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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.

Crosscurrents KALW

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 46 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.

    Without A Voice Part 2

    Without A Voice Part 2

    Last week, KALW’s investigative series “Without a Voice” won a Webby Award. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state. In the second episode, a home administrator for people with disabilities comes forward alleging resident abuse.

    • 26 min
    Without A Voice Part 1

    Without A Voice Part 1

    Last week, KALW’s investigative series “Without a Voice” won a Webby Award. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state. In this episode, Chris takes us inside a family’s struggle about their daughter’s mistreatment.

    • 26 min
    A Mother's Depature / Intersections: Dance / Aztec Dancing

    A Mother's Depature / Intersections: Dance / Aztec Dancing

    Today, a story about withstanding loss and learning how to forgive from our team at Uncuffed. Then, we hear how the dance floor can become a canvas for self-expression. Plus, the major role Aztec Dancers play in San Francisco’s Mission District communities.

    • 26 min
    Cultural Competency In Law / Disco Cleanup / KALW's New Beat Reporters

    Cultural Competency In Law / Disco Cleanup / KALW's New Beat Reporters

    How does a lawyer provide equal representation to all? Today, we meet someone practicing cultural competence in a legal system that often lacks it. Then, we join a Sunday ritual focused on clean streets and good beats. And, we meet Crosscurrent’s new beat reporters.

    • 26 min
    Dr. Ayodele "WordSlanger" Nzinga / Medicine for Nightmares / New Arrivals

    Dr. Ayodele "WordSlanger" Nzinga / Medicine for Nightmares / New Arrivals

    The Kenneth Rainin Foundation just announced this year's fellows. Today, we meet one of them, Dr. Ayodele “WordSlanger” Nzinga. Then, we visit a bookstore that’s founded on a mission to serve the community. And, a reading from Berkeley author Adam Mansbach.

    • 26 min
    Lake Merritt's Bonsai Garden / Morcom Rose Garden / Frontline Prophet

    Lake Merritt's Bonsai Garden / Morcom Rose Garden / Frontline Prophet

    In this episode, we head to Oakland to meet some very old and very short trees and the dedicated volunteers who care for them. Then, we stop and smell the roses at the Morcom Garden. Plus, a traveling art exhibit on James Baldwin makes a stop in Oakland.

    • 26 min

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