Jazz Renaissance / Book It: Men and Dems
This weekend, Oakland is getting a revival of Jazz's golden age. Then, where have all the men gone from the democratic party? We search them out in a new episode of Book It.
Dec 19, 2024•27 min
Crosscurrents
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.
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Episodes
International Migrants' Day
Today, in honor of the International Migrants' Day, we hear from immigration advocates, along with stories of music, movement, and poetry.
Dec 18, 2024•27 min
Alameda County Recalls / 'A Harper Family Mixtape' / Remembering Derrick Hayes
Today, the ousting of Oakland’s mayor and Alameda County’s District Attorney. Then, a novelist explores the story of family and coming of age. And, we honor the life of a treasured community builder.
Dec 17, 2024•25 min
Nocturne: Night Rescue
Sonoma County is known for its hills covered with happy cows and charming vineyards. But emergencies do happen there. And when they do, 'Henry 1' is ready to help. Today, a story from our friends at the Nocturne podcast.
Dec 16, 2024•23 min
After Tsunami Warning / Book It: Oakland Rocks
Today, what we learned from last week’s tsunami warning. And, in a new episode of Book it we explore the surprisingly seductive saga of Oakland’s seismology.
Dec 12, 2024•27 min
Without A Voice
Recently, KALW’s series “Without a Voice” won the Northern California Society of Professional Journalists award for Investigative Reporting in audio. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state.
Dec 11, 2024•27 min
The Future of Richmond's Politics / 'Exposed'
Today, what the future holds for Richmond’s political landscape. Then, SF’s Bayview-Hunters Point has very high rates of illness. The lasting effects from the shipyard's past.
Dec 10, 2024•27 min
Protecting Sanctuary Cities / Wine Tariffs / Christmas Tree Lane
Today, how lawmakers are preparing for a second Trump term. First, State of the Bay talks sanctuary cities. Then, the local wine trade’s take on possible tariffs to imports.
Dec 09, 2024•27 min
Uncuffed: Pickleball at San Quentin
Pickleball is a hit in the San Quentin yard. And, it's played a big roll in changing the culture at the rehabilitation center. It’s an award winning episode of Uncuffed.
Dec 05, 2024•27 min
Area Health Checkup / Amateur Astronomers / 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding'
Star parties give Bay Area earthlings a rare glimpse into outer space. And, ‘tis the season to - catch a bug. Plus, the hit play, ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ and why salons are magical.
Dec 04, 2024•27 min
Election Money / Lloyd Kahn's DIY Shelter / New Arrivals: Poetry
An exhibition at the Bolinas Museum highlights the work of a local creator with big reach.The self-taught architect of the DIY movement, Lloyd Kahn.And, with San Francisco’s election over, we look at who spent what and where.Plus, we’ll hear poetry readings from three local authors.
Dec 03, 2024•27 min
Camp Mather / Golden Girls Drag Christmas / New Arrivals - Memoir
It’s just starting to get cold, but... it's time to sign up for summer camp! Then, Golden Girls Drag Christmas! And, three local authors read from there memoirs.
Dec 02, 2024•27 min
Hawkwatch / Book It
For forty years, dedicated volunteers have tracked the migration of birds through the Bay. Today, we meet the community scientists taking birding to a whole new level. Then, we hear about the untold history of the printing industry in a new episode of Book It.
Nov 27, 2024•27 min
Heroic Compost / The Stoop: This Ain't Texas, It's Africa
What’s brown, slightly smelly, and full of life? Compost!We’re digging into the green bins. Then, we hear an excerpt from The Stoop, all about the African origins of Country Music.
Nov 26, 2024•27 min
Limits Of Mental Health Support / Berkeley's New Mayor / Vibes And Votes
Today, we look at the limits of mobile mental health support teams. Then, an update on Berkeley’s mayoral race. And, journalists discuss how perceptions impacted theBay Area vote.
Nov 25, 2024•27 min
Oldest San Francisco: Audio time travel
Today, we bring you a special episode of Crosscurrents. It's an audio tour of some of the institutions that have lasted, impacted, and changed San Francisco over time.
Nov 21, 2024•27 min
Understudies / Book It: Old Hollywood, Young Eyes
Today, we visit a space that supports artists, by providing a place to show their art. Then, a teenage author talks Old Hollywood, and what it takes to preserve the past.
Nov 20, 2024•27 min
San Bruno Butterflies / The Museum Of Entomology / New Arrivals - Nature
Today, we’ll hear about preservation of the big and tiny. First, how endangered butterflies saved San Bruno Mountain from development. And, putting creepy crawlies on display.
Nov 19, 2024•27 min
24/7 Crisis Response / tbh: Unlocking The Potential Of Wellness Centers
The Sonoma County’s Mobile Support Team is trying to help people in crisis. Today, the gray areas of dealing with mental health. Then, a teenager reflects on his high school wellness center.
Nov 18, 2024•27 min
Oakland Bloom / Maya Angelou Literary Event
Today, changing traditional business models to empower workers. Then, The San Francisco Public Library is celebrating the late Maya Angelou with a special literary event.
Nov 14, 2024•25 min
Ambient Bird / Book It: Cancel Culture Panic
Today, we’ll hear about some interspecies sonic landscapes in the form of music that's designed to be interrupted. Then, is ‘cancel culture’ a kind of modern moral panic? It’s a new episode of Book It.
Nov 13, 2024•27 min
Farm Of Nostalgia / Bay Poets / Sentinels & Saviors
Today, a local Iranian farmer grows the herbs of home. Then, an art exhibit encourages visitors to look inside themselves to feel empowered. And, Bay Poets brings us an oracle.
Nov 12, 2024•27 min
Voting Behind Bars / Veteran Comic Con / Theatre Flamenco
Today we go inside San Quentin’s mock elections. Then, we hear about comic books and mental health — for veterans. And, the passionate mix of music and movement of Flamenco.
Nov 07, 2024•27 min
Unhoused Voters / Encampment Sweeps / Bay Poets
Today, we hear from unhoused people in the East Bay on their role in the presidential race. Then, photos and voices from the lives that are swept up when an encampment is cleared.
Nov 05, 2024•27 min
Behind The Scenes At The Ballot Box
Today, we look into how elections are structured. How our ballots are designed. How ranked choice voting actually works. And, the people who work to ensure our elections run smoothly.
Nov 04, 2024•27 min
The Bay's Goth Scene / Marigolds for Día de Los Muertos
Today, we get a glimpse into a local Goth scene and learn what makes it very Bay Area. And, we meet a florist who grows marigolds for Day of the Dead altars.
Oct 31, 2024•27 min
Money in SF Politics / Cosplaying Icons / Local Haunt / Diwali by the Bay
Today, London Breed’s reelection bid for San Francisco Mayor may be vulnerable to an upset. Then, the joy of transforming into iconic characters. And we revisit one of our local haunts.
Oct 30, 2024•27 min
Alameda County DA Recall / Expanding SF's Affordable Housing
Today, we hear why Alameda County's DA, Pamela Price, is facing a recall election next week and get her response. Then, SF's Prop G will expand affordable housing opportunities in the city.
Oct 29, 2024•27 min
Reparations Bills / Black Voices & the Election / Immigrant Community Voters
Today, we hear how states can begin to repair fractured histories around slavery. Then, local experts weigh in on Kamala Harris’s track record. And, we consider the power of Black immigrant voters.
Oct 28, 2024•27 min
GLIDE's Lasting Legacy / Street Trash to Street Art / Open Mic Night
How GLIDE is carrying on after losing their influential leaders. Then, a conversation with artist Barry McGee. Plus, a little taste of KALW’s Open Mic Night.
Oct 24, 2024•27 min
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