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:

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.

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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.

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.

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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:

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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."

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.

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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.

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.

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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!