Beyond Words: Callie Crossley Covers the Resistance to Book Bans
Since 2020, the United States has seen a precipitous rise in book bans, often specifically targeting the works of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors. In response, Under the Radar with Callie Crossley launched the Unbound Pages series to cover the people is fighting tooth and nail to protect books, readers, and librarians.
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Mass. athletes, equal representation and breaking: What to watch for at this year’s Summer Olympics
This year, for the first time in the history of the Olympics, there will be an equal number of men and women vying for the gold.
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Despite massive success, new 'Superman' movie derided as super 'woke' by right-wing pundits
It’s time for the Emmys! HBO Max lands the most nods it’s ever received, and RuPaul becomes the most nominated host in Emmys history. Plus, there’s been plenty of critical acclaim for the new “Superman” movie, which drew big crowds – and big money – at the box office. So what’s with the controversy among right-wing circles? And how an AI-generated band got 1 million streams on Spotify in just a few weeks – it’s our pop culture news roundtable! -
In 'Kufre N' Quay,' audiences cross the halfway point in a generational story arc
What happens when a 12-year-old African boy connects with a Black American girl after settling down in New York City’s Little Senegal? Emmy-nominated playwright Mfoniso Udofia explores that ensuing friendship in her latest project, the fifth production of nine in the Ufot Family Cycle: “Kufre N’ Quay.” -
'Dear Summer: Volume 3' returns to highlight more emerging artists and DJs
Summer in Boston just got a new soundtrack: the third edition of its citywide mixtape. The City of Boston’s “Dear Summer Vol. 3” features a variety of genres representing neighborhoods across the city, including up-and-comers from the Berklee College of Music, local legends and artists with Boston roots who’ve received national attention. We speak to two of its co-producers. -
A Congressional race in New Hampshire already has eight candidates. The election is next year.
Offshore wind farms were poised to provide energy to millions in New England. Now those plans are stalled – maybe indefinitely. Broken promises are leading Rhode Island politicians to face plummeting approval ratings. Meanwhile candidates are lining up in the race to replace U.S. Representative Chris Pappas in New Hampshire. And bridges on Cape Cod and Rhode Island need more than a facelift – will the government pay up? It’s our regional news roundtable! -
Music and mystery unite in Brendan Slocumb’s latest novel, ‘The Dark Maestro’
Curtis Wilson escaped his father’s troubled world and grasped his lifelong dream of becoming a cellist. Then, he almost lost it all. The protagonist of writer, educator and classical musician Brendan Slocumb’s new book “The Dark Maestro” reflects the author’s own experience as a performer. “The Dark Maestro” is our July selection for Bookmarked: the “Under the Radar” book club.
