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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
    Book It: "Stories As Weapons" And Bracing For A Surge In Homelessness
    San Francisco may need to brace for a surge in homelessness. Today, how national cuts affect Bay Area housing insecurity. Then, a local author explores the dark art of weaponized storytelling in a new episode of Book It.
  • Ninna Gaensler-Debs, Kelly McEvers, Daphnye Luster, Patricia Bellows, Keyna Osorio, Chirae Cannon, Koi Bagneriese, and Haena Worthing.
    Crosscurrents
    Uncuffed: Meet The New Class From The California Institution For Women
    Today's episode of Uncuffed is special because it’s the first EVER cohort of students from a women’s prison.
  • Donald Luu stands the right of Assemble Member Matt Haney to talk about the impact of tariffs on San Francisco Chinatown.
    Crosscurrents
    Tariffs, Co-Parenting, And The Return Of BOUNCE
    Today, local Chinese businesses are struggling to survive with Trump tariffs. Then, co-parenting can be surprising. And, we welcome the Valkyries with the return of BOUNCE!
  • Sally Martin Katz is the photography curator at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which include the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor. Behind her are individual photos of The Beatles from the "Eye of the Storm" exhibit at the de Young Museum.
    Creating From Experience
    Today, we hear about Barbara Lee’s plan for her first 100 days in office. Then, a photo exhibit by Paul McCartney. And, celebrated journalist Kevin Fagan about his new novel.
  • Dancers, Polynesian Heritage Night GG Warriors 2025
    Crosscurrents
    Electric School Buses And Warriors Heritage Nights
    Today, we hear about Oakland’s new electric school buses and how the Trump policies have affected clean transit. Plus, celebrating the diverse populations of the Bay Area.
  • Anthony Ivy found a productive way to combine his love of music with his instinct as a natural born hustle. Today he's an associate producer for the Uncuffed Playlist.
    Crosscurrents
    Uncuffed: Hey Mr. DJ
    Today, we hear from Uncuffed producer Anthony Ivy. He started working with Uncuffed inside Solano State Prison. Now he has a job on the outside with "The Uncuffed Playlist."
  • Crosscurrents
    Forging Ahead After The Unthinkable Happens
    Today, we revisit a story about SCRAP, and how they help teachers keep their classrooms well stocked. Then, one woman’s painful but determined recovery.
  • Baruch Porras Hernandez
    Crosscurrents
    Comedy For Social Change And SF's Poet Laureate
    Today, comedians who use humor as a form of political resistance. Then, will the A’s ever find a permanent home to play ball? And, we hear about San Francisco’s Poet Laureate.
  • A monarch caterpillar crawling on a Common Milkweed leaf.
    Crosscurrents
    Milkweed, Monarchs, And Migration
    Today, the thousand mile journey one musician took to help butterflies migrate. Then, we hear how "Frankenstein" is being told through ballet. And, KALW’s own open mic night!
  • Dr. Zeka Glucs of UC Santa Cruz examines an empty peregrine nest from afar.
    Crosscurrents
    Searching For Falcons Hunting For Answers
    Barbara Lee is Oakland’s new mayor. Then, two famous falcons at Cal Berkeley have not been seen in months. And, how one east coast poet became part of SF's literary history.