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Classical New England

Classical Music with Alan McLellan, with the 1 O'Clock Report


Each weekday, Alan McLellan brings you a lively mix of classical music from across the centuries and around the world, with a summary of local news at 1pm with reporter Christina Quinn.
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The Takeaway



"The Takeaway" is morning news for engaged listeners. Each day hear a fresh morning drive-time program. John Hockenberry and Celeste Headlee convene critical conversations, take live reports from the field, provide a platform for commentary and analysis, and invite listeners to join the discussion.

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Weekdays at 6AM and 9AM

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PRI's The World


PRI's "The World" brings one-of-a-kind international stories home to America. Each weekday, host Lisa Mullins guides listeners through major issues and stories, linking global events directly to the American agenda.

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Weekdays at 6PM
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This American Life


This American Life explores a theme each week — fiascos, conventions, the job that takes over your life — through a playful mix of radio monologues, mini-documentaries, "found tape," short fiction and unusual music.

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Saturdays at 11AM
Jazz

Welcome 2012 With Toast Of The Nation


WGBH and NPR kick off 2012 with the annual Toast of the Nation broadcast — this year featuring jazz guitarist Julian Lage.
Jazz on WGBH With Steve Schwartz

Steve Schwartz 11/11/2011


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Join Steve Schwartz in his 11/11/2011 show celebrating vocalist Ernestine Anderson (b. 11/11/1928) and alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano (b. 11/12/1923).
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Best Of NPR 2011


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Thanks to listener support, public radio sounded really good this year. Hear complete stories, interviews and reports from NPR’s Best of 2011 collection.
Local Politics

Elizabeth Warren Enters 2012 Senate Race


By The Associated Press
Consumer advocate and Democrat Elizabeth Warren will enter the Massachusetts Senate primary Wednesday for a shot at challenging incumbent Republican Scott Brown for his seat.
WGBH Local News

See Something, Say Something: Safe, Or Unfair?


By Phillip Martin
In the days after the ten-year anniversary of Sept. 11, millions are traveling as usual and security issues remain as they have since 2001. That means individuals are still being singled out for special scrutiny, which continues to raise questions about fairness and safety.
WGBH Local News

See Something, Say Something: Safe, Or Unfair?


By Phillip Martin
In the days after the ten-year anniversary of Sept. 11, millions are traveling as usual and security issues remain as they have since 2001. That means individuals are still being singled out for special scrutiny, which continues to raise questions about fairness and safety.
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State Treasurer Considers Legalizing Online Poker


By Sarah Birnbaum
Momentum may be growing behind efforts to legalize online poker in Massachusetts. State Treasurer Steve Grossman’s Office is considering plans to legalize online poker for state residents.
Boston

At Logan, Silence And Normalcy On Sept. 11


By Phillip Martin
The scene at Logan Airport Sunday was anything but sedate. On the anniversary of September 11th, thousands of passengers passed through the nation’s eighth-busiest airport, but memories of ten years to the day bore heavily on the minds of many travelers.
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Sept. 11, From The Rooftops



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Phillip Martin
Millions of Americans vividly recall where they were ten years ago on September. Some that day were standing on rooftops, terraces, staring from the windows of tall buildings and looking out from balconies.
Boston

An Entrepreneur, A Soldier, A Refugee: Millennials And Sept. 11



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Jess Bidgood
It may be too early to say how Sept. 11 affected the millennial generation, who came of age in its aftermath. But it did bring change, one person at a time. Here are three stories of youths whose lives were altered because of that day.
WGBH Special Reports

Sept. 11: A Day Of Reflection, A Decade Of Stories



By WGBH News
WGBH News joined our community and world to mark the somber anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. On the last day of 2011, we look back at that milestone.
A DECADE OF STORIES

Without Answers, A Brand-New Governor Tried To Lead



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Sarah Birnbaum
On Sept. 11, Acting Gov. Jane Swift's first task was to send voters to the polls for a special election. Her next: To navigate crisis in a state she had just come to lead.
A DECADE OF STORIES

After Sept. 11, Waltham Musician Plays On



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Cristina Quinn
On Sept. 11, Amy Fairchild was getting on the subway, off to work with a producer on an album she hoped would help her realize her dream of becoming a professional musician. And then the world came to a standstill.

A DECADE OF STORIES

'The Biggest Danger Is Overreacting'



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Gary Mott
On Sept. 11, Prof. Joe Nye was the dean of the Kennedy School. Nye reflects on how he led his students that day — and the implications of the attack for the country.
A DECADE OF STORIES

Sept. 11 Narrative Emerges In The Arts


SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES

By Jared Bowen
At first, it wasn't clear how the art world could or should respond to the Sept. 11 attacks. Today works of visual art, theater and dance explore the attacks and its aftermath — and audience members are engaging with it.
Boston

DiMasi Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison


By Jess Bidgood
Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has been sentenced to serve eight years in prison.
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'I Want Him To Feel The World Is Still A Good Place'



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Gary Mott
Sunanda Narayanan is a business manager at WGBH. Her son was born on Sept. 10, 2001. She reflects on raising a child in the aftermath of the attacks.
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Plane Spotters Lend Extra Eyes To The Skies



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Phillip Martin
Like so many who sit along railroad tracks to watch trains go by, plane spotters look to the air. With advances in digital photography, the ranks of aviation enthusiasts have grown, and many are unofficial watchdogs of the sky. But since Sept. 11, the plane spotters themselves are now being more carefully watched.
The Emily Rooney Show

The Emerging Literature of Sept. 11


SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Steve Almond
After Sept. 11, a clear story began to emerge -- but some authors interpreted it in different ways. Author and WGBH contributor Steve Almond looks at the body of literature that explores the narrative of Sept. 11, 2001. 
Boston

Boston Readies For Sept. 11 'Day Of Service'



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Jordan Weinstein
Residents from across Massachusetts are responding in large numbers to a national call for service on September 11. This year's date may result in the largest outpouring of volunteerism the state has ever seen.
Boston

After Controversy, Boston Muslims Find Community, Inclusion



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Adam Reilly
At a barbecue at Roxbury's Islamic Cultural Center, WGBH's Adam Reilly speaks with Boston-area Muslims about how they feel they're perceived here, 10 years after Sept. 11.
A DECADE OF STORIES

'It's Still As Important As It Was Yesterday'



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Gary Mott
Mike Leone has been the port director for the Massachusetts Port Authority  for 13 years. He says Sept. 11, 2001 fundamentally changed his job.
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9/11 Brought 'Complete' Change To Cape Air


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By Bob Seay
Dan Wolf is a state Senator and the owner of Cape Air, the small airline that flies in and out of Cape Cod to several cities around the United States. He spoke with WGBH's Bob Seay about the dramatic, immediate effect the attacks had on his business.
The Emily Rooney Show

On 9/11 Anniversary, Sen. Brown 'Yearns' For Unity



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Frannie Carr
Senator Scott Brown says he wishes Washington lawmakers would embrace the same kind of bipartisan unity that followed the 9/11 terror attacks.
Local Politics

Poll: Voters Draw Line Between Public And Private Civil Liberties


By Frannie Carr
Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, a new poll suggests that the line between pursuing terrorism and preserving civil liberties is not a straight one. Sen. Scott Brown says lawmakers are trying to work out the balance between the two.
A DECADE OF STORIES

'Somebody Started Singing God Bless America'



SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Gary Mott
All this week, we're featuring reflections of local people on Sept. 11. Ilene Fischer is a playwright, comedian and television director who lives in Arlington. On Sept. 11, she was working in Los Angeles. She remembers watching the events unfold from a sports network on the other side of the country.
A DECADE OF STORIES

After The Call, Cape Cod Fighter Pilots Patrolled The Skies


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SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Sean Corcoran
Colonel Timothy Duffy was a first-responder on Sept. 11, arriving at the Twin Towers in one of Otis's F-15 Eagles, along with his wingman, Major Daniel Nash. People often ask Duffy if he'd arrived in New York sooner, would he have shot down a hijacked airliner?
A DECADE OF STORIES

'We Had To Find Ways To Harden The Airport'


SEPT. 11: A DAY OF REFLECTION, A DECADE OF STORIES
By Gary Mott
On Sept. 11, Ed Freni was Director of Aviation Operations for Logan Airport. Today, he is Director of Aviation for three airports owned by Massport: Logan, Hanscom Airfield and Worcester Regional Airport. He reflects on that day.
Boston

Boston Temp. Workers Protest Discrimination, Unsafe Conditions


By Phillip Martin
During rallies across the city on Friday, fish-cutters, janitors and housekeepers decried conditions they said were unsafe.
Boston

Sept. 11: A Day Of Reflection, A Decade Of Stories

By WGBH
WGBH joins our community and the world marking the somber anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. It's a day to remember both the attacks and the changes they brought to the country; the pain of that day and the healing that continues to this day.
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Multi-Agency Terrorism Task Force Established At Logan


By Phillip Martin
Boston's Logan Airport will be home to the nation's first airport-based office dedicated to fighting terrorism, 10 years after two planes left the airport with the al-Qaeda hijakers who would steer the planes into the towers of the World Trade Center.
Local Politics

Judge: No New Trial For Speaker DiMasi


EARLIER: PROSECUTION ASKS FOR 12-YEAR DIMASI SENTENCE
By The Associated Press
A federal judge has denied a bid by former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi for a new trial. He'll be sentenced for his conviction on corruption charges on Sept. 8.
Hurricane Irene

Over 200 K Remain Without Power After Irene


IRENE LEAVES HISTORIC FLOODS IN VERMONT
By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts officials and residents are still working to confront and assess the damage left behind by this weekend's Tropical Storm Irene. Over 250,000 remained without power on Tuesday morning.
Hurricane Irene

After Irene, 'Historic' Flooding In Vermont


By The Associated Press
In Vermont and upstate New York, normally placid streams turned into raging torrents tumbling with tree limbs, cars and parts of bridges. Hundreds of Vermonters were told to leave their homes after Irene dumped several inches of rain on the landlocked state. Gov. Peter Shumlin called it the worst flooding in a century, and the state was declared a federal disaster area.
Boston

After Irene, One Dead, 400K Without Power


IRENE: DEADLY, EXPENSIVE, BUT NO MONSTER
By The Associated Press
More than 400,000 Massachusetts households were without power Monday morning as 15 state-dispatched teams around the state worked to assess the damage of Tropical Storm Irene's hit on Massachusetts on Sunday.
This Week On Beacon Hill

Mid-Year Surplus May Go To Disaster Relief


By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts politics this week will likely be dominated by the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene. Meanwhile, legislators will consider a midyear spending plan.
Business

Gambling Bill Looks Good For Mashpee Wampanoags


By Sarah Birnbaum
The casino gambling bill unveiled by Massachusetts legislative leaders earlier this week could give a boost to the Mashpee Wampanoag Native American tribe, but there are caveats.
Boston

Prosecution Asks For 12-Year Prison Term For DiMasi

By Jess Bidgood
Government prosecutors say former House Speaker Sal DiMasi should face more than twelve years in prison after his conviction on corruption charges earlier this year. EARLIER: EX-SPEAKER DIMASI CONVICTED OF CORRUPTION
WEATHER

Now A Tropical Storm, Irene Bears Down On Mass.


By WGBH Staff & Wires
Rain and winds bore down on Massachusetts on Sunday morning as Irene, now downgraded to a tropical storm, barreled its way up the East Coast. 
Economy

Innovation Economy Growth Leaves Parts Of State Behind


MORE FROM 'THE EMILY ROONEY SHOW'
By Frannie Carr
The local innovation economy is credited with driving up Greater Boston’s median income by 54 percent over the past three decades. But a new study by UMass economists and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston found that, in some western parts of the state, incomes have fallen 24 percent over the same period.
Local Politics

State Leaders Unveil Casino Bill Compromise

By Sarah Birnbaum
After months of closed door negotiations with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, legislative leaders released a new casino gambling bill Tuesday. Many lawmakers predict this time, it will pass, unlike when last summer legislators failed to compromise on a bill. WGBH SPECIAL REPORT: THE LAST RESORT
World News

From Hiding, Gadhafi Tells Libyans To Free Tripoli


By The Associated Press
A defiant Moammar Gadhafi vowed Wednesday to fight on "until victory or martyrdom" and called on residents of the Libyan capital and loyal tribesmen across his North African nation to free Tripoli from the "devils and traitors" who have overrun it.
Boston

Mass. May Apply To Waive NCLB Requirements


EARLIER: OBAMA ADMIN. TO OVERRIDE KEY PARTS OF NCLB
By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts may ask the federal government for a waiver of some of the requirements of the No Child Left Behind education law. Without the waiver, officials say a large number of Bay State schools would face sanctions.
Boston

Springfield Approves Tough Anti-Foreclosure Laws

By The Associated Press
The Springfield City Council has passed what advocates are calling the toughest municipal anti-foreclosure legislation in the country.
Boston

New App Lets You Complain About The T... Productively


BOSTON: THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT
By Jess Bidgood
A new iPhone app may help people complain more productively. The Talk To The T app, now available for free in the iTunes store, allows users to send the T a message detailing a problem they encountered on the system and attach an optional photo.
Economy

Mass.'s Unchanged Unemployment Rate Could Belie August Market Turmoil


By Sarah Birnbaum
Despite anxiety about the national economy during the debt-ceiling talks last month, employers in Massachusetts added jobs, according to state labor data released Thursday.
Local Politics

Elizabeth Warren Forms Exploratory Committee


By Jess Bidgood
Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren is moving closer to a potential run for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. The Democrat, who helped form the nascent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau before being passed over to run it amongst fierce Republican opposition, on Thursday launched a website and exploratory committee.
Boston

Bulger Companion Won't Cooperate With Authorities


By The Associated Press
The longtime girlfriend of reputed Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger has pleaded not guilty to helping him elude authorities during his 16 years as a fugitive.
PRI'S THE WORLD

Worcester World Cup Celebrates City's Immigrants


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By Hope Reese (The World)
Starting Friday, Worcester will host an event that’s a hallmark of many American cities with burgeoning immigrant populations: a World Cup soccer tournament.
Environment

Nature In Balance: The National Seashore Looks Forward


MORE FROM WCAI
By Sean Corcoran
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Cape Cod National Seashore bears the legacy of the agreements that founded it -- which supporters say will help it navigate its future.
Boston

Warren Takes Steps Toward Possible Senate Bid


SOME DEMS CALL FOR WARREN SENATE CANDIDACY
By The Associated Press
Consumer advocate Elizabeth Warren is taking the first steps toward launching a possible challenge against Republican Scott Brown, the U.S. senator from Massachusetts and a top Democratic target in 2012.
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL ARTS

Surrealism And 'American Vision' At The Peabody Essex


By Jared Bowen
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better way to duck out of the heat than by taking in some art? Right now, the Peabody Essex museum in Salem hosts two must-see shows: One exploring the artistic and personal relationship between Surrealist photographer Man Ray and his lover, and the other a rare look at the Hudson River School.
GREATER BOSTON VIDEO

Frank: To Cut Deficit, Cut Military Spending


MORE GREATER BOSTON
With the stock market still feeling the aftershocks of last week’s S&P downgrade, Congressman Barney Frank says it’s time to, quote “stop being the world’s policeman” if it wants to stabilize the economy.
Technology

Mass. Companies Get $27 M To Develop Clean Cars


By Sarah Birnbaum
Massachusetts companies will receive about $27 million dollars from the federal government to help improve fuel efficiency technologies for next generation cars.
VIDEO

Henry Family Grateful For Jay-Z, Kanye Tribute


By Toni Waterman
The family of Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr., the young Easton native shot by a New York police office last fall, says they're glad rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z have commemorated their son with a song on their new album.
Boston

Boston Somalis Help Famine At Home, Hoping For More Support


By Phillip Martin
Some Somalis in Boston say they have been trying for a long time to turn public attention to the famine in their homeland, to no avail. Some have concluded that they'll simply have to go it alone, although donations and attention from non-governmental organizations are increasing.
Economy

Gauntlets Thrown, Mass. Plans To Keep Young Talent


By Jess Bidgood
Recently-released census data shows 35 percent of Boston's population is made up of 20 to 34 year olds. The city now faces some competitive heat from its neighbors regarding its young residents.
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Mass. Homeowners May Get Loan Modifications In Settlement

By Sarah Birnbaum
Thousands of homeowners in Massachusetts who got mortgages through Option One, a subsidiary of H&R Block, may benefit from a multi-million dollar settlement negotiated by Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Economy

Brown: Debt, Not Partisanship, Brought U.S. Credit Down


By Sarah Birnbaum
Republican United States Senator Scott Brown is downplaying the role partisan fights played in weakening U.S. creditworthiness.
This Week On Beacon Hill

Treasurer Holds Micro-Beer Summits; Brown Back In Mass.


By Sarah Birnbaum
This week on Beacon Hill, Massachusetts Treasurer Steve Grossman meets with microbrewers who are upset over potential regulations and U.S. Senator Scott Brown is back in the Bay State.
CAPE COD

Nature In Balance: Creating The National Seashore


CAPE COD TIMES SLIDESHOW: NAT'L SEASHORE, THEN AND NOW
By Sean Corcoran
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cape Cod National Seashore. But its formation was not without controversy. 
Economy

World Markets Sink Despite European Bond Action


By The Associated Press
A European Central Bank pledge to buy up Italian and Spanish bonds slashed the two countries' borrowing costs but most global stock markets sank again Monday following the downgrade of U.S. debt by Standard & Poor's.
GREATER BOSTON

How To BBQ, Four-Seasons Style


By Toni Waterman
We listened in on a five-star chef's barbeque class. Read his tips and watch the video.
World News

Area Somalis Disheartened By Low U.S. Interest In Famine


CONFLICT ZONE SLOWS AID FOR SOMALIA'S FAMINE VICTIMS
By Phillip Martin
The five to ten thousand Somalis living in Boston are trying to respond from afar to news of a devastating famine in their homeland.
VIDEO

New Rules Brew Trouble For Mass. Microbrewers


WATCH VIDEO
By Cristina Quinn
A new rule forcing local beer makers to grow their own hops and grains could be trouble for Massachusetts breweries. 
Transportation & Infrastructure

MBTA GM Davey To Be New Transportation Secretary


By The Associated Press
Gov. Deval Patrick has named MBTA General Manager Richard Davey to be the state's new Secretary of Transportation.
Local Politics

Advocates Put Forth 31 Possible Ballot Questions


By Sarah Birnbaum
Advocates in Massachusetts are pushing for 31 different questions for the 2012 ballot, ranging from medical marijuana to new rules governing the dismissal of teachers.
Religion

Report Finds Muslims Loyal To U.S., Optimistic


By Frannie Carr
Local Muslims are responding to the findings of a new Gallup poll comparing the attitudes of Muslim Americans to Americans of other faiths. The report found that ten years after the 9/11 terror attacks, the vast majority of Muslim Americans are loyal to the United States and are more optimistic than other major faith group about their future.
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How Can We Fix Mass. Transit System?

By Bob Seay

Yesterday Richard Dimino President and CEO of A Better City outlined the scope of the fiscal problems facing the MBTA and other Massachusetts transit infrastructure. Today he talks about his ideas on how to fix them.

Boston

Union Oyster House Turns 185


MORE GREATER BOSTON
By Adam Reilly
After nearly two centuries of existence, Union Oyster House has its own unique body of lore: From JFK’s favorite booth to a plaque honoring Boston’s first female waitress. And as the restaurant prepares to celebrates its 185th anniversary Wednesday, business is still brisk.
Boston

Top Big Dig Engineer Fired After Light Collapses

By Sarah Birnbaum
One of the top highway engineers at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation was fired on Tuesday following remarks he made about safety concerns.

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