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News
BBC World Service
COP26 conference coverage
- Climate change is impacting our world, and our ways of living on it. In the lead up to the UN Climate Conference – COP 26 – the BBC World Service will feature a series of programs examining the threat of climate change, and the possible solutions. Throughout the conference, the BBC will be live from the Scottish city of Glasgow, where world leaders and delegates will meet in a bid to stop the worst consequences.
- Find more coverage details and program options here.
Interim and Winter Schedules
- Due to differences in Daylight Saving Time between the US and UK, The BBC World Service will be on a one-week interim schedule from October 31-November 6. The winter schedule will begin November 7 and run through March 12, 2022.
- Find the pdf versions of the interim and winter schedules here.
Marketplace
Marketplace PM
Week of November 1
- For our ongoing series Temporary Unavailable – how stuff moves around the world…or doesn’t – Kai talks with Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport, a customs brokerage firm in California.
Marketplace Tech
- Throughout the fall, Marketplace Tech will have a rotating schedule of hosts. Kimberly Adams hosts November 1-5.
- November 1: As COP26 opens in Glasgow, Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams will talk with a climate modeling expert about how climate models are being adjusted as countries and companies begin to adopt more sustainability practices.
On Point
- November 1: For more than a decade the Federal Reserve, which controls US monetary policy, has kept interest rates ultra-low. This is recognized as having helped fuel economic growth. Karen Petrou joins host Meghna Chakrabarti to explain why she believes those ultra-low interest rates have also been a key driver of economic inequality. Petrou is the managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics and the author of Engine of Inequality: The Fed and the Future of Wealth in America.
- November 4: Over the past five years, more than 200 US officials in countries around the world say they have suddenly and unexpectedly suffered a debilitating neurological condition known as Havana syndrome. Its origins are shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Some think it’s caused by a secret Russian sonic weapon, or that it’s a form of mass psychosis. While others doubt it exists at all. On Point explores what we do and don’t know about Havana syndrome.
- November 5: A day in the life of the Port of Long Beach, told by the people who work there.
Classical
Performance Today
- Between now and October 27, Performance Today audiences will hear new Piano Puzzlers every Wednesday.
- October 28: Performance Today will program a show for Immigrants’ Day. Audiences will hear clips from Cellist Yo Yo Ma and pianist Emmanuel Ax about their lives and experiences as American citizens and immigr
- November 1: Performance Today will celebrate “The Day of the Dead.”
- November 4: Programming will highlight Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, with music from the Om Shalom Trio and Indian American composer Reena Esmail.
Arts and Culture
Time Machine from The Current
November 5 – 1976
- There was an abundance of funk and disco – even the Rolling Stones, Dianna Ross and Bee Gees recorded music fit for the dance floor. CBGB’s opened in New York City, The Ramones issued their debut, the Punk movement was gaining steam and Abba was so big that they were Sweden’s most profitable corporation. Albums were selling like hotcakes with huge releases from Boston, Peter Frampton, Eagles and Stevie Wonder, Gordon Lightfoot released his greatest work, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers dropped their debut and Aerosmith were back in the saddle.
- Outside the world of music, it was the United States Bicentennial as the country turned 200 years of age. Apple Computer was formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the first Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone was one of the biggest films of the year, the Cincinnati Reds swept the Yankees in the World Series, and Bruce (now Caitlyn) Jenner won the Olympic Decathlon.
The Splendid Table
The Splendid Table needs early questions for this year’s Turkey Confidential! Please encourage listeners to send in their Thanksgiving Day questions by November 3 as voice memos to contact@splendidtable.org, or via phone at 800-537-5252.
NEW episode – November 5:
- This week, we’re going to master bakers for their favorite secretly simple sweets.
- Bakers include: Anne Byrn, author of A New Take on Cake, Paola Velez, co-founder of Bakers Against Racism and Food & Wine’ Best New Chef, Aran Goyoaga, author of Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple, A New Way to Bake Gluten-Free and chef Dave Beran of Pasjoli in Santa Monica, CA.
Timely Selections
Digital / Marketing tool from the BBC World Service
All BBC affiliated stations have access to rights-cleared videos produced by the BBC. Use these shareable videos to bolster your social platforms. Set up your account to access the BBC Media Partner Centre and follow the link below to explore the library of videos!
Questions? Reach out to your Station Relations Representative.
Every Good Thing
Broadcast Window: November 4, 2021 – November 30, 2021
Length: One hour
In time for Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life’s most meaningful gifts: music. It’s “Every Good Thing” — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Questions? Please contact your Station Representative