Episodes
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'Sour Heart' Examines Bittersweet Challenges Of Growing Up Chinese In America
Author Jenny Zhang's new book “Sour Heart” links seven short stories about a community of Chinese immigrants living in contemporary New York City. The fictional narrators are all young girls who are navigating adolescence while becoming Americans. From the big sister who wants to be free of her close-knit family life to the young girl who fears speaking English in public, these small intimate stories represent big expressions of the hopes and fears of families trying to find home in a new country. Callie Crossley speaks with Jenny Zhang about “Sour Heart” -- our September selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. -
Exploring And Elevating The 'Shadow Cinema' Of The 1970s
Never-before-seen violence, unsettling and unsatisfying endings and "Blaxploitation" — these are just a few of the traits and trends of the so-called "shadow cinema" of American films during the 1970s. Author and film critic Charles Taylor and Brandeis University professor and film expert Thomas Doherty join Under the Radar to discuss this unique era in American filmmaking. -
Regional News: Job Numbers, Voter-Fraud Investigation And The 'Fun Police'
Will police curb rowdy beach-goers on Cape Cod? A New Hampshire white nationalist at the center of a viral Vice documentary turns himself in after warrants out for his arrest. And free community-college tuition in Rhode Island: Is it too good to be true? All that and more on this week's regional news roundtable! Guests: Arnie Arnesen, host of WNHN's "The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen"; Philip Eil, freelance journalist based in Providence, R.I.; and Patrick Cassidy, news editor of the Cape Cod Times. -
'Left On Pearl' Tells Forgotten Story Of Boston's Women Activists In 1971
On March 6, 1971, a group of women marched from Boston Common through the city and into Cambridge in celebration and demonstration of International Women’s Day. Then they took a detour and filed into 888 Memorial Drive, where they stayed for 10 days. The occupation and the greater context of the takeover are documented in “Left on Pearl,” a short film by the 888 Women’s History Project in Cambridge. Guests: Rochelle Ruthchild, executive producer of the film and one of the occupiers of 888 Memorial Drive in 1971; Susie Rivo, director of “Left on Pearl"; and Cheryl Stein, executive producer of “Left on Pearl.” -
Local News: Farewell, Tax Holiday; Hello, PawSox?
How much of an impact does a tax-free holiday actually have on the Massachusetts economy? Will the historic Hotel Alexandra finally get the makeover it deserves? And could the Pawtucket Red Sox become the Worcester Red Sox? All that and more local news from the week that you may have missed! Guests: Gin Dumcius, Statehouse reporter for MassLive; Sue O’Connell, host of NECN’s “The Take with Sue O’Connell” and the co-publisher of Bay Windows and the South End News; and Jennifer Smith, news editor for the Dorchester Reporter. -
CommonWealth Kitchen Helps Food Businesses Cook Up Success
Dorchester's CommonWealth Kitchen isn't just a shared-kitchen space that's home to 50 local culinary businesses, most of which are owned by women, people of color and low-income residents of Massachusetts. It's also a place where entrepreneurs can learn more about the behind-the-scenes of the food industry and a space where they can collaborate and contribute to each other's work. Guests: Jen Faigel, executive director of CommonWealth Kitchen; Cassandria Campbell, owner of Fresh Food Generation; and Celeste Croxton-Tate, owner of Lyndigo Spice. -
Dorchester's Daily Table: A Grocery Store On A Mission
According to Project Bread, more than 266,000 households in Massachusetts are living with food insecurity – a lack of reliable access to a sufficient quantity of healthful, nutritious food. Daily Table, a unique grocery store in Dorchester, is trying to lower that number by offering healthful and fresh produce, proteins, prepared meals and pantry staples to its community at radically reduced prices. Guests: Doug Rauch, president and founder of Daily Table, and Ismail Samad, executive chef at Daily Table. -
Beach-Read Mavens Talk Soapy, Summer-Reading Fun
Family drama, twists and turns, gasp-out-loud soapy fun -- these are all trademarks of a great beach read. But for best-selling authors like Elin Hilderbrand and Nancy Thayer, how do they keep reads ferociously turning the pages of their novels year after year after year? And what's it like to be a newcomer to the genre, like Jamie Brenner? We speak to these three beach-read stars, who tell us more about what it's like to write a beach read, what inspires them and how they view the term "beach read." Plus, the authors read excerpts from their newest releases and give us a sneak peek into their upcoming projects! Grab a glass of wine and lie back in your nearest lounge chair; this is one show you don't want to miss! Guests: Jamie Brenner, author of "The Forever Summer." Her first book is "The Wedding Sisters"; Elin Hilderbrand, author of "The Identicals." She has written 19 novels and an original short story; and Nancy Thayer, author of "Secrets in Summer." She has written 23 novels, including "The Hot Flash Club" series. -
Bilingual Education, Confusing ICE Ruling And A Street Vendor Fights Back
On this week's Latinx roundtable: How will more flexibility regarding bilingual education affect classrooms in Massachusetts? Why is the attack on a Los Angeles street vendor reverberating nationwide? And what's in a name: Why would La Raza become UnidosUS? We also take a deep-dive into the recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling on ICE and discuss a sweet and funny short film exploring the lives of two queer, elderly Latinas. Guests: Julio Ricardo Varela, co-host of the “In The Thick” podcast, Latino USA contributor and founder of Latino Rebels; and Irene Mata, the Barbara Morris Caspersen associate professor of humanities and associate professor of women’s and gender studies at Wellesley College. -
Charlestown Navy Yard Event Honors Local 'Rosies'
Rosie the Riveter isn’t just a cultural icon. She is the symbol for the millions of women who took over the jobs left behind by men fighting in World War 2. Now, our local branch of the National Park Service will honor these so-called SWONs -- the Shipbuilding Women of the Navy – in a weekend-long celebration at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The event is called Rosies Invade the Yard. Guests: Maria Cole, supervisory park ranger for the Boston National Historical Park; and Jocelyn Gould, park ranger in the Division of Interpretation and Education at Boston National Historical Park.
