Under the Radar Podcast
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Under the Radar with Callie Crossley looks to alternative presses and community news for stories that are often overlooked by big media outlets. In our roundtable conversation, we aim to examine the small stories before they become the big headlines with contributors in Boston and New England. For more information, visit our website: wgbhnews.org/utr
2018 WGBH Educational Foundation
Under the Radar with Callie Crossley looks to alternative presses and community news for stories that are often overlooked by big media outlets. In our roundtable conversation, we aim to examine the small stories before they become the big headlines with contributors in Boston and New England. For more information, visit our website: wgbhnews.org/utr
2018 WGBH Educational Foundation
Local women sit down with Under the Radar to share the ups-and-downs of navigating menopause and the impacts of a new prescription drug to treat hot flashes.
Playwright Lydia Diamond joined Under the Radar at the Boston Public Library to discuss her play running at the Huntington Theatre.
And it's pretty straightforward — a partnership with the YMCA. We wade through those stories and more on Under the Radar's Local News Roundtable.
This Mother's Day, Under the Radar speaks with two authors who have curated dozens of mother quotes — and written extensively about — motherhood.
The landmark Supreme Court decision ended the "separate but equal" doctrine in American schools in 1954. We analyze Brown v. Board of Education's legacy in Boston and nationwide.
Author Suzanne Park's new rom-com is a novel centered around a Korean tech entrepreneur — and what happens when her new app accidentally sends intimate messages to all the important people in her life.
The Make Hunger History Coalition is made up of anti-hunger advocates, organizations and policymakers, and their ultimate goal is to eliminate hunger in the Bay State.
The Rhythm N' Spice Hot Sauce Fest debuts on Saturday, May 4 in Cambridge and will feature local hot sauce vendors and spicy food contests.
The new "Hallyu! The Korean Wave" exhibit at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts opened last month. It highlights South Korean global influence through vivid pop culture and historical pieces.
The legislation would protect medical providers from out-of-state investigations when handling gender-affirming care or abortions.
Under the Radar discusses the results of a local public opinion poll on abortion and the highly contested Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Taxpayers will pay $132 million over 30 years to fund just $27 million of construction costs for a new Pawtucket minor league soccer stadium.
The author of "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and The Privilege of American Motherhood" sits down with Under the Radar to break down the reality of America's adoption system.
More than 200 high-profile musicians have signed an open letter to AI developers and tech companies telling them to stop the "predatory use of AI to steal professional artists' voices and likenesses, violate creators' rights, and destroy the music ecosystem."
"Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion" highlights the colorful culture and history of high fashion in men's professional basketball.
Under the Radar sits down with two community fridge organizers to discuss the importance, impact and struggles of organizing community fridges.
Under the Radar is joined by the Mass Politics Profs to discuss Gov. Healey's opposition to banning the MCAS as a graduation requirement, Super Tuesday's results and the dangerous campaign rhetoric of former President Trump.
Under the Radar sits down with the author of “Becoming Ella Fitzgerald: The Jazz Singer Who Transformed American Song," a new biography detailing the life of jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald.
Our Latinx News Roundtable breaks down why U.S. conservatives believe a connection with right-wing leaders in Latin America may garner the Latino vote at home.
The BoriCorridor inaugural tour is bringing Puerto Rican arts, music, and entertainment to Boston and other Northeastern cities.
10 Million Names aims to recover and restore the history of those enslaved from America's past.
Under the Radar breaks down new Asian American-centered representation in TV and movies in this special hour-long discussion.
"Fly With Me" features the stories of stewardesses who fought back against the sexist and racist restrictions of the 1950s airline industry.
A new podcast from GBH News, "What Is Owed?" explores what reparations would look like in one of America's oldest cities.
Last year, interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry was named one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door."
On November 28, 1973 a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style.
GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg joins Under the Radar to discuss why the multi-year initiative is an imperative discussion for this moment.
Michele Norris's latest book, "Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity," explores how Americans are engaging in frank and covert dialogues about race.
Trans residents can no longer update their driver’s license with their correct gender identity in Florida, one of many lapses in protections for the LGBTQ community in the state — Under the Radar breaks down that story and more on our LGBTQ News Roundtable.
Grace Elizabeth Hale's latest book is an examination of America's troubled racist history and how it ties to her own family.
The Granite state is not usually considered a mecca of Black culture — but the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is working to preserve all the ways the state has been shaped by Black figures.
A Roxbury author plans to publish an English to Cape Verdean Creole dictionary this summer.
Under the Radar's Environmental News Roundtable unpacks recent announcements about disaster management relief, new research on microplastics and why electric vehicles are struggling in cold weather.
From kilts to bagpipes, local groups are promoting Scottish culture to stand out from Boston's long Irish heritage.
A UNH study found there are a potential 245,000 new voters because of newcomers moving to New Hampshire, young people reaching voting age and longtime residents having left the state or died.
Duane and Deborah Jackson are one of a handful of couples distinguished as 2024 Embrace Boston honorees.
Under the Radar sits down with the director and a student featured in "Brief Tender Light," a new film about four African students navigating their studies at the world's premier engineering school.
Barbra Streisand spent a decade writing 'My Name is Barbra,' and fans and critics alike have heaped praise onto the 1,000 page book.
Critics argue it is finally time to check out of self-checkout.
Under the Radar presents Mike Wilkins' 34th annual mix of quirky holiday songs. Spoiler: Mariah Carey did not make the cut.
Under the Radar's Food and Wine Roundtable: Holiday Edition, takes a look at new spins on favorite American traditions.
Three years before the American Revolutionary War began, Massachusetts colonists defied British taxation by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor. Now, the state marks the 250th anniversary of what came to be known as the historically pivotal Boston Tea Party.
In the middle of a New England forest, a yellow house and the land on which it sits holds 200 years of personal and political history. This sweeping saga is author Daniel Mason’s latest novel, “North Woods,” the December selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
It’s the season of giving. With more than 1.5 million nonprofits across the country, there’s plenty of choices for where Americans can donate their dollars, yet last year charitable giving dropped 3.4%.
Last month, interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry was named as one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door."
On November 28, 1973 a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style.
Last month, environmental ecologist Lucy Hutyra was named as one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door."
Gabe Amo is the first Black person ever elected to Congress in Rhode Island.
Last month, cellular and molecular biologist Dr. Jason Buenrostro was named as one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. He's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door."
Seeds of Peace and American Friends of Combatants for Peace have spent decades working towards unity in Israel and Palestine.
What does it mean to be Asian in a country where everything is Black and white? Author and associate professor Julia Lee explores the state of being caught in a racially stratified America in her new memoir, "Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in Black and White America."
Eight members of the schools' task force stepped down after BPS' new "Inclusive Education Plan" announced that English language learners will receive English as a Second Language support as needed and not be taught separately in their native language.
It’s the month of all things spooky and scary, from horror movies to haunted mansions. But what about gardens? Turns out there's an unexpected sinister side to gardening, and writer and gardener Marta McDowell traces the connection between gardening and crime fiction in her book, "Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers."
Governor Maura Healey's proposed housing bond bill could create over 8,000 accessory dwelling units, or “in-law suites,” across the state.
311 Omakase, All That Fish + Oyster and Moëca are making a name for themselves even among Boston's existing seafood standouts.
In the past few years, at least 10 states have proposed and passed legislation to roll back child labor regulations, extending youth work hours and shrinking hazardous work protections.
Behind only soccer, cricket is the second most-watched sport in the world. Basketball, hockey and football remain dominant in Greater Boston.
This summer was the hottest since 1880, according to NASA. But a new wind power partnership and an $11 million grant for Boston's tree canopy is taking root.
Three years after the COVID shutdown, companies have debated between returning to the office and remote work. But nationwide, many are adopting the hybrid work life, which many consider to be the future of work.
Members of the Aquinnah Tribe of Wampanoag have lived on the island for over 10,000 years.
We sit down with the co-host of "Pop Culture Happy Hour" to discuss her new book, "Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me."
Economic and institutional challenges plague many Latino nonprofits in the Bay State, but some are looking for ways to change that trend.
The Granite State may be losing its appeal to some presidential candidates, Senator Mitt Romney announced he will retire, and the U.S. Senate goes "business casual" — those stories and more with our "Mass Politics Profs."
Author Amy Brady traces the history from Boston to the tropics in her book, “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–A Cool History of a Hot Commodity.”
At least 142 anti-trans healthcare bills have surfaced across the U.S. this year as reports show violence against LGBTQ people is also on the rise.
The Boston Renegades is unstoppable. Why isn't anyone paying attention?
Seaweed has existed for about a billion years, but some experts are just beginning to find new, high-tech uses for it.
We consider the value of adult mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts.
Even during the pandemic, the number of women undergoing egg freezing continues to increase.
From smartphones and smartwatches to facial recognition and doorbell cameras, some Americans feel overwhelmed by the amount of technology in their lives.
Featuring six local DJs and 17 artists, "Dear Summer Vol. 1," is Boston's first official mixtape.
As the country experiences continued efforts to roll back the gains of the civil rights movement, we analyze what has and hasn't changed since the 1963 March, and what progress would look like going forward.
A number of Latino Republicans have threatened to pull funding for a national Latino museum in D.C., reflecting one facet of America's ongoing culture war — who gets to tell the story of Latino history in the U.S.?
Hip-hop was born in a Bronx apartment building in 1973. Today, its influence is virtually inescapable.
This special edition of Under the Radar's book club explores the work of humor essayists Samantha Irby and Blythe Roberson.
CBD products are everywhere. Here's what you need to know about the booming industry.
We chew over the growing number of organizations that provide medically tailored meals for people with chronic illness.
Youth compete at The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics, showcasing excellence.
SAG-AFTRA actors joined the Writer's Guild of America on the picket lines over concerns about pay and the impact of AI.
Reflecting on the Mattel doll nationwide as Barbie is, yet again, having a moment.
A new food forest in Mattapan is focused on growing “plants that people would want to see.”
More and more restaurants are popping up and bringing the traditionally Southern cuisine up North.
The Democratic National Committee proposed changes to the presidential primary calendar next year, but New Hampshire state law says the Granite state must vote first.
"Symphony of Secrets" follows the story of a Black musicologist's journey to uncover a lost history.
Meat grown from stem cells has been approved for sale by the USDA, but may not be available in grocery stores for some time.
The largest New England Film Festival that highlights films by, for, and about people of color is back for it’s 25th year.
The Healthy Youth Act would provide public schools “medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education” curricula.
This Father's Day, we break down the stereotypes and discuss how men in Boston and across the country are working to become better parents.
Children's book authors have a knack for explaining complicated topics in digestible, fun ways -- even for complicated topics like Juneteenth.
It's not just the price tag. The language we use to talk about wine feels exclusionary to many.
The former organizer of Boston's annual parade, Boston Pride, dissolved in 2021 amid charges of racism.
From regency romance to sci-fi thrillers, we gush over our favorite books of 2023 on this annual book club special.
Organizers of the Boston Common Memorial Day Flag Garden say the true meaning of the holiday is to honor fallen service members.
Climate change, political turmoil, a pandemic. Evidence shows some young people aren't saving out of genuine fear the world might collapse before they reach retirement age.
The new documentary ties "America's civic unraveling" to our country's "decline in community connections."
Local drinking water may be jeopardized by a proposed gun range on Cape Cod, Rhode Island is texting residents about Narcan and a sign honoring a feminist leader is taken down in New Hampshire — it's our Regional News Roundtable.
We speak with two holistic healing professionals about what they have seen change in the alternative healing industry.
Experts unpack a new report on flooding, why the worst of climate change can still be avoided and other stories on our Environmental News Roundtable.
ESPN's Ryan McGee recounts his whimsical summer as an intern for the minor league baseball team, the Asheville Tourists.
We discuss the implications of the end of the national public health emergency with three experts in the field.
Readings, open mics and contests abound in the Boston area as popularity for poetry continues to grow.
Linguistic experts discuss the history of the English language and how the meaning of words evolve over time.
Performing alongside some of the greatest musicians alive when she was only 14, Kelly's latest project reflects the influence of jazz great, Charlie Parker, and her love of cinema.
Listen to our conversation with experts on the state of LGBTQ rights around the world.
A conversation with two Black marijuana business owners about the state of the industry.
We reflect on how the city has changed since April 15, 2013, and what lessons can be learned from the tragedy.
We spoke with Corean Reynolds, the newly appointed director of nightlife economy for Boston's city government.
From Miles Davis to the quest for more clubs, does Boston's jazz scene still swing?
“Dust Child” is at once empathetic, devastating, and upbeat.
Pieces of the 'Hanoi Hilton,' a Vietnamese prison for American POWs, are featured in a local exhibit highlighting the harsh realities of the war.
The complete history of Necco and its family of brands is captured in Darlene Lacey’s "Necco: An Epic Candy Tale."
Democrat David Cicilline's surprising departure will spark a special election, Cape Cod bridges are in need of repair and New Hampshire is training students for outdoor tourism.
CBS co-host and national correspondent MIchelle Miller unpacks the life-changing search for her mother.
Presidential hopefuls are already making their case to the Granite State, despite being nearly 600 days before the election.
We discuss Oscars nominees, an upstart movie studio and Chris Rock's new comedy series.
A discussion with our experts in Asian and Asian American representation in pop culture about the impact of "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" and the future of Asian representation in film.
Additional federal funding for SNAP has been put on the chopping block. We learn what that means for Massachusetts farms and food banks.
Fewer than half of American adults now have a cable subscription. What's that mean for how we consume our news and entertainment?
We explore Joel Christian Gill's exhibit, "Comics Is A Medium, Not A Genre."
A handful of guaranteed income programs in Greater Boston have seen success in providing struggling families with basic needs.
Also, many James Beard Award nominees in Massachusetts feature Asian cuisine.
From a missing East Boston resident to a media company that aims to be 'Fox News in Spanish,' we get the latest in Latinx news.
Author Zaria Ware illuminates the oft-forgotten stories of Black artists and models in Western art.
Governor Maura Healey wants Massachusetts to “lead the world” in its fight against climate change, and a new study documents a 50 year rise of warmer New England winters.
We discuss Bad Bunny's Grammy nomination for Album of The Year and Latin music's influence in America.
We chew over the growing number of organizations that provide medically tailored meals for people with chronic illness.
We consider the value of adult mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts.
From Tennessee to Idaho, we look at potential restrictions on drag shows and Pope Francis’s declaration that homosexuality is not a “crime.”
A conversation with author Joshua Prager about his book "The Family Roe: An American Story."
On the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling, we reflect on the state of abortion in Massachusetts and nationwide.
"Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space," reveals the Harlem Renaissance writer was more than just a literary giant.
Understanding the complex history of race and racism in the United States is critical — but how do we explain the concepts to young kids?
From Gov. Healey's swearing-in to a slew of last-minute bills, we discuss the latest in politics in Massachusetts and nationwide.
Will ecovillages see a rise in popularity as a way to foster community and connection?
Callie Crossley hosts local reporters on the Green Line extension, a push to let younger Bostonians vote and more.
Our selections for unique wines and cuisine.
Plus: Our December "Bookmarked" selections
In honor of food's big holiday, we're giving you some recipe ideas based on pop culture!
Plus: Singer/songwriter Fabiola Mendez shares her love of music with us
The profs dive into what happened with the November 8th elections
Plus: November's 'Bookmarked'!
Local and national news you need!
Plus: celebrity cookbooks and Boston cycle boats
Plus: a discussion with the filmmakers of a new documentary, "Drive to Sing."
Plus: Our October selection for "Bookmarked"
Plus: September's Book Club Pick
Plus: How has anti-Muslim bias changed over the last 21 years
Plus: T woes and Massachusetts' upcoming elections
Our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Those stories and more on our Latinx Roundtable!
New England Confectionery Company was the oldest continuously running candy company in the country up until its closure in 2018.
That and more on our Environmental News Roundtable.
The festival honors the culture of the largest Latino group in the state.
That and more on our LGBTQ News Roundtable.
Our July selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to abolish slavery, thanks largely to a Black man named Quock Walker.
How will higher education continue to investigate its slavery-linked past?
RoxFilm is back!
The country's recent racial reckoning has sparked a renewed interest in Juneteenth.
Ever wonder what they eat in Wakanda?
Author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel tells all about creating real-life recipes from fantasy worlds.
Summer readers, grab your book bags!
Roxbury artist Napoleon Jones-Henderson’s life’s work is on display at the ICA.
We're kicking off the official start of summer savoring refreshing new food and wine trends.
Hear about his latest book, “The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics."
A look at specific ways to improve the systems and culture that support and sustain elders.
An app that connects consumers with surplus food from local eateries.
Ecovillage cohousing communities have been popular in Europe for decades, but interest here in the United States is ramping up.
It's our Regional News Roundtable!
It's our May selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Bookclub.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.
Local playwright Kirsten Greenidge's latest play.
Lexington Historical Society has uncovered more details about slavery’s presence in colonial Lexington.
That story and more on our latest show.
We’re marking this National Poetry Month by taking a look at our next generation of local poets.
It’s undeniable — poetry is having a moment.
It’s our April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
What's Greater Boston’s art activism scene look like?
Steeped in the cultural environment of a rural Black community, “The Bluest Eye” is the story of Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl, who believes blue eyes would make her beautiful.
That story and more on our latest show.
That story and more on our latest show.
In Western Massachusetts, one rural clinic wants to change primary care for its trans patients — and reform the healthcare industry for good measure.
That stoy and more during our Regional News Roundtable.
It’s our March selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
That and more on our latest show.
Grateful for the COVID-19 vaccine? Thank these nine-eyed, blue-blooded blessings.
Those stories and more on our environmental roundtable.
That story and more on our Local News Roundtable.
This year, people are toasting their sweethearts not with champagne or beer, but with rosé.
That and more on our Latinx roundtable!
CBD: three small letters behind a billion-dollar industry.
Plus, what we’re looking forward to watching in 2022.
They are the 2021 winners of the James and Audrey Foster Prize.
That and more on our Mass. Politics Profs Roundtable.
As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there's new evidence that the civil rights icon’s life and the civil rights movement have been willfully misinterpreted.
A look at the legacy and the future of the ongoing struggle for Black civil rights by the young people who’ve put it all on the line to lead it.
These days, eating plant-based is easier and tastier than ever.
It's our first food and wine roundtable of the new year!
The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport opened in September to rave reviews.
Dr. Kendi is America’s leading anti-racist scholar.
On this tenth anniversary, local Occupy participants assess the movement’s successes and shortcomings.
Our December pick for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club."
Dr. Marcella Alsan is a member of the 2021 MacArthur Genius Fellows.
The music impresario with local roots is best known for founding the annual summer Newport Jazz Festival.
That and more on our Environmental Roundtable!
Our November selection for the Under the Radar book club!
It’s Transgender Awareness Week, a time to reflect on issues facing the trans community, including representation in media.
Maine is the first state in the nation to pass this kind of law.
Listen to a full hour with the Mass Politics Profs!
Black and brown artists have historically had limited representation in galleries.
Is this trend the next wave of social media? And what does it mean to be TikTok famous?
Perron is one of the 2021 MacArthur Fellows, and one of three based in the Boston area.
That story and more on our Pop Culture Roundtable!
How to navigate the ethics behind the diamond jewelry industry.
Author Cate Doty shares her insider’s view as a wedding announcements writer.
One local gym is trying to make the fitness industry more accessible to the neurodiverse community.
A new MFA exhibition features over 300 years of American quilts, and other visual and tactile artworks.
Our October selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
We kick off LGBTQ History Month with our LGBTQ News Roundtable.
Two bonus questions with author Wil Haygood!
Just what does the future of work look like locally and beyond?
How many are willing to quit their jobs to find permanent remote work?
"Rock the Boat" is author Beck Dorey-Stein’s first novel and our September selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
That and more on our Latinx Roundtable!
It was our May selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.
Streaming services got a big boost during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Has public perception towards Muslims shifted, as the 20-year marker of 9/11 approaches?
Can generational trauma affect those who didn’t even live through the event?
Gen-Zers could come to become known as Gen-ZeroWaste, since so many are adopting zero waste practices.
Author David Gessner says that Thoreau's writings can offer comfort and direction on how to get through the pandemic.
Move aside alcohol -- more people are sipping drinks without the hangover.
Cookbook fans unite! In this segment from Under The Radar, Callie Crossley and our food contributor Amy Traverso each pick three of their current favorite cookbooks — and dish on why they love them!
Rosé wine is booming in popularity. On Under The Radar, our wine expert tells you why.
Other topics on our Regional Roundtable this week include a potential hate crime on Martha's Vineyard and regional home-seekers buying up Rhode Island property.
On Under The Radar, we're diving into the popular genre of young adult (YA) fiction in this special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Those stories and more on our environmental roundtable.
Perkins School for the Blind tells us about how their students and teachers have fared with remote learning.
Celebrate National Amelia Earhart day with us!
We’re yukking it up with some local women comedians to kick off our summer fun series.
Whatever you thought about farming is being reimagined, with a new generation plowing the industry into the future.
This twisty thriller of office intrigue may offer some of the most biting social commentary of 2021.
A bicycling boom that emerged during the height of pandemic is still going strong.
Three local co-authors present a new guidebook, one that offers an expanded history to the region.
These stories and more on our Mass Politics Profs roundtable.
Have you heard the buzz? It's the start of Massachusetts Pollinator Week.
The Boston-based Roxbury International Film Festival, or RoxFilm, is back for its 23rd annual event.
Those stories and more on today's LGBTQ Roundtable.
Millions across the U.S. will celebrate on Saturday the day enslaved people in Texas discovered they were free.
A round-up of which books you should crack open this summer.
Those stories and more on our pop culture roundtable!
Those stories and more on our food and wine roundtable!
Those stories and more on our environmental roundtable.
What role has the seemingly never-ending racial trauma played in the uptick of suicidal deaths among young African Americans?
Plus, a diverse pool of candidates makes for a historic mayor's race.
Later in the Show: Mass. Towns Conflicted Over Use Of Native American Mascots
Book Club: Eric Nguyen's 'Things We Lost To The Water'
Later in the Show: Sunday's Oscars Make History With Diverse Nominations
Later in the Show: Digital Sweat: Home Workouts Find Virtual Reality
How American Towns Are Reinventing Their Future
Book Club: Danielle Geller's 'Dog Flowers'
Later in the Show: Food And Wine: The Chicken Wars, COVID's Toll, And ... Fried Lobster?
Later in the Show: Oldest Women's Center In U.S. Celebrates 50th Year
Later In The Show: Cambridge Play Captures Pandemic Life
Later In The Show: Book Club: Koa Beck's 'White Feminism'
Later in the Show: From Subway Graffiti To MFA, Basquiat's Resurgent Legacy
Later in the show: Cambridge’s On-The-Ground Response Team Combats COVID Misinformation
Later in the show: Edgartown Harbor is added to the official list of Underground Railroad sites.
Later in the show: Encore Book Club: Tochi Onyebuch's Novel 'Riot Baby'
Later in the show: Black Hair And Black Beauty Featured In All Its 'Glory'
Later in the show: Karen Gray Houston's 'Daughter of the Boycott' Recounts Her Family's Key Role In The Civil Rights Movement
A round-up of local and national news you need to know.
Later in the show - Encore: Black Fatherhood In The Wake Of George Floyd
Later in the show - The Season Of Giving: How COVID-19 Has Changed Charity
A special one-hour edition of Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. Today, 'Saving Bookstores.'
Later in the show - Latest Food Trends: Winter Wines, Pandemic Spice Boom, And Local Sip-Worthy Booze
Later in the show: Not Your Average Guidebook: 'A People's Guide' Sheds Light On Greater Boston's Untold Histories
Later in the show - Doctor Dogs: Can Man's Best Friend Sniff Out COVID-19?
A full hour of insight and analysis with our MA politics profs.
Later in the show - Book Club: 'Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness'
Later in the show - Pilsner's Pandemic Popularity: A History Of The 'Beer Of Kings'
Later in the show - Women In STEM: Local Push To Change Underrepresentation In The Industry
Later in the show -- Controlling Your Car's Wireless Data: A Debate On Ballot Question 1
Later in the show: Boston Book Fest Kickoff With Former US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
Later in the show -- COVID Career Advice: How To Navigate The Pandemic's Permanent Changes To The Workplace
The latest local and national political stories you need to know.
Later in the show - Book Club: 'The Mountains Sing' By Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Later in the show: Harriet Tubman, American Patriot
Later in the show: Revisiting Native American Representation In American Culture
Later in the show: 'She's The First' Musically Marks The 19th Amendment Centennial
Later in the show - The Latest Food Trends: Booming Wine Sales, Readjusting Restaurants, And Hunger For Sourdough
We explore the niche mystery genre, known as food cozies, where the food is just as important as the murder.
Later in the show - Encore: Visit Your Favorite Literary Locations In 'Booked'
Later in the show: The Art Of Activism: Two Local Women Of Color Take On COVID-19 And Racial Violence
Later in the show: A Microcollege's Macro-Sized Difference For Low-Income Women
Later in the show - Encore: Book Club — Yale Needs Women
Three local librarians give us their picks for the best summer reads this year.
Later in the show: Black Fatherhood In The Wake Of George Floyd
Later in the show: Mastering Mask Culture In The United States
Later in the show - How To Turn White Privilege Into Antiracist Allyship
The latest local and national news you might have missed.
The latest LGBTQ news you might have missed.
Three authors, whose lives have been shaped by the Holocaust, share their stories with us.
We discuss the latest news going on across the region.
Why is astrology a popular cultural trend today, especially for millennials?
How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted religious and secular communities?
Under The Radar's environmental news contributors return to discuss the latest environmental stories you need to know.
Later in the show: We celebrate National Poetry Month with Boston's poetry ambassadors.
Dip into what's up with pop culture during the COVID-19 crisis with Under the Radar's panel of experts.
Our Latinx Roundtable discusses the latest Latinx news.
A special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley.
It's a full hour of insight and analysis from the Mass Politics Profs.
This week we look at equity in the corporate sector and speak with the author of this month's Under the Radar book club.
Listen to this week's episode of Under the Radar
Under the Radar's New Hampshire Insiders discuss the results of the New Hampshire primary.
Under the Radar's local contributors delve into the latest Greater Boston headlines you need to know.
A special update on one of our favorite shows from 2019!
Under the Radar's New Hampshire Insiders return to discuss the latest politicking in the Granite State.
Under the Radar introduces its latest ongoing segment on the environment, featuring local professionals whose work involves researching and articulating a range of environmental issues.
Only 17 percent of American Indian students go to college. And those who do often struggle with lack of social support on campus. That’s why 25 years ago some young native women founded The first national sorority for Native American women.
WGBH's resident unusual Christmas music collector Mike Wilkins takes us for a spin through his 30th annual compilation of rare festive tunes.
“It’s about how you live!" That’s the theme for National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness month - an effort to get people to broaden the idea that hospice is just about end of life.
From Boston to Kentucky, Tuesday’s elections brought brisk winds of change. Biden is still Latino voters’ first choice in a bid against Trump. Plus, Elizabeth Warren scores a key endorsement from a fellow Baystater. It’s a full hour of analysis with the Mass Politics Profs.
Under the Radar's LGBTQ news contributors discuss the latest headlines you need to know.
On November 5th, Allston-Brighton residents will choose a fresh face to represent them in Boston City Hall.
Under the Radar's pop culture contributors give their analysis on the latest stories.
Has the impeachment inquiry stalled momentum for the 2020 election? Elizabeth Warren is topping out the polls and pushing past Bernie Sanders. And Sen. Ted Cruz is backing a New Hampshire Senate candidate and it’s not who you think…It’s Granite State politics with our New Hampshire Insiders.
There's less than a week left before the preliminary Boston City Council elections on September 24th. Do you know who your candidates are?
The nation is abuzz with the 2020 presidential race, but another crucial election is fast approaching for Boston residents - the Boston City Council Elections. It's a full hour with the candidates from Boston’s District 5.
Boston’s 54th Regiment memorial, which honors the first black regiment to fight for the Union in the Civil War, is kicking off a major restoration this fall. How the project is helping highlight Boston’s black history.
Has the momentum of positive representation in Hollywood continued the way critics and fans hoped?
Many know the name of Harriet Tubman, who until recently was to be the new face of the $20 bill. But few know the life story of the American abolitionist, nurse, cook and spy. Now a new historical novel recounts one of Tubman’s greatest achievements – The Combahee Ferry Raid.
Right now record numbers of young people want to give back to their communities through public service. Lead For America is preparing college graduates for high-impact positions in their hometown governments.
Under the Radar's Latinx news contributors return to discuss the latest Latinx stories you need to know.
Under the Radar's pop culture contributors return to discuss the latest pop culture stories you need to know.
"Looking Back, Loving Forward.” This year’s theme for Boston Pride celebrates LGBTQ history and advancements during the last 50 years. Part of that means remembering the many lost during the AIDS crisis. Now, a new web series is imagining a world in which those people never died.
Every day is Father’s Day for the growing number of families with stay and work at home dads. In honor of Father’s Day, three Boston-area dads discuss the joys and challenges of being the stay at home parent.
Millennials have come into their power. And they’re ready to tackle the issues that matter to them, like climate change.
Mother's Day can be a painful reminder to would-be moms who can’t get or stay pregnant. Now with increased awareness about medical technology, including less stigma about surrogacy, there are new ways to build a family. Also, if you had a favorite meal growing up, chances are it’s one your mother made for you. We hear from three Boston food entrepreneurs who got their start cooking their mothers’ signature recipes
As gambling facilities become more common in Massachusetts, what is the impact on people suffering from gambling addictions? Later in the show, playwright Qui Nguyen's rap-infused romantic comedy "Vietgone" is an unexpected recounting of the realities faced by the Vietnamese refugee Americans who came to the U.S. to start again.
The Mass Politics Profs return to give us their insight and analysis on the latest local and national political stories
Fans are saying goodbye to some of their favorite shows, including Game of Thrones, Broad City and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Later in the show, April is National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. To celebrate, Massachusetts’ high school Poetry Out Loud champion and the irrepressible poet Kwame Alexander tell us how they make words take flight.
Many agree building friendships across racial lines can be greatly enriching. Yet few Americans strike up meaningful relationships outside of their racial group. It’s a special hour on the challenges and payoffs of cross-racial friendships.
Callie Crossley speaks with Under the Radar contributors Julio Ricardo Varela and Maria Cramer about the latest Latinx news you need to know. Later in the show, a new project uncovers woman-made contributions in the footnotes of STEM history.
The Cape's newest drug problem? Pets who overdose on marijuana edibles. Later in the show, we tip our glasses to wines produced by women in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Callie speaks with three of Massachusetts' newly elected state representatives about their paths to office, inspirations and goals for their districts.
Callie Crossley speaks with Under the Radar LGBTQ contributors about the LGBTQ news you need to know.
The Mass Politics Profs offer their insight and analysis on the latest headlines in politics.
America’s proverbial melting pot is real. But African-American history is all but missing from the nation’s archives. Now, a two-pronged campaign is helping families donate personal papers to historical collections to fill in the gaps.
Callie Crossley speaks with UTR regional contributors about all the New England news you need to know. Later, avid readers from the greater Boston community discuss former first lady Michelle Obama's blockbuster memoir.
Artisanal chutneys, ice cream, baked goods and more – it’s happening at CommonWealth Kitchen in Dorchester.
Callie Crossley speaks with the leaders of youth civil engagement groups Sociedad Latina and Dream Defenders about sacrifice, youth activism and a vision for the future. Later in the show, the City of Boston plans to raise about $5 million for a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. But most Bostonians don’t realize how deep the MLK-Boston connection really is. Callie Crossley speaks with journalist and documentary filmmaker Clennon King about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s hidden history here in Boston.
Inside The New Massachusetts Law That Supports Alzheimer's Victims And Their Caregivers
Mass Politics Profs: The 2018 Midterms, Question One and Disaster Policy After the Merrimack Valley Explosions
Revisiting and Reliving The History Of The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
Mass Politics Profs: Primaries Far and Wide, The Difference a D.A. Makes and Ranked-Choice Voting
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Pop Culture Roundtable: Beyonce and Jayz's New Album, Reboots are Hot, and Women Rule at the Box Office. And the Grace Trail That Helps Others Start Find Gratitude and Hope
LGBTQ Roundtable: Gay Boomers Face Their Future, Transgender Rights on the Line With he November Ballot, and Bay State Schools Try a New LGBTQ Themed History Curriculum. And We Celebrate Father's Day with Dads Who Do Their Daughters Hair
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Callie Crossley is joined by New Hampshire insiders Arnie Arnesen and Pat Griffin. Then later, she discusses Emerson College's new comedy major with a professor, a student, and a working comic.
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Over 1 million Americans start menopause every year. Why don’t we talk about it?
April 28, 202432min 37sec
Each year more than one million American women begin menopause — an experience many don’t understand and few talk about. Often referred to as “the change,” the most common symptoms include — hot flashes, brain fog and fatigue.
“I had insomnia for years,” Dr. Tina Opie, a management professor at Babson College, told Under the Radar. “I was sweating profusely. I would be at work and forget my train of thought.”
What’s more, many are still in the dark about how to navigate this natural transition in life, even with new information and medication available.
For some people like Marian Themeles, a breast cancer survivor who has experienced hot flashes, the standard hormone replacement therapy treatment is not viable, despite her severe symptoms.
She says it feels like, “suffocation from the inside. You get incredibly hot, and you feel like you can't breathe, and that lasts several minutes.”
However, there is a newly approved drug, Fezolinetant, designed to treat hot flashes for patients who cannot take the standard hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Jan Shifren, a reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist said, for the first time, “we are really targeting a place in the brain where hot flashes occur and in very well controlled trials, it reduces the severity and frequency of hot flashes.”
This conversation and more this week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley.
GUESTS
Dr. Jan Shifren, a reproductive endocrinologist and obstetrician/gynecologist and director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Midlife Women's Health Center
Marian Themeles, a patient of Massachusetts General Hospital who uses the prescription menopause medicine, Veozah (Fezolinetant)
Dr. Tina Opie, an associate professor in management at Babson College