bureau's various measurements for poverty in America; Rep. John Boehner sworn in as Speaker of the House; global food prices rise sharply; why some Americans are looking to change jobs, despite the slow economy; the unexpected success of Malaysia's reality-show search for spiritual leaders, "Imam Idol"; delving into Mark Twain's original intent in "Huckleberry Finn"; more flocks of birds and fish dead in the Southeast; and the first openly gay Anglican bishop, Gene Robinson, announces his retirement.

William Hartung looks at the role Lockheed Martin has played in building and maintaining America’s military-industrial complex. Also, Karen Abbott discusses her biography of performer Gypsy Rose Lee. Then we’ll take a tour of a part of NYC that’s never seen...it's underground! Plus our latest Underreported and Backstory segments.

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.