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’re learning to skate through life. Then, a computer engineer with a history in radical activism. And, an iconic photographer captured the Grateful Dead. -
CrosscurrentsToday, a unique living room in the Tenderloin helps vulnerable seniors meet their daily needs. Then, how community choirs are providing more than just a fun time. -
CrosscurrentsIn a quiet part of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a coffee shop puts down roots. Then, how coffee is helping resettle refugees. And, we go on a boba shop hop! -
CrosscurrentsOne South Bay couple has turned rare record collecting into an art form. Today, we dive into the crates. Then, we meet some young adults focused on promoting civic engagement. And, we’ll hear the story behind the drug, MDMA. -
CrosscurrentsThe 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. -
CrosscurrentsToday, 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. -
CrosscurrentsToday, 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. -
CrosscurrentsSan 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. -
CrosscurrentsToday we hear about the middlemen who are partly to blame for local pharmacy closures. Then, how National Parks are having to make big changes. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we meet our friendly neighborhood Satanists. Then, we hear how small business owners are getting creative in a growing industry.
