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

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 show: Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich discusses what he thinks can be done to redress the current state of wealth inequality in the United States. Teju Cole joins us to talk about Open City, the latest pick of the Leonard Lopate Show Book Club. The latest installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at a broadsheet that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Plus, Robert Caro talks about the fourth installment of his monumental biography of Lyndon Johnson.

On today’s show: Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich discusses what he thinks can be done to redress the current state of wealth inequality in the United States. Teju Cole joins us to talk about Open City, the latest pick of the Leonard Lopate Show Book Club. The latest installment of the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a look at a broadsheet that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Plus, Robert Caro talks about the fourth installment of his monumental biography of Lyndon Johnson.

Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.

A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.

Glenn Frey is best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Now, the Grammy winner is releasing his first solo album in 17 years – a collection of classic love songs and vintage pop. Today, Frey talks about recording the music of his childhood. And, a live performance from Montreal singer/songwriter Patrick Watson and his band.