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.

David Remnick of The New Yorker reacts to President Obama's State of the Union; how the speech resonated in Congress; recent bombings in Pakistan contribute to instability; new housing market numbers suggest a possible double dip; Egypt reels after mass protests; looking at the linguistics of a major speech; a question of whether states can declare bankruptcy; Republican reaction to President Obama's State of the union; and does the Internet create or prevent freedom? 

Claims that “The Revolution will be Tweeted” may not always be the case. On today’s show, Evgeny Morozov looks at whether the Internet may turn out to be more of a boon to authoritarian governments than to democracy. Then, comic Pat Cooper talks about his life and career. Also, we’ll look at the many cliches in professional sports with a behavioral economist and a writer for Sports Illustrated. Plus, James Miller discusses his collection of short biographies of twelve influential philosophers.

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.