Daily Schedule

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Thumbing their nose at weeks of international warnings early this morning, North Korea launched a test rocket early this morning which failed, according to Japanese officials. David Sanger of The New York Times discusses how the UN Security Council is likely to respond. In domestic news, Ann Romney, Mitt Romney's wife, and Hilary Rosen are arguing about whether being a mom should be classified as "work." Judith Warner, author of "Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety" says Rosen's comments are being blown out of proportion. Jennifer DeJournett, president and co-founder of VOICES of Conservative Women, is a stay-at-home mom. She says Rosen was right to apologize to Romney. Also on The Takeaway, Morgan Spurlock on Comic-Con, the huge pop culture convention in San Diego.

On today’s show: we’ll look at the countries that are expected to rise in the years ahead (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), and how they’ll interact with the West. Director Philippe Falardeau talks about his new film, “Monsieur Lazhar.” Today’s installment of A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at a sculpture of a Huastec goddess. Plus, Please Explain is all about deep sea exploration.

On today’s show: we’ll look at the countries that are expected to rise in the years ahead (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), and how they’ll interact with the West. Director Philippe Falardeau talks about his new film, “Monsieur Lazhar.” Today’s installment of A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at a sculpture of a Huastec goddess. Plus, Please Explain is all about deep sea exploration.

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.