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Boston Public Radio PodcastBPR Full Show 3/27: Detained Tufts StudentBoston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung recaps Mayor Wu's appearance on The Daily Show, Canadians upset over U.S. annexation talk and the latest on the White Stadium development. Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral discusses Cambridge City Counselor Paul Toner's refusal to resign over the brothel scandal, and law firms refusing to represent Trump opponents. Andrew Natsios used to chair the Mass GOP and served as USAID administrator under George W. Bush. He reacts to the recent dismantling of the aid agency. Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah shares some of his pic...2025-04-012h 38
Say MoreThe Big Dig Was Boston’s Best Boondoggle
The Big Dig took Boston apart and put it back together again. It buried a highway and redrew the map of downtown. The project was delayed for years and went billions of dollars over budget, making it a national laughingstock. But this week on Say More, guest Ian Coss tells host Shirley Leung that the Big Dig might not wholly deserve its reputation as a massive boondoggle. He says the Big Dig was also a revelation of city planning and should be an inspiration as the US modernizes its infrastructure to confront climate change. Ian Coss is host of...2023-11-1624 min
Boston Public Radio PodcastBPR Full Show: One Step Forward, Two Steps BackToday on Boston Public Radio:
Our show began by opening up the lines for our listeners to share if they believe our country is goin backwards as state legislatures fight to roll back trans and gay rights, reproductive rights, and child labor laws.
GBH’s Jeremy Siegel and Nicci Kadilak of the Burlington Buzz join to discuss Jeremy’s reporting on local news
Medical ethicist Art Caplan discusses the GOP trap of the COVID lab leak theory: He argues we should be talking about lousy security, underfunding, poor pay, etc in labs, not just ...2023-03-152h 40
Scratch: CMO InterviewsHow To Build a Trusted Brand with Tina Cassidy of GBHTina Cassidy, CMO of GBH talks to Eric about the rebranding of Boston’s public broadcaster and the largest creator for public media in America. Trust is not only central to GBH as a company, it is central to GBH’s mission as a source of trusted news and information. It goes without saying that we find ourselves in an ever-changing information landscape where news is no longer traditionally produced or consumed, and the news media is increasingly seen as divided and divisive. Building trust with this new generation of consumers has been central to Tina’s mission at GBH. T...2022-01-1938 min
American Veteran: Unforgettable StoriesWelcome to American Veteran: Unforgettable StoriesIn war and in peace, the veteran experience is part of the American epic. American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories presents podcasts built around the testimony of a single veteran - from a Coast Guard gunner’s mate on D-Day, to America’s first Black woman POW, to a gay man serving during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Riveting first-person stories, hosted by Phil Klay, Marine Corps vet and award-winning author…
Check out the podcast series website here: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/american-veteran/podcast/2021-10-0502 min
Antiques Roadshow Detours[BONUS] MASTERPIECE Studio: Making MASTERPIECE: The BeginningFifty years ago, a scrappy group of public television producers right here in Boston had the brilliant idea to import the best of British drama and air it on PBS. Those producers worked here at WGBH, and the series they created, Masterpiece Theatre, is still going strong. This first episode of Making MASTERPIECE, a new documentary miniseries from our friends at MASTERPIECE, tells that unlikely origin story. Subscribe to MASTERPIECE Studio wherever you listen to podcasts. Look for Masterpiece Studio wherever you get your podcasts or visit them at https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/podcasts/masterpiece-studio/2021-03-0856 min
Under the Radar PodcastA 2020 Roundup Of Asian Representation In Film And TVThe 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 rol...2020-09-2757 minUnder the Radar PodcastPolitics: Less Than 50 Days Before Presidential Election, Ranked-Choice Voting In MA, And Boston's Mayoral RaceState 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:...2020-09-2057 minUnder the Radar PodcastEncore: New Bill Requires Breakfast To Be Served During School HoursBreakfast 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...2020-09-0657 minUnder the Radar PodcastPart Three: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe KennedySeven 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 Democrat...2020-08-3057 minUnder the Radar PodcastPart Two: Meet The Candidates In The Race To Replace Joe KennedyEight 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 Democrat...2020-08-2357 minUnder the Radar PodcastEncore: Alpha Pi Omega — The First Sorority For Native American WomenThis 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.
Gues...2020-07-0557 minUnder the Radar PodcastAstrology: Why Millennials Are Looking To The Stars For AnswersEven before the COVID-19 crisis, millions of millennials were finding new solace in an old celestial tradition: astrology. The onetime '70s fad is back as millennials are looking to the stars for answers on mobile apps, online, and in newspaper and magazine horoscopes.
The Pew Research Center reports a third of Americans aged 18 to 29 regularly follow the planets’ movements and positions. How did astrology, once considered merely light entertainment, become a cultural phenomenon for millennial Americans?
Guests:
Dr. Judy Tsafrir - Adult and child psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School faculty member, and local ast...2020-05-0358 minUnder the Radar PodcastFaith And Purpose During The Coronavirus PandemicApril is a significant time for many major religions. April 23 is the first day of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide. Ramadan begins just as Christians finished their celebration of Easter, and Jews concluded the eight days marking Passover. But because of the coronavirus, these observations were without the familiar settings and rituals. What’s more, COVID-19 has stirred deep conversations about faith among believers, and among non-believers' questions about the search for meaning in a pandemic.
Guests:
Reverend Gloria White-Hammond - Co-pastor of the Bethel AME Church in Boston, Mass., the Swartz resident practitioner in Min...2020-04-2657 minUnder the Radar PodcastEnvironmental News: Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary And COVID-19's Impact On The Climate CrisisEarth Day’s 50th anniversary is on Wednesday, but most of us will be marking the occasion indoors, due to the coronavirus. Global carbon emissions are falling as COVID-19 cases are rising. So, what can a pandemic teach us about the climate crisis? Those stories and more in our Environmental News Roundtable.
Guests:
Beth Daley - Editor and general manager at The Conversation, U.S.
Dr. Aaron Bernstein - Interim director of The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a pediatrician at B...2020-04-1957 minUnder the Radar PodcastCareZare App Focuses On The Care In CaregivingA loved one's memory loss is one of the most painful experiences for family caregivers, who care for the 5.7 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Logan Wells was about 12 when his grandmother was diagnosed. The Lexington-based teen joined several family members and friends in her round-the-clock care. But, Logan quickly realized that their homemade system was too confusing. So he turned to technology, taught himself how to code and developed CareZare, an app some caregivers now rely on.
Guests:
Logan Wells —Twenty-year-old Lexington, Mass., native and creator of the CareZare ap...2020-04-1257 minUnder the Radar PodcastPop Culture Adapts To COVID-19: Streaming Services, Musical Parodies As Public Health Messages, And Black TwitterPop culture adapts in the age of COVID-19. Streaming services are the number one choice of the pandemic shut-in for many. From "My Sharona" by The Knack to "My Corona," musical parodies provide levity and public health messaging. And Black Twitter rebrands the coronavirus. It's Under the Radar's Pop Culture Round Table.
Guests:
Rachel Rubin - Professor of American studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Michael Jeffries - Associate professor of American studies at Wellesley College.
Later in the show:
Our pick for April’s Book Club: ‘We Ride...2020-04-0557 minUnder the Radar PodcastLatinx News: COVID-19 Guidelines In Spanish, Check 'Other' On The 2020 Census, And Young Latino VotersThe federal government declared COVID-19 a national public health emergency, but was very late getting virus guidelines in Spanish. And why are many Latinos forced to check “Other” on the 2020 Census? Plus,
will young Latino voters deliver a major impact on the outcome of the 2020 election?
It's our Latinx News Round Table.
Guests:
Julio Ricardo Varela – Digital editor for the Futuro Media Group, co-host of the “In The Thick” podcast, and founder of Latino Rebels.
Marcela Garcia – Editorial writer for the Boston Globe.
Later in the show… Our food and wine experts w...2020-03-2257 minUnder the Radar PodcastAddressing Compulsive Gambling In MassachusettsEight years ago, when the legislature approved casinos in the Bay State, opponents worried that more opportunities to gamble would be difficult for people with compulsive gambling habits. Everett’s Encore Boston Harbor resort is now set to open in just under two months. It’s the state's third casino, with more to come. How is this impacting people addicted to gambling? Do more casinos put others at risk of developing gambling addictions?
Guests:
Dr. Debi LaPlante - Director of Cambridge Health Alliance’s Division on Addiction
Marlene Warner - Executive Director of Massachusetts Council on Compu...2020-03-1557 minUnder the Radar PodcastPolitics: Super Tuesday Aftershocks, COVID-19 Political Symptoms and Kennedy vs. MarkeyA hard fight comes to an end. Elizabeth Warren drops out of the race for Democratic presidential nominee – we take a look at her exit and the rest of the Super Tuesday’s aftershocks. With the world and nation in a frenzy, what could be the political symptoms of COVID-19? And a new poll confirms a tight race ahead for Senator Ed Markey and his challenger, Congressman Joe Kennedy. 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 Massa...2020-03-0857 minUnder the Radar PodcastWomen's History Month: The Fight To Put Women On Corporate Boards2020 marks the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States. Since the beginning of the Trump administration, the political climate has largely been influenced by the rise of female-powered movements. From the Women's March to the #MeToo movement, women have become one of the most powerful forces in American politics.
In the corporate sector, 10 years ago, the founders of the organization 2020 Women on Boards announced the group’s vision to boost the number of women on corporate boards by 20 percent.
Has it happened? And why does it matter? We’re taking a forensic look a...2020-03-0157 minUnder the Radar PodcastMassachusetts' First "Hands Free" Driving Law Goes Into EffectMassachusetts’ new distracted driving bill takes effect on Sunday, Feb. 23. Drivers will no longer be able to use any hand-held devices while behind the wheel, except for minor exceptions to use navigation tools on their phones. This comes after years of lobbying from advocacy groups and supporters. The new law is a legislative milestone, but the real work to eliminate distracted driving begins now, by getting drivers to change their behavior. That’s the centerpiece of a national public safety campaign headed by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School Center for Health Communication.
Guests:
Jay Winste...2020-02-2357 min
GBH's Talking PoliticsThe Massachusetts Case For SandersElizabeth Warren is getting plenty of local love as she seeks the Democratic presidential nomination, with big names like Ayanna Pressley, Maura Healey, and Michelle Wu endorsing and advocating for her campaign. (Also in Warren’s camp: colleagues-turned-rivals Ed Markey and Joe Kennedy III, who probably won’t be canvassing together any time soon.)But not every Massachusetts progressive thinks Warren is the way to go. In this episode of the Scrum, Adam Reilly and Peter Kadzis talk with two of Bernie Sanders’ Massachusetts co-chairs, state reps Nika Elugardo and Mike Connolly, about why they’re backing Sanders...2020-02-2028 minUnder the Radar PodcastNew Hampshire Insiders: The ResultsThe votes are in from the Granite State and the dust has settled — kind of. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is out in front, with young liberal voters leading him to victory. Entrepreneur Andrew Yang, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennett and former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick threw in the towel. President Donald Trump secured an historic win for himself.
Those are the New Hampshire primary results, but there’s more to these stories because, as we know, what happens in New Hampshire impacts the nation.
Guests:
Arnie Arnesen — Former New Hampshire democratic legislator and host of WNHN...2020-02-1657 minUnder the Radar PodcastLocal News: Charlestown Laundromats, Logan Airport Monorail, and Boston RecyclingCharlestown has no laundromat - how did gentrification leave the neighborhood’s lower income residents without a crucial life service? A monorail for Logan International? This year Massport may finally make the decision to streamline ground transportation at the airport. And is it worth it to recycle now that it costs Boston more to haul away recyclables than trash?
It’s our local news round table.
Guests:
Gin Dumcius - Digital editor for the Boston Business Journal.
Seth Daniel - Senior reporter with the Independent News Group, which includes the Chelsea Reco...2020-02-0157 minUnder the Radar PodcastUTR Podcast Exclusive: Re-Introducing Larry LaddOne of our absolute favorite shows here at Under the Radar is our annual review of quirky holiday songs with Mike Wilkins, intrepid music collector and radio engineer for the radio program, The World. Each year Mike brings us a carefully curated mix-tape of rescued vinyl one-hit wonders and whatever background he can find behind each track. But inevitably, some of those origin stories are lost to the dusty used-record bins of analog history. When that happens, we turn to all of you - our loyal listeners - to see if we can trace these songs back to their...2020-01-2917 minUnder the Radar PodcastNH Insiders: Polling Confusion, Undecided Voters And Do Endorsements Matter?Bernie Sanders is surging with voters in New Hampshire. Or is he? The polls said yes, but other data is conflicting. Endorsements from top Granite State Democrats are rolling in for Joe Biden. Will they make a difference? And can late-starters Michael Bloomberg and Deval Patrick persuade undecided voters to choose one of them? Our New Hampshire Insiders are back.
Guests:
Arnie Arnesen — Former New Hampshire democratic legislator and host of WNHN’s The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen.
Paul Steinhauser — Campaign reporter for Fox News Politics and the Concord Monitor.
Later in the sh...2020-01-2857 minUnder the Radar PodcastIntroducing UTR's Environmental News RoundtableDeadly bush-fires continue to rage in Australia. The environment wasn’t always a hot-button political topic – how can we take the politics out of climate change? And rising sea levels threaten Boston’s disadvantaged neighborhoods. That’s a sample of the environmental stories that are increasingly important to Greater Bostonians and millions of Americans. Those stories and more on Under the Radar's inaugural Environmental News Roundtable.
Guests:
Beth Daley - Editor and General Manager at The Conversation, U.S.
Dr. Aaron Bernstein - Interim Director of The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Envir...2020-01-1257 min
GBH's Talking PoliticsSpilka Speaks! Plus, Kadzis On ImpeachmentIt was a very Beacon Hill way to end 2019 — a flurry of legislating on various important topics that left observers saying 1) “Good job!” and 2) “What in God’s name took so long?”In a conversation with WGBH News State House correspondent Mike Deehan, Senate President Karen Spilka talks about the Legislature’s big achievements; how she’d answer critics who question its pace; the state of Governor Charlie Baker’s agenda and the Senate GOP; and Deval Patrick’s presidential campaign (spoiler: she’s not overly enthused). First, though, Peter Kadzis shares some deep thoughts on possible presidential impeachme...2019-11-2636 min