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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
345hr 43min
Thumbnail for "Why one organization is working to highlight New Hampshire's rich Black history".
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.
Thumbnail for "New play 'Toni Stone' tells the story of one of America's forgotten baseball stars".
Playwright Lydia Diamond joined Under the Radar at the Boston Public Library to discuss her play running at the Huntington Theatre.
Thumbnail for "Worcester found a solution to the lifeguard shortage".
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.
Thumbnail for "'I'm the mother, that's why': Reflecting on the quirkiness and wisdom of motherhood".
This Mother's Day, Under the Radar speaks with two authors who have curated dozens of mother quotes — and written extensively about — motherhood.
Thumbnail for "70 years after Brown v. Board of Education, work remains to integrate schools".
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.
Thumbnail for "'One Last Word' finds the comedy in what happens when you tell someone how you really feel".
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.
Thumbnail for "A new group wants Mass. to be 'the first state to end hunger, permanently'".
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.
Thumbnail for "A drop of ghost pepper with your clam chowder? A new Cambridge hot sauce festival will bring the heat ".
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.
Thumbnail for "Over 1 million Americans start menopause every year. Why don’t we talk about it?".
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.
Thumbnail for "From ancient art to K-Pop, 'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' celebrates South Korea's global influence".
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.
Thumbnail for "Maine legislature rallies for gender-affirming care with a new bill".
The legislation would protect medical providers from out-of-state investigations when handling gender-affirming care or abortions.
Thumbnail for "Bay Staters' attitudes on abortion reflect nationwide consensus".
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.
Thumbnail for "Rhode Island taxpayers gawk at the $132 million price tag of a new stadium".
Taxpayers will pay $132 million over 30 years to fund just $27 million of construction costs for a new Pawtucket minor league soccer stadium.
Thumbnail for "'Relinquished' aims to challenge our understanding of adoption in America".
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.
Thumbnail for "From Billie Eilish to Stevie Wonder, musicians demand creative protections against AI".
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."
Thumbnail for "From fadeaways to the runway, 'Fly' documents the world of NBA fashion".
"Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion" highlights the colorful culture and history of high fashion in men's professional basketball.
Thumbnail for "How community fridges continue to fight food insecurity across the commonwealth".
Under the Radar sits down with two community fridge organizers to discuss the importance, impact and struggles of organizing community fridges.
Thumbnail for "Trump continues to signal he won't accept a loss in November".
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.
Thumbnail for "The 'Queen of Jazz,' Ella Fitzgerald's legacy is celebrated in new book".
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.
Thumbnail for "Why some Republicans are aligning with Latin American populists".
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.
Thumbnail for "The island spirit of Puerto Rico is coming to Boston in an inaugural cultural tour".
The BoriCorridor inaugural tour is bringing Puerto Rican arts, music, and entertainment to Boston and other Northeastern cities.
Thumbnail for "A local organization is tracing the lineage of enslaved Americans to their present-day ancestors".
10 Million Names aims to recover and restore the history of those enslaved from America's past.
Thumbnail for "A year of 'wins' for Asian American representation in movies and TV".
Under the Radar breaks down new Asian American-centered representation in TV and movies in this special hour-long discussion.
Thumbnail for "New documentary shows how flight attendants fought to transform workplace, break gender barriers".
"Fly With Me" features the stories of stewardesses who fought back against the sexist and racist restrictions of the 1950s airline industry.
Thumbnail for "America has grappled with reparations for centuries. Will it happen in Boston?".
A new podcast from GBH News, "What Is Owed?" explores what reparations would look like in one of America's oldest cities.
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans".
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."
Thumbnail for "Why the 'Battle of Versailles' still resonates 50 years later ".
On November 28, 1973 a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style.
Thumbnail for "GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg on the importance of 'Reckoning and Repair' initiative".
GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg joins Under the Radar to discuss why the multi-year initiative is an imperative discussion for this moment.
Thumbnail for "'Our Hidden Conversations' reveals the poignant discussions that Americans are having about race".
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.
Thumbnail for "Florida continues its assault on LGBTQ rights with a new driver's license rule".
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.
Thumbnail for " 'In the Pines' author confronts family's ties to Mississippi lynching".
Grace Elizabeth Hale's latest book is an examination of America's troubled racist history and how it ties to her own family.
Thumbnail for "A new dictionary aims to boost the language and pride of Cabo Verdeans".
A Roxbury author plans to publish an English to Cape Verdean Creole dictionary this summer.
Thumbnail for "New reforms open up access to disaster funding in Massachusetts and beyond".
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.
Thumbnail for "Scottish culture is piping up in Boston".
From kilts to bagpipes, local groups are promoting Scottish culture to stand out from Boston's long Irish heritage.
Thumbnail for "As goes New Hampshire so goes the nation? New voters may change Granite State politics".
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.
Thumbnail for "Two Embrace Boston honorees reflect on their efforts for a more equitable city".
Duane and Deborah Jackson are one of a handful of couples distinguished as 2024 Embrace Boston honorees.
Thumbnail for "New documentary features African students at MIT and their journey far from home".
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.
Thumbnail for "Two experts unpack Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir".
Barbra Streisand spent a decade writing 'My Name is Barbra,' and fans and critics alike have heaped praise onto the 1,000 page book.
Thumbnail for "Why some grocery stores are rejecting self-checkout and replacing them with humans".
Critics argue it is finally time to check out of self-checkout.
Thumbnail for "Mr. Mike's Merry Mix 2023: Our annual review of peculiar holiday music".
Under the Radar presents Mike Wilkins' 34th annual mix of quirky holiday songs. Spoiler: Mariah Carey did not make the cut.
Thumbnail for "Frozen food advent calendars and a new French bubbly are popping off this holiday season ".
Under the Radar's Food and Wine Roundtable: Holiday Edition, takes a look at new spins on favorite American traditions.
Thumbnail for "250 years later, local experts consider the complex legacy of the Boston Tea Party".
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.
Thumbnail for "Daniel Mason's 'North Woods' explores a vibrant history of New England".
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.”
Thumbnail for "It's the season of giving, but what motivates Americans to give?".
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%.
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans".
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."
Thumbnail for "Why the 'Battle of Versailles' still resonates 50 years later ".
On November 28, 1973 a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style.
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: BU ecologist breaks down carbon dynamics".
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."
Thumbnail for "Catch up on your New England news in 30 minutes".
Gabe Amo is the first Black person ever elected to Congress in Rhode Island.
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: Harvard cellular and molecular biologist Jason Buenrostro breaks down gene expression".
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."
Thumbnail for "Despite the horror of war, these organizations continue to seek peace between Israelis and Palestinians".
Seeds of Peace and American Friends of Combatants for Peace have spent decades working towards unity in Israel and Palestine.
Thumbnail for "Author and scholar Julia Lee discusses growing up neither Black nor white in America".
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."
Thumbnail for " Latinx News Roundtable: Boston Schools' English learners advisors resign in protest of 'harmful' plan".
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.
Thumbnail for "Author Marta McDowell explores how gardening inspires mystery writers".
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."
Thumbnail for "A new $4 billion bond bill takes aim at Massachusetts' housing shortage".
Governor Maura Healey's proposed housing bond bill could create over 8,000 accessory dwelling units, or “in-law suites,” across the state.
Thumbnail for "New restaurants solidify Boston as a big catch for seafood lovers".
311 Omakase, All That Fish + Oyster and Moëca are making a name for themselves even among Boston's existing seafood standouts.
Thumbnail for "From Arkansas to New Hampshire, states are rolling back child labor laws".
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.
Thumbnail for "Cricket is the world's second most popular sport. Can it thrive in Boston?".
Behind only soccer, cricket is the second most-watched sport in the world. Basketball, hockey and football remain dominant in Greater Boston.
Thumbnail for "In the wake of the hottest summer ever recorded, climate change action heats up in Massachusetts".
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.
Thumbnail for "Is hybrid work now a permanent fixture in America?".
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.
Thumbnail for "Cranberry Day celebrates an age-old Wampanoag tradition on Noepe aka Martha's Vineyard".
Members of the Aquinnah Tribe of Wampanoag have lived on the island for over 10,000 years.
Thumbnail for "NPR's Aisha Harris argues pop culture is much more than just entertainment".
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."
Thumbnail for "Why many Latino nonprofits struggle to make ends meet".
Economic and institutional challenges plague many Latino nonprofits in the Bay State, but some are looking for ways to change that trend.
Thumbnail for "Is New Hampshire old news? Why many Republican presidential hopefuls are prioritizing Iowa".
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."
Thumbnail for "America has a unique obsession with ice, and it all started in Boston".
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.”
Thumbnail for "Anti-LGBTQ sentiment is reflected in legislatures, and violence, across the country".
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.
Thumbnail for "Despite winning championships, women's sports in Boston don't get the attention they deserve".
The Boston Renegades is unstoppable. Why isn't anyone paying attention?
Thumbnail for "From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed".
Seaweed has existed for about a billion years, but some experts are just beginning to find new, high-tech uses for it.
Thumbnail for "The power of mentorship for at-risk youth".
We consider the value of adult mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts.
Thumbnail for "Why more women are freezing their eggs".
Even during the pandemic, the number of women undergoing egg freezing continues to increase.
Thumbnail for "Some Americans are saying no to smart devices and embracing digital minimalism".
From smartphones and smartwatches to facial recognition and doorbell cameras, some Americans feel overwhelmed by the amount of technology in their lives.
Thumbnail for "Sounds of the city: Boston's first mixtape aims to boost local talent".
Featuring six local DJs and 17 artists, "Dear Summer Vol. 1," is Boston's first official mixtape.
Thumbnail for "60 years later, the March on Washington continues to shape America's identity".
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.
Thumbnail for "A national Latino museum project gets caught in the culture wars".
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.?
Thumbnail for "Hip-hop turns 50: A look at the past, present and future of the global phenomenon".
Hip-hop was born in a Bronx apartment building in 1973. Today, its influence is virtually inescapable.
Thumbnail for "These two humor writers look for comedy in turbulent times".
This special edition of Under the Radar's book club explores the work of humor essayists Samantha Irby and Blythe Roberson.
Thumbnail for "The science and popularity of CBD, explained".
CBD products are everywhere. Here's what you need to know about the booming industry.
Thumbnail for "Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine".
We chew over the growing number of organizations that provide medically tailored meals for people with chronic illness.
Thumbnail for "NAACP's annual ACT-SO competition brings youth talent to Boston".
Youth compete at The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics, showcasing excellence.
Thumbnail for "Hollywood's writers and actors strike together for the first time in over 60 years".
SAG-AFTRA actors joined the Writer's Guild of America on the picket lines over concerns about pay and the impact of AI.
Thumbnail for "‘Barbie’-themed boat party in Boston is the latest burst of excitement over the 64-year-old doll".
Reflecting on the Mattel doll nationwide as Barbie is, yet again, having a moment.
Thumbnail for "Offering free food and shade, 'food forests' are sprouting up in Boston".
A new food forest in Mattapan is focused on growing “plants that people would want to see.”
Thumbnail for "Is barbecue growing in popularity in New England?".
More and more restaurants are popping up and bringing the traditionally Southern cuisine up North.
Thumbnail for "Democrats want South Carolina to lead 2024 primaries. New Hampshire has other plans".
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.
Thumbnail for "Brendan Slocumb's latest novel explores the Black experience in classical music".
"Symphony of Secrets" follows the story of a Black musicologist's journey to uncover a lost history.
Thumbnail for "Tastes like chicken! Is lab-grown meat an answer to climate change?".
Meat grown from stem cells has been approved for sale by the USDA, but may not be available in grocery stores for some time.
Thumbnail for "Roxbury International Film Festival celebrates 25 years of highlighting Black artists".
The largest New England Film Festival that highlights films by, for, and about people of color is back for it’s 25th year.
Thumbnail for "Advocates believe Massachusetts may finally set sex education standards".
The Healthy Youth Act would provide public schools “medically accurate, age-appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education” curricula.
Thumbnail for "How fatherhood has evolved and what it means to be a dad in 2023".
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.
Thumbnail for "Juneteenth is shared with a new generation through these children's book authors".
Children's book authors have a knack for explaining complicated topics in digestible, fun ways -- even for complicated topics like Juneteenth.
Thumbnail for "How we can make the language of fine wine more palatable".
It's not just the price tag. The language we use to talk about wine feels exclusionary to many.
Thumbnail for "Boston's Pride celebrations aim to be more inclusive this year".
The former organizer of Boston's annual parade, Boston Pride, dissolved in 2021 amid charges of racism.
Thumbnail for "Three local librarians share their top summer reading picks".
From regency romance to sci-fi thrillers, we gush over our favorite books of 2023 on this annual book club special.
Thumbnail for " Why 37,369 flags will wave in the Boston Common this Memorial Day".
Organizers of the Boston Common Memorial Day Flag Garden say the true meaning of the holiday is to honor fallen service members.
Thumbnail for "Retirement? As if! Why some aren't saving because of an uncertain future".
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.
Thumbnail for "'Join or Die' argues the fate of America depends on joining a club".
The new documentary ties "America's civic unraveling" to our country's "decline in community connections."
Thumbnail for "Cape Cod's proposed machine gun range in the cross hairs of new EPA report".
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.
Thumbnail for "Is Gen-Z trading pharmaceuticals for supplements?".
We speak with two holistic healing professionals about what they have seen change in the alternative healing industry.
Thumbnail for "New climate report reveals many Massachusetts homes are vulnerable to flooding".
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.
Thumbnail for "'Welcome to the Circus of Baseball' author pitches the minor leagues as America's true pastime".
ESPN's Ryan McGee recounts his whimsical summer as an intern for the minor league baseball team, the Asheville Tourists.
Thumbnail for "What will the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency mean for the future of COVID care?".
We discuss the implications of the end of the national public health emergency with three experts in the field.
Thumbnail for "From slams to sidewalks, poetry is alive in Greater Boston".
Readings, open mics and contests abound in the Boston area as popularity for poetry continues to grow.
Thumbnail for "How American English has borrowed, stolen, and evolved into an imperial language".
Linguistic experts discuss the history of the English language and how the meaning of words evolve over time.
Thumbnail for "Boston local and saxophone prodigy, Grace Kelly, is only getting started".
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.
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News Roundtable: A record amount of anti-LGBTQ bills".
Listen to our conversation with experts on the state of LGBTQ rights around the world.
Thumbnail for "Has the Boston cannabis industry really become more equitable?".
A conversation with two Black marijuana business owners about the state of the industry.
Thumbnail for "Processing the Boston Marathon bombings, 10 years later".
We reflect on how the city has changed since April 15, 2013, and what lessons can be learned from the tragedy.
Thumbnail for "Boston's new director of nightlife looks to change city's after-dark scene".
We spoke with Corean Reynolds, the newly appointed director of nightlife economy for Boston's city government.
Thumbnail for "Boston has a decorated jazz history, but it's no longer as easy to find jam sessions".
From Miles Davis to the quest for more clubs, does Boston's jazz scene still swing?
Thumbnail for "Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai tells the untold stories of the Vietnam War in new book, "Dust Child"".
“Dust Child” is at once empathetic, devastating, and upbeat.
Thumbnail for "50 years after the U.S. exited Vietnam, a new exhibit sheds light on the infamous 'Hanoi Hilton'".
Pieces of the 'Hanoi Hilton,' a Vietnamese prison for American POWs, are featured in a local exhibit highlighting the harsh realities of the war.
Thumbnail for "Encore: The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company".
The complete history of Necco and its family of brands is captured in Darlene Lacey’s "Necco: An Epic Candy Tale."
Thumbnail for "Regional News Roundtable: The surprising departure of Rhode Island Rep. Cicilline".
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.
Thumbnail for "Michelle Miller grapples with identity in new book, 'Belonging'".
CBS co-host and national correspondent MIchelle Miller unpacks the life-changing search for her mother.
Thumbnail for "New Hampshire Insiders set the scene for the 2024 presidential race".
Presidential hopefuls are already making their case to the Granite State, despite being nearly 600 days before the election.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture Roundtable: Chris Rock slaps back".
We discuss Oscars nominees, an upstart movie studio and Chris Rock's new comedy series.
Thumbnail for "Has Asian representation in film improved with ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’?".
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.
Thumbnail for "As federal food benefits decline, Mass. food banks expect a surge".
Additional federal funding for SNAP has been put on the chopping block. We learn what that means for Massachusetts farms and food banks.
Thumbnail for "As streaming services boom, cable TV continues its decline".
Fewer than half of American adults now have a cable subscription. What's that mean for how we consume our news and entertainment?
Thumbnail for "Why one cartoonist argues comics are an untapped channel for storytelling".
We explore Joel Christian Gill's exhibit, "Comics Is A Medium, Not A Genre."
Thumbnail for "Greater Boston guaranteed income programs provide inspiration for the country".
A handful of guaranteed income programs in Greater Boston have seen success in providing struggling families with basic needs.
Thumbnail for "Food and Wine Roundtable: Japanese whisky is going down smooth".
Also, many James Beard Award nominees in Massachusetts feature Asian cuisine.
Thumbnail for " Latinx Roundtable: A new startup wants to be 'Fox News in Spanish'".
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.
Thumbnail for "The integral role of Black artists in Western art history".
Author Zaria Ware illuminates the oft-forgotten stories of Black artists and models in Western art.
Thumbnail for "Environmental News Roundtable: Gov. Healey takes aim at climate change".
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.
Thumbnail for " From Bad Bunny to Rosalía, Spanish-language artists are finally gaining critical acclaim".
We discuss Bad Bunny's Grammy nomination for Album of The Year and Latin music's influence in America.
Thumbnail for "Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine".
We chew over the growing number of organizations that provide medically tailored meals for people with chronic illness.
Thumbnail for " The power of mentorship for at-risk youth".
We consider the value of adult mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts.
Thumbnail for " LGBTQ News: Lawmakers across the nation consider bans on drag shows".
From Tennessee to Idaho, we look at potential restrictions on drag shows and Pope Francis’s declaration that homosexuality is not a “crime.”
Thumbnail for "The long, complicated story behind Roe v. Wade".
A conversation with author Joshua Prager about his book "The Family Roe: An American Story."
Thumbnail for "Women share their abortion experiences before, during and after Roe v. Wade".
On the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling, we reflect on the state of abortion in Massachusetts and nationwide.
Thumbnail for "New documentary illuminates Zora Neale Hurston's work as an anthropologist".
"Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space," reveals the Harlem Renaissance writer was more than just a literary giant.
Thumbnail for " How we teach race and racial justice to children".
Understanding the complex history of race and racism in the United States is critical — but how do we explain the concepts to young kids?
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: How will a new crop of lawmakers reshape Massachusetts?".
From Gov. Healey's swearing-in to a slew of last-minute bills, we discuss the latest in politics in Massachusetts and nationwide.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Local residents embrace communal living with a sustainable twist".
Will ecovillages see a rise in popularity as a way to foster community and connection?
Thumbnail for " Mr. Mike's Merry Mix: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs".
Mike Wilkins, radio engineer for PRX and GBH, guides us through his annual review of unusual holiday songs.
Thumbnail for " Mr. Mike's Merry Mix: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs".
Mike Wilkins, radio engineer for PRX and GBH, guides us through his annual review of unusual holiday songs.
Thumbnail for "Food and Wine Roundtable: From fruitcake to wine bars, what to sample this holiday season".
Our selections for unique wines and cuisine.
Thumbnail for " Local News Roundtable: Green Line ready for its big debut, but letting more teens vote may stall".
Callie Crossley hosts local reporters on the Green Line extension, a push to let younger Bostonians vote and more.
Thumbnail for "The Geniuses Next Door: We chat with the Massachusetts MacArthur Genius awardees".
Plus: Our December "Bookmarked" selections
Thumbnail for "It's a full hour of pop culture cookbooks!".
In honor of food's big holiday, we're giving you some recipe ideas based on pop culture!
Thumbnail for "The Me Too movement five years later".
Plus: Singer/songwriter Fabiola Mendez shares her love of music with us
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Midterm elections reaction".
The profs dive into what happened with the November 8th elections
Thumbnail for "The latest LGBTQ news you need".
Plus: November's 'Bookmarked'!
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Everything you need to know about the Nov. 8 elections".
Local and national news you need!
Thumbnail for "We explain Massachusetts' ballot question 3".
Plus: celebrity cookbooks and Boston cycle boats
Thumbnail for "What is re-wilding? We get to the bottom of it!".
Plus: a discussion with the filmmakers of a new documentary, "Drive to Sing."
Thumbnail for "Latinx Roundtable: Learning to embrace Hispanic Heritage Month".
Plus: Our October selection for "Bookmarked"
Thumbnail for "We examine the new trend sweeping the nation: foraging!".
Plus: September's Book Club Pick
Thumbnail for "Encore: How will future generations remember 9/11?".
Plus: How has anti-Muslim bias changed over the last 21 years
Thumbnail for "Encore | Celebrate 50 Years Of Philadelphia International Records' Iconic 'Phillysound' Soul Music".
We look at the legendary 'Phillysound' and its lasting impact on music
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Biden's loan forgiveness and the midterms".
Plus: T woes and Massachusetts' upcoming elections
Thumbnail for "Historical fiction: The genre that makes history come to life".
Our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company".
New England Confectionery Company was the oldest continuously running candy company in the country up until its closure in 2018.
Thumbnail for "Big Papi's legacy, a Latino media transformation, and Mesoamerican influences in Hollywood".
Those stories and more on our Latinx Roundtable!
Thumbnail for "Three experts on tracking extreme heatwaves, wildfires and other worldwide climate crises".
That and more on our Environmental News Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts gears up for its 55th annual celebration".
The festival honors the culture of the largest Latino group in the state.
Thumbnail for "Book Club: Geraldine Brooks’ ‘Horse’".
Our July selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: How does Roe v. Wade reversal affect gay rights?".
That and more on our LGBTQ News Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "'Quock Walker Day' could soon be a state holiday in Massachusetts".
Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to abolish slavery, thanks largely to a Black man named Quock Walker.
Thumbnail for "Harvard confronts its historic ties to slavery".
How will higher education continue to investigate its slavery-linked past?
Thumbnail for "The 24th Roxbury Film Festival celebrates films by, for and about people of color".
RoxFilm is back!
Thumbnail for "How Juneteenth is commemorated across the Commonwealth".
The country's recent racial reckoning has sparked a renewed interest in Juneteenth.
Thumbnail for "Dishing with the author of Marvel's Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook".
Ever wonder what they eat in Wakanda?
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture Cookbooks: Creating a career out of fantasy food".
Author Chelsea Monroe-Cassel tells all about creating real-life recipes from fantasy worlds.
Thumbnail for "Book Club: 2022 summer reading recommendations from three local librarians".
Summer readers, grab your book bags!
Thumbnail for "Summer Food & Wine Trends: Flower syrups add a floral twist to baking and booze".
We're kicking off the official start of summer savoring refreshing new food and wine trends.
Thumbnail for "ICA Boston puts ‘the beauty of Black culture’ on full display".
Roxbury artist Napoleon Jones-Henderson’s life’s work is on display at the ICA.
Thumbnail for "Boston pediatrician Mark Vonnegut on the problems plaguing the healthcare industry".
Hear about his latest book, “The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics."
Thumbnail for "Older Americans Month: Local innovators seek to improve the elder care industry".
A look at specific ways to improve the systems and culture that support and sustain elders.
Thumbnail for "'Too Good To Go' helps consumers in Boston reduce food waste".
An app that connects consumers with surplus food from local eateries.
Thumbnail for "Ecovillages: Local residents embrace communal living with a sustainable twist".
Ecovillage cohousing communities have been popular in Europe for decades, but interest here in the United States is ramping up.
Thumbnail for "Regional News Roundup: Cape Cod townspeople oppose a proposed new machine gun range".
It's our Regional News Roundtable!
Thumbnail for "Book Club: Quincy Carroll's 'Unwelcome'".
It's our May selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Bookclub.
Thumbnail for "NeighborWoods: How urban forests can improve community health and climate change".
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day.
Thumbnail for "The Huntington's 'Our Daughters, Like Pillars' explores sisterly bonds amid COVID-19".
Local playwright Kirsten Greenidge's latest play.
Thumbnail for "Environmental Roundtable: Electric school buses are bound for Boston. Will the MBTA follow suit?".
That story and more on our latest show.
Thumbnail for "Uncovering the truth about slavery in Colonial Lexington".
Lexington Historical Society has uncovered more details about slavery’s presence in colonial Lexington.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Celebrating National Poetry Month with two poets".
It’s undeniable — poetry is having a moment.
Thumbnail for "Poetry's growing popularity starts with local youth poets".
We’re marking this National Poetry Month by taking a look at our next generation of local poets.
Thumbnail for "Book Club: Brendan Slocumb's 'The Violin Conspiracy'".
It’s our April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "Formerly incarcerated people have become major voices for reforming a broken criminal justice system".
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. 
Thumbnail for "Meet two Berklee College of Music alumni nominated for the 2022 Grammy Awards".
Two of those nominees are Arooj Aftab and Charlie Rosen.
Thumbnail for "From Banksy to Boston: How art activism is transforming city walls and public spaces".
What's Greater Boston’s art activism scene look like?
Thumbnail for "The Huntington Theatre Company's 'The Bluest Eye' brings Toni Morrison's legacy to life".
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.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture Roundtable: Hollywood feeds into 'burnout culture' with workplace thrillers and series based on real-life CEO flops".
That story and more on our latest show.
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News Roundtable: A look at the rise of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the country".
That story and more on our latest show.
Thumbnail for "Transhealth Northampton provides healthcare by and for the transgender community".
In Western Massachusetts, one rural clinic wants to change primary care for its trans patients — and reform the healthcare industry for good measure.
Thumbnail for "Regional News Roundtable: American lobsters could soon be 'red-listed'".
That stoy and more during our Regional News Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Under the Radar Book Club: Danielle Friedman's 'Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World'".
It’s our March selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "Mass. Politics Profs: A review of Boston Mayor Wu's first 100 days in office".
That and more on our latest show.
Thumbnail for "Environmental Roundtable: Boston's boom in green transportation, climate change and activism".
Those stories and more on our environmental roundtable.
Thumbnail for "How horseshoe crabs became the heroes of modern medicine".
Grateful for the COVID-19 vaccine? Thank these nine-eyed, blue-blooded blessings.
Thumbnail for "Boston's bike lane boom experiences some road bumps".
That story and more on our Local News Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Rosé all day — what you need to know about the popular type of pink wine".
This year, people are toasting their sweethearts not with champagne or beer, but with rosé.
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Latinos in office at record high, but still a fraction of all elected officials".
That and more on our Latinx roundtable!
Thumbnail for "The science and popularity of CBD, explained".
CBD: three small letters behind a billion-dollar industry.
Thumbnail for "From 'Shang-Chi' to 'Cowboy Bebop': How Asian representation has changed in film and TV".
Plus, what we’re looking forward to watching in 2022.
Thumbnail for "Mass. Politics Profs: Biden's second year in office begins on a bleak note".
That and more on our Mass. Politics Profs Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Local artists explore society’s most pressing issues at ICA Boston".
They are the 2021 winners of the James and Audrey Foster Prize.
Thumbnail for "What your history class didn't teach you about the civil rights movement".
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.
Thumbnail for "Young activists are the past, present and future of the racial justice movement".
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.
Thumbnail for "Food and wine trends in 2022: vegan lobster rolls, Haitian hot chocolate, best budget wine".
It's our first food and wine roundtable of the new year!
Thumbnail for "The plant-based food movement is having a moment".
These days, eating plant-based is easier and tastier than ever.
Thumbnail for "Sack O' Songs: Our annual review of quirky holiday songs".
These are not the traditional carols you're used to hearing on the radio...
Thumbnail for "With a business model centered on diversity, Boston’s biggest hotel in decades is now open".
The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport opened in September to rave reviews.
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: Historian and professor Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on anti-racism".
Dr. Kendi is America’s leading anti-racist scholar.
Thumbnail for "The legacy of Occupy Boston, ten years later".
On this tenth anniversary, local Occupy participants assess the movement’s successes and shortcomings.
Thumbnail for "Under the Radar Book Club: Alex Bernstein's 'Miserable Holiday Stories'".
Our December pick for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club."
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: Physician-economist Marcella Alsan on racial discrimination in medicine".
Dr. Marcella Alsan is a member of the 2021 MacArthur Genius Fellows.
Thumbnail for "The Father of Music Festivals: The life and legacy of pioneer George Wein".
The music impresario with local roots is best known for founding the annual summer Newport Jazz Festival.
Thumbnail for "Environmental Roundtable: Mass. residents inhaled polluted air for 50 days in 2020".
That and more on our Environmental Roundtable!
Thumbnail for "Under The Radar Book Club: Douglas Wolk's 'All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of The Biggest Story Ever Told'".
Our November selection for the Under the Radar book club!
Thumbnail for "Will Maine's innovative packaging law help fix America's recycling problem?".
Maine is the first state in the nation to pass this kind of law.
Thumbnail for "Transgender authors and allies are making children's literature more inclusive".
It’s Transgender Awareness Week, a time to reflect on issues facing the trans community, including representation in media.
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Candidates Of Color Made History In Elections Nationwide".
Listen to a full hour with the Mass Politics Profs!
Thumbnail for "Local TikTokers Find Fame By Posting About All-Things Massachusetts".
Is this trend the next wave of social media? And what does it mean to be TikTok famous?
Thumbnail for "Is Digital Art A New Frontier For Underrepresented Artists?".
Black and brown artists have historically had limited representation in galleries.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture Roundtable: Protest Over Comedian Dave Chappelle's 'Transphobic' Netflix Special".
That story and more on our Pop Culture Roundtable!
Thumbnail for "The Genius Next Door: MIT Geomorphologist Taylor Perron Discusses Landscape Evolution".
Perron is one of the 2021 MacArthur Fellows, and one of three based in the Boston area.
Thumbnail for "What We Can All Learn From Wedding Announcements".
Author Cate Doty shares her insider’s view as a wedding announcements writer.
Thumbnail for "Is Your Diamond Jewelry 'Ethical?'".
How to navigate the ethics behind the diamond jewelry industry.
Thumbnail for "Fabric Of A Nation: Quilting Is Finally Being Recognized As Fine Art".
A new MFA exhibition features over 300 years of American quilts, and other visual and tactile artworks.
Thumbnail for "Inclusive Fitness: Neurodiverse People Find A Place In The Exercise Industry".
One local gym is trying to make the fitness industry more accessible to the neurodiverse community.
Thumbnail for "Podcast Extra: Bonus Questions With Author Wil Haygood".
Two bonus questions with author Wil Haygood!
Thumbnail for "Under The Radar Book Club: Wil Haygood's 'Colorization: One Hundred Years Of Black Films In A White World'".
Our October selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News Roundtable: Is The State's Child Welfare System Putting LGBTQ Youth At Risk?".
We kick off LGBTQ History Month with our LGBTQ News Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Some Employees Never Want To Give Up Remote Work".
How many are willing to quit their jobs to find permanent remote work?
Thumbnail for "How Companies Are Rethinking Future-Of-Work Plans".
Just what does the future of work look like locally and beyond?
Thumbnail for "Under The Radar Book Club: Beck Dorey-Stein's 'Rock the Boat'".
"Rock the Boat" is author Beck Dorey-Stein’s first novel and our September selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "Latinx Roundtable: How Did Latino Voters Impact Local Elections? And, Does Hispanic Heritage Month Need A Rebrand?".
That and more on our Latinx Roundtable!
Thumbnail for "Encore: Will Consumers Cut The Cord On Streaming Services?".
Streaming services got a big boost during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Eric Nguyen's 'Things We Lost To The Water'".
It was our May selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.
Thumbnail for "20th Anniversary Of 9/11: How Bias Against Muslims Is Changing In America".
Has public perception towards Muslims shifted, as the 20-year marker of 9/11 approaches?
Thumbnail for "20th Anniversary Of 9/11: How Will Younger Generations Remember The Attacks?".
Can generational trauma affect those who didn’t even live through the event?
Thumbnail for "How Gen-Z Is Turning Into The Zero Waste Generation".
Gen-Zers could come to become known as Gen-ZeroWaste, since so many are adopting zero waste practices.
Thumbnail for "Henry David Thoreau - The Original "Social Distancer" -  Has Newfound Relevancy During The Pandemic".
Author David Gessner says that Thoreau's writings can offer comfort and direction on how to get through the pandemic.
Thumbnail for "Celebrate 50 Years Of Philadelphia International Records' Iconic 'Phillysound' Soul Music".
Exactly what is the sound of Philadelphia?
Thumbnail for "The Booze-Free Beverage Industry Is Booming".
Move aside alcohol -- more people are sipping drinks without the hangover.
Thumbnail for "Chew On This: Cookbook Sales Are Rising As Home Cooks Look To Spice Up Everyday Meals".
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!
Thumbnail for "Rosé All Day: All You Need To Know About The Popular Type Of Wine".
Rosé wine is booming in popularity. On Under The Radar, our wine expert tells you why.
Thumbnail for "Under The Radar: New Hampshire Pushes Back On Vaccine Mandates With New 'Medical Freedom' Law".
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.
Thumbnail for "Young Adult Fiction: The Expanding Genre Attracts More Than Just Teens To Its Pages".
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.”
Thumbnail for "Environmental Roundtable: Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather, Shutting Down Oil Pipelines, And The Country's First Black Chief Of US Forest Service".
Those stories and more on our environmental roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Local Blind And Visually Impaired Students Navigate Challenges Of Remote Learning".
Perkins School for the Blind tells us about how their students and teachers have fared with remote learning.
Thumbnail for "How Amelia Earhart's Boston Connection Helped Her Soar To Fame".
Celebrate National Amelia Earhart day with us!
Thumbnail for "Women In Comedy: How Local Comics Kept Up During COVID".
We’re yukking it up with some local women comedians to kick off our summer fun series.
Thumbnail for "The Future Of Farming: From Crops You Can Control In A Container To Sustainable Kelp Farms That Fight Climate Change".
Whatever you thought about farming is being reimagined, with a new generation plowing the industry into the future.
Thumbnail for "Book Club: Zakiya Dalila Harris’ 'The Other Black Girl'".
This twisty thriller of office intrigue may offer some of the most biting social commentary of 2021.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Bicycling Boom - Keeping Up With Pandemic-Fueled Demand".
A bicycling boom that emerged during the height of pandemic is still going strong.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Not Your Average Guidebook - 'A People's Guide' Sheds Light On Greater Boston's Untold Histories".
Three local co-authors present a new guidebook, one that offers an expanded history to the region.
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Local Elections Teem With Candidates, Baker's Billions Of Stimulus Bucks, And Hope For A Boston Bullet Train".
These stories and more on our Mass Politics Profs roundtable.
Thumbnail for "The Buzz Around Massachusetts Pollinator Week".
Have you heard the buzz? It's the start of Massachusetts Pollinator Week.
Thumbnail for "23rd Roxbury Film Festival Celebrates Black Voices In Film".
The Boston-based Roxbury International Film Festival, or RoxFilm, is back for its 23rd annual event.
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Corporate America Turns Rainbow for Pride Month, Social Media Platforms Now Letting Users Display Pronouns".
Those stories and more on today's LGBTQ Roundtable.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Celebrating Juneteenth In Boston".
Millions across the U.S. will celebrate on Saturday the day enslaved people in Texas discovered they were free.
Thumbnail for "Book Club: 2021 Summer Reading Recommendations From Three Local Librarians".
A round-up of which books you should crack open this summer.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: Celebrity Cancel Culture, Pulling The Plug On Internet Explorer, And The Linda Lindas Challenge Racism Through Punk Rock".
Those stories and more on our pop culture roundtable!
Thumbnail for "Food and Wine: Home Bakeries, Non-Alcoholic Wines And A $5 Strawberry From Japan".
Those stories and more on our food and wine roundtable!
Thumbnail for "Environmental News: Super Pollutants Lurking In Your AC, Biden's Support For Electric Cars And Cape Cod Residents' Climate Dilemma".
Those stories and more on our environmental roundtable.
Thumbnail for "What's Behind The Rise In Suicides Among Black Youth?".
What role has the seemingly never-ending racial trauma played in the uptick of suicidal deaths among young African Americans?
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Biden Praises Baker For Pandemic Leadership".
Plus, a diverse pool of candidates makes for a historic mayor's race.
Thumbnail for "How To Celebrate Mother's Day During A Year Of Loss".
Later in the Show: Mass. Towns Conflicted Over Use Of Native American Mascots
Thumbnail for "Will Consumers Cut The Cord On Streaming Services?".
Book Club: Eric Nguyen's 'Things We Lost To The Water'
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Republican Legislatures, Religious Support, and Biden's CBP Nominee".
Later in the Show: Sunday's Oscars Make History With Diverse Nominations
Thumbnail for "Why More Women Are Freezing Their Eggs".
Later in the Show: Digital Sweat: Home Workouts Find Virtual Reality
Thumbnail for "After Atlanta, Allyship And Community Are How We Move Forward".
How American Towns Are Reinventing Their Future
Thumbnail for "Regional News Roundtable: RI Insurer Backtracks, NH Bars Out-Of-State Student Vaccines, Vineyard Lighthouse Contaminates Park".
Book Club: Danielle Geller's 'Dog Flowers'
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Border 'Crisis,' Chelsea Shortchanged, Few Latinos At Oscars".
Later in the Show: Food And Wine: The Chicken Wars, COVID's Toll, And ... Fried Lobster?
Thumbnail for "How The Pandemic Is Challenging Our Understanding Of Poverty".
Later in the Show: Oldest Women's Center In U.S. Celebrates 50th Year
Thumbnail for "Life After COVID? Futurists Discuss A Post-Pandemic World".
Later In The Show: Cambridge Play Captures Pandemic Life
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: Streaming Premieres, Allen V. Farrow, And Dolly Parton".
Later In The Show: Book Club: Koa Beck's 'White Feminism'
Thumbnail for "Local News: Boston City Council Race, Subletters' Legal Limbo And Work After The Pandemic".
Later in the Show: From Subway Graffiti To MFA, Basquiat's Resurgent Legacy
Thumbnail for "An Experimental Food Program Struggles To Help Boston's Hardest Hit Community".
Later in the show: Cambridge’s On-The-Ground Response Team Combats COVID Misinformation
Thumbnail for "Environmental News: The Next Pandemic, Boston Subways And Rejoining The Paris Agreement".
Later in the show: Edgartown Harbor is added to the official list of Underground Railroad sites.
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Biden's Executive Order, Buttigieg's Confirmation, Companies Improve Workplace Equality".
Later in the show: Encore Book Club: Tochi Onyebuch's Novel 'Riot Baby'
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Presidential Inauguration Spotlights Latinas, Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccines For Immigrant Communities, And Rising Latino Leaders".
Later in the show: Black Hair And Black Beauty Featured In All Its 'Glory'
Thumbnail for "How Boston Set The Stage For A 'Legacy Of Love' Between Martin Luther King Jr. And Coretta Scott King".
Later in the show: Karen Gray Houston's 'Daughter of the Boycott' Recounts Her Family's Key Role In The Civil Rights Movement
Thumbnail for "Politics: Georgia's Historic Election, Aftermath Of Pro-Trump Insurrection, And Boston Mayor Tapped By Biden".
A round-up of local and national news you need to know.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Kimberlé Crenshaw On The Importance Of Intersectionality".
Later in the show - Encore: Black Fatherhood In The Wake Of George Floyd
Thumbnail for "Calamity Claus: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs".
It's our annual spinning of holiday tunes with our own Mike Wilkins, radio engineer for PRX's and GBH's "The World."
Thumbnail for "Successes And Shortcomings: 30 Years Of The Americans With Disabilities Act".
Later in the show - The Season Of Giving: How COVID-19 Has Changed Charity
Thumbnail for "Saving Bookstores: How Independent Shops Cope Against COVID And E-Commerce Giants".
A special one-hour edition of Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. Today, 'Saving Bookstores.'
Thumbnail for "The Legacy Of Tunney Lee: Preserving The History Of Boston's Chinatown".
Later in the show - Latest Food Trends: Winter Wines, Pandemic Spice Boom, And Local Sip-Worthy Booze
Thumbnail for "Local News: Adapting To All-Remote Learning, COVID Cases Spike In State, And Massachusetts' Most Diverse High Court".
Later in the show: Not Your Average Guidebook: 'A People's Guide' Sheds Light On Greater Boston's Untold Histories
Thumbnail for "Local Food Groups Confront Heightened Hunger Crisis Amid Coronavirus".
Later in the show - Doctor Dogs: Can Man's Best Friend Sniff Out COVID-19?
Thumbnail for "Politics: 2020 Election Outcomes, Youth And Minority Voter Power, And Problems With Polling".
A full hour of insight and analysis with our MA politics profs.
Thumbnail for "Vandalized Signs Don't Stop BLM Supporters From Taking A Public Stance On Private Property".
Later in the show - Book Club: 'Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness'
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Activists Alarmed By Supreme Court Nominee, Pope Francis' Civil Union Support, And Bisexuality Redefined".
Later in the show - Pilsner's Pandemic Popularity: A History Of The 'Beer Of Kings'
Thumbnail for "Preserving The Present: Efforts To Archive Ongoing BLM Protests".
Later in the show - Women In STEM: Local Push To Change Underrepresentation In The Industry
Thumbnail for "Environmental News: Boston Scores High Marks For Clean Energy, Roxbury Fights For Its Trees, And New England's Wildfire Risk".
Later in the show -- Controlling Your Car's Wireless Data: A Debate On Ballot Question 1
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: How To Win The Hispanic Vote, The Debate Around Ethnic ID 'Latinx,' And Growing Latino Representation In Children's Books".
Later in the show: Boston Book Fest Kickoff With Former US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
Thumbnail for "A 2020 Roundup Of Asian Representation In Film And TV".
Later in the show -- COVID Career Advice: How To Navigate The Pandemic's Permanent Changes To The Workplace
Thumbnail for "Politics: Less Than 50 Days Before Presidential Election, Ranked-Choice Voting In MA, And Boston's Mayoral Race".
The latest local and national political stories you need to know.
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Cape Cod's Second Summer, New Hampshire's Absentee Voting Surge And Tracking Police Behavior In Rhode Island".
Later in the show - Book Club: 'The Mountains Sing' By Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Thumbnail for "Encore: New Bill Requires Breakfast To Be Served During School Hours".
Later in the show: Harriet Tubman, American Patriot
Thumbnail for "Part Three: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe Kennedy".
Later in the show: Revisiting Native American Representation In American Culture
Thumbnail for "Part Two: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe Kennedy".
Later in the show: 'She's The First' Musically Marks The 19th Amendment Centennial
Thumbnail for "Part One: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe Kennedy".
Later in the show - The Latest Food Trends: Booming Wine Sales, Readjusting Restaurants, And Hunger For Sourdough
Thumbnail for "Food Cozy Mysteries: The Books Serving Up Recipes With A Side Of Murder".
We explore the niche mystery genre, known as food cozies, where the food is just as important as the murder.
Thumbnail for "Encore: The Joys And Challenges Of Being A Stay-At-Home Dad".
Later in the show - Encore: Visit Your Favorite Literary Locations In 'Booked'
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: Redesigning Racist Brands, K-pop Quashes Online White Supremacy, And Introducing 'The Michelle Obama Podcast'".
Later in the show: The Art Of Activism: Two Local Women Of Color Take On COVID-19 And Racial Violence
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Latinos Face Inequity With COVID-19, Biden's Attempt To Appeal To Latino Voters, And Spanish Colonial Statues".
Later in the show: A Microcollege's Macro-Sized Difference For Low-Income Women
Thumbnail for "Encore: Alpha Pi Omega — The First Sorority For Native American Women".
Later in the show - Encore: Book Club — Yale Needs Women
Thumbnail for "Book Club: Annual Summer Reading Recommendations".
Three local librarians give us their picks for the best summer reads this year.
Thumbnail for "Bicycling Boom: Keeping Up With Pandemic-Fueled Demand".
Later in the show: Black Fatherhood In The Wake Of George Floyd
Thumbnail for "Local News: Boston Protests, Phase Two Reopening, And Remote Learning".
Later in the show: Mastering Mask Culture In The United States
Thumbnail for "Native American News: COVID-19 Infection Rates, Tribal Casino Shutdowns, And Reservation Land Legal Battles".
Later in the show - How To Turn White Privilege Into Antiracist Allyship
Thumbnail for "Politics: Virtual Campaigns During COVID-19, Mail-In Voting, And Joe Biden's Running Mate".
The latest local and national news you might have missed.
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Pride During A Pandemic, Blood Donation Discrimination, And Life In The Half-Closet".
The latest LGBTQ news you might have missed.
Thumbnail for "Holocaust Remembrance: How To Keep Survivors' Stories Alive".
Three authors, whose lives have been shaped by the Holocaust, share their stories with us.
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Cape Cod's Coronavirus Reopening, Unemployment ID Fraud In Rhode Island And New Hampshire's Mail-In Voting Controversy".
We discuss the latest news going on across the region.
Thumbnail for "Astrology: Why Millennials Are Looking To The Stars For Answers".
Why is astrology a popular cultural trend today, especially for millennials?
Thumbnail for "  Faith And Purpose During The Coronavirus Pandemic".
How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted religious and secular communities?
Thumbnail for "Environmental News: Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary And COVID-19's Impact On The Climate Crisis".
Under The Radar's environmental news contributors return to discuss the latest environmental stories you need to know.
Thumbnail for "CareZare App Focuses On The Care In Caregiving".
Later in the show: We celebrate National Poetry Month with Boston's poetry ambassadors.
Thumbnail for " Pop Culture Adapts To COVID-19: Streaming Services, Musical Parodies As Public Health Messages, And Black Twitter".
Dip into what's up with pop culture during the COVID-19 crisis with Under the Radar's panel of experts.
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: COVID-19 Guidelines In Spanish, Check 'Other' On The 2020 Census, And Young Latino Voters".
Our Latinx Roundtable discusses the latest Latinx news.
Thumbnail for "Addressing Compulsive Gambling In Massachusetts".
A special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley.
Thumbnail for "Politics: Super Tuesday Aftershocks, COVID-19 Political Symptoms and Kennedy vs. Markey".
It's a full hour of insight and analysis from the Mass Politics Profs.
Thumbnail for "Women's History Month: The Fight To Put Women On Corporate Boards".
This week we look at equity in the corporate sector and speak with the author of this month's Under the Radar book club.
Thumbnail for "Massachusetts' First "Hands Free" Driving Law Goes Into Effect".
Listen to this week's episode of Under the Radar
Thumbnail for "New Hampshire Insiders: The Results".
Under the Radar's New Hampshire Insiders discuss the results of the New Hampshire primary.
Thumbnail for "Local News: Charlestown Laundromats, Logan Airport Monorail, and Boston Recycling".
Under the Radar's local contributors delve into the latest Greater Boston headlines you need to know.
Thumbnail for "UTR Podcast Exclusive: Re-Introducing Larry Ladd".
A special update on one of our favorite shows from 2019!
Thumbnail for "NH Insiders: Polling Confusion, Undecided Voters And Do Endorsements Matter?".
Under the Radar's New Hampshire Insiders return to discuss the latest politicking in the Granite State.
Thumbnail for "Introducing UTR's Environmental News Roundtable".
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.
Thumbnail for "Alpha Pi Omega: The First Sorority For Native American Women".
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.
Thumbnail for "Seasonal Silliness: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs".
WGBH's resident unusual Christmas music collector Mike Wilkins takes us for a spin through his 30th annual compilation of rare festive tunes.
Thumbnail for "It's About How You Live: Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month".
“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.
Thumbnail for "Politics: Boston City Council, Kentucky's First Black Attorney General and Ayanna Pressley Endorses Elizabeth Warren".
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.
Thumbnail for "Local News: Youth Homelessness, Mass Colleges Offer Pot Business Courses, And South End's Villa Victoria Arts Center's Demolition".
Under the Radar's local contributors delve into the latest Greater Boston headlines you need to know.
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Title VII At The Supreme Court, LGBTQ Voters and MA's Growing LGBTQ Teen Population".
Under the Radar's LGBTQ news contributors discuss the latest headlines you need to know.
Thumbnail for "Local Politics: Boston City Council District 9 Candidates".
On November 5th, Allston-Brighton residents will choose a fresh face to represent them in Boston City Hall.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: 'Joker' Has The Last Laugh, iTunes Is i-History And Beyoncé's Trademark Battle".
Under the Radar's pop culture contributors give their analysis on the latest stories.
Thumbnail for "New Hampshire Insiders: Impeachment Inquiry, Elizabeth Warren, and Ted Cruz's NH Senate Endorsement".
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.
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Boston's Latino Candidates, Licenses for Undocumented Drivers and Julian Castro".
Under the Radar's Latinx News contributors return to discuss the latest Latinx stories you need to know.
Thumbnail for "Local Politics: Boston City Council District 8 Candidates".
There's less than a week left before the preliminary Boston City Council elections on September 24th. Do you know who your candidates are?
Thumbnail for "Local Politics: Boston City Council District 5 Candidates".
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.
Thumbnail for "Local News: Elevator Safety, The Harriet Tubman House And A New Life For South End's Elms".
Under the Radar local news contributors return to fill us in on the latest local stories you might have missed.
Thumbnail for "Encore: Revisiting And Reliving The History Of The Massachusetts 54th Regiment".
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.
Thumbnail for "WhatsGood Brings The Farmers Market To Your Front Door".
Grocery stores offering online grocery shopping are heavily competing for busy consumers these days. Those consumers mostly drawn by home delivery services. But a new company, WhatsGood, is upping the anti – offering direct ordering from independent, local producers
Thumbnail for "#AsianAugust, One Year Later And It's Hot Grape Summer In Bordeaux Country".
Has the momentum of positive representation in Hollywood continued the way critics and fans hoped?
Thumbnail for "Through The Portal: Speculative Fiction Is The Perfect Genre For Summer Reading Escapism".
From tales of mind-bending parallel universes to galaxies far away and dimensions unknown, there couldn’t be more perfect escapism for those lazy hazy days of summer.
Thumbnail for "Harriet Tubman: American Patriot".
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.
Thumbnail for "Lead For America Cultivates A New Generation Of Leaders At Home".
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.
Thumbnail for "We Shall Overcome: The Highlander Center's History Of Organizing Ordinary Citizens For Social Justice".
Over its nearly 90-year history, the Highlander Research and Education Center has trained a cadre of community organizers and activists including Martin Luther King, Pete Seeger and Rosa Parks. In March of this year, white supremacists set fire to the historic school's main offices.
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: 'Hispandering,' Mexico's Migrant Crackdown and BPS's Latino Parents".
Under the Radar's Latinx news contributors return to discuss the latest Latinx stories you need to know.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: The Streaming Wars, Taylor Swift's Latest Feud and 'City On A Hill'".
Under the Radar's pop culture contributors return to discuss the latest pop culture stories you need to know.
Thumbnail for "'The FATHERS Project' Imagines A World Without AIDS".
"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.
Thumbnail for "The Joys And Challenges Of Being A Stay At Home Dad".
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.
Thumbnail for "Summer Reading Extravaganza".
Binge on some books you can’t miss, and give that Netflix habit a break. It’s our annual summer reading special!
Thumbnail for "Massachusetts Millennials Lead The Way Toward A Renewable Future".
Millennials have come into their power. And they’re ready to tackle the issues that matter to them, like climate change.
Thumbnail for "Boston Remembers Puerto Rican Veterans".
More than 200,000 Puerto Ricans who served in the US armed forces are invisible in military history. But not forgotten here in Boston, home to the country's only Puerto Rican veterans’ monument. Later in the show, miso cheesecake and wines red, white, pink and…orange? Our food and wine gurus are here to give us a taste of the yummiest trends kicking off the summer.
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Rhode Island Promise, Family Leave And A New Generation Of Wind Industry Workers".
Callie Crossley speaks with regional news contributors about the latest New England stories you might have missed. Also, ever wonder how an idea becomes a product? The Grommet's co-founder offers a road map for makers.
Thumbnail for "Gestational Surrogacy Offers A New Path To Building A Family".
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
Thumbnail for "Addressing Compulsive Gambling in Massachusetts".
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.
Thumbnail for "Politics: President Trump's Primary Challenge, Climate Change and the Boston City Council Election".
The Mass Politics Profs return to give us their insight and analysis on the latest local and national political stories
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture and Celebrating National Poetry Month".
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.
Thumbnail for "Joe Biden, Justin Fairfax and #MeToo in 2019".
With disturbing accusations against Justin Fairfax and mounting controversy around Joe Biden’s behavior towards women, the ‘Me Too’ movement is alive and well in 2019. Later in the show: Two authors, two reenvisioning’s of Pride and Prejudice set far from the English countryside. It's our double April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.”
Thumbnail for "SPECIAL: The Challenges and Payoffs of Cross-Racial Friendships".
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.
Thumbnail for "More Than A Footnote: Uncovering The Contributions Of Women In STEM".
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.
Thumbnail for "Rising Disability Employment and America's Most Irish Town.".
For decades, unemployment among people with disabilities only went in one direction — up. But recently, that trend has been reversing. Later in the show - they say everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day. If you're from Scituate, Massachusetts, that might actually be true.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: Oscars Recap, Leaving Neverland And A Spotlight On Black Skating Culture".
Callie Crossley speaks with Under the Radar pop culture contributors Michael Jeffries and Rachel Rubin about the latest pop culture buzz you need to know about. Later in the show, Callie Crossley speaks with author Bridgett Davis about her new memoir, remembering her mother's remarkable life running the Detroit Numbers.
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Stoned Dogs, Maine Women Make History (Again) and Free Snowy Day Lunches".
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.
Thumbnail for "Meet Three of Massachusetts' Newest State Legislators".
Callie speaks with three of Massachusetts' newly elected state representatives about their paths to office, inspirations and goals for their districts.
Thumbnail for "Local News: Bayside Development, Everett Gym and Wellness Center Director Faked Credentials and Updates on Dorchester's Vietnamese Cultural District".
Callie speaks with local journalists Jennifer Smith, Gin Dumcius and Seth Daniel about the latest Greater Boston headlines you might have missed. Later in the show: Trade schools are on the rise and Boston’s North Bennet Street School is riding the wave of renewed enthusiasm for professional, hands-on training.
Thumbnail for "Examining the Science Behind Female Friendships".
Callie Crossley speaks with NYT science writer Jacqueline Mroz and real-world BFFs about female friendship and the science behind it. Later in the show: If you’ve boarded an MBTA bus lately, you might have seen a decal on the side dedicated to Rosa Parks. One local woman’s persistence made them a permanent celebration of civic engagement and advocacy
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: CDC Report on Transgender Teens, Chick-fil-A's Second Chance and LGBTQ in 2020".
Callie Crossley speaks with Under the Radar LGBTQ contributors about the LGBTQ news you need to know.
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Immigration is America's New Top Issue and the Growing Pool of 2020 Presidential Bids".
The Mass Politics Profs offer their insight and analysis on the latest headlines in politics.
Thumbnail for "Returning African American Experiences to History's Archives".
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.
Thumbnail for "Springfield Basketball Player's Fight For Inclusivity Documented In New Film".
No question Muslim womens’ basketball player Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir would go pro. That is until she ran up against a little-known rule by FIBA banning headgear on the court, including hijabs.
Thumbnail for "Regional News Round Table: Mixed Reactions For A Syringe Exchange, Businesses Helping Mothers And More".
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.
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: CommonWealth Kitchen Helps Food Businesses Cook Up Success".
Artisanal chutneys, ice cream, baked goods and more – it’s happening at CommonWealth Kitchen in Dorchester.
Thumbnail for " Wayward Wassailing: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs".
Forget Deck the Halls - Funky Christmas, Santa Got Stuck in the Chimney and Merry Christmas Mama are some of our NEW favorite festive jams. WGBH’s own intrepid Christmas music collector, Mike Wilkins, shares his 29th annual compilation of quirky holiday hits you’ve never heard before.
Thumbnail for "Local News: The Boston City Council Race Heats Up and the South End Says Goodbye to its Favorite Mailman".
Callie covers all the Greater Boston news you need to know with local journalists Jennifer Smith, Gin Dumcius and Seth Daniel. Later in the show, it's food and wine with UTR regulars Amy Traverso and Jonathon Alsop.
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: The Many Layers of Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" and Listeners Say "No No No" to "Baby It's Cold Outside"".
Under the Radar contributors Rachel Rubin and Michael Jeffries return to break down the latest pop culture news you need to know. Later in the show - Duke Ellington, hula hoops and breakdancing snowflakes are just a few of the fresh twists on Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker keeping Bostonians on their toes this holiday season.
Thumbnail for "The 'Pronoun Go 'Round': Our Changing Language Around Gender".
Our definition of gender is changing, and so is the way we talk about it. This week on Under the Radar, Callie speaks with two local LGBTQ leaders about the evolving language around gender. Later in the show - feast your ears as Callie and UTR food contributor Amy Traverso dig in to their favorite cookbooks of 2018.
Thumbnail for "Encore: How Do We Define 'Home'?".
On this special encore episode of Under the Radar, we discuss what "home" means in a time when people are living far away from the places they grew up. Later in the show, Callie Crossley speaks with local musician Jonathan Mande about his educational program, "Drums and Wellness," which teaches children life skills through drumming.
Thumbnail for "Carrying The Torch: The New Generation Continuing MLK’s Legacy".
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.
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: The Latino Vote And Where Are Our Latino Landmarks?".
Latinx News: The Latino Vote And Where Are Our Latino Landmarks?
Thumbnail for "Inside The New Massachusetts Law That Supports Alzheimer's Victims And Their Caregivers".
Inside The New Massachusetts Law That Supports Alzheimer's Victims And Their Caregivers
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: The 2018 Midterms, Question One and Disaster Policy After the Merrimack Valley Explosions".
Mass Politics Profs: The 2018 Midterms, Question One and Disaster Policy After the Merrimack Valley Explosions
Thumbnail for "Revisiting and Reliving The History Of The Massachusetts 54th Regiment".
Revisiting and Reliving The History Of The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: Primaries Far and Wide, The Difference a D.A. Makes and Ranked-Choice Voting".
Mass Politics Profs: Primaries Far and Wide, The Difference a D.A. Makes and Ranked-Choice Voting
Thumbnail for "Should There be a Legal Limit on Nurses Assigned to Patients? And Advocates Push for Hands Free to Stop Distracted Driving".
Should There be a Legal Limit on Nurses Assigned to Patients? And Advocates Push for Hands Free to Stop Distracted Driving
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Dairy Farms Phasing Out and Other Regional News You May Have Missed. And a First of Its Kind Boston Conference Tackling Pregnancy and Women's Health".
Regional News: Dairy Farms Phasing Out and Other Regional News You May Have Missed. And a First of Its Kind Boston Conference Tackling Pregnancy and Women's Health
Thumbnail for "Local News: Goodbye to Time-and-A-Half Pay? Plus, UMass Boston's Interim Chancellor Takes the Reins, and Expanding a Local Program to Put the Brakes on Dangerous Speeds. And , South Africa's Signature Wine is Made for American Burgers, and Trend Topping C".
Local News: Goodbye to Time-and-A-Half Pay? Plus, UMass Boston's Interim Chancellor Takes the Reins, and Expanding a Local Program to Put the Brakes on Dangerous Speeds. And , South Africa's Signature Wine is Made for American Burgers, and Trend Topping Charcoal Foods.
Thumbnail for "A Visa Crisis Hits the Cape and Islands Bottom Line and Comedian Jimmy O. Yang's Funny Memoir".
A Visa Crisis Hits the Cape and Islands Bottom Line and Comedian Jimmy O. Yang's Funny Memoir
Thumbnail for "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".
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
Thumbnail for "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".
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
Thumbnail for "Get Ready to Feast on a Virtual Book Smorgasboard. It's Our Annual Summer Reading Special".
Get Ready to Feast on a Virtual Book Smorgasboard. It's Our Annual Summer Reading Special
Thumbnail for "Latinx Roundtable: Harvard's Study on Puerto Rico's Death Count and the Alarming Rise in Overdoses Among Latinos. Plus Our Book Club June Selection "The Garden Party."".
Latinx Roundtable: Harvard's Study on Puerto Rico's Death Count and the Alarming Rise in Overdoses Among Latinos. Plus Our Book Club June Selection "The Garden Party."
Thumbnail for "Zakim Says Electronic Voter Files Need To Be Backed Up. Plus, A Talk With Harvard's First Native American Tenured Professor on Political Sovereignty".
Zakim Says Electronic Voter Files Need To Be Backed Up. Plus, A Talk With Harvard's First Native American Tenured Professor on Political Sovereignty
Thumbnail for "Regional News: A Controversial School Voucher Bill in N.H., Ferries Keep Breaking Down on The Cape, Cash to Woo New Residents in R.I. Plus, We Celebrate Mother's Day with Boston Mommy Bloggers".
Regional News: A Controversial School Voucher Bill in N.H., Ferries Keep Breaking Down on The Cape, Cash to Woo New Residents in R.I. Plus, We Celebrate Mother's Day with Boston Mommy Bloggers
Thumbnail for "Fighting Hunger In New England. Plus, An Education From The Dean Of Boston Jazz Radio!".
Fighting Hunger In New England. Plus, An Education From The Dean Of Boston Jazz Radio!
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Latina Wins Boston Marathon, ICE Alerts In Somerville. Plus, 'Wig Out!' Explores Competitive Drag Ball Culture".
Latinx News: Latina Wins Boston Marathon, ICE Alerts In Somerville. Plus, 'Wig Out!' Explores Competitive Drag Ball Culture
Thumbnail for "Local News: Narcan Price Increase, Moving A UFO Monument And More! Plus, The Intersection Of Art And The Internet".
Local News: Narcan Price Increase, Moving A UFO Monument And More! Plus, The Intersection Of Art And The Internet
Thumbnail for "Working Toward Equality For Women In The Economy. Plus, Our April Book-Club Pick!".
Working Toward Equality For Women In The Economy. Plus, Our April Book-Club Pick!
Thumbnail for "The New Poor People's Campaign And Disparity In Memphis: Economic Justice 50 Years After MLK's Death".
The New Poor People's Campaign And Disparity In Memphis: Economic Justice 50 Years After MLK's Death
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Guns On ATVs, MV Ferry Troubles and More! Plus, America's Tradition Of Student-Led Activism".
Regional News: Guns On ATVs, MV Ferry Troubles and More! Plus, America's Tradition Of Student-Led Activism
Thumbnail for "Lights, Camera, Action! Breaking Down The Mass. Film Tax Credit. Plus, Making Mass. Latinos More Visible".
Lights, Camera, Action! Breaking Down The Mass. Film Tax Credit. Plus, Making Mass. Latinos More Visible
Thumbnail for "Local News: MBTA Night Service, UMass Boston Leadership And More! Plus, Program Ushers Students Into Construction".
Local News: MBTA Night Service, UMass Boston Leadership And More! Plus, Program Ushers Students Into Construction
Thumbnail for "Massachusetts Steps Up For Puerto Rico. Plus, Our March Book-Club Pick!".
Massachusetts Steps Up For Puerto Rico. Plus, Our March Book-Club Pick!
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News: Gay Acceptance On Downward Slope, Gay Olympic Athletes Speak Out And More! Plus, Dispelling Myths About Eating Disorders.".
LGBTQ News: Gay Acceptance On Downward Slope, Gay Olympic Athletes Speak Out And More! Plus, Dispelling Myths About Eating Disorders.
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: An Update on Puerto Rico, The White House's Spanish Website And Are Latinos In Massachusetts Invisible? Plus, Food And Wine!".
Latinx News: An Update on Puerto Rico, The White House's Spanish Website And Are Latinos In Massachusetts Invisible? Plus, Food And Wine!
Thumbnail for "Mass Politics Profs: The Future Of Dreamers, #MeToo In Government And Pressley Vs. Capuano".
Mass Politics Profs: The Future Of Dreamers, #MeToo In Government And Pressley Vs. Capuano
Thumbnail for "Meet Three Newly Elected Massachusetts Lawmakers. Plus, Our February Book-Club Pick!".
Meet Three Newly Elected Massachusetts Lawmakers. Plus, Our February Book-Club Pick!
Thumbnail for "Pop Culture: Groundbreaking Oscar Noms, Queer Acceptance In Music And TV And More! Plus, James Patterson On Aaron Hernandez".
Pop Culture: Groundbreaking Oscar Noms, Queer Acceptance In Music And TV And More! Plus, James Patterson On Aaron Hernandez
Thumbnail for "Not Just A Dreamer: MLK's Legacy As A Radical Philosopher. Plus, Examining The 'Precious' Hymn That Inspired MLK".
Not Just A Dreamer: MLK's Legacy As A Radical Philosopher. Plus, Examining The 'Precious' Hymn That Inspired MLK
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Rejecting ICE Policies On The Cape, Opioid Crisis Hits N.H. Police Chief's Family, Poverty Rate in R.I. Plus, January Book Club!".
Regional News: Rejecting ICE Policies On The Cape, Opioid Crisis Hits N.H. Police Chief's Family, Poverty Rate in R.I. Plus, January Book Club!
Thumbnail for "Jingle Bell Jukebox: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs".
Jingle Bell Jukebox: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs
Thumbnail for "Gifts That Give Back: How To Shop Locally And Help Globally. Plus, Holiday Food And Wine!".
Gifts That Give Back: How To Shop Locally And Help Globally. Plus, Holiday Food And Wine!
Thumbnail for "Ballerina Chronicles Her Career, Boston's Arts Scene In New Memoir".
Ballerina Chronicles Her Career, Boston's Arts Scene In New Memoir
Thumbnail for "Local News: BU Biolab Gets Green Light, Saving The Strand Theatre And More. Plus, A Program Aims To Heal Through Rhythm".
Local News: BU Biolab Gets Green Light, Saving The Strand Theatre And More. Plus, A Program Aims To Heal Through Rhythm
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Bilingual Education Bill, DACA's Future And Success For 'Coco.' Plus, Our December Book-Club Pick!".
Latinx News: Bilingual Education Bill, DACA's Future And Success For 'Coco.' Plus, Our December Book-Club Pick!
Thumbnail for "How Do We Define 'Home'? Plus, A Grocery Store With A Unique Mission".
How Do We Define 'Home'? Plus, A Grocery Store With A Unique Mission
Thumbnail for "LGBTQ News You Need To Know. Plus, November's Book Club Pick!".
LGBTQ News You Need To Know. Plus, November's Book Club Pick!
Thumbnail for "Donald Trump's Election: One Year Later".
Donald Trump's Election: One Year Later
Thumbnail for "Horror Rules The Silver Screen and 'Black Panther' Updates Its Villain. Plus, Boston's Haunted History!".
Horror Rules The Silver Screen and 'Black Panther' Updates Its Villain. Plus, Boston's Haunted History!
Thumbnail for "Kimberle Crenshaw Imparts The Importance Of Intersectionality".
Kimberle Crenshaw Imparts The Importance Of Intersectionality
Thumbnail for "2018: Year Of The Elected Woman? Plus, America's Celebrity Obsession".
2018: Year Of The Elected Woman? Plus, America's Celebrity Obsession
Thumbnail for "Local News: Seat Belts On School Buses, Fire Chief's Primary Worry And Girls' Team Takes A Knee".
Local News: Seat Belts On School Buses, Fire Chief's Primary Worry And Girls' Team Takes A Knee
Thumbnail for "Making 'Marshall': Reginald Hudlin Discusses New Film About Legendary Supreme Court Justice".
Making 'Marshall': Reginald Hudlin Discusses New Film About Legendary Supreme Court Justice
Thumbnail for "'Chokehold' Examines The Stifling Of Black Men By America's Criminal-Justice System".
'Chokehold' Examines The Stifling Of Black Men By America's Criminal-Justice System
Thumbnail for "Growing Up And Grieving: Zinzi Clemmons On Her Debut Novel, 'What We Lose'".
Growing Up And Grieving: Zinzi Clemmons On Her Debut Novel, 'What We Lose'
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Paid Sick Leave, Racist Comments and A Privatized Rail Line".
Regional News: Paid Sick Leave, Racist Comments and A Privatized Rail Line
Thumbnail for "Latinx News: Crisis In Puerto Rico, DACA Activists Surprise Pelosi, The Meaning Of 'Latinx'".
Latinx News: Crisis In Puerto Rico, DACA Activists Surprise Pelosi, The Meaning Of 'Latinx'
Thumbnail for "'Men On Boats' Stages American History With Gender-Bending Twist".
'Men On Boats' Stages American History With Gender-Bending Twist
Thumbnail for "Remembering Explorer, Scientist And Activist S. Allen Counter".
Remembering Explorer, Scientist And Activist S. Allen Counter
Thumbnail for "Food And Wine: Transitioning From Summer Flavors To Fall Spices".
Food And Wine: Transitioning From Summer Flavors To Fall Spices
Thumbnail for "ENCORE: Slamming The Brakes On Distracted Driving".
ENCORE: Slamming The Brakes On Distracted Driving
Thumbnail for "Exploring And Elevating The 'Shadow Cinema' Of The 1970s".
Exploring And Elevating The 'Shadow Cinema' Of The 1970s
Thumbnail for "'Sour Heart' Examines Bittersweet Challenges Of Growing Up Chinese In America".
'Sour Heart' Examines Bittersweet Challenges Of Growing Up Chinese In America
Thumbnail for "Regional News: Job Numbers, Voter-Fraud Investigation And The 'Fun Police'".
Regional News: Job Numbers, Voter-Fraud Investigation And The 'Fun Police'
Thumbnail for "'Left On Pearl' Tells Forgotten Story Of Boston's Women Activists In 1971".
'Left On Pearl' Tells Forgotten Story Of Boston's Women Activists In 1971
Thumbnail for "Local News: Farewell, Tax Holiday; Hello, PawSox?".
Local News: Farewell, Tax Holiday; Hello, PawSox?
Thumbnail for "CommonWealth Kitchen Helps Food Businesses Cook Up Success".
CommonWealth Kitchen Helps Food Businesses Cook Up Success
Thumbnail for "Dorchester's Daily Table: A Grocery Store On A Mission".
Dorchester's Daily Table: A Grocery Store On A Mission
Thumbnail for "Beach-Read Mavens Talk Soapy, Summer-Reading Fun".
Beach-Read Mavens Talk Soapy, Summer-Reading Fun
Thumbnail for "Bilingual Education, Confusing ICE Ruling And A Street Vendor Fights Back".
Bilingual Education, Confusing ICE Ruling And A Street Vendor Fights Back
Thumbnail for "Charlestown Navy Yard Event Honors Local 'Rosies'".
Charlestown Navy Yard Event Honors Local 'Rosies'
Thumbnail for "Recovery-Campus Plans, Rockwell Paintings For Sale And Fate Of Chelsea Water Tower".
Recovery-Campus Plans, Rockwell Paintings For Sale And Fate Of Chelsea Water Tower
Thumbnail for "Summertime Eats: Lobster Rolls, Aromatic Snacks and Wine In A Tube".
Summertime Eats: Lobster Rolls, Aromatic Snacks and Wine In A Tube
Thumbnail for "Screaming For Ice Cream: New England's Favorite Frozen Treat".
Screaming For Ice Cream: New England's Favorite Frozen Treat
Thumbnail for "Seaport's Omni Hotel Project Revolutionizing Business In Boston".
Seaport's Omni Hotel Project Revolutionizing Business In Boston
Thumbnail for "Dangerous Ticks, A Push For More Civics Lessons And Budget Battle In R.I.".
Dangerous Ticks, A Push For More Civics Lessons And Budget Battle In R.I.
Thumbnail for "Trash Transformations: Nari Ward's 'Sun Splashed' On Display At ICA Boston".
Trash Transformations: Nari Ward's 'Sun Splashed' On Display At ICA Boston
Thumbnail for "Becoming A Vino Virtuoso: Bianca Bosker On Her Book, 'Cork Dork'".
Becoming A Vino Virtuoso: Bianca Bosker On Her Book, 'Cork Dork'
Thumbnail for "Millennials At The Forefront Of Boston's Economic Future".
Millennials At The Forefront Of Boston's Economic Future
Thumbnail for "Roxbury International Film Festival Showcases Filmmakers Of Color".
Roxbury International Film Festival Showcases Filmmakers Of Color
Thumbnail for "Problem Properties, Tollbooth Troubles And Fraud In Boston's Mayoral Nominations?".
Problem Properties, Tollbooth Troubles And Fraud In Boston's Mayoral Nominations?
Thumbnail for "Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston".
Celebrating Juneteenth in Boston
Thumbnail for "The Duties Of Dads: The Changing Roles Of Fathers In America".
The Duties Of Dads: The Changing Roles Of Fathers In America
Thumbnail for "Latinos In Boston's Workforce, The 'Language' Of Baseball And Bieber Vs. 'Despacito'".
Latinos In Boston's Workforce, The 'Language' Of Baseball And Bieber Vs. 'Despacito'
Thumbnail for "'Liminal Minds' Parallels Experiences Of Black America With 'Canterbury Tales'".
'Liminal Minds' Parallels Experiences Of Black America With 'Canterbury Tales'
Thumbnail for "Can't-Miss Books To Read This Summer".
Can't-Miss Books To Read This Summer
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Why one organization is working to highlight New Hampshire's rich Black history

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February 4, 202431min 8sec

New Hampshire is not generally considered a beacon of Black culture, where the last census documented people of color to be just a fraction of the general population.

But the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is working to prove how generations of Black Americans have informed both the Granite state’s — and the nation’s — history. 

Under the Radar explores the trials and triumphs of Harriet Wilson, Amos Fortune and Ona Judge, among other lesser known figures that are all foundational to New Hampshire’s past and present.

GUESTS

JerriAnne Boggis, executive director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire

Kabria Baumgartner, associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Northeastern University

Courtney Marshall, English teacher at Phillips Exeter Academy