Try this site:

http://www.grove-ent.com/

And check out their magazine for short wave schedules, in English!
MONITORING TIMES!

Look in BOB'S Bargain Bin for used radios.
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Im thinking of dumping my cable TV. That will leave me with only two
local TV stations to get via an antenna.

Im considering buying a shortwave receiver that I can listen to while
doing things around the house.

Is there interesting programming available via shortwave? Is my idea
sound? What good receivers are worth looking at?