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A 2020 Roundup Of Asian Representation In Film And TV
The animated 1998 film Mulan remains one of Disney's all time greatest hits. Fans greeted Disney’s announcement of a live-action reboot starring an all Asian cast with great excitement. But COVID-19 forced the film from the big screen to Disney streaming, and the film’s recent debut sparked controversy both here and in China. At a time when Asian Americans are being attacked publicly — and being erroneously blamed for the coronavirus — 2020 has been fertile ground for significant growth in Asian themed feature films and TV programs, with independent films helmed by Asian directors and Asian actors in lead roles. What is the power of this expansion of representation? And does it especially matter in this moment? Guests: Elena Creef, professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Wellesley College. She specializes in Asian American visual history in photography, film and popular culture. Jenny Korn, fellow and the founding coordinator of the Race and Media Working Group at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. Later in the show: The Pew Research Center documented the sharp increase in out-of-work Americans from 6.2 million unemployed in February to 20.5 million in May. For those looking to find new work, what's the best way to navigate a job search during a pandemic? Meanwhile, the class of 2020 has produced two million new college grads with bachelor’s degrees entering one of the worst job markets in decades. And for those currently employed — and working remotely from home — how can we succeed in this out of office workspace with new Zoom office etiquette? Guests: Karen Cardozo is an assistant vice president of Northeastern University’s Employer Engagement and Career Design. Brie Reynolds is a career development manager and career coach at FlexJobs, a site for telecommuting and flexible job listings. Show Credits: We’re on the web at wgbh.org/news/undertheradarwithcalliecrossley and available for download wherever you get your podcasts. Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Rebecca Tauber is our intern. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Politics: Less Than 50 Days Before Presidential Election, Ranked-Choice Voting In MA, And Boston's Mayoral Race
State primary elections wrapped up across the country this week. Progressives claimed multiple victories in Rhode Island, while moderates topped the ticket in Massachusetts. Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu officially announced her run for Boston Mayor with a trilingual hat trick. Gov. Charlie Baker has an historic chance to select the entire state Supreme Judicial Court. Plus, President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden battle it out on the campaign trail with less than 50 days before the presidential election. It’s a full hour of insight and analysis from the Mass Politics Profs. GUESTS: Erin O’Brien - associate professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Shannon Jenkins – professor of political science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Peter Ubertaccio - founding dean of the Thomas and Donna May School of Arts & Sciences and associate professor of political science at Stonehill College. All three are contributors to the Mass Politics Profs blog. Show Credits: We’re on the web at wgbh.org/news/undertheradarwithcalliecrossley and available for download wherever you get your podcasts. Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of GBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Kate Dario is our intern. Our theme music is Fish And Chips by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Regional News: Cape Cod's Second Summer, New Hampshire's Absentee Voting Surge And Tracking Police Behavior In Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, a review of police use of force data showed out of "at least 8,635 instances where force was used from 2015 through 2019" ... "all but four [incidents] were deemed justified." Unprecedented high numbers of voters chose to cast absentee ballots this past week in New Hampshire’s Primary Elections, despite a pushback against mask wearing. And did COVID fears create a “second summer” on the Cape? Guests: Arnie Arnesen — host of The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen from WNHN FM Ted Nesi — politics and business editor and investigative reporter for WPRI Geoff Spillane — reporter for the Cape Cod Times Later in the show: Library bookshelves are full of histories, biographies, poetry and novels exploring the American experience in the Vietnam War. But at least in America, with the notable exception of documentaries, there hasn’t been great interest in cultural works chronicling the Vietnamese experience. Now comes a historic novel based on one family’s story through four generations. This moving saga has captivated readers with its authenticity and lyrical storytelling. “The Mountains Sing” is the debut novel of Vietnamese poet Nguyen Phan Que Mai and is her first written in English. It’s our September selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” Guest: Nguyen Phan Que Mai is the author of eleven books of fiction, poetry and non-fiction written in Vietnamese, translated and published in more than 10 countries. Show Credits: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of GBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Encore: New Bill Requires Breakfast To Be Served During School Hours
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – especially for students. Beginning each school day with a belly full of a nutritious morning meal is linked to better performance overall. And yet, Massachusetts is ranked 33rd in the nation when it comes to school breakfast. But a bill passed and signed by Governor Charlie Baker this August seeks to change that, by requiring schools TO offer breakfast right after the bell rings. We talked about the need for the bill last November, when it was first introduced. Guests: Erin McAleer – President of Project Bread, a Massachusetts-based anti-hunger not-for-profit. Andy Vargas – Massachusetts State Representative for the third Essex District and co-sponsor of the Breakfast After the Bell bill. Later in the show: 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 led by a woman - Harriet Tubman. The same Harriet Tubman whose remarkable life as a spy, abolitionist, nurse, and cook included connections to Boston. Many know her name, but few know her story. Author and historian Elizabeth Cobbs connects the dots in her latest historical novel about one of Harriet Tubman’s greatest achievements. Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Cobbs, Melbern G. Glasscock Professor of History at Texas A&M University. She’s the author of several historical fiction novels – the latest of which is the Tubman Command, a dramatized account of Harriet Tubman’s activities around the Combahee Ferry Raid. L’Merchie Frazier, director of education and interpretation at the Museum of African American History, Boston. Dr. Edda Fields-Black, associate professor of history at Carnegie Mellon University. Show Credits: That’s it for this week’s encore show. Find us on the web and wherever you get your podcasts. Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. This encore show was originally produced by Franziska Monahan and engineered by Doug Shugarts. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Part Three: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe Kennedy
Seven candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District. The seat, currently held by Rep. Joe Kennedy III, opened up in November when Kennedy announced his run for U.S. Senate. COVID-19 has made in-person campaigning difficult for these candidates, and for their would-be constituents looking to make an informed choice. That’s why we’ve invited all of them to participate in a special three-part Under The Radar congressional candidate forum. For these discussions, the candidates were divided randomly into groups of three, as listed below. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will then face one of the two Republican candidates also running for the seat: Julie Hall and David Rosa. The state's primary election is Sept. 1 and early voting begins Aug. 22. *Since these segments were taped, Dave Cavell and Chris Zannetos have dropped out of the race, though their names will remain on the ballot. They’ve each backed candidate Jesse Mermell. Later in the show: Revisiting Native American Representation In American Culture The Washington, D.C. football team will soon have a new name — finally dropping a slur Native Americans found offensive. Some Massachusetts school have followed suit, dropping names and customs that have long been controversial. Black Lives Matter protests this summer spurred individuals and institutions to begin the process of dismantling the vestiges of systemic racism. That includes revisiting a history of offensive cultural representation of Native Americans. Are Native Americans finally being heard? And will this moment of racial reckoning become permanent change? Guest: Darren Edward Lone Fight, enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes — which includes Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation — and faculty member of the American studies department at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Listen to our guest Darren Edward Lone Fight discuss Joy Harjo, the incumbent United States poet laureate and first Native American to hold that honor. Show Credits: We’re on the web at wgbh.org/news/undertheradarwithcalliecrossley and available for download wherever you get your podcasts. Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Part Two: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe Kennedy
Eight candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ Fourth Congressional District. The seat, currently held by Rep. Joe Kennedy III, opened up in November when Kennedy announced his run for U.S. Senate. COVID-19 has made in-person campaigning difficult for these candidates, and for their would-be constituents looking to make an informed choice. That’s why we’ve invited all of them to participate in a special three-part Under The Radar congressional candidate forum. For these discussions, the candidates were divided randomly into groups of three, as listed below. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will then face one of the two Republican candidates also running for the seat: Julie Hall and David Rosa. The state's primary election is Sept. 1 and early voting begins Aug. 22. Part 2 features candidates Alan Khazei, Natalia Linos, and Ben Sigel. *Since these segments were taped, Dave Cavell has dropped out of the race, though his name will remain on the ballot. He has backed Jesse Mermell. Later in the show: This year marks the 100th anniversary of women being granted the right to vote, after a hard fought battle for the passage of the 19th Amendment. To be clear, the 19th Amendment, which was officially ratified on August 18th, 1920, was a victory for white women voters. Black women, and other women of color, didn't gain the right until President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Acts of 1965 into law. Across the country, 19th Amendment commemorative events have been underway all year, including one held this past Tuesday — 100 years later to the day — by the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. The orchestra marked the historic centennial with a special event — a concert comprised entirely of music written by women, as well as a tribute to honored historical figures. Guests: Grace Kelly, Boston native, singer-saxophonist-composer, host of the Landmarks Orchestra’s concert, “She’s the First: Music to Celebrate the 19th Amendment's Centennial.” Grace is also co-creator of our Under the Radar theme music. Christopher Wilkins, music director of Landmarks Orchestra, who conducted the She’s the First concert. Listen to the full "She's The First" concert here. Show Credits: You can find UTR on the web at https://www.wgbh.org/news/under-the-radar-with-callie-crossley Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. "Under the Radar with Callie Crossley" is produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys', Grace Kelly and Leo P. Under the Radar is a production of WGBH. -
Part One: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe Kennedy
Nine – that’s the number of Democratic candidates on the ballot to be the next U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District. The seat, currently held by Congressman Joe Kennedy III, opened up back in November when Kennedy announced his run for U.S. Senate against Senator Ed Markey. COVID-19 has made in-person campaigning difficult for these nine Democratic candidates, and for their would-be constituents looking to make an informed choice. That’s why we’ve invited all of the candidates to take part in a special three-part Under the Radar congressional candidate forum. All nine agreed to be randomly divided into three groups of three. A note to our listeners: We taped all three parts of this forum on Monday, August 10th. Three days later, Dave Cavell dropped out, throwing his support to candidate Jesse Mermell, but he remains on the ballot. This week, Part One of our Congressional Forum: Becky Grossman, At Large member of the Newton City Council and former Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County. Ihssane Leckey, former Wall Street regulator and the only woman of color in this race. Jesse Mermell, former Brookline Select Board Member, advisor to Governor Deval Patrick, and senior leader at Planned Parenthood. Later in the show: We discuss Boston’s first ever Black Restaurant Month with local Black restaurant owners who are hungry for change to make the industry more equitable. Plus, the pandemic can’t stop us from popping corks — we’ve been buying wine at a booming rate during COVID-19. And while the pandemic has provided home cooks more time to develop their artisan skills — think sourdough bread, kombucha, and smoked meats — restaurants are giving their to-go menus a homespun feel, swapping out the caviar for family chicken dinners. Our food and wine experts weigh in how the pandemic is changing our palate. Guests: Jonathon Alsop, founder and executive director of the Boston Wine School and author of “The Wine Lover’s Devotional.” Amy Traverso, food editor at Yankee Magazine, co-host of WGBH’s “Weekends With Yankee” and author of “The Apple Lover’s Cookbook.” Show Credits: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Rebecca Tauber is our intern. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Food Cozy Mysteries: The Books Serving Up Recipes With A Side Of Murder
It’s our special August edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club” and we’re talking with authors who leave the spicy and sweet, the baked and fried, on the page in a mystery sub-genre known as food cozies. On the plate -- author Joanne Fluke’s Coconut Layer Cake Murders, Maddie Day’s Nacho Average Murder, and V.M. Burns’ “Motherless Child.” These mavens of full stomach fiction join us for an hour-long conversation about this popular genre, perfect for a summer read. Guests: Joanne Fluke is the author of “Coconut Layer Cake Murder: a Hannah Swensen Mystery,” the 26th novel in the series. Maddie Day is the author of “Nacho Average Murder: a Country Store Mystery,” the 7th in the series. V.M. Burns is the author of “Motherless Child: an RJ Franklin Mystery, “ the second in a series. SHOW OUTRO: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Rebecca Tauber is our intern. Our theme music is ‘Fish & Chips’ by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P. -
Encore: The Joys And Challenges Of Being A Stay-At-Home Dad
This is a special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley. This segment originally aired on June 14, 2019. 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, author and host of the strategic networking podcast, On the Schmooze. Dave Cutler - Father of four and blogger at The Dad Life. Jared Jones - Father of four, blogger at Keeping up with Mr. Jones. Later in the show: This is a special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley. This segment originally aired on June 14, 2019. Derek Walcott, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, once said, “I read; I travel; I become.” No doubt Walcott would have appreciated an opportunity to combine reading and travel in a way that highlights books. It’s what inspired author Richard Kreitner to write his new book, appropriately titled “Booked: A Traveler’s Guide to Literary Locations Around the World.” Guest: Richard Kreitner - Contributing writer for The Nation and author of "Booked." -
Pop Culture: Redesigning Racist Brands, K-pop Quashes Online White Supremacy, And Introducing 'The Michelle Obama Podcast'
Brands like Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s confront their racist advertising. Meanwhile, K-pop fandoms take to Twitter and TikTok to fight white supremacy, and Michelle Obama is launching a podcast. And movies like ‘The Help’ and ‘Hamilton’ take streaming services by storm, but face criticism for downplaying racism and representation. How is pop culture changing during the racial reckoning taking place in our country? It’s our Pop Culture roundtable: GUESTS: Rachel Rubin, professor of American studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Sam Sommers, chair of the department of psychology at Tufts University and professor of social psychology. LATER IN THE SHOW: Our communities are grappling with two crises — COVID-19 and and a racial reckoning sparked by systemic racism. Two local women of color, who are veteran organizers, have once again stepped up to the plate to meet the challenge of these times. We talk about how they've harnessed the power of local activism and on-the-ground organizing to raise their communities up and demand the attention of legislators. Guests: Gladys Vega, executive director of the Chelsea Collaborative. Monica Cannon-Grant, activist and founder of the organization Violence in Boston. SHOW CREDITS: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. Rebecca Tauber is our intern. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys’, Grace Kelly and Leo P.
