State snow storm response, Amazon, immigration policy are some of the topics addressed on this edition of 'Ask Governor Murphy'

First and foremost is the long-awaited Roma by Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron. Roma is autobiographical, a sense memory of growing up in Mexico City during the 1970s. It’s a gorgeous, deeply observant lens on lived experience that is emotionally faithful to the task at hand: remembering when the tectonic plates shifted on a family, and the floor gave way on comfort. Roma is named for the privileged neighborhood in Mexico City, which Cuaron — having now achieved untouchable status among

WBGO Theater Critic Michael Bourne has reviews of musicals. To listen, click the link above.

Downtown Cranford, NJ was recently voted one of the best in the Garden State. WBGO's Ang Santos visits the municipal building to talk with Gabe Bailer, director of Downtown Business and Economic Development in Cranford. They discuss why the downtown district has attracted so much attention and the importance of Small Business Saturday. To listen, click the link above.

It’s more of a renewal than a revival. WBGO theater critic Michael Bourne reviews the Second Stage production of Torch Son g, now back on Broadway. Click above to hear the review.

A memorial service is set for Monday morning at 9 o’clock at Newark Symphony Hall for renowned Newark visual artist, poet and educator Jerry Gant. Gant’s friend and business partner Linda Street, who calls herself the chief chick at Pink Dragon Artist Syndicate in East Orange, says Gant lost his battle with liver cancer last Sunday. "in the '80's he was very involved in graffiti culture and lifestyle, but was also doing textile art very early on, what people are now calling "wearable art". He

Ian O'Connor grew up in Englewood, New Jersey as a Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and Roger Staubach fan. He also graduated from St. Cecilia High School, the same school where the legendary Vince Lombardi coached. O'Connor is a senior writer at ESPN.com, a nationally-acclaimed columnist and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. His most recent one is the definitive biography of the NFL's most controversial but successful coach, Bill Belicheck. O'Connor chats with SportsJam host Doug Doyle

Dysfunctional families have been a mainstay of playwrights since the Greeks. Parents and children, Husband and wives, and even communities at odds. All of the above are on stage lately. Theater critic Michael Bourne reviews Apologia , The Ferryman , Mother of the Maid , Girl from the North Country .

The late Alan Lomax was an ethnomusicologist, record producer, radio host and academic. Lomax is credited with bringing Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Lead Belly to a wider audience. Andy Biskin, a New York clarinetist who worked for him in the 1970's has taken some of the classic folk songs Lomax documented and re-interpreted them for a brass and woodwind ensemble. Theresult is something jazz fans will appreciate. Click above to hear the feature on Andy Biskin.

The year is 1985. King Hedley II has returned from prison looking to rebuild his life, save some money, plant a backyard garden, and start a family. This production is the halfway mark of Two River Theater presenting the 10 plays of August Wilson’s American Century Cycle. WBGO News Director Doug Doyle chats with two of the stars of King Hedley I I, Harvy Blanks (Elmore) and Charlie Hudson III (Mister). Obie Award-winner Brandon J. Dirden ( A Raisin in the Sun , August Wilson’s Jitney ) directs.