Crosscurrents

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Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting in the Bay Area 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.

1 DAY AGO

Oakland Bloom / Maya Angelou Literary Event

Today, changing traditional business models to empower workers. Then, The San Francisco Public Library is celebrating the late Maya Angelou with a special literary event.

25 min
2 DAYS AGO

Ambient Bird / Book It: Cancel Culture Panic

Today, we’ll hear about some interspecies sonic landscapes in the form of music that's designed to be interrupted. Then, is ‘cancel culture’ a kind of modern moral panic? It’s a new episode of Book It.

27 min
3 DAYS AGO

Farm Of Nostalgia / Bay Poets / Sentinels & Saviors

Today, a local Iranian farmer grows the herbs of home. Then, an art exhibit encourages visitors to look inside themselves to feel empowered. And, Bay Poets brings us an oracle.

27 min
7 NOV

Voting Behind Bars / Veteran Comic Con / Theatre Flamenco

Today we go inside San Quentin’s mock elections. Then, we hear about comic books and mental health — for veterans. And, the passionate mix of music and movement of Flamenco.

27 min
5 NOV

Unhoused Voters / Encampment Sweeps / Bay Poets

Today, we hear from unhoused people in the East Bay on their role in the presidential race. Then, photos and voices from the lives that are swept up when an encampment is cleared.

27 min
4 NOV

Behind The Scenes At The Ballot Box

Today, we look into how elections are structured. How our ballots are designed. How ranked choice voting actually works. And, the people who work to ensure our elections run smoothly.

27 min
31 OCT

The Bay's Goth Scene / Marigolds for Día de Los Muertos

Today, we get a glimpse into a local Goth scene and learn what makes it very Bay Area. And, we meet a florist who grows marigolds for Day of the Dead altars.

27 min
30 OCT

Money in SF Politics / Cosplaying Icons / Local Haunt / Diwali by the Bay

Today, London Breed’s reelection bid for San Francisco Mayor may be vulnerable to an upset. Then, the joy of transforming into iconic characters. And we revisit one of our local haunts.

27 min

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Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting in the Bay Area 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.