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.

How will Osama bin Laden be remembered in the history books, both in the U.S. and abroad; President Obama talks with "60 Minutes" about the mission to catch Osama; insurance company tax haven practices get murky; the week's agenda; Betty White in her experience; Tom Ridge on data gathered at bin Laden's compound; Memphis braces for flooding Mississippi; sectarian clashes in Egypt; and a look back at the last great flood that devastated communities along the Mississippi Delta. 

On today’s show: Guest host Elliott Forrest takes a look at the life and career of forgotten bluesman Big Bill Broonzy. Rudolph Herzog explores whether it’s become acceptable to laugh at Hitler... and how the tradition actually began in Germany during World War II. Plus, Adam Hochschild discusses the history of World War I, through the eyes of critics who opposed the conflict.

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.