Most of the recent biographical dramas and musicals have presented stories about famous politicians (Alexander Hamilton, Lyndon Johnson) famous performers (Tina Turner, The Temptations) -- but theater critic Michael Bourned enjoyed a new play about famous scientists. Click above for Michael's review of Off-Broadway's The Half-Life of Marie Curie which closes this weekend at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

Last month, New York City's Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill retired after almost 37 years on the job. As the NYPD's top cop for the last three years, he oversaw the department's rollback of stop and frisk and a continued decline in crime. WBGO's Bob Hennelly sat down with O'Neill for an exit interview. HENNELLY: So, when you came on the force you come on through Transit what were the atmospherics, what was the city like? That was a long time ago. O’NEILL: I joined the Transit Police on

WBGO commentator and Seton Hall professor Mildred Antenor grew up in an immigrant community in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She witnessed and experienced the hardships that immigrants in her vicinity faced everyday. In her new book The Gladioli Are Invisible: A Memoir , Antenor vividly and honestly talks about the adversity she saw, such as drug abuse, mental illness, alcoholism and domestic violence. She recently sat down with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle to discuss her emotional journey through

Sports journalist Lindsay Berra, the oldest grandchild of Yogi and Carmen Berra, refers to herself as a multi-platform storyteller. Having the legendary New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher as a grandfather can prompt lots of great stories and she shares many of them on this edition of SportsJam . Lindsay Berra and host Doug Doyle met at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center on the campus of Montclair State University to talk about her career as both a sportswriter and an athlete, her

Bloomfield College will soon be the only institution in New Jersey to offer on-site court reporting instruction, offering two certificate programs starting in January 2020. These certificate programs will prepare students for careers in scoping (certificate one), and judicial court reporting/captioning (certificate two). The Director of the program, Dr. Greg Reid sat down recently at Bloomfield College with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle, who also teaches various radio classes at the college. The

USAA has been a proud sponsor of the Army-Navy Game since 2009. This year's matchup between the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Black Knights) and the U.S. Naval Academy (Midshipmen) is set for Saturday, December 14 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The 2019 Army-Navy Game marks the rivalry's 120th meeting and 89th time played in Philadelphia. Eric Engquist, USAA Vice President Enterprise Brand Management chats with SportsJam Doug Doyle about the game, his military service and his

Law enforcement officials say the deadly attack in Jersey City on Tuesday, which left three civilians, one police officer, and the two suspects dead, is being investigated as an act of domestic terror. “The evidence points towards acts of hate," said New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal. "I can confirm that we are investigating this matter as potential acts of domestic terrorism fueled both by anti-Semitism and anti-law enforcement beliefs." The suspects have been identified as 47-year-old

The food court is closed at Jersey Garden’s Mall, it’s hours before shoppers start filing in for the holiday rush. But hundreds of people are in the building chatting with coffee, some take in carbs, others are stretching. “I’m out here at seven something in the morning. It’s cold outside but it’s all for Children’s Specialized Hospital. It’s all about raising awareness. I’m going to be biking it today with my upper body, a handcycle,” said 20-year-old Joe Volfman, a patient and advocate for

Two of Newark’s most prolific political minds have come together to edit and publish a book about Newark’s first African-American Mayor. A Mayor For All The People: Kenneth Gibson’s Newark, provides an assessment of Gibson’s leadership and his legacy, from the perspectives of the people who were deeply immersed in 1970s and 80’s Newark politics: city employees, politicians, activists, journalists, and mayoral colleugues like the first African-American mayor of New York City David Dinkins. WBGO’s

Recently, almost as often as popular movies have become Broadway musicals, popular singers and songs have inspired new shows on Broadway. Theater critic Michael reviews a new show adapted from a 1995 groundbreaking album from Alanis Morrisette, Jagged Little Pill . From Academy Award-winning writer Diablo Cody ( Juno ) comes an original story of suburban subversion inspired by Morissette’s Grammy-Award winning album. Jagged Little Pill is running at the Broadhurst Theatre. Click above for