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Crosscurrents
Mondays–Thursdays at 11 am; rebroadcast at midnight
Hosted by Hana Baba

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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  • Tim McGuire plying his trade as a bike messenger in San Francisco
    Crosscurrents
    Visiting National Parks After Funding Cuts And Biking For Work
    Today, what recent cuts to federal lands means for visiting California’s National Parks this summer. Then, we ride along with local bike messengers for Bike To Work Day!
  • Greg Eskridge visits his family for his first Thanksgiving in over 30 years.
    Crosscurrents
    Uncuffed: Home Cooking
    A seat at the table as our host goes to their first thanksgiving dinner in over 3 decades. Then, the producers inside San Quentin get creative in their makeshift kitchens.
  • "Salt Square" from "Folktales From Sudan"
    Crosscurrents
    Keeping The Stories
    Today we’re gonna talk about stories. First, young readers are taken to Kenya. Then, why it’s important to own our cultural stories. And, a new podcast of Sudanese folklore.
  • Crosscurrents
    Blossoming At The Albany Bulb
    Today, how housing and climate action are inherently connected. Then, we explore a garbage dump transformed into a park… and a home.
  • Crosscurrents
    Book It: "Stories As Weapons" And Bracing For A Surge In Homelessness
    San Francisco may need to brace for a surge in homelessness. Today, how national cuts affect Bay Area housing insecurity. Then, a local author explores the dark art of weaponized storytelling in a new episode of Book It.
  • Ninna Gaensler-Debs, Kelly McEvers, Daphnye Luster, Patricia Bellows, Keyna Osorio, Chirae Cannon, Koi Bagneriese, and Haena Worthing.
    Crosscurrents
    Uncuffed: Meet The New Class From The California Institution For Women
    Today's episode of Uncuffed is special because it’s the first EVER cohort of students from a women’s prison.
  • Donald Luu stands the right of Assemble Member Matt Haney to talk about the impact of tariffs on San Francisco Chinatown.
    Crosscurrents
    Tariffs, Co-Parenting, And The Return Of BOUNCE
    Today, local Chinese businesses are struggling to survive with Trump tariffs. Then, co-parenting can be surprising. And, we welcome the Valkyries with the return of BOUNCE!
  • Sally Martin Katz is the photography curator at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which include the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor. Behind her are individual photos of The Beatles from the "Eye of the Storm" exhibit at the de Young Museum.
    Creating From Experience
    Today, we hear about Barbara Lee’s plan for her first 100 days in office. Then, a photo exhibit by Paul McCartney. And, celebrated journalist Kevin Fagan about his new novel.
  • Dancers, Polynesian Heritage Night GG Warriors 2025
    Crosscurrents
    Electric School Buses And Warriors Heritage Nights
    Today, we hear about Oakland’s new electric school buses and how the Trump policies have affected clean transit. Plus, celebrating the diverse populations of the Bay Area.
  • Anthony Ivy found a productive way to combine his love of music with his instinct as a natural born hustle. Today he's an associate producer for the Uncuffed Playlist.
    Crosscurrents
    Uncuffed: Hey Mr. DJ
    Today, we hear from Uncuffed producer Anthony Ivy. He started working with Uncuffed inside Solano State Prison. Now he has a job on the outside with "The Uncuffed Playlist."