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.

President Obama nominated General Martin Dempsey to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Al-Qaida has taken control of Zinjibar, Yemen; a look at "third country nationals," the military's international civilian staff; Utah has passed a law encouraging its citizens to use gold or silver coins produced by the Mint as cash; legal scholar Peter Moskos says the U.S. should consider flogging criminals to reduce the prison population; and, on World No Smoke Day, we ask if we should rethink our anti-smoking efforts.

On today’s show: Henry Kissinger talks about China, a country he’s known intimately for 40 years. Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses her residency with the New York Philharmonic, and her upcoming performances. Playwright Lynn Nottage and Sanaa Lathan talk about the play “By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.” And Barbara Sinatra talks about her relationship with the charismatic Frank Sinatra.

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.