Two experts unpack Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir

The cover of a book, with the text "My Name is Barbra" and a black and white photo of young Barbra Streisand. — "My Name is Barbra," by Barbra Streisand.

Jesse Steinmetz was the producer for Under the Radar with Callie Crossley.

January 05, 2024

Barbra Streisand's life and career has long been the stuff of legend and mystery — until now.

The singer, actress, director and activist spent 10 years writing her new memoir, and at nearly 1,000 pages it fills in the behind-the-scenes details fans have long craved.

From lifelong insecurities and singular triumphs, to devastating losses and her ongoing fight against the industry sexism which sought to limit how she used her artistic gifts, Under the Radar reviews " My Name is Barbra" with two experts on her talent and life.

GUESTS

Garrett Stewart, professor of literature and cinema at the University of Iowa, author of “Streisand: The Mirror of Difference”

Matt Howe, founder of Barbra Archives, a Barbra Streisand fan website and author of “Barbra Streisand: The Music, the Albums, the Singles”