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Before the Tibetan Freedom Concerts became one of the biggest shows of the 1990s, teenage Erin Potts dreamt of a concert for Tibet featuring her favorite band. Meanwhile, imprisoned Tibetan nun Nawang Sangdrol reveals what it meant to resist from inside Tibet. Their stories meet in the same place: the power of music. -
CrosscurrentsToday, how an Oakland center has been helping local young people discover the joy of writing. Then, we find out how San Francisco was blamed for a murder in its streets. -
The Bay Area's Favorite Quiz Show! Hosted by moderator Dana Rodriguez with panelists Laury Fischer and Cameron Shaw. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we speak with one of the lawyers that exposed a culture of corruption and racism in Oakland’s Police department. Then, a special tribute to KALW's 2026 Audio Academy! -
We have all heard the expression, "Freedom of Speech." If I'm a student, do I have free speech rights?What are the limits of free speech? What if I don't like a restaurant, or someone is scared because of what I said? Are there laws to protect ordinary people? Can I sue them for what they said?Tonight, YLR Host, Jeff Hayden, is joined by Krista Baughman, Walnut Creek, a trial lawyer with over 16 years experience in First Amendment, defamation, and anti-SLAPP matters.Questions for Jeff and his guests? Please call (415) 841-4134. If you are outside of the Bay Area, call, toll free, at (866) 798-8255.
