Crosscurrents
Mondays–Thursdays at 11 am; rebroadcast at midnight
Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting Mondays through Thursdays on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community.
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CrosscurrentsToday, we hear about Daniel Lurie’s first 100 Days in office from local reporters. Then, a research and design firm that’s spawned over a dozen start-ups for green tech. -
CrosscurrentsAngel Island provides a compelling setting for a modern Ballet. Then, we discover a museum without walls. And, an East Palo Alto poet on her Louisiana Creole roots. -
CrosscurrentsHave you ever lied to someone because you thought the truth would be too painful for them to hear? Today, the Uncuffed team talks about how being honest with your family while you’re still in prison can be both difficult, and rewarding. -
CrosscurrentsToday, the lived experience and real solutions of the unhoused. An original Star Trek star is still celebrated by Black communities. And, the poet of the International Hotel. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we’ll meet the folks who preserve the people’s history. Then, a Hamlet retelling mixes old themes with modern truths. And, a poetic Spell. -
CrosscurrentsIt’s our Spring Membership Drive! Today we hear a story about local food production. And, we're joined by members of the Uncuffed team to talk about a very special new episode. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we celebrate a small local publication reaching 30 years in print, Street Spirit! They are a monthly newspaper that reports on and is sold by the east bay unhoused community. -
CrosscurrentsOakland’s mayoral special election has gotten gritty. Then, a cartoonist tells the story about a middle-school kid fasting during Ramadan. And, a song for Spring. -
CrosscurrentsCA Prop 36 was supposed to curb petty theft and drug abuse. Is it working? Then, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks to about her new book. And, the deep roots of Bay Area poetry. -
CrosscurrentsPrison conditions can make it difficult to grieve on the inside. So how do you process loss when you’re alone, crying isn’t ok, and asking for help can be dangerous?
