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CrosscurrentsHelping others to help yourself, in a new story from Uncuffed. Then, photographer Tricia Turner shows us inside Black cowboy culture. And, an ode to hustling, from one of our final Friday open mics. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we hear what’s most pressing for Oakland’s District 5 voters. Then, the personal impacts of climate change in a conversation with short story writer, Nina Schuyler. -
CrosscurrentsOakland singer and "America's Got Talent" finalist Dee Dee Simon shares what she'll do if she wins. Then, does wilderness feel the same to everyone? It's the last episode of How Wild. -
CrosscurrentsAfter joining the youth group Team Stronger Than You Think, tbh producer Jessica Kim realized just how many people are experience teen dating violence. And she decided to do something about it. Today, a new story from tbh, our series by, about, and for teenagers. -
CrosscurrentsA Spanish-language theater company breaking down linguistic barriers. A Bayview-Hunters Point poet reads her bilingual verse. Then, an update on the Oakland A’s. -
CrosscurrentsToday, what Oakland District 7 residents want city leaders to do in order to make their lives better. Then, what does it feel like when someone you trust pulls you away from your loved ones and home? And, a local photographer makes a living taking photos of food. -
CrosscurrentsToday we check in on MACRO, Oakland’s community response program for non-violent, non-emergency 911 calls. Then, who should be managing wilderness? It’s the next episode of “How Wild.” -
CrosscurrentsThis November some young people will be voting for the first time. And depending on where you are, a potentially baffling experience. Today, we hear from teens set to vote for the first time in the next episode of tbh, our podcast made by, about, and for teenagers. Plus, a reading from Oakland poet, Madeleine Cravens. -
San Francisco Bike Messengers / Congestion Pricing / New Arrivals: Minnie Phan and Viet Thanh NguyenSan Francisco bike messengers see parts of city life that others don’t, and today we get to ride along. Then, would a tax on driving at peak times push you to get you out of your car and onto a bus? And, Oakland illustrator Minnie Phan reads from her children’s book. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we learn about the real science behind a new medical murder mystery. It's a conversation with writer, Elizabeth Reed Aden. Then, San Francisco author Mara Kardas Nelson explores the history and damage of microfinance loans.
