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CrosscurrentsFollowing the murder of George Floyd, corporate America promised a lot to the Black community. So what happened Today, we’re just following up with an episode from The Stoop Podcast. -
CrosscurrentsOne phone call changed everything a granddaughter thought she knew about her grandfather in a new story from Uncuffed. Then, a glimpse into the day to day of a Muni mechanic. And, a poet gives us a true reflection of our times. -
CrosscurrentsOne group is working to keep women’s basketball careers alive. Today, we bring you the story of the Women’s Premier Basketball Association in the latest episode from Bounce. Then, a day on the field with the Bay Area’s newest women’s soccer team. -
CrosscurrentsToday, a conversation with the executive director of San Francisco’s Dance Mission Theater about the loss of federal funding. Then, an Oakland film tackles the challenges parents face when caring for kids with disabilities. And, we learn about the lost art of steam power. -
CrosscurrentsSome people’s bodies feel like they’ve been weathered by storms they never experienced firsthand. Today, we discuss the science behind generational trauma in an excerpt from The Stoop podcast. -
CrosscurrentsSometimes, unconditional love can lead us to think we can do no wrong. Today, a story about taking advantage of a grandmother’s love. Plus, we hear how one local artist is celebrating the Golden State Valkyries. And, our transportation reporter launches a new series on Bay Area transit. -
CrosscurrentsWhile incarcerated, one man relied on music to ground himself. Today, the power of lyrical therapy. Then, how a Bay Area couple is celebrating ten years of publishing books by international writers. And, three Oakland writers share their poetry. -
CrosscurrentsOakland elementary school students are connecting creativity and Latino cultures through Mexican tin art. Then, we hear about a San Francisco walking tour designed around the city’s first Black millionaire. And, a KALW DJ Patrick King Most shares how he curates his music line up. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we hear from a group of immigrant women who are turning to cultural knowledge to research mental health practices. Then, an excerpt from KALW’s townhall on the future of public media. And, a reading from an Oakland author. -
CrosscurrentsThe silver screen will be shining at this year’s Oakland International Film Festival. Today, a conversation with the festival’s co-founder David Roach. Then, a reflection on parenting, perfection and discipline. And, a Berkeley author’s book on how the government tried to save the country, one song at a time.
