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.

After cresting in Memphis, the Mississippi River's waters threaten residents further south; China and U.S. haggle over currency appreciation; the chances of immigration reform in Washington; the daughter of Cary Grant on her father; Osama bin Laden's widows and gathering intelligence; the history of edgy musical guests at the White House; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's independence is questioned; and the Blind Boys of Alabama for "In My Experience."

On today’s show: Moby discusses his new album and new book of photographs. Then we’ll look at how the Berlin Crisis in 1961 shaped the Cold War. Geoff Dyer discusses his collection of essays and other writings, Otherwise Known as the Human Condition. Plus, word maven Patricia T. O’Conner stops by to talk about how many of our favorite movie lines were all made up on the spot.

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.