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
NPR's Aisha Harris argues pop culture is much more than just entertainment
As an observant young girl and a curious tween, Aisha Harris, co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, was deeply immersed in pop culture. Her early fandom led her to a career as a cultural critic wh…
00:26:03 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Why many Latino nonprofits struggle to make ends meet
Latinos make up one of Massachusetts' largest ethnic groups, and the last few years has seen significant growth in the widely diverse Latino communities with roots in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Repub…
00:31:48 |
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Is New Hampshire old news? Why many Republican presidential hopefuls are prioritizing Iowa
Traditionally, New Hampshire is the proving ground for presidential hopefuls, with most spending major time and money in the Granite State. But many 2024 Republican presidential candidates — so far —…
00:57:59 |
Sun 24 Sep 2023
America has a unique obsession with ice, and it all started in Boston
How did we move from suffering in the heat with room-temperature drinks to ice-harvesting capitalists and fanatical ice consumers?
America’s journey to ice obsession started right here in Boston wi…
00:22:23 |
Sun 17 Sep 2023
Anti-LGBTQ sentiment is reflected in legislatures, and violence, across the country
Across the country, anti-LGBTQ violence is on the rise. Just recently, a California business owner was killed for displaying a Pride flag.
"This is a tragic example of where someone was trying to b…
00:35:28 |
Sun 17 Sep 2023
Despite winning championships, women's sports in Boston don't get the attention they deserve
What Boston sports team won five national championships in the last six years? Hint: it wasn’t the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins.
The answer: the Boston Renegades, a women's football team.
…
00:23:01 |
Sun 10 Sep 2023
From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed
Oceans, rivers and lakes are chockful of thousands of underwater plants and algae collectively described as seaweed. Demand for seaweed — kelp, specifically — has exploded as scientists have confirme…
00:34:50 |
Sun 10 Sep 2023
The power of mentorship for at-risk youth
Editor's note: This segment originally broadcast on January 27, 2023.
In 1949, a small organization formed in Boston. Ten fatherless boys were paired with adult volunteers to help them navigate the…
00:24:16 |
Sun 03 Sep 2023
Why more women are freezing their eggs
Editor's note: This segment originally broadcast on April 16, 2021.
It’s still too soon to know all the ways the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape our decisions about life and family, but one …
00:33:35 |
Sun 03 Sep 2023
Some Americans are saying no to smart devices and embracing digital minimalism
Americans have intimate relationships with their cellphones. A recent report found 89% of Americans say they check their phones within the first 10 minutes of waking up, and 60% sleep with their phon…
00:36:20 |
Sun 27 Aug 2023
Sounds of the city: Boston's first mixtape aims to boost local talent
From hip-hop to folk to jazz, Boston’s musical legacy is alive on a new platform showcasing the talents of local musicians. Mayor Michelle Wu and the city's Tourism, Sports and Entertainment Office d…
00:21:31 |
Sun 27 Aug 2023
60 years later, the March on Washington continues to shape America's identity
Sixty years ago, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom inspired more than 250,000 people to gather for a public demonstration — at the time, one of the biggest marches in the country's history…
00:23:18 |
Sun 20 Aug 2023
A national Latino museum project gets caught in the culture wars
The National Museum of the American Latino may be years away from officially opening, but it's already caught in America's culture wars. The attack has been led in part by Latino Republican Rep. Mari…
00:34:34 |
Sun 20 Aug 2023
Hip-hop turns 50: A look at the past, present and future of the global phenomenon
50 years after its birth, hip-hop has become an integral part of mainstream American culture. With its roots in the voices of marginalized communities, hip-hop is reflected in everything from a rappi…
00:57:51 |
Fri 18 Aug 2023
These two humor writers look for comedy in turbulent times
If there ever was a time we all could use a good laugh, it’s now — as, all around us, the world seems to be on fire literally, and figuratively.
For this special edition of “Bookmarked: Under the R…
00:58:00 |
Sun 06 Aug 2023
The science and popularity of CBD, explained
Editor's note: This episode originally aired on Feb. 4, 2022.
CBD — those three small letters have led to a billion-dollar industry.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a compound from the cannabis pl…
00:27:28 |
Sun 30 Jul 2023
Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine
Editor's note: This episode originally aired on Feb. 3, 2023.
From heart disease to diabetes, chronic illness is the leading cause of death in the United States, and chronic disease is a major reas…
00:30:23 |
Sun 30 Jul 2023
NAACP's annual ACT-SO competition brings youth talent to Boston
Local Black high schoolers will face off in a special competition at the 114th annual NAACP National Convention in Boston. Young scientists, musicians, dancers, and more will compete in one of 32 cat…
00:23:41 |
Sun 23 Jul 2023
Hollywood's writers and actors strike together for the first time in over 60 years
Hollywood’s writers and actors are on strike, together. For the first time since 1960, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), is striking alongside t…
00:34:10 |
Sun 23 Jul 2023
‘Barbie’-themed boat party in Boston is the latest burst of excitement over the 64-year-old doll
The nearly years of anticipations for the new "Barbie" movie has sparked widespread enthusiasm for the 64-year-old doll. From Barbie-themed parties to Barbie-styled clothing, to visits to Barbie’s li…
00:32:17 |
Sun 16 Jul 2023
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