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.

The day after President Obama's speech on why he authorized U.S. military action in Libya, we get a reaction from Washington and elsewhere; a debate about whether college basketball stars should be paid to play; a discussion of the Wal-Mart discrimination case headed towards the Supreme Court and a discussion with a plaintiff; the challenge of paying for college; a world in search of safe energy; the high price of cotton; and an interview with Ted Danson about everything from 'Bored to Death' to saving the world's oceans. 

On today’s show we’re rebroadcasting some favorite interviews from the past couple of months. Oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses his deeply personal biography of what he calls “the emperor of all maladies:” cancer. Yvonne Thornton talks about her long road to become the first African American woman board certified in the obstetrical sub-specialty of maternal-fetal medicine. Douglas Starr tells the true crime story that led to the birth of forensic medicine. And Anand Giridharadas gives us an intimate portrait of India’s remaking.

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.