Daily Schedule

BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.

On today's Takeaway, we discuss the "monkey bill" that goes into effect in Tennessee, allowing public school teachers to teach alternatives to such scientific topics as evolution and climate change. Also on The Takeaway, we talk to WNYC reporter Janet Babin about the renewed search for the first milk carton boy Etan Patz; Grammy Award-winning musician John Leventhal about the life of The Band's Levon Helm; Tony Dutzik, co-author of a study that claims young Americans are driving less than in previous generations; Muslim-rights activist Debbie Almontaser and WNYC editor Bob Hennelly about the NYPD's secret surveillance of Muslims; and Raymie Younkin, the general manager and head coach for the Bluegrass Revolution, a professional ultimate frisbee team. Also on the show, our Follow Friday panel talks Secret Service, Dick Clark, and the War on Moms, while our Movie Date team discusses the week's new releases.

On today’s show: Emmy and Peabody Award–winning NPR special foreign correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks about her personal journey through the civil rights movement. A 1966 NBC documentary told the story of an African American waiter working in a “whites only” restaurant—that story has been revisited in a film called “Booker’s Place.” Kevin Kline discusses his latest film, “Darling Companion.” Today’s installment of A History of the World in 100 Objects looks at a jade dragon cup from Central Asia. Plus, Please Explain is all about movie special effects!

On today’s show: Emmy and Peabody Award–winning NPR special foreign correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks about her personal journey through the civil rights movement. A 1966 NBC documentary told the story of an African American waiter working in a “whites only” restaurant—that story has been revisited in a film called “Booker’s Place.” Kevin Kline discusses his latest film, “Darling Companion.” Today’s installment of A History of the World in 100 Objects looks at a jade dragon cup from Central Asia. Plus, Please Explain is all about movie special effects!

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.