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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.
Episodes
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Fixit Clinics / Reuse Alliance / Rancho Grande
It’s easy to get new things, and then dispose of them, but there’s another way. We meet the people who fix broken but beloved belongings. Then, we hear about…
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Quienceñeras / Town Hall: Housing / Housing As Healthcare
In this episode, we explore the evolving culture of quienceñeras. It's a new story from our series Culture Keepers. Then, what is being done to ease the…
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Food Allergies In Prison / Behind The Scenes Of The Marvel Universe / Townhall: Homelessness
Prison meals aren’t known for being gourmet. But what about those with serious food allergies? We find out in a new story from our Uncuffed team at Solano…
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Helping Farmworkers / SF District 3 Supervisor Debate / Edwardian Ball
In this episode, we learn how a Half Moon Bay non-profit is helping an impacted community of farmworkers. It's a story about finding help when disasters…
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Highschool Fentanyl Overdose / Wellness Centers / Burton High Stories
In this episode, the story of high school students honoring the life of a classmate who died. How, a fentanyl overdose inspired student journalists to act…
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Potrero Hill History / A Divine Journey / Pointer Sisters
In this episode, we visit one neighborhood in San Francisco that holds an annual event dedicated to celebrating its past, The Potrero Hill Archives Project…
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Prelinger Library / Prescribing Art / New Arrivals Collection: Poetry
Today, we visit a unique library in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. We unshelve the unusual at the Prelinger Library. Then, we learn about a new health…
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Uncuffed: Grieving, Interrupted
Prison conditions can make it difficult to grieve loss on the inside. How do you process loss when you’re alone, when crying isn’t ok, and asking for help can…
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Preserving Sudanese Culture During War / Swimming With Lesbians / New Arrivals
In this episode, an Oakland woman from Sudan is digitizing old music cassettes for a new diaspora generation. What it means to preserve culture in a time of…
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DIY Skate Park / LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity In Sexual Education
In Oakland, DIY spaces make treasure out of trash. Today, we learn what it takes to build your own skatepark. Then, why it’s important for sex education to be…
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Preserving Pickup Soccer Culture / Celebrating the Freedom of Queer Identity
In this episode, we learn why a game that unites people from around the Bay Area is becoming harder to organize. It's a story from our series Culture Keepers…
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Tyson Amir / Regina Evans / Coptic Church
Today, one Black man’s work to connect his faith to his community, and to his fallen leaders. When your path to Islam means walking in the footsteps of Black…
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NERT / Berkeley Encampment Sweeps / New Arrivals
Today, we ask a question — are you and your family prepared for the next big earthquake? Join us and meet San Francisco’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team…
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Home Baked: How Pot Brownies Brought Some Relief During The AIDS Epidemic
The end of the year is nearing — we are well into December. A time for holidays, taking stock of the year. December is also HIV and AIDS awareness month. So…
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Abalone Traditions / NIAD Art Exhibit / Uncuffed My Mixtape: This Christmas
In this episode, a story about how two people — 300 miles apart — come together to uphold traditions that depend on abalone. Then, an exhibit at the Oakland…
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Prison’s Secret Santas
Winter holidays can bring a mixed set of emotions for people in prisons. The pain of missing family can be even greater than usual. But it’s also a time when…
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Sacrifices In War / Love And Loss During The AIDS Epidemic / New Arrivals
A filmmaker chronicles the life of a young army nurse who was killed while serving in Afghanistan, and explores questions surrounding her death. Then, one…
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Remembering Carolina Lugo / Singer Meklit Hadero's new project
Today, a family tradition keeps flamenco alive in the Bay Area. We're honoring the memory of flamenco performer Carolina Lugo. Then, we hear from a singer who…
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Uncuffed: Dog Training In Prison
When you’re in prison, you’re separated from loved ones, including your furry friends. Can bringing dogs into prison help with connection — and healing? Today…
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Finding Common Ground / Jewish-Palestinian Dialogue / Bay Poets
Since the Israel Hamas war began on October 7, many people have struggled with hopelessness. Today, the story of one man’s search for peace. Then, we learn…
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Crisis Response, Pt 3 / Roadkill / Bay Poets
Crisis Intervention Specialists have taken on a unique role in Oakland. Today, we learn how community programs are working to respond more effectively and how…
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Crisis Response, Pt 2 / Future Of Public Transportation
In Oakland, you’re supposed to be able to reach a community response team by calling 911, but the system doesn’t always work. In this episode, we bring you…
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Crisis Response / Author Ajuan Mance / Bay Poets
Do you know who to call when you see someone passed out on the street or dealing with a mental health crisis? Today, we meet the people in Oakland offering an…
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Albany Bulb / Molly Giles / Bay Poets: Susana Prayer-Perez
There is a place where you can lose yourself and find inspiration. Today, we hear from people who’ve found joy and refuge on Albany Bulb. Then, author Molly…
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Future of Bay Area Journalism / Vulture Capital
In this episode, we hear how the local media landscape has been undergoing some seismic changes. We bring you a conversation on the future of Bay Area…
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The Second Nakba / Children Of The Night
Today, the death toll for Palestinians and Israelis is accelerating far faster than it did 75 years ago. A conversation about Palestine’s historical struggle…
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Uncuffed: Art Saved My Life
In this episode, we bring you the latest story from Uncuffed's third season. Today, the team at San Quentin reflects on generational trauma, and what…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 3, Part 4 / Theresa Harlan
Today, in the final segment from Emergence Magazine's series Coming Home To The Cove, we hear why the erasure of Coast Miwok history on Tomales Bay impacts all…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 3, Part 3
In this episode we continue a series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home To The Cove, and it follows Theresa Harlan’s quest to…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 3, Part 2 / A Prayer For Salmon
We are continuing a series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home To The Cove, and it follows Theresa Harlan’s quest to chronicle the…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 3, Part 1
November is Native American Heritage Month so today we are continuing a special series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home To The…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 2, Part 3
This week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 2, Part 2
This week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 2, Part 1
This week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home To The Cove Episode 1, Part 2
All this week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s…
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Emergence Magazine: Coming Home to the Cove Episode 1, Part 1
November is Native American Heritage Month and for the next two weeks we’re bringing you a series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming…
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Safer Streets For Oakland Chinatown / Rapper Bryce Savoy / Blind Café
In this episode, we hear why Oakland’s Chinatown has the city’s highest concentration of motorist collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. Then, in a new Bay…
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Mariachi Femenil / Marin Theater’s Lance Gardner / Seeking Justice
In this episode, how an all-female mariachi band is challenging tradition. Then, the new artistic director of Marin Theatre Company shares his vision. And, why…
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Uncuffed: Hole in the Heart / Dear Mama Mixtape
In this episode, we bring you the latest story from Uncuffed's third season. We explore the challenges of finding and maintaining love behind bars. Then, the…
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The Nakba / State Of Local Bay Area Journalism
The Bay Area hosts one of the biggest Palestinian communities in the country. In this episode, we will hear from one Palestinian family who continues their…
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Pelvic Dysfunction / SF City Attorney David Chiu / New Arrivals: Jen Lumanlan
In this episode, we meet one doctor who is tackling gender health disparities through pelvic floor physical therapy. Then, we learn why the rollout for…
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Oldest San Francisco: An audio tour
San Francisco is full of living history. In this episode, a tour of some of its institutions that have stood the test of time. They are all featured in the new…
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State of San Francisco Arts / Stay True / The Orphan Train
San Francisco is known for its creativity, but the future of its artists is unclear. Today, a conversation about the state of the arts in the city. Then, we…
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The Stoop: Black Horror
Scary season is upon us and today we’re exploring the Black Horror film genre. From 1972’s "Blacula" to more recent films like Jordan Peele’s "Get Out" and Nia…
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Child Marriage / Bay Poets / Filipino Heritage Month
Nearly 300,000 child marriages have occurred in America during the past decade, and more than 20,000 happened in California. Today, we talk to case workers…
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The Big Lift: Meeting Family Needs In A High-Poverty School
Dozens of studies show that when parents or guardians are engaged in their kids’ education, it has a huge impact. Not just on academics, but on a student’s…
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Uncuffed: Pickleball
A new game comes to the San Quentin yard, and for the first time, correctional officers and staff shared the court with the incarcerated people. In the first…
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The Oakland A's Uncertain Move / Traditional Dance New Beat / Gold Rush To Ghost Town
In this episode, we hear why the future of the Oakland's A’s is up in the air. We get an update on their controversial planned move and the opposition against…
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Venture Capital Disclosure / Author J.P. Takashi / 1991 Firestorm
Today, we hear about a new law that forces venture capital firms in California to open up about who they are investing in. Then, an Oakland author on why she…
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Palm Springs Reparations / Mimi Tempest / Kinetic Steam Works
Survivors and descendants of those who were forced out of their Palm Springs community in the 60s recently filed a lawsuit for reparations. We hear from one of…
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The Future of Downtown San Francisco / Cartoonist Stephan Pastis
San Francisco is still the most deserted major downtown in America. As part of the city's efforts to revitalize the area, KALW was awarded a temporary pop up…
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Tattoo Culture Shift / New Chapter For Litquake / Author Lily Iona MacKenzie
Tattooing is an intimate process, and deciding who gets to ink you matters. In this episode, we explore the evolution of Bay Area tattoo culture. Then, the…
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On Racial Justice: Colin Kaepernick / Ericka Huggins
As part of KALW’s week of discussions on racial justice, we explore what it means to protest during the national anthem. We hear the history and context behind…
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Uncuffed Showcase
Today, we feature stories from Uncuffed, our podcast made in California prisons. We hear how some incarcerated men face the challenge of deportation after…
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The Stoop Showcase
As part of KALW’s week of discussions about racial justice, we’re featuring The Stoop podcast, hosted by Hana Baba and Leila Day. In this episode, we meet…
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Elements: Earth / San Francisco May Restart Encampent Sweeps
Today, we bring you the fourth and final story from our series Elements, about the four most elemental ingredients of life and how they’re being reshaped by…
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Elements: Fire / Empowering Girls To Be Rebel Girls
Today, we bring you the third story from our series Elements, about the four most elemental ingredients of life and how they’re being reshaped by climate…
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Elements: Air / Uncuffed: Growing Up in Foster Care
Today, an Oakland airport expansion is bringing community groups together for environmental justice. It's the second story from our series Elements, about the…
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Introducing: Elements / How BART Track Width Affects Your Commute
Today we're launching a new Crosscurrents series: Elements. It's a collection of stories about the four most elemental ingredients of life — air, water, earth…
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From Mexico to the Castro: Hector Romero sought asylum to save his life
People have come to the U.S.YS for different reasons. Sometimes, it can be a matter of life and death. Some LGBTQ+ immigrants flee from their home countries…
