Boston Marathon Director Prepares for Emotional Race

Boston Marathon director Dave McGillivray has run in 41 Boston Marathons and overseen the past 26. He joins The Takeaway before the most emotional race he has ever prepared for in his career.

Apr 18, 2014

A Bombing, a Neighborhood, and a Community Forever Changed

Three local Boston area residents who didn't know each other were invited for a conversation about their changing community. They recount how the bombings a year ago changed the streets where they live.

Apr 16, 2014

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick Reflects on the Boston Bombing

On the one-year anniversary of the Boston bombing, he talks about the city's response and how the tragic event affected his leadership.

Apr 15, 2014

Audio Essay: Remembering Boston

A year ago today, no one knew what was about to happen, and for each runner, they knew it would be a momentous day. It was a momentous day for the whole city of Boston, the nation and the world of course.

Apr 15, 2014

First Responders Mark Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombings

Marathon volunteers have helped plenty of runners suffering with cramps and dehydration, but after last year’s bombings, the marathon medical tent was transformed into a makeshift emergency room.

Apr 15, 2014

Massachusetts Hospital Team Prepares to Run Boston Marathon

Two members of the Mass General Emergency Response Fund Team discuss their efforts to help victims last year, and their plans to run in this year's marathon for the first time. 

Apr 15, 2014

Boston's Police Commissioner on Bouncing Back From the Marathon Bombings

Boston Police Commissioner William Evans has run in the Boston Marathon 18 times, but will be sitting this year's race out to focus on security. He reflects back on last year's attack... Apr 14, 2014

What Does It Take to Become Resilient?

To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing, Takeaway Host John Hockenberry broadcasts from our partner WGBH in Boston and considers what lessons might be l... Apr 14, 2014

Tufts Marathon Team Returns To Finish What It Started

36,000 athletes will compete in this year’s Boston Marathon. The Takeaway talks with the director of the Tufts Marathon Team and one of the runners who is coming back this year to fin... Apr 14, 2014

Iraqi Ambassador Gears Up for Boston Marathon

When 36,000 runners in the year's Boston Marathon take to the starting line, Lukman Faily, Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S., will be among them. He says he's taking part in the run to to ... Apr 3, 2014