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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 find a link to our pitch guide at our contributor guide page.

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  • New Arrivals
    Secrets, trust at heart of new Jilanne Hoffman middle-grade novel
    Lisa Morehouse
    Jilanne Hoffman lives in San Francisco but she has midwestern roots. That’s the setting for her middle-grade novel, 'Heartland,' which came out in July 2026.
  • ILWU members waiting to lead the 2026 May Day March in San Francisco
    Crosscurrents
    The History of Labor and Transit
    Today, the little known history of San Francisco’s “Bloody Thursday.” Then, we peer through the lens of more than a century of Muni photography.
  • Roses in full bloom at the Berkeley Rose Garden.
    Crosscurrents
    The New Deal Hides in Plain Sight
    The Berkeley Rose Garden is a beautiful place, but did you know it was built during FDR’s “New Deal” in the ‘30s?
  • Players from the San Francisco Pioneers and the WBL join the Golden State Valkyries after practice on July 14, 2025.
    BOUNCE: Tracing the History of the San Francisco Pioneers
    Today, it’s Bay Area women’s basketball history with the living legends of the San Francisco Pioneers.
  • Volunteer sewist Charlotte Duruisseau works on a project with clinic attendee Debbie Sommer
    Crosscurrents
    Repairing and Sharing
    Today, we’ll talk to two founder-worker-owners as Coyote Media Collective turns one. Then, we’ll hear how fix-it clinics and repair cafes are really all about mutual aid.
  • Crosscurrents
    Back-to-School Season
    Today, we hear how a new AI reading tool is working in SF classrooms. And, the tunes of a small but mighty Bay Area band. Plus, SF schools are back in session.
  • Foggy Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA.
    Crosscurrents
    The Cool, Gray, Sound of Love
    In 1987, in an act of love, a man recorded fog horns from Lands End in San Francisco… Now, that recording has captured the hearts and imaginations of thousands of people online.
  • person with black circle glasses and short, spiky grey hair holding a black and orange basketball jersey with the words Oakland in orange, and underneath an orange oak tree and WNBA player
    Crosscurrents
    BOUNCE: Reflecting on 30 years of the WNBA
    Today, we hear from three very different fans and athletes as they reflect on 30 years of the WNBA. Plus, the Valkyries are back in the playoffs!
  • A special performance at the 2025 San Quentin Day of Peace ceremony.
    Crosscurrents
    Uncuffed: Dance Dance Revolution
    On today’s newest episode of Uncuffed - we’ll hear stories about how dancing can be a bridge between cultures or a way to connect with your kids. Or even, save your life.
  • Some recently painted sign
    Crosscurrents
    Preserving the History of Power Through Art
    Today, we hear about a hand-painted-sign renaissance in San Francisco. Then, a multimedia exhibit that’s a celebration of resistance by Trans and queer communities.