Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting in the Bay Area Mondays through Thursdays on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community.
Today, the contested future of SF's Great Highway. Then, a community group that’s building trust for better health. And, we honor Barbara Dane’s life and revolutionary music.
Even though they can’t vote, folks in California prisons will still be affected by this year's election. Uncuffed goes into San Quentin for this special elections episode.
Today, improving caregiver working conditions through community and collective action. Then, parental stress levels are on the raise. And, 50 years of printing books about California.
SFUSD's handling of potential school closures is raising concerns. And, Cafe du Nord has brought us local music for over 100 years. Then, a new film about a trailblazing ballet dancer.
Residents in Richmond’s District 5 are calling for investment in arts and culture from their city leaders. And, in a new episode of Book It, the power of stories in medicine.
Psychedelics and their potential to help heal are in the limelight lately. But can they help with collective healing? It’s an award winning episode of the Stoop podcast.
Today, we hear from young Native Americans on what the land back movement means to them. Then, a Coast Miwok family advocates for the native people of Tomales Bay.
Today, we get an update on the 'Golden Gate 26'. Then, it's time again to celebrate all things pumpkin! And, a new musical shows how enslaved Black people sought freedom in Mexico.
Today, we hear about the top issues of concern for residents in Richmond’s District One, and Author Jessica Carew Kraft on returning to wild roots while existing in modern life.
Today, we hear from a group helping neighbors prepare for future wildfires. Then, a new anthology of love letters to San Francisco. And, ArtSpan's Open Studios celebrates 50 years.
Today, we hear how one Bay Area Jewish teenager is trying to make sense of generations of conflict. Then, how should artists respond when destruction and death are streamed daily to our phones?
An exciting joyride leads to an unexpected family reunion. It's a new story from Uncuffed. Then, we get an update on Oakland baseball as the A’s leave the Bay from our series, Foul Ball.
Trying to make sense of dueling measures on Berkeley's ballot. And, deep insights on a tough topic. We hear from Author Joy Neumeyer on her book focused on surviving domestic violence.
Today, the growing influence of Latino voters. Then, a first hand account of Oakland's recent homeless encampment sweeps. And, we learn how costuming in movies helps to tell the story.
Youth in Richmond are organizing to reach apathetic voters. Today, how to make an impact even when you are too young to vote. Then, how the way schools embrace the LGBTQ+ community impacts teen attitudes and actions.
Helping others to help yourself, in a new story from Uncuffed. Then, photographer Tricia Turner shows us inside Black cowboy culture. And, an ode to hustling, from one of our final Friday open mics.
Today, we hear what’s most pressing for Oakland’s District 5 voters. Then, the personal impacts of climate change in a conversation with short story writer, Nina Schuyler.
Oakland singer and "America's Got Talent" finalist Dee Dee Simon shares what she'll do if she wins. Then, does wilderness feel the same to everyone? It's the last episode of How Wild.
After joining the youth group Team Stronger Than You Think, tbh producer Jessica Kim realized just how many people are experience teen dating violence. And she decided to do something about it. Today, a new story from tbh, our series by, about, and for teenagers.
Today, a Spanish language theater production company devoted to breaking down linguistic barriers. And a Bayview-Hunters Point poet reads her bilingual verse. Then, an update on the Oakland A’s during their last season in the Bay.
Today, what Oakland District 7 residents want city leaders to do in order to make their lives better. Then, what does it feel like when someone you trust pulls you away from your loved ones and home? And, a local photographer makes a living taking photos of food.
Oakland’s community response program for non-violent, non-emergency 911 calls has been in place for six months. Today we check in on how it's going and what they’re doing for Oaklanders. Then, who should be managing wilderness? It’s the next episode of “How Wild.”
This November some young people will be voting for the first time. And depending on where you are, a potentially baffling experience. Today, we hear from teens set to vote for the first time in the next episode of tbh, our podcast made by, about, and for teenagers. Plus, a reading from Oakland poet, Madeleine Cravens.
San Francisco bike messengers see parts of city life that others don’t, and today we get to ride along. Then, would a tax on driving at peak times push you to get you out of your car and onto a bus? And, Oakland illustrator Minnie Phan reads from her children’s book.
Today, we learn about the real science behind a new medical murder mystery. It's a conversation with writer, Elizabeth Reed Aden. Then, San Francisco author Mara Kardas Nelson explores the history and damage of microfinance loans.
The city of Richmond made a last minute deal with Chevron over a proposed tax that was headed for the November ballot. Today, we hear how the money might be spent. Then, we explore how technology is changing the way we experience “Wilderness.” It’s the next episode of “How Wild.”
Summer vacation is over and Bay Area students are back in school. Here at KALW that means it’s also time for the new season of tbh, our award-winning series by, about, and for teenagers. This year, we asked how they’re thinking about the upcoming elections.
André Davis is about to get a college degree at San Quentin. But he wasn’t always a good student. Today, we bring you a new story from Uncuffed. Then, an update on how the Oakland A’s have played during their last season in the Bay. And, a reading from Oakland author, Daniel Gumbiner.
Berkeley voters will elect 11 city officials in November, including a new Mayor. Today, how this election could reshape the policy and politics of their city. Then, what it’s like helping someone you love escape the world of online conspiracies. And, a reading from East Menlo Park author and activist, Dorsey Nunn.
Today, the problem with language translation between City Hall and San Francisco’s Chinese community. Then, we learn why an essential element of wilderness is “solitude.” It’s the next episode of How Wild.
