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CrosscurrentsToday we’ll meet the Haitian pastor trying to advise his flock in these uncertain times. Then Oakland’s first Haitian restaurant serves up some hearty, braised goodness. -
CrosscurrentsDecades after a traumatic childhood - the host of Uncuffed finally gets to ask his mother a question. Then, we’ll hear from women in prison on cargiving from the inside. -
CrosscurrentsIn the last year, Bay Area unhoused communities have faced an increase in forced displacement. Today, we hear directly from people caught up in Oakland's sweeps and how San Francisco officials are changing policies for those that live in recreational vehicles. Then, how the banjo is being reclaimed by Black musicians. -
CrosscurrentsToday, three generations of local leaders share their experience of transitioning. Then, we celebrate Bay Area public transit. And, writers bring us some lyrical non-fiction in a collection from New Arrivals, our pocket sized book tour. -
CrosscurrentsThis weekend The Mission will be alive with spoken word and stories. It's the return of the Flor Y Canto Literary Festival! Then, a poem about taking the bold step… to be vulnerable. -
CrosscurrentsToday on episode 3 of Bounce: Rikki’s! The Bay Area's first women’s sports bar. Then, we remember a legendary bar in San Francisco that was a home to the queer community. -
CrosscurrentsToday, the ongoing wait for high speed rail. Then, a riotous night of comedy and radical joy with Queer Power Hour live! And, writers on the human relationship with nature. -
CrosscurrentsToday, what Medicaid access means in one local community. Then, impacts of climate change through short stories. And, a poem to remind us of the Bay/LA connection. -
CrosscurrentsToday, a conversation with the host of “Booked and Beautiful.” Then, we paddle out with the Queer Surf Collective. And, authors share readings from their memoirs. -
CrosscurrentsToday, Bay Area advocates are responding to increased threats to queer rights. An update on the A’s troubled move to Las Vegas. And, a poem on speaking up in hard times.
