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Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturday, 18 May 2013
From civil wars in Bosnia and El Salvador, to hospital rooms, police stations, and America's backyards, National Public Radio's Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon brings a well-traveled perspective to his role as host of Weekend Edition Saturday.
BBC World Service
Saturday, 18 May 2013
International news, analysis and information from the BBC World Service. In-depth news and sport with audio, video and forums.
Jazz with Bob Parlocha
Friday, 17 May 2013
Jazz with Bob Parlocha mixes expert and astute analysis of the music scene with new jazz releases and old jazz favorites.
World Have Your Say
Friday, 17 May 2013
We will be discussing Russia's continued sale of weapons to the Syrian government. There are reports that a recent shipment of missiles could be used to counter any potential future foreign military intervention in Syria. But the UN and Russia have agreed that an international conference on the Syrian conflict should be held as soon as possible. Does Syria's future in the hands of Russia? Skype us on BBC_WHYS or call us on +44 203-162-4242
Morning Edition
Friday, 17 May 2013
Natural gas is more plentiful than ever in the U.S. So now some producers want to export it. But some analysts worry that exporting could increase prices back at home. Taking American natural gas international
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.Diane Rehm
Friday, 17 May 2013
The acting chief of the Internal Revenue Service is forced to resign. President Barack Obama goes on the offensive over political scandals. And the federal budget deficit is shrinking. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.
The U.N. passes a resolution for a transitional government in Syria. Russia expels a suspected U.S. spy. And Nawaz Sharif is elected prime minister of Pakistan again. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.
Fresh Air
Friday, 17 May 2013
Bill Hader makes his final appearance as a cast member of Saturday Night Live this weekend, after eight years with the show. On the next Fresh Air, we feature our interview with Hader. He's done impressions of actors Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Alan Alda, Al Pacino, and political figures Rick Perry, James Carville and Eliot Spitzer. One of his best loved characters is Steffon, a New York City correspondent on Weekend Update who gives inappropriate recommendations for family entertainment.
On the Media
Friday, 17 May 2013
One Constitutional scholar decries government snooping, but also thinks journalists should be careful when describing how they've been done wrong.
BBC World Service
Friday, 17 May 2013
International news, analysis and information from the BBC World Service. In-depth news and sport with audio, video and forums.
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