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CrosscurrentsWe hear about San Francisco’s Bag & Tag policy. Then, former Representative Barbara Lee reflects on her career so far. And, the music that makes one Emo radio guy - dance. -
CrosscurrentsToday, first amendment experts explore the dangers and opportunities of journalism in a second Trump term. Then, a tiny mountain town that’s a major foodie destination. -
CrosscurrentsAn Oakland comic is making space on stage for Indigenous comedians. So today, we're prescribing laughter as good medicine. Then, the many ways and reasons we’ve evolved to listen. -
CrosscurrentsToday, lesser known histories of the Bay’s Chinese American community. And, a unique San Francisco tradition embedded in local Lunar New Year celebrations. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we take a look at SF's Mayor Daniel Lurie’s approach to the fentanyl epidemic. Then, we meet students who are taking a stand against plastic waste, one lunch at a time. -
CrosscurrentsApplications are open for Oakland’s Section 8 housing. Then, cheese making inspired by classical music. And, a preview of our newest season of Uncuffed. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we’re going back in time to 1964, to what would later be known as The Freedom Summer. Back then, the Mississippi Summer Project was a secret plan to try and force change in America. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we check in on the race to Oakland’s city hall. Then, we hear from the host of the new series “Fire Escape” about the challenges faced by incarcerated firefighters. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we meet the people organizing a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the music of Aretha Franklin. Then, for some artists, immense talent can come with demons. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we hear how people are turning towards the wisdom of their ancestors in times of climate injustice. Mapping Indigenous identities and knowledge for the next generation.
