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
370hr 51min
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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?
Mike Wilkins, radio engineer for PRX and GBH, guides us through his annual review of unusual holiday songs.
Mike Wilkins, radio engineer for PRX and GBH, guides us through his annual review of unusual holiday songs.
Our selections for unique wines and cuisine.
Callie Crossley hosts local reporters on the Green Line extension, a push to let younger Bostonians vote and more.
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'!
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Plus: celebrity cookbooks and Boston cycle boats
Plus: a discussion with the filmmakers of a new documentary, "Drive to Sing."