Under the Radar with Callie Crossley
"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.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 562
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Seasonal Silliness: Our Annual Review Of Quirky Holiday Songs
How about two different versions of a song entitled, “Ho, Ho, Ho?” Or another one of our new favorite holiday jams, like "Santa's Pissed Off" and "Sugar and Booze?" They could only be featured togeth…
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Wed 25 Dec 2019
It's About How You Live: Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month
It's almost that time of the year where the whole family gathers at the table and shares meaningful conversations. November also marks Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month. During this time, e…
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Sun 17 Nov 2019
Politics: Boston City Council, Kentucky's First Black Attorney General and Ayanna Pressley Endorses Elizabeth Warren
The November 5th elections brought brisk winds of change across the country, including here in Boston. Voters upended an old political dynamic and embraced a historic slate of women and people of col…
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Sun 10 Nov 2019
LGBTQ News: Title VII At The Supreme Court, LGBTQ Voters and MA's Growing LGBTQ Teen Population
The Supreme Court reviews three cases charging employment discrimination while the fate of LGBTQ workers hangs in the balance. The high stakes 2020 elections are around the corner, yet one in five LG…
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Sun 27 Oct 2019
Local Politics: Boston City Council District 9 Candidates
Two first time candidates for Boston’s District 9 are heading into the final election on November 5, 2019. Craig Cashman and Liz Breadon beat out 7 other candidates for the chance to represent Allsto…
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Sun 20 Oct 2019
Pop Culture: 'Joker' Has The Last Laugh, iTunes Is i-History And Beyoncé's Trademark Battle
The controversial blockbuster film "Joker" has the last laugh, smashing box office records despite deeply split reviews. Tyler Perry outdoes Hollywood on his own terms. iTunes is now i-history. And w…
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Sun 13 Oct 2019
New Hampshire Insiders: Impeachment Inquiry, Elizabeth Warren, and Ted Cruz's NH Senate Endorsement
Did the focus on the impeachment inquiry stall the momentum for the 2020 presidential election? If it did, one of the first places to feel the impact will be in the Granite State where voters are che…
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Mon 07 Oct 2019
Local Politics: Boston City Council District 8 Candidates
There’s less than a week left before the crowded Boston City Council race’s preliminary election on September 24th. Last week on Under the Radar we aired the first of two shows dedicated to this cruc…
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Sun 22 Sep 2019
Local Politics: Boston City Council District 5 Candidates
The nation is abuzz with updates about the 2020 presidential race, however another election is fast approaching for Boston residents. One that is arguably much more impactful on their day to day live…
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Sun 15 Sep 2019
Encore: Revisiting And Reliving The History Of The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
In March of 1863, Massachusetts Governor John A. Andrew authorized the first black volunteer regiment to fight for the Union Army during the Civil War. The Massachusetts 54th Regiment, commanded by C…
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Sun 01 Sep 2019
#AsianAugust, One Year Later And It's Hot Grape Summer In Bordeaux Country
Last August, "Crazy Rich Asians" took the box office by storm, raking in more than $170 million in the U.S. alone. The film was one of several big blockbusters to premier last summer featuring all-As…
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Sun 18 Aug 2019
Harriet Tubman: American Patriot
Under cover of darkness on June 2, 1863, two Union ships stole up the Combahee River in a mission that would liberate over 750 slaves from South Carolina plantations. What became known as the Combahe…
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Sun 04 Aug 2019
Lead For America Cultivates A New Generation Of Leaders At Home
"Ask what you can do for your country" - words President John F. Kennedy made famous during his 1961 inaugural address. President Kennedy promised to make public service a centerpiece of his administ…
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Sun 28 Jul 2019
Latinx News: 'Hispandering,' Mexico's Migrant Crackdown and BPS's Latino Parents
With the 2020 presidential primary campaigns are now in full swing, the race is on to win over Latino voters. ICE raids and deplorable detention center conditions have sparked public uproar in the U.…
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Sun 14 Jul 2019
Pop Culture: The Streaming Wars, Taylor Swift's Latest Feud and 'City On A Hill'
The Obamas kick off their first production with Netflix, and the streaming giant signs Beyoncé to a $60 million deal. But some predict streaming services may soon be out of reach for customers becaus…
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Sun 07 Jul 2019
'The FATHERS Project' Imagines A World Without AIDS
“Looking Back, Loving Forward,” the theme of this year’s Boston Pride celebration acknowledges advancements in gay rights and commemorates seminal historical events like the 50th anniversary of the S…
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Sun 23 Jun 2019
The Joys And Challenges Of Being A Stay At Home Dad
From The Simpsons to the 1983 film Mr. Mom, pop culture is rife with examples of bumbling fathers. And while it’s fun to laugh at these fictional send-ups of charming incompetence, in real life, dads…
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Sun 16 Jun 2019
Massachusetts Millennials Lead The Way Toward A Renewable Future
In the last year, teenagers around the world have captured headlines with their urgent advocacy in the streets. But the slightly older millennial generation is also coming into its own power, driving…
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Sun 02 Jun 2019
Gestational Surrogacy Offers A New Path To Building A Family
Mother's Day can be a painful reminder for some, like would-be moms who are unable to become or stay pregnant. These days, however, because of advancements in medical technology and awareness about i…
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Fri 10 May 2019
Addressing Compulsive Gambling in Massachusetts
Eight years ago, when the legislature approved casinos in the Bay State, opponents worried that more opportunities to gamble would be difficult for people with compulsive gambling habits. Everett’s E…
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Sun 28 Apr 2019
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