Episodes
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Regional News: Food Stamps in N.H., Cheap Flights to Europe and More
Could politics put food stamps out of reach for some New Hampshire residents? Will new flights from Rhode Island’s T.F. Green Airport help the state’s economy lift off? And a Hyannis man’s story may earn Oscar gold at this year's Academy Awards. It's our regional news round-up, featuring Arnie Arnesen of "The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen," Paul Pronovost of the Cape Cod Times, and Philip Eil, freelance journalist in Providence, R.I. -
Rare Disease Day Promotes Awareness, Research for Mystery Illnesses
Since 2008, the medical community and patients have banded together on the last day of February to observe Rare Disease Day. The day is meant to spread awareness for undiagnosed disorders and the need for continued research to help identify, treat and, someday, eliminate these enigmatic illnesses. Callie Crossley speaks with clinical geneticist Dr. Joan Stoler and community activist Quita Christison about rare diseases and how Boston's medical community is working toward solving the puzzle of these mysterious diseases. -
Will Criminal Justice Reform Ever Come to Massachusetts?
After a fiery community meeting in December, activists are skeptical about Beacon Hill’s promises to approve reform legislation this year. Is criminal justice delayed justice denied in the Bay State? Our panel discusses this complex issue, focusing on the contentious topic of mandatory minimum sentencing. -
ICA Shines Spotlight on Local, Established Artists
Every other year, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) awards its James and Audrey Foster Prize to established, Boston-based artists who are well-known on a national and international level but who have received little recognition in Boston itself. Callie Crossley sat down with ICA curator Dan Byers and two of the artists -- Lucy Kim and Sonia Almeida -- chosen for this year's prize exhibit. -
'Eleanor and Hick' Details First Lady's Three-Decade Relationship With Reporter
Our February selection for "Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club" is Massachusetts author Susan Quinn's latest book, "Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair that Shaped a First Lady." It tells the story of the multiple relationships First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt developed outside of her marriage, including her seminal friendship with AP reporter Lorena Hickok. -
Love Via Snail Mail: The Cultural Impact Of Love Letters
With Valentine’s Day coming up, what could be more romantic than a love letter from your sweetheart? In today’s world of instant connectivity, letters may seem a bit passé, but snail mail is making a comeback through niche groups and online movements. Literary expert Sue Weaver Schopf and author Nina Sankovitch join Callie Crossley to talk about the importance of love letters in our history, our literature and our lives. -
Could Trump's Immigration Policy Affect Legal Latinx Immigrants in the U.S.?
Could a leaked document from President Donald Trump's administration cause trouble for legal immigrants in the United States? And how will the Trump travel ban affect Latinx immigrants? Plus, Oscar Lopez River: Hero or villain? It's our Latinx roundtable! -
The Case for Casinos, BYOB in Boston and Rats vs. Dry Ice
Are casinos actually taking business away from the Massachusetts state lottery? What happens when a Cumberland Farms on "Methadone Mile" closes up shop? And is it possible for dry ice to help curb the rapidly growing rat population in Boston? All this and more this week in our reporter round-table of local news, featuring Gin Dumcius, Sue O'Connell and Seth Daniel. -
'I Am Not Your Negro' Brings James Baldwin's Message to Big Screen
"I Am Not Your Negro" is a documentary about the late, renowned essayist, novelist and social critic James Baldwin, whose searing words about race and relations are still resonant today. The documentary features both interviews with Baldwin and narration of his work by actor Samuel L. Jackson. And just this week, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The director of the film, Raoul Peck, joined Under the Radar in studio to talk more about the documentary and the importance of the movie in today's world. -
Political Roundup: Trump Takes The Oval Office, Jackson Vies For Mayoral Seat
The Mass Politics Profs join Under the Radar to discuss Donald Trump. What can we expect from the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency? How are local politicians reacting to Trump and his administration? On local politics, the profs discuss Tito Jackson and his mayoral candidacy and Marty Walsh’s State of the City address.
