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.

Yemen reels from unrest and crackdowns; Egypt's military postpones elections to allow opposition groups to mobilize; Congress votes to kill housing initiative and braces for a government shutdown in the face of no common ground between Democrats and Republicans; Japan's aftershock epidemic; General Electric and The New York Times spar over tax story; world leaders debate arming Libyan rebels; and looking at whether historically black colleges and universities are still a good bet for a higher education.

Howard Schultz explains why he returned as the CEO of Starbucks eight years after he’d stepped down, and how he’s trying to return the company to its core values. Then, a look at the growing popularity of wines from Argentina! Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses starring in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Le Comte Ory.” Plus, Pulitzer Prize-winner Joseph Lelyveld discusses the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his commitment to non-violent protest.

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.