Under the Radar with Callie Crossley

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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. Learn more about our show on our website: gbhnews.org/utr Check out all the stories in our year-long series, Unbound Pages : gbhnews.org/unboundpages Follow us on X @CallieCrossley and Facebook : facebook.com/UndertheRadarGBH

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Pop culture: AI artists on Spotify, 'A Different World' reboot and Tupac's murder trial
6d ago · 32:51
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 rethink their new Best Asian Pop category, Spotify identifies AI artists and the beloved sitcom “A Different World” gets a reboot. It’s our pop culture roundtable!
How We Love: Dating on the autism spectrum
6d ago · 25:08
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.
How family, purpose and the Bay State led to success for two local musicians
13d ago · 29:34
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.
Sex, drugs, laundry: Looking back at Fort Apache’s Roxbury rock empire 40 years later
13d ago · 28:26
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.
Latinx news: As ICE increases airport arrests, PROTECT Act aims to limit their powers
20d ago · 32:13
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!
This summer, scream for seasonal, artisanal ice cream!
20d ago · 25:47
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.
Books about books: Three authors on writing every bookworm’s favorite subgenre
27d ago · 58:00
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") to learn all about their work in this beloved microtrope.
Massachusetts news: Legionnaires lawsuit in Pittsfield and statewide support for AI regulations
1mo ago · 34:36
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!
Pickled blancs, tinto de verano and cheesy Brazilian bread: What to eat and drink this summer
1mo ago · 23:23
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.
Clean energy kept the U.S. grid on through the heat waves. Could this change future energy policy?
1mo ago · 35:10
It’s been a heat-wave summer this year, with triple-digit temperatures striking the U.S. and Europe. Americans used more electricity than ever to keep cool, but the U.S. power grid met the challenge, supported by clean energy. New York becomes the first state to ban AI data centers. Could Massachusetts be next? And is your free-range cat chomping on more than birds and mice? It’s our environmental news roundtable!
Eight years after ‘One Goal,’ Lewiston, Maine is still united in soccer and culture
1mo ago · 22:50
In 2015, Amy Bass’s book “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game that Brought a Divided Town Together” told the remarkable true story of how a high school soccer team that integrated young Somali refugees into its ranks united the town of Lewiston, Maine. The team would go on to have an undefeated season and win the state championship in 2015, which sparked a massive wave of interest in soccer in Lewiston – and across the entire state of Maine – unlike ever before. Back then, soccer was largely underappreciated by American sports fans. But this year, the US embraced the World Cup, bringing so
‘Man-Made’ reveals how gender bias in product design ranges from insulting to deadly
1mo ago · 31:00
For decades, designers were told to “shrink it and pink it” when it comes to products for women, ignoring their different needs and leading to missed opportunities, discomfort or even injury. On this episode, we meet two women exposing gender bias in product design and who are working to eliminate it from our world – from the office to the soccer pitch and even in space.
Annual mixtape ‘Dear Summer: Vol. 4’ features Boston’s top emerging musical talent
1mo ago · 27:00
The sun is out and so is Boston’s new citywide mixtape – “Dear Summer: Vol. 4.” Get ready to discover your new favorite local artist as part of the playlist you’ll be listening to all summer long! We speak with the co-curators and co-executive producers who give us a behind-the-scenes look into the mixtape's creation.
Local news: Chelsea’s ‘heat islands’ and White Stadium’s parking problem
1mo ago · 32:41
Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain residents continue to be angry about the construction of White Stadium, and they let city officials know in a heated public meeting with a few choice expletives. New zoning rules for Chinatown will protect its historic buildings, while promoting small-business development. And how community TreeKeepers are trying to cool down one of the hottest cities in the Commonwealth. It’s our local news roundtable!
Love, science and resurrection collide in Christina Lauren’s ‘The Romance Revival’
1mo ago · 25:19
A work-distracted wife hiding secrets, a fatal accident, and an experimental therapy combine to upend the lives of a young couple. What happens next puts them on a path for a second chance at a new life together. But is it too late? “The Romance Revival” is the latest novel by bestselling romance writing co-authors Christina Lauren. This sweet and spicy love story with a sci-fi twist is our July selection for Bookmarked: The "Under the Radar" Book Club.
Clam chowder, johnnycakes and baked beans: The Indigenous roots of New England cuisine
2mo ago · 31:41
It’s the original food of America – the fruits, fish, and meat foraged, hunted and preserved by Native Americans for thousands of years before the colonists arrived on New England shores. We unpack the history and culture of Indigenous food – the first American farm-to-table culinary approach – and its connection to New England's Yankee cuisine as part of our celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
How We Love: Trophy wives, sugar daddies and cougars – dispelling age-gap relationship myths
2mo ago · 26:17
Does it really matter if there is a significant age gap between adult partners in romantic relationships? The number of couples living out the ‘age is only a number’ mantra is on the rise, and their reality is increasingly reflected in novels, films, and music =We dive into the world of age-gap romances with relationship expert Susan Winter and clinician and sex therapist Dr. Lee Kinsey as part of our yearlong series, "How We Love."
Regional news: Campaign season heats up with big bucks, Cape bridges up for ‘adoption’ and more
2mo ago · 31:08
A double-barrel attack on Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, as billionaires and their spouses AND super PACs back longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins. Three New England states pass on President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair And looking for a fixer-upper? Cape Cod’s historic bridges are up for adoption! It’s our regional news roundtable!
Now in her golden years, Ufot matriarch Abasiama takes center stage in ‘In Old Age’
2mo ago · 26:51
The years have flown by for Abasiama Ufot -- the once student-immigrant is now an octogenarian. At 80, she still reigns as the matriarch of the Nigerian-American family, but she is also content to live a quiet, reflective life alone in Worcester, Massachusetts. That’s where we find Abasiama in the eighth of the nine-part Ufot Family cycle of plays: ” In Old Age.” Playwright Mfoniso Udofiya and actress Ebony Marshall-Oliver join us to discuss the penultimate chapter of the cycle.
Nuclear Family Month? GOP-led states rebrand Pride Month as new poll shows decline in LGBTQ+ support
2mo ago · 33:08
While a handful of states are “rebranding” June as anti-Pride Month, some big brands are doubling down on their support. Colorado pushes back on so-called conversion therapy with new protective laws. And parents of transgender kids take on the Department of Justice to stop its efforts to obtain their children’s medical records. It’s our LGBTQ+ news roundtable!
Queer Contractors Collective connects and creates community of LGBTQ+ tradespeople
2mo ago · 24:52
About 60 percent of Gen Z is thinking about forgoing a traditional college degree to become electricians, carpenters, plumbers, or other skilled tradespeople. Even so, the trades are still considered a “boys club,” with women, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ people as the minority in the industry. Now, a local initiative is trying to create a space for them to network professionally and build community. We hear from three local tradespeople about the new Queer Contractors Collective as we mark Pride Month.
Need a summer read? Here are the books you need to add to your must-read list!
2mo ago · 58:00
It’s the "Under the Radar" annual summer reading special! Three of our Greater Boston librarians are back with their recommendations, offering plenty of choices for the season – including thrillers, biographies, young adult stories, romance and mysteries. Get ready to add a LOT of new picks to your to-be-read list! For the full reading lists from Callie Crossley, Robin Brenner, Veronica Koven-Matasy and Jane Philbrick, go to gbhnews.org/UTR
How did a tough, resilient, bitter berry become the backbone of Massachusetts’ agricultural history?
3mo ago · 31:17
Cranberries have been a staple of Indigenous culture in North America for hundreds of years – and not just as food. Soon, European settlers also found the benefits of the berry, which would eventually become the state fruit of Massachusetts. These days, cranberries hold a special place on our Thanksgiving tables, but also in everyday baked goods, granolas and, of course, as a delicious, tart juice. In honor of our ongoing celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re boiling down the long history of cranberries in the United States.
Boston’s cultural identity shines through World Cup poster and sonic ID created by local artists
3mo ago · 26:42
One has a tall ship, some rowers, a fishing boat … and a giant lobster crashing through the water in Boston Harbor, defending a goal from an incoming soccer ball. The other features a blend of Celtic punk, classic rock, boy-band beats and classical scoring – some of the musical styles defining Boston. The colorful images and innovative sound remix featured in the Boston World Cup poster and sonic ID are emblematic of the best of Boston – two representations created by local artists to showcase our city to soccer fans worldwide. We speak with two of the artists behind the iconic Boston imagery
How We Love: An inside look into the life of a polyamorous family
3mo ago · 32:39
*This episode addresses the existence of sex and sexual health.* In last month's installment of "How We Love," we dove deep into the world of ethical nonmonogamy and polyamory. For this special episode of "Under the Radar," we meet Justin, Debbie and Alex: three people in a legal domestic partnership, which is only recognized in certain towns in Massachusetts. They live together with their children, cohabitating in a familial structure many may question but that has worked for them for years. So what's their day-to-day like? How did they meet? And how do they push back on stereotypes, myths an

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Episodes 300

Pop culture: AI artists on Spotify, 'A Different World' reboot and Tupac's murder trial

How We Love: Dating on the autism spectrum

How family, purpose and the Bay State led to success for two local musicians

Sex, drugs, laundry: Looking back at Fort Apache’s Roxbury rock empire 40 years later

Latinx news: As ICE increases airport arrests, PROTECT Act aims to limit their powers

This summer, scream for seasonal, artisanal ice cream!

Books about books: Three authors on writing every bookworm’s favorite subgenre

Massachusetts news: Legionnaires lawsuit in Pittsfield and statewide support for AI regulations

Pickled blancs, tinto de verano and cheesy Brazilian bread: What to eat and drink this summer

Clean energy kept the U.S. grid on through the heat waves. Could this change future energy policy?

Eight years after ‘One Goal,’ Lewiston, Maine is still united in soccer and culture

‘Man-Made’ reveals how gender bias in product design ranges from insulting to deadly

Annual mixtape ‘Dear Summer: Vol. 4’ features Boston’s top emerging musical talent

Local news: Chelsea’s ‘heat islands’ and White Stadium’s parking problem

Love, science and resurrection collide in Christina Lauren’s ‘The Romance Revival’

Clam chowder, johnnycakes and baked beans: The Indigenous roots of New England cuisine

How We Love: Trophy wives, sugar daddies and cougars – dispelling age-gap relationship myths

Regional news: Campaign season heats up with big bucks, Cape bridges up for ‘adoption’ and more

Now in her golden years, Ufot matriarch Abasiama takes center stage in ‘In Old Age’

Nuclear Family Month? GOP-led states rebrand Pride Month as new poll shows decline in LGBTQ+ support

Queer Contractors Collective connects and creates community of LGBTQ+ tradespeople

Need a summer read? Here are the books you need to add to your must-read list!

How did a tough, resilient, bitter berry become the backbone of Massachusetts’ agricultural history?

Boston’s cultural identity shines through World Cup poster and sonic ID created by local artists

How We Love: An inside look into the life of a polyamorous family

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Pop culture: AI artists on Spotify, 'A Different World' reboot and Tupac's murder trial

How We Love: Dating on the autism spectrum

How family, purpose and the Bay State led to success for two local musicians

Sex, drugs, laundry: Looking back at Fort Apache’s Roxbury rock empire 40 years later

Latinx news: As ICE increases airport arrests, PROTECT Act aims to limit their powers

This summer, scream for seasonal, artisanal ice cream!

Books about books: Three authors on writing every bookworm’s favorite subgenre

Massachusetts news: Legionnaires lawsuit in Pittsfield and statewide support for AI regulations

Pickled blancs, tinto de verano and cheesy Brazilian bread: What to eat and drink this summer

Clean energy kept the U.S. grid on through the heat waves. Could this change future energy policy?

Eight years after ‘One Goal,’ Lewiston, Maine is still united in soccer and culture

‘Man-Made’ reveals how gender bias in product design ranges from insulting to deadly

Annual mixtape ‘Dear Summer: Vol. 4’ features Boston’s top emerging musical talent

Local news: Chelsea’s ‘heat islands’ and White Stadium’s parking problem

Love, science and resurrection collide in Christina Lauren’s ‘The Romance Revival’

Clam chowder, johnnycakes and baked beans: The Indigenous roots of New England cuisine

How We Love: Trophy wives, sugar daddies and cougars – dispelling age-gap relationship myths

Regional news: Campaign season heats up with big bucks, Cape bridges up for ‘adoption’ and more

Now in her golden years, Ufot matriarch Abasiama takes center stage in ‘In Old Age’

Nuclear Family Month? GOP-led states rebrand Pride Month as new poll shows decline in LGBTQ+ support

Queer Contractors Collective connects and creates community of LGBTQ+ tradespeople

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How did a tough, resilient, bitter berry become the backbone of Massachusetts’ agricultural history?

Boston’s cultural identity shines through World Cup poster and sonic ID created by local artists

How We Love: An inside look into the life of a polyamorous family