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Crosscurrents
Mondays–Thursdays at 11 am; rebroadcast at midnight
Hosted by Hana Baba

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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  • Crosscurrents
    Disrupting The Disruption
    The federal government is instructing park rangers to remove parts of our history. Today, we hear how local rangers and historians are speaking out. Then, the San Francisco Mime Troupe explains how they tackle political parody in these times.
  • Juan Serrano, a member of Coastal Keepers, tossing a mattress into a garbage container during a clean up event at Ormond Beach in Oxnard in April. Since 2020, Coastal Keepers and other local groups have helped pick up more than 85,000 pounds of trash.
    Crosscurrents
    Rallying A Community To Turn Knowledge Into Action
    Today, how environmental advocates are rallying their community to turn knowledge into action. Then, San Jose' Portugal Day. And, a collection of readings from local authors.
  • Angel Reese is first female athlete with McDonalds meal special
    Crosscurrents
    Building Your Personal Brand
    Today, is all about finding success in personal brands. First, how WNBA players are shaping consumer culture. Then, we hear how food can inspire more than an appetite.
  • A child plays on an engineered dune at Ocean Beach
    Crosscurrents
    Sand Dunes, And Safety On Public Transit
    San Francisco’s newest park is dealing with coastal erosion. A BART campaign works to address harassment. And, authors read from their books for young people.
  • Jon Jarvis and Marissa Ortega-Welch
    Crosscurrents
    Pharmacy Closures, And Protecting Public Lands
    Today we hear about the middlemen who are partly to blame for local pharmacy closures. Then, how National Parks are having to make big changes.
  • The alter set up at Pazuzu's Blessing in August 2024.
    Crosscurrents
    Satanic Rituals, And Pet Parties
    Today, we meet our friendly neighborhood Satanists. Then, we hear how small business owners are getting creative in a growing industry.
  • Aerial view of the Tijuana river from the Pacific Ocean.
    Crosscurrents
    Perched On The Edge Of Hope
    Today, we explore sea level rise across borders. Then, a new show helping listeners move through these uncertain times.
  • A surfer rides a wave at Steamer Lane, one of the spots that surfers say erosion is changing.
    Crosscurrents
    Riding The Waves Of Change
    Today, Erosion is affecting popular surf spots in Santa Cruz. Then, an Oakland hip-hop artist talks about ageism. And, musicians finally get the recognition they deserve.
  • Maria Zavala stands in her garden, a testament to continuing living in Pescadero despite the threats of floods.
    Coping With Rising Tides
    Today, we’ll hear how residents of an agricultural townare working towards solutions to flooding. Then, a local photojournalist who has been documenting the immigration raids.
  • The owner of Falafelove, Avishai Leibson, cooks chicken, falafel, and other treats inside the restaurant's kitchen.
    Crosscurrents
    Looking For Help In Hard Times
    Today, how one Humboldt County restaurant received an outpouring of love in the wake of flood damage. Then, what went wrong at Oakland’s Wood Street Community Cabins?