Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

*This episode addresses the elements, practices and mechanics of sex both on- and off-screen, including details about intercourse, nonconsensual sex and sexual health.* In last month's installment of "How We Love," we learn all about intimacy coordination with experts Lizzy Talbot ("Bridgerton," "Babygirl") and Robbie Taylor Hunt ("Red, White & Royal Blue," "Pillion.") For this special episode...

This year marks one decade since Massachusetts voters made recreational cannabis for adults legal in the Commonwealth. In the last 10 years, the legal marijuana industry has taken off, with more than $10 billion in gross sales, about 18,000 jobs created, and nearly 3 million Bay State residents who reported using cannabis annually for a variety of reasons, including medicinally and recreationally....

What’s scarier than no internet access? A time before the proliferation of cellphones, Wi-Fi and the magic of Google is at the heart of some of the buzziest media in recent years, including the critically acclaimed, “I Saw The TV Glow,” the experimental indie film “Skinamarink” and this year’s summer box-office hit “Backrooms,” alongside streaming shows like, “It: Welcome to Derry,” and reboots, r...

The city of Chelsea may forgo its long-standing policy of guaranteed parking spots to boost new housing construction. A proposed update to the safe driving law would target motorists recording themselves while driving. And City Councilor John FitzGerald is leading a community fight to keep the Fields Corner Post Office open. It’s our local news roundtable! Guests: Katie Lannan , editor at MASSterL...

It’s the perpetual challenge: getting kids off their digital screens and out into the analog world. On its face, the nonprofit organization Girls on the Run is doing just that: encouraging girls to lace up their sneakers and get active while making new friends. But the program also includes lessons on empathy, setting goals, and building confidence in girls between the 3rd and 8th grades – essenti...

School policies around the country are zeroing in on trans students, a new report states that basic protections for queer people are now increasingly dependent on where the person lives, and it’s LGBTQ+ history month – a time to honor queer trailblazers! It's our LGBTQ+ news roundtable!

In her new book, poet, author and Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander invokes the power of poetry, history and truth to explore courage and love in these tumultuous times. We talk to her about what she says are “the questions poets ask.” Her latest book, “Signals Across Vast Distances: Essays and Tales,” is our October selection for Bookmarked: The "Under the Radar" Book Club. 

Asian American and Pacific Islanders – or AAPI – are the fastest-growing major racial and ethnic group in the United States. With more than 25 million Asian Americans living in the U.S. and the tremendous success of movies like “K-Pop Demon Hunters”; streaming shows like “The Summer I Turned Pretty”; the popularity of sports stars like Olympic skater Alyssa Liu and baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani; p...

Maine Senator Susan Collins faces bribery allegations and calls a ProPublica investigation a “political hit job." Will Cape Cod institute its own “Taylor Swift” tax on million-dollar second homes? And a Rhode Island lawmaker moves out of state with no plans of leaving office! It’s our regional news roundtable! Guests: Arnie Arnesen (WNHN in New Hampshire), Ted Nesi (WPRI in Rhode Island), Jennette...

They’re now a regular part of the production crew of movies, television and streaming shows – intimacy coordinators: specialists in the safety and artistry of those sexy scenes on our screens. But what does the role actually entail? We learn all about this important, groundbreaking role from two people actually doing the work as part of our year-long series, How We Love. Guests: Lizzy Talbot ("Bri...

It's an Oprah’s Book Club special! The celebrity mogul’s book club is turning 30, so we’re sharing two of our twin picks — books and authors both Callie and Oprah have featured on their shows. First, we have Callie’s 2020 conversation with Robert Kolker; author of “Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family,” a nonfiction account of the Galvin family, in which six of the 12 children...

Massachusetts is a leader in the nationwide effort to reduce food waste, setting statewide standards on food scraps, supporting community-led efforts for food recovery, and ramping up assistance to schools and businesses. With fresh new insights and creative solutions, the fight against food waste is drawing new enthusiasts to an old environmental issue. How effective are the policies to reduce, d...

Don’t throw out your leftovers; they might be the best part of your next meal! Repurposing leftovers and using food scraps in recipes is part of the movement to reduce food waste. Cookbook authors Tamar Adler and Anne-Marie Bonneau join Callie Crossley to make the case for low and zero-waste tasty recipes that’ll save home chefs time and money while being environmentally friendly.

On September 11, 2001, Americans experienced the worst attack on U.S. soil in the country’s history. Millions witnessed the event in-person or on television, with wall-to-wall coverage the entire day. News about what happened, why it happened and who was responsible flooded the media, creating a chaotic and often confusing timeline of events detailing what unfolded before our eyes. And just as qui...

In 2023, America celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the global cultural and music genre created by young artists like 18-year-old DJ Kool Herc and 14-year-old Grand Wizard Theodore who birthed the genre’s signature breakbeat and record-scratching techniques. Five decades later, the teens are elders. Murray Forman explores what it means in his latest book, “Old in the Game: Aging With And...

Depictions of polyamorous relationships are all over popular culture. But the idea of multiple partners isn’t new, especially in Massachusetts, where some cities are home to massive polycules and legislation protecting multiple-partner relationships. So what is polyamory? What are the challenges, pitfalls and joys? And what's it like to be in a long-term polyamorous relationship? We're dedicating...

It’s been 30 years since the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur died after being shot in Las Vegas in September 1996. Three decades later, the trial against Duane Davis, also known as Keefe D, is underway. Why are people still so invested in who killed Tupac? Plus, a new adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie” features the voices and stories of Native Osage people for the first time, the Grammys rethi...

Finding a romantic partner is tough enough. So what’s it like to navigate the dating world while on the autism spectrum? We hear more about romance on the spectrum from those working directly with – or those in – the autism community as part of our yearlong series, How We Love.

With a thriving concert and club scene, some of the best music schools in the country, and the explosive growth of the Boston Calling Music Festival, Massachusetts is one of the go-to places for performers of all genres. Musicians Alisa Amador and Kemp Harris join us to talk about their careers, inspirations and making a living as an artist in 2026.

To hardcore music fans, Fort Apache Studios is known for recording some of the biggest names in ‘90s rock. But before they became go-to producers, Sean Slade, Paul Q. Kolderie, and Jim Fitting were just three friends with a dream and the lease to an abandoned laundromat. They join us 40 years after the founding of their legendary studio to give us its behind-the-scenes story.

Governor Maura Healey signs legislation ensuring protections for immigrants against ICE, a Latina Power hat sells out after causing a political debate and how are candidates trying to mobilize the Latino vote this fall? It’s our Latinx news roundtable!

Nothing says summer more than fresh produce: juicy peaches, sweet strawberries, crisp corn on the cob, bright and fragrant herbs. Why not add this delicious harvest to an already beloved warm-weather treat: ice cream? We speak with two local ice cream shops -- Third Time Together in Cambridge and Far Out Ice Cream in Boston and Cambridge -- honoring the season with its inventive, unique flavors. 

There’s still time to indulge in your perfect summer read! In this special edition of Bookmarked: The "Under the Radar Book Club,” we’re cracking the spine of one of book lovers’ favorite genres: books about books. We spend the full hour speaking with authors Meg Anderson ("The Memory of Borrowed Books"), Katie Holt ("The Last Page") and Kirsten Miller ("Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books"...

A recent poll shows 75 percent of Massachusetts voters want AI regulations, a Pittsfield hospital is sued after a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease last summer, and a new Western Massachusetts network for alums and students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities kicks off in Springfield -- it’s our Massachusetts news roundtable!

Nothing says summer like dining al fresco, and East Boston may be the best place to do it! Salt bread and Brazilian pao de queijo are taking over local bakeries. And pop that bottle of red in the fridge – chilled red wine is IN! Our culinary experts tell us the latest food and wine trends.