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.

Some call Egypt and Tunisia the shining model for the Arab Spring’s revolutions, but will Syria, Yemen and Libya follow suit? Also: reports from the final day of the 900-mile march against drug violence in Mexico; Connecticut considers a law requiring businesses with 50 or more employees to give their workers one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked; how superhighways have redefined American cities and culture; the US intensifies attacks in Yemen in an attempt to prevent Al-Qaeda affiliated militants from establishing a foothold in the country; a mother speaks to us about her son, who died while texting and driving; widows of those killed on the Deepwater Horizon are pushing for a new law that would allow them to sue for pain and suffering; and a plea for tolerance toward "non-native plants."

On today’s show: We’ll look into the parallels between the student loan debt crisis and the recent housing quagmire. Then, we’ll talk to Steve-O, one of the breakout stars of MTV’s outrageous stunt collective, “Jackass.” Filmmakers Suki Hawley and Michael Galinsky talk about their documentary “Battle for Brooklyn, about the fight over the Atlantic Yards development. Plus, an update on what's happening in Syria, and our latest Backstory segment.

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.