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Crosscurrents

Crosscurrents is our award-winning radio news magazine, broadcasting Mondays through Thursdays at 11 a.m. on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community. Listen to full episodes at kalw.org/crosscurrents

Art on our consumer society and the fossils that fuel it

KALW | By Ben Trefny

Published June 13, 2024 at 10:48 AM PDT

Ben Trefny speaking with San Francisco artist Michael Kerbow

San Francisco artist Michael Kerbow uses his talents to illustrate that connection. The painter is currently showing a collection depicting dinosaurs interacting with how we now use their remains as fuel. The exhibit is at the 111 Minna Gallery.

KALW recently hosted an event there, and Executive Producer Ben Trefny sat down with Kerbow before a live audience to discuss his work.

Crosscurrents

Ben Trefny

I joined KALW in 2004. As Executive News Editor and then News Director, I helped our news department win numerous regional and national awards for long- and short-form journalism. I've also helped create numerous training programs — for teenagers, incarcerated people, and early-career journalists — and have taught hundreds of audio producers. I served as interim Executive Director for nearly two years. My work is currently focused on creating original live events, programming, and building partnerships with like-minded organizations.

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