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.

80 killed in suicide bombing in Pakistan; a new story in The New York Times details what we've learned about al-Qaida leadership since bin Laden's death, and the organization's changing directives; a story of Taliban recruitment from rural Afghanistan; how the movie "Bridesmaids" might be a step forward for female comedy; Robert Mueller and 10 years of the F.B.I.; the NYPD nabs two terror suspects; the dramatic increase of Alabama's homeless population; and asking the question: should a 91-year-old accused Nazi guard be allowed to appeal for a reprieve?  

The legendary swimmer Diana Nyad talks about being honored with the 2011 Streb Action Maverick Award.  Filmmaker Annie Sundberg and the subject of the documentary “Burma Soldier,” Myo Myint Cho, talk about Burma’s abusive totalitarian system. Peter Ford talks about the volatile life, relationships, and career of his father, the renowned actor Glenn Ford. Plus, our latest Please Explain segment is all about generic drugs!

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.