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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.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 45 Ratings

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.

    Bayview's Tree Cover / Lauren Schiller / Uncuffed: Rise Up

    Bayview's Tree Cover / Lauren Schiller / Uncuffed: Rise Up

    Planting trees can do a lot more than just clean our air. Then, Lauren Schiller's new book asks — is feminism inclusive? Plus, one man's world came crashing down, then his wife and his faith helped him literally rise back up from the bed.

    • 24 min
    Oakland's Trash Falcons / Margaret Cho / New Arrivals

    Oakland's Trash Falcons / Margaret Cho / New Arrivals

    Today, we go out with Oakland’s Trash Falcons. Then, Bay Area comedic legend Margaret Cho reflects on her 40-year career. And, a reading from Berkeley author, Monica Wesolowska.

    • 24 min
    The Spiritual Edge: A Prayer For Salmon Ep. 6

    The Spiritual Edge: A Prayer For Salmon Ep. 6

    Today, the Winnemem Wintu and supporters continue their Run4Salmon journey and bear witness to more human built obstacles faced by migrating salmon.

    • 31 min
    Caring For Lesbian Icon Phyllis Lyon, With Love And Deceit

    Caring For Lesbian Icon Phyllis Lyon, With Love And Deceit

    It’s Women’s History Month and we are taking a look back at San Francisco icon, Phyllis Lyon. She was a lesbian activist and trailblazer for gay rights. Phyllis passed away in 2020 from natural causes at the age of 95. In her final years, a community of lesbian, queer and trans people supported her with kindness and deceit.

    • 26 min
    Cannabis Cafes / Rhonda Benin / Black Culture And Jazz

    Cannabis Cafes / Rhonda Benin / Black Culture And Jazz

    Today, we learn how a new bill would allow cannabis lounges to operate more like cafes in a conversation with the bill's co-author, Supervisor Matt Haney. Then, we’ll hear about an annual concert celebrating women who make music. And, we listen to a conversation about the importance of jazz to Black culture. Plus, today's local music is from Rhonda Benin who will be playing this Saturday at the San Francisco Jazz Center.

    • 26 min
    UC Berkeley's New Police Chief / Sproul Plaza / Campanile Tower / New Arrivals

    UC Berkeley's New Police Chief / Sproul Plaza / Campanile Tower / New Arrivals

    Today, we meet Chief Yogananda Pittman. The new head of UC Berkeley’s campus police. Then, we stay on the Berkeley campus to visit their historic home of student activism. And, we'll hear from the man behind the Campanile bell tower. Plus, a reading from Berkeley poet Heather Bourbeau.

    • 26 min

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