Patriots' Day is a time for celebration in Boston and across the nation. The biggest event held on this day every year is the Boston Marathon, which has turned it into a day for remembrance as well. The second race since the 2013 bombings is underway and this hour, we check-in with a public radio reporter at the finish line.
Also, the UConn Foundation has been under increased scrutiny both in the media and at the state capitol where a bill that would open up the non-profit to the state's Freedom of Information laws, was defeated.
Finally, we talk Star Wars with someone who actually took a ride in a X-Wing! Really. Ok - kind of really.
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GUESTS:
- Alex Ashlock - Reporter and producer for NPR's Here and Now from WBUR in Boston
- Derek Slap - Associate Vice President for External Relations at the UConn Foundation
- Bryan Bishop - Senior Reporter for The Verge
- Alexandra Petri - Writes the ComPost blog for The Washington Post
Colin McEnroe and Lydia Brown contributed to this show.