Thurs., Feb 24
T Time

Boston’s not only the birthplace of American Liberty——the Hub is also home to another mode of freedom: the elevated train and subway system. Commissioned in 1892 by Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews, "the T", as we know it today, was the first of its kind—and its success set the standard for other cities across the country. But what a difference a century makes. Today, the T is literally and figuratively going off the rails. This hour, with writer Jason Schwartz as our guide, we’ll get the lowdown on what troubles the T today—from going broke to its breakdowns.

GUEST: Jason Schwartz is the Associate Editor of Boston Magazine. His extensive piece on the MBTA is in the February issue of Boston Magazine: The T is for Trouble.