Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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, experts are hoping to promote family conversations about hospice as a tool for living. Guests: Patricia Ramsden - Registered Nurse and Director of Admissions at Care Dimensions , a Danvers, Massachusett...

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 color. Also, everybody wins in Kentucky: Democrats narrowly claimed the governorship and Republicans elected the state’s first black attorney general. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren scores a key president...

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 LGBTQ adults is not registered to vote. And more than 15 percent of Massachusetts high schoolers identify as LGBTQ. How will the state support this young and growing demographic? Those stories and more o...

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 Allston-Brighton residents on the Boston City Council. We spoke to both about the big and small issues facing the district. Guests: Liz Breadon  – Originally from Northern Ireland, Liz Breadon is a long-time...

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 why are superstar singer Beyonce and a New England event planning company locked in a trademark battle? It's our Pop Culture Round Table. Guests: Rachel Rubin - Professor of American studies at the Univ...

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 cheek by jowl with presidential candidates. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is currently pushing past Sen. Bernie Sanders in voter attention and enthusiasm. And Texas Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed a candidat...

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 crucial election featuring candidates for Boston City Council’s District 5 seat. This week Under the Radar was joined by the five candidates for Boston City Council’s District 8, which includes the neighbo...

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 lives – The Boston City Council Elections. In preparation for the preliminary municipal election on September 24th, over the next two weeks we’ll be focusing on two of the hottest city council races for Di...

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 Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, gained recognition after spearheading an assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, in July of that year. During the battle at Fort Wagner, Colonel Shaw and 116 of his men were k...

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-Asian casts and Asian leads. The phenomenon was dubbed #AsianAugust,  and sparked excitement about a turning point for positive representation in Hollywood. A number of films starring Asian casts have si...

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 Combahee Ferry Raid, was the first major U.S. military operation lead by a woman - Harriet Tubman. The same Harriet Tubman whose image was scheduled - until recently - to be on the front of the new $20 bill n...

"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 administration. He helped create both the Peace Corps and Americorps. And most recently, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg offered up his plans to quadruple service opportunities by 2026. Buttig...

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.S. But a harsh crackdown on migrant crossings in Mexico has gotten far less reaction. And Latino students are the largest racial-ethnic group in Boston Public Schools. So why are the voices of Latino p...

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 because of the cable like fees. Country pop star Taylor Swift’s celebrity pals come to her defense in her feud with big-time star manager Scooter Braun, while others say “You Need To Calm Down.” And an unlik...

“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 Stonewall Uprising. Part of the reflection on LGBTQ history of the last century is the painful absence of what could have been - the blank spaces left by the thousands of people lost during the AIDS cri...

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 consider parenting just as central to their identities as moms. That's one of the reasons why a growing number of fathers are opting to be stay at home dads. Guests: Robbie Samuels - Father of two, au...

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 a climate revolution as business owners and elected officials. Here in Massachusetts, a group of the state’s most influential millennials is now the heart of a campaign to transition to 100 percent re...

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 infertility, more people are turning to so-called third party reproductive methods such as sperm, egg and embryo donors as well as gestational surrogates. Guests: Kim Bergman - Licensed psychologist and...

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 Encore Boston Harbor resort is now set to open in just under two months. It’s the state's third casino, with more to come. How is this impacting people addicted to gambling? Do more casinos put others a...

Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is running for the Republican nomination but will President Trump’s hold on the GOP block his chances? Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey has declared it the era of the Green New Deal, so how will climate change play into the fates of the 2020 presidential candidates? And how does the 2019 Boston City Council election bode for the 2021 Mayoral race? Those stori...

Winter is coming for the last time as Game of Thrones kicks off its final season tonight. And it’s goodbye to Broad City and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, shows that were fearless in their hilarious depictions of young, female adulthood. Plus when is a country song not country enough? Fans and critics are divided over “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X. Also, a Burger King ad featuring diners with chopsticks set...

All of the surveys reveal most Americans have few friends of another race. Even though most agree building friendships across racial lines can be greatly beneficial and enriching, most people rarely strike up meaningful relationships outside of their racial group. At a time when racial relations in the country remain fraught, a new book suggests the thorny conversation about race and racism may be...

Two dozen senators ask for temporary protective status for Venezuelans in the U.S. Can a Latino-oriented campaign for 2020 work in Julian Castro’s favor? And Netflix closes the curtain on Cuban-American family sitcom “One Day at a Time.” Guests: Julio Ricardo Varela — Co-host of the “In The Thick” podcast, Latino USA contributor and founder of Latino Rebels. Maria Cramer — Reporter at The Boston G...

This week on Under the Radar with Callie Crossley – The Cape’s newest drug problem is marijuana poisoning and the victims are not who you'd expect - dogs. Also, Maine's first female governor, Janet Mills, continues to make history with her woman-majority cabinet. And a new program sponsored by the City of Providence is providing kids with free meals on snow days. Those stories and more on our regi...

Right now the political focus is on the 2020 presidential election and the charismatic new members of the 116th Congress. Meanwhile, here at home the current class of newly elected state legislators is settling in and already making waves. This full hour we’re getting to know three of the Bay State’s newest lawmakers — a small sample of the first-time members of the Massachusetts' House of Represe...