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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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  • (left) Judy Mosely-McAfee during her days playing basketball at the University of Hawaii, (right) Judy Mosley-McAfee with her daughter Audy McAfee.
    Crosscurrents
    A Basketball Trailblazer
    What if your mom played basketball from high school, to college, and then for the WNBA. And what if as their kid, basketball wasn’t really your thing? That is reporter Audy McAfee’s story. She dug into her mother’s basketball history and found out what an O.G. baller she was.
  • The silhouette of clinic participants walking up the stairs toward the back door of an aircraft.
    Crosscurrents
    The Fear Of Flight
    A Bay Area program is helping fearful flyers get back into the sky. Today, a young woman confronts her fear of flying. Then, poetry that soars above the ground.
  • Works Progress Administration plaque at the Berkeley Rose Garden.
    Crosscurrents
    Hiding In Plain Sight
    The Berkeley Rose Garden is a beautiful place, but did you know it was built during FDR’s “New Deal” in the ‘30s? Things built through this program are still all around us today — if you know where to look. Then, a new documentary about the people who study a mammal we don’t often see. The Bay Area animals and infrastructure hiding in plain sight.
  • Lily preparing to serve
    Crosscurrents
    Returning to the Joy
    Today, we go inside the intense world of Major League Table Tennis. Then, the uplifting music of Oakland Rising. And, some readings from Bay Area authors.
  • Multidisciplinary artist KOTA XXX sings "Zombie" by the Cranberries during Freakyoke at Thee Stork Club.
    Crosscurrents
    Karaoke Subcultures, and Art from Filipino Social Justice Movements
    Karaoke enthusiasts are building community in niche spaces. Then, the debate around SF’s neighborhood rezoning proposal. And, the social justice legacy of Bay Area Filipinos.
  • Sophia Jones at Media Day
    Crosscurrents
    Into the Heart of the Game
    Today it's all about Bay Area sports announcers.First, we meet Sophia Jones, the Golden State Valkyries emerging radio star. Then, we remember an iconic sports announcer.
  • Hatched leaf-cutter bee on the finger of Tora Rocha
    Crosscurrents
    Saving California's Native Bees
    Today, how we can help save California’s native bees. Then, a Bay Area DJ brings his love for R&B to the Chase Center. And, a reading from our Bay Poets series.
  • Faith XLVII’s mural, "The Heart of the World."
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    Sprouting Inspiration
    Today, we’ll visit the Cal Academy "Careers in Science" program. Then, B. DeVeaux on their debut album, "Chrysalis." And, art brings a slice of brightness to San Quentin.
  • Host Greg Eskridge is settling into his new role as Uncuffed's Associate Program Director.
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    Uncuffed: One Year Out
    Today, it’s the season finale of Uncuffed. Last summer Greg Eskridge walked out of the San Quentin gates a free man and all season Uncuffed has been following his journey.
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    Beats and Books
    Today, Dennis Finnegan takes us into his music making process. Then, we get the summertime vibes from KALW DJ J Boogie. And, one new book explores grief and Black men healing from trauma.