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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

On today's show, we're replaying some favorite recent interviews. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely talks about his recent study, which shows that Americans dramatically underestimate the level of wealth distribution and inequality in the country. Then, we’ll examine the ways in which human and ant societies are similar. Two comedians stop by to discuss their latest books: Gilbert Gottfried and then Demetri Martin. Plus, nearly 4 million children born in the United States have parents who are undocumented immigrants. We’ll examine the many challenges these families face and the current state of immigration policy.

Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.

A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.

Thomas Dolby launched his career in the 1980s with the new-wave hit “She Blinded Me With Science.” Later, he created technology for musicians, mobile phones and iPads. Today, on our encore edition of Soundcheck: Dolby unveils new sonic creations -- with a performance of songs in the The Greene Space. Plus: the Jamaican mento band The Jolly Boys reinterpret hits by Amy Winehouse, The Clash and others.