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Crosscurrents
Monday to Thursday at 11 am
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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Got a general comment, story, or tip for us? Email news@kalw.org.

Click here to find a list of all our latest stories and interviews here.

Want to send us a pitch? We accept pitches from reporters at all levels, but you must show that you have the skills to make an audio feature. If you don’t have existing work samples, we’ll consider taking a story on spec. First, read our contributor guide and rate sheet to learn more about our process and what we're looking for. Once you're ready, you can submit your story idea using this form: https://bit.ly/pitch-cc-25

Ways To Subscribe
  • Crosscurrents
    The Music in Our Souls
    Today, Destiny Mohammad talks about her new album and why she calls herself a sound sculptress. And, KALW’s Dore Stein shares some favorite songs by Middle Eastern artists.
  • Kate Quach helps a group of elementary school students assemble their journals at a Golden Keepers workshop in West Portal Library.
    Crosscurrents
    The Past, Present, and Visions of the Future
    Today, a San Francisco teenager who’s capturing the stories of the elders in her community. And, an excerpt from a live recording of KALW's Your Legal Rights.
  • Chef Chu of Chef Chu's restaurant in Santa Clara County.
    Crosscurrents
    Savoring Life
    Today, it's Chef Chu’s on the final episode of California Foodways. Then, a KALW DJ shares some of his favorite songs. Plus, a poem about a fully seasoned life.
  • Yakko and a masked protester hold a banner that says "STOP AI"
    Crosscurrents
    Faith, Activism, and the Effort to Stop AI
    Today, a spiritual quest led one man to deeply question the future of Artificial Intelligence. And, producers of the Edwardian Ball talk about the festival’s legacy.
  • Meet Richmond’s minister of food: Charles Evans at CJs BBQ and Fish.
    Crosscurrents
    Bay Area BBQ and Soul Food
    Today, we meet Richmond’s "Minister of Food:" Charles Evans at CJs BBQ and Fish. Then, a San Francisco chef who’s bringing a taste of Texas to the Bay Area.
  • Cal fans wearing blue and gold fill the stadium at Berkeley for an evening football game.
    Crosscurrents
    When Fans are the MVPs
    Today, we meet a group of fans trying to save their college Football team, through the power of social media.
  • SF Amateur Astronomers' City Star Party at the Presidio's Tunnel Tops Park
    Crosscurrents
    Song, Stars, and Community Building
    Today, finding human connection through song.Then, Star Parties give Bay Area earthlings a rare glimpse into outer space. And, one woman's most meaningful song.
  • Displaced resident DaVina Brown, along with Alex Vila and Dream Braggs took on leadership roles during the long displacement experienced by Coliseum Connections residents. Here she is distributing cash that was donated to residents displaced by the flood at the Marriott Courtyard hotel where they were temporarily housed.
    Crosscurrents
    Rising Waters and Sweet Melodies
    Three years after a major flood, residents are still recovering. Then, how some unhoused people stay warm in the rain. And, smooth jazz with Brian Culbertson tand Sheila E.
  • The Oakland Produce Market in the middle of the night (or very early in the morning).
    Crosscurrents
    The Bay's Hyper-Local Food Markets
    Today, we exploring Oakland’s Produce Market. Then, we’ll learn how to catch fish… in our own backyard.
  • Maximus Simmons outside Oakland High School.
    Crosscurrents
    Pushing for Course Change
    The Oakland school board’s student directors are making their voices heard…but what about their votes? Then, a new story from Uncuffed about breaking the prison pipeline.