
Crosscurrents
Mondays–Thursdays at 11 am; rebroadcast at midnight
Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting 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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CrosscurrentsToday, we meet a wrestler who's making a name for himself while honoring his family legacy. Then, Two candidates draw ahead in Oakland’s special mayoral election.
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CrosscurrentsSome of San Francisco’s Asian Americans think closing the Great Highway is a betrayal. Then, we hear what public health advocates are doing to meet the moment.
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CrosscurrentsA Bay Area photographer brings out pictures she’s had in storage for 50 years. Then, a new book explores the under-researched world of microdosing.
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CrosscurrentsToday, keeping the traditions of Persian music. Then, we visit a local theatre company that incubates plays from under-represented artists. And, Jeneé Darden launches a new arts program!
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CrosscurrentsToday, we get lost, and find our way, on San Francisco’s Crosstown trail. Then, we hear about the impact of having more people on the streets of the Mission District.
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CrosscurrentsToday, how the only Chinese hospital in the country has survived. Then, a Democratic Club moves to the right. And, dating apps are not as safe as they market themselves to be.
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CrosscurrentsIt’s Elephant Seal breeding season at Point Reyes. Then, we ponder the human tendency to ‘other’… and why it’s time to focus on belonging.
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CrosscurrentsFrom the LA riots, to the Crime Bill - The 90s changed everything for people in California Prisons. Today, the Uncuffed producers ask, has anything changed?
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CrosscurrentsGumbo, music, and dance! It must be Mardi Gras! Today we taste the power of gumbo, celebrate Tango’s African roots... and we jam to some global music! Let the good times roll!
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Today, retired librarian and author Dorothy Lazard talks about her childhood memoir. Then, it’s a challenging time to to envision Trans futures- but folks are pushing forward.