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The Scramble: America's Marathon Is Back in Boston

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The happiest piece of pavement for thousands of runners in Boston.

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.

You can join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

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.

Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.

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