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Boys are lagging behind girls in school; on average, they get worse grades, take fewer advanced classes and are less likely to graduate. To find out why boys are taking a back seat in education, host Michel Martin speaks with Christina Hoff Sommers, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of 'The War Against Boys.'

Chasing chickens, catching MoonPies or towing your fishing boat as a parade float — those are just a few of the lesser-known traditions of Mardi Gras you'll find in towns across the Southeast.

Consumers are increasingly being marketed seafood with labels that are supposed to certify that it's good for the environment. We asked about consumers' seafood eating habits and whether they prefer to buy "sustainably caught" fish.

Without a deal by March 1, across-the-board federal spending cuts will kick in — including deep cuts to the nation's defense budget. Michele Flournoy, former undersecretary of defense for policy, and NPR's Tom Bowman discuss what sequestration might mean for the U.S. military.

The Oasis – Play List – 2-10-13 – Vince DiCiccio9:00 – 10:00Rob Parton Big Band – We’ll Be Together Again – Jazztech 83412 – “Blue in Green”Tom Cohen –…

The Oasis – Play List – 2-3-13 – Vince DiCiccio9:00 – 10:00Greg Ruby Quartet – Look Both Ways – Self-Produced – “Look Both Ways”Inbar Fridman – Time…

The Oasis - Play List – 1-27-13 – Vince DiCiccio9:00 – 10:00 George CablesWinard Harper and Jeli Posse – Coexist – Jazz Legacy 1018 – “Helen’s Song”George…

The Oasis – Play List – 1-20-13 – Vince DiCiccio9:00 – 10:00The Jazz Professors (Jeff Rupert) – Do That Again – Flying Horse 10413– “I Remember You”Tom…

Reporters Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy, who covered Bulger for years for The Boston Globe, have a new book out about the career criminal. Bulger was wanted for 19 murders when he was captured by the FBI in 2011. He faces trial in June.

The Oasis – Play List – 1-13-13 – Vince DiCiccio9:00 – 10:00Bill Easley – Love Stories – American Showplace– “Where Do I Begin” (Theme Love Story)Grant…