Crosscurrents

KALW

Crosscurrents is the award-winning daily news magazine from KALW Public Radio. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the divides in our community - economic, social, and cultural.

  • 26 minutes 51 seconds
    Jazz Renaissance / Book It: Men and Dems
    This weekend, Oakland is getting a revival of Jazz's golden age. Then, where have all the men gone from the democratic party? We search them out in a new episode of Book It.
    19 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 50 seconds
    International Migrants' Day
    Today, in honor of the International Migrants' Day, we hear from immigration advocates, along with stories of music, movement, and poetry.
    18 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 24 minutes 32 seconds
    Alameda County Recalls / 'A Harper Family Mixtape' / Remembering Derrick Hayes
    Today, the ousting of Oakland’s mayor and Alameda County’s District Attorney. Then, a novelist explores the story of family and coming of age. And, we honor the life of a treasured community builder.
    17 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 8 seconds
    Nocturne: Night Rescue
    Sonoma County is known for its hills covered with happy cows and charming vineyards. But emergencies do happen there. And when they do, 'Henry 1' is ready to help. Today, a story from our friends at the Nocturne podcast.
    16 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 50 seconds
    After Tsunami Warning / Book It: Oakland Rocks
    Today, what we learned from last week’s tsunami warning. And, in a new episode of Book it we explore the surprisingly seductive saga of Oakland’s seismology.
    12 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 50 seconds
    Without A Voice
    Recently, KALW’s series “Without a Voice” won the Northern California Society of Professional Journalists award for Investigative Reporting in audio. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state.
    11 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 51 seconds
    The Future of Richmond's Politics / 'Exposed'
    Today, what the future holds for Richmond’s political landscape. Then, SF’s Bayview-Hunters Point has very high rates of illness. The lasting effects from the shipyard's past.
    10 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 51 seconds
    Protecting Sanctuary Cities / Wine Tariffs / Christmas Tree Lane
    Today, how lawmakers are preparing for a second Trump term. First, State of the Bay talks sanctuary cities. Then, the local wine trade’s take on possible tariffs to imports.
    9 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 50 seconds
    Uncuffed: Pickleball at San Quentin
    Pickleball is a hit in the San Quentin yard. And, it's played a big roll in changing the culture at the rehabilitation center. It’s an award winning episode of Uncuffed.
    5 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 51 seconds
    Area Health Checkup / Amateur Astronomers / 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding'
    Star parties give Bay Area earthlings a rare glimpse into outer space. And, ‘tis the season to - catch a bug. Plus, the hit play, ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ and why salons are magical.
    4 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 50 seconds
    Election Money / Lloyd Kahn's DIY Shelter / New Arrivals: Poetry
    An exhibition at the Bolinas Museum highlights the work of a local creator with big reach.The self-taught architect of the DIY movement, Lloyd Kahn.And, with San Francisco’s election over, we look at who spent what and where.Plus, we’ll hear poetry readings from three local authors.
    3 December 2024, 2:00 pm
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