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Latinx News: Latinos Face Inequity With COVID-19, Biden's Attempt To Appeal To Latino Voters, And Spanish Colonial Statues
Massachusetts coronavirus cases have not spiked again like in other parts of the country, but COVID-19 numbers keep rising in predominately Latino communities. Here and across the country, Latinos are three times more at risk of being infected. Plus, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ramps up his campaign’s effort to increase voter turnout among Latino voters. And why are Latinos clashing over Spanish colonial statues? That and more on our Latinx roundtable. Guests: Julio Ricardo Varela – digital editor for the Futuro Media Group, co-host of the “In The Thick” podcast, and founder of Latino Rebels Adriana Maestas - a southern California-based freelance writer covering Latino politics Later: Massachusetts' universities and colleges have just announced fall plans outlining how they will both teach and keep students safe. This, after the unplanned mid-semester pivot to online learning, left many scrambling to find solutions to the challenges of distance learning. But the administration and faculty of Bard Microcollege Holyoke had more to consider than how to conduct classes via Zoom. The school's tiny student population is made up of young, low-income mothers working toward a better future. Guests: Mary Anne Myers - program director of Bard Microcollege Holyoke Anne Teschner - executive director at The Care Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where Bard Microcollege is housed Jacqueline Velez - regional organizing director for Sen. Ed Markey’s re-election campaign and Bard Microcollege Holyoke 2020 graduate 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. -
Encore: Alpha Pi Omega — The First Sorority For Native American Women
This is a special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley. This segment originally aired on January 3, 2020. While more than 60 percent of American high schoolers go on to college, only 17 percent of American Indian students do. Those who do enroll often have a tough time coping with a lack of connectiveness and social isolation. That's why 25 years ago, a group of young native women decided to claim their space in one of the most traditional social organizations in higher education — Greek life. Alpha Pi Omega is the first sorority for Native American women. Guests: Christina Theodorou — Tribal Liaison with Maximus and one of the founders of Alpha Pi Omega. Elizabeth Alexander — Student at Oklahoma State University and the president of the OSU chapter of Alpha Pi Omega. Later in the show: This is a special encore edition of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley. This segment originally aired on January 3, 2020. There was a lot going on in 1969 — young people full of revolutionary fire and passion led the Civil Rights and anti-war movements. That same year one of nation’s most elite universities became the site of another kind of revolution. Yale University, whose centuries-old traditions were designed for male students, opened its doors to women. What happened after they arrived is the compelling history depicted in the new book, "Yale Needs Women: How the First Group of Girls Rewrote the Rules of an Ivy league Giant." It’s our December selection for “Bookmarked,” The Under the Radar Book Club. Guests: Anne Gardiner Perkins - Yale class of '81, Author of Yale Needs Women Connie Royster - Class of '72, enrolled at Yale as a transfer student from Wheaton College. Dahlia Rudavsky - Class of '72, enrolled at Yale as a freshmen and graduate of Newton South High School in Greater Boston. Shirley Daniels - Class of '72, enrolled as a transfer student from Boston’s Simmons College. SHOW OUTRO That’s it for this week’s show. 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. -
Book Club: Annual Summer Reading Recommendations
We're all living in a real-life pandemic so we could all use a little escapism. Social distancing doesn't apply to books, so cozy up with some stories you can't miss. It's our annual summer reading special! Whether it's a murder mystery, a mythical reimagining, an historic biography, or a visually enchanting graphic novel, three local librarians give us their picks for the books you won't be able to put down this summer. Plus, suggestions for kids and teens, as well as summer reading programs that are accessible to all during this time of social distancing. Part of our Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. GUESTS: Susannah Borysthen-Tkacz – emerging tech nologies librarian at the Cambridge Public Library. Robin Brenner -teen librarian at the Public Library of Brookline. Veronica Koven-Matasy - reader services librarian at the Boston Public Library. SHOW CREDITS: That’s it for this week’s show. 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. -
Bicycling Boom: Keeping Up With Pandemic-Fueled Demand
A bicycling boom has emerged amid the pandemic as people search for a socially distanced outlet for recreation and a safer mode of transportation. Most bike stores are besieged by the demand from would-be bike buyers for just about anything on two wheels. Mechanics, too, are overwhelmed by massive waitlists of customers’ requests for a tune-up on their old bikes — some of which have been dragged out from the basement for the first time in years. Three local cycling experts discuss how a 19th-century invention is leaving a lot of modern-day Teslas in the dust. GUESTS: Marty Miserandino, owner, manager, and buyer of Fit Werx, a top rated bicycle store and bike fitting studio in Peabody, Massachusetts. Tom Rodi, marketing director for Parlee Cycles, a bicycle manufacturer based in Beverly, Massachusetts. Becca Wolfson, executive director of the Boston Cyclists Union. Later in the show: In Black families, it’s known as “The Talk”: the discussion Black parents have with their kids about what to do should they end up in an interaction with a police officer. The Talk takes on a new poignancy this Father’s Day as the nation mourns George Floyd, killed at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, and demonstrators protest the recent police killings of unarmed black men and women. GUESTS: Emmett G. Price III, professor of worship, church and culture, and founding executive director of the Institute for the Study of the Black Christian Experience at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Matt Prestbury, founder of the Black Fathers Foundation, creator of the Black Fathers Facebook group, and educator in the Howard County public school system. 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. Thanks for listening! -
Local News: Boston Protests, Phase Two Reopening, And Remote Learning
Child care providers can reopen under Massachusetts’ Phase 2 response. But will new health guidelines force many to close? With street demonstrations calling for police reform, faculty at UMass Boston protest local police using the campus as a staging area. And, generational differences lead to two very different vigils for George Floyd in Everett. These stories and more during our Local News Roundtable. Guests: Gin Dumcius - digital editor for the Boston Business Journal. Seth Daniel - senior reporter with the Independent News Group, which includes the Chelsea Record and Revere Journal. Yawu Miller - senior editor for the Bay State Banner. Later in the show: The coronavirus outbreak has driven up demand for facemasks — the main tool scientists agree is crucial to stopping the spread of the virus. But how do we weed through the flood of face mask information to determine the most effective ones to wear? How is the garment industry using fashion and function to make their masks stand out? And will face coverings become an integral part of our culture? Guests: Dr. Erin Bromage - comparative immunologist and professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Marissa Goldstein - founder of Rafi Nova, a Needham based business that’s pivoted to producing face masks. Show Credits: That’s it for this week’s show. 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. -
Native American News: COVID-19 Infection Rates, Tribal Casino Shutdowns, And Reservation Land Legal Battles
The devastating impact of COVID-19 on the Native American community has yet to be a focus of the national conversation. At the same time, the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted other ongoing tensions around sovereignty, including the federal fight over Mashpee Wampanoag reservation lands, and has created a financial crisis because of the shutdown of tribal casinos. All this occurs as indigenous communities fight for the recognition that would bring resources and other much-needed support. GUESTS: Jean-Luc Pierite, president of the board of directors of the North American Indian Center of Boston and member of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. Darren Lone Fight, cultural studies scholar and member of the Three Affiliated Tribes in North Dakota. Talia Landry, productions manager for MashpeeTV and the Mashpee Wampanoag Community Development Corporation board president. LATER IN THE SHOW: How To Turn White Privilege Into Antiracist Allyship Anti-racism protests have spread to all 50 states and across the world since George Floyd died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer last month. Floyd’s death followed several recent high-profile acts of racism committed against black people. White antiracists say there is a role for white people who want to be a part of this demand for justice, and it starts with a clear understanding of how to use white privilege as a force for change. Guests: Debby Irving, racial justice educator and author of "Waking Up White: And Finding Myself in the Story of Race." Dr. Jacqueline Battalora, attorney and professor of sociology at Saint Xavier University, Chicago, author of "Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today," and former Chicago police officer. SHOW CREDITS: 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. Thanks for listening. -
Politics: Virtual Campaigns During COVID-19, Mail-In Voting, And Joe Biden's Running Mate
President Donald Trump has ramped up attacks against mail-in voting, while more states make the option available in order to allow for social distancing and to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Local campaigns, including the hotly contested Senate race between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Joe Kennedy III, try to get voters' attention — virtually. And who will be former Vice President Joe Biden’s soon-to-be-announced running mate? 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: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. -
LGBTQ News: Pride During A Pandemic, Blood Donation Discrimination, And Life In The Half-Closet
Hospitals' desperate need for donated blood during COVID-19 forced an end to a long-held policy blocking gay men from donating. But not without controversy. The Navy waived the Trump administration's ban on transgender personnel for one lieutenant. Is this the first step in rescinding the ban altogether? And another historic moment in Boston will, for the first time, not be celebrated with a party in the streets — Boston Pride's 50th anniversary has been postponed to next year. Those stories and more on our LGBTQ News Round Table. Guests: Grace Sterling Stowell — executive director of the Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Youth, or BAGLY. Janson Wu — executive director of GLAD GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders. Sue O'Connell — political commentator for NECN and co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News. LATER in the show: Digital Bingeing: Time On Screens During COVID-19 Never before did parents think they’d be encouraging more screen time. But now, in the midst of a pandemic and nation-wide social distancing, we’re telling our kids to get online. That is, when they don't have to share the Wifi with the adults in the house... With school lessons online on Zoom, and social media like TikTok all the rage, what's the impact of double the screen use? And what are the privacy implications of virtually sharing so much of our personal lives? Guests: Dr. Delaney Ruston - primary care physician based in Seattle, documentary filmmaker, and creator of award-winning film "Screenagers" and "Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER." Leah Plunkett - associate dean and associate professor at University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard, and author of “Sharenthood.” SHOW CREDITS: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. -
Holocaust Remembrance: How To Keep Survivors' Stories Alive
In January of this year, hundreds of Holocaust survivors gathered at Auschwitz to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp. The survivors and their children rededicated themselves to remembering the horror of the Holocaust, even as a Pew study confirms that nearly 3 in 10 Americans say they are not sure how many Jews died in the Holocaust. With anti-Semitism resurging in the United States and around the world, how important is it that survivors’ stories be told? And what should the next generations do to keep their stories alive? Three authors, whose lives have been shaped by the Holocaust, share their stories with us: Helen Epstein, journalist, author and editor of her late mother’s memoir, "Franci's War: A Woman's Story of Survival." Bernice Lerner, senior scholar at Boston University’s Center for Character and Social Responsibility, and author of "All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen." Sylvia Ruth Gutmann, public speaker and author of her memoir, "A Life Rebuilt: The Remarkable Transformation of a War Orphan." LATER in the show: Telehealth Services Surge In The Age of COVID-19 Anxiety is running high during the coronavirus pandemic. Is that cough of yours a threatening symptom or just spring allergies? And what if you need medical attention for problems unrelated to COVID-19, but want to stay safe by remaining socially distant? For thousands of patients, the solution is a click away. Use of telemedicine has seen a surge during the pandemic, which has also led to increased interest in a local startup. Guests: Michael Sheeley, co-founder and CEO of Nurse-1-1 Amy Rose Taylor, adult gerontology nurse practitioner and nurse for Nurse-1-1 Show Credits: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman. -
Regional News: Cape Cod's Coronavirus Reopening, Unemployment ID Fraud In Rhode Island And New Hampshire's Mail-In Voting Controversy
Any New Hampshire voter can cast an absentee ballot now because of the coronavirus crisis. But other New England election officials are not yet ready to sign off on mail-in voting. How are the Cape and Islands preparing for the all-important summer season during the pandemic? And why is Rhode Island simultaneously seeing a spike in unemployment claims as well as an uptick in ID fraud? These stories and more in our Regional News Roundtable. Guests: Arnie Arnesen — host of The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen from WHNH Ted Nesi — politics and business editor and investigative reporter for WPRI Geoff Spillane — reporter for the Cape Cod Times Later in the show: Smashed eggs, dumped milk and plowed under vegetables — that’s what many of our nation’s farmers have had to resort to, after losing business from closed restaurants and hotels during the coronavirus pandemic. This unprecedented food waste comes at a time when more people than ever are in need of food. Why are people having to wait hours in line at food pantries, while farmers are forced to destroy food? Part of the answer has to do with our broken food supply chains, which get farmers' crops to grocery stores and restaurants. Guests: Doug Rauch, founder and president of Daily Table, a not-for-profit grocery store chain, and former president of Trader Joe’s. Arzum Akkas, assistant professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and food supply chains expert. Show Credits: Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is a production of WGBH, produced by Hannah Uebele and engineered by Dave Goodman.\
