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Crosscurrents

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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26:50

Oakland's Section 8, a Cheese Temple, and an Uncuffed...

Crosscurrents ·

2025/01/23

For the first time in a long time, applications are open for Oakland’s Section 8 housing. We're chasing the “white whale” of rental assistance. Then, cheese making inspired by classical music. And, we’ll get a little preview of what’s to come with our newest season of Uncuffed. Oakland's Section 8 waitlist open for the first time in 14 years California Foodways: In the North Bay, a temple for cheese is inspired by classical music Uncuffed Season 4 Preview: Back With New Stories!

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26:50

Oakland's Section 8 / Cheese Temple / Uncuffed Preview

Crosscurrents ·

2025/01/23

Applications are open for Oakland’s Section 8 housing. Then, cheese making inspired by classical music. And, a preview of our newest season of Uncuffed.

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26:51

Happy Forgetting: Risking Lives

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2025/01/22

Today, we’re going back in time to 1964, to what would later be known as The Freedom Summer. Back then, the Mississippi Summer Project was a secret plan to try and force change in America.

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Oakland's special mayoral election / 'Fire Escape'

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2025/01/21

Today, we check in on the race to Oakland’s city hall. Then, we hear from the host of the new series “Fire Escape” about the challenges faced by incarcerated firefighters.

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26:50

'Lift Every Voice And Sing' Dr. King Tribute / Drums...

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2025/01/16

Today, we meet the people organizing a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the music of Aretha Franklin. Then, for some artists, immense talent can come with demons.

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26:51

Finding The Wisdom

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2025/01/15

Today, we hear how people are turning towards the wisdom of their ancestors in times of climate injustice. Mapping Indigenous identities and knowledge for the next generation.

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24:50

Universal Funk Opera / New Arrivals: Novels / Poetic...

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2025/01/09

What brings together comics, funk music, unconditional love, and extraterrestrials? It’s The Universal Funk Opera! Then, readings from Bay Area novelists and a dose of poetic medicine.

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24:50

The Work Of Remembering

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2025/01/08

Today, what it takes to preserve the truth and meaning of Native American histories. We visit the memories of home, and hear about efforts to restore an Indigenous homeland.

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24:50

'In Harm's Way' Counseling And Caregiving In The...

Crosscurrents ·

2025/01/07

Today, we’ll look at how funding shortages make fighting drug overdoses even more daunting. And, we’ll meet people in recovery preparing for careers in addiction support.

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26:51

'In Harm's Way: Workers Battle the Overdose Crisis'

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2025/01/06

Today, hear the first two stories from our award winning 2023 series 'In Harm's Way.’ Bringing much needed services to the streets, and a surprising source of sympathetic care.

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26:50

International Migrants' Day

Crosscurrents ·

2024/12/18

Today, in honor of the International Migrants' Day, we hear from immigration advocates, along with stories of music, movement, and poetry.

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24:32

Alameda County Recalls / 'A Harper Family Mixtape' /...

Crosscurrents ·

2024/12/17

Today, the ousting of Oakland’s mayor and Alameda County’s District Attorney. Then, a novelist explores the story of family and coming of age. And, we honor the life of a treasured community builder.

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23:08

Nocturne: Night Rescue

Crosscurrents ·

2024/12/16

Sonoma County is known for its hills covered with happy cows and charming vineyards. But emergencies do happen there. And when they do, 'Henry 1' is ready to help. Today, a story from our friends at the Nocturne podcast.

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26:50

After Tsunami Warning / Book It: Oakland Rocks

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2024/12/12

Today, what we learned from last week’s tsunami warning. And, in a new episode of Book it we explore the surprisingly seductive saga of Oakland’s seismology.

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26:50

Without A Voice

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2024/12/11

Recently, KALW’s series “Without a Voice” won the Northern California Society of Professional Journalists award for Investigative Reporting in audio. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state.

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26:51

The Future of Richmond's Politics / 'Exposed'

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2024/12/10

Today, what the future holds for Richmond’s political landscape. Then, SF’s Bayview-Hunters Point has very high rates of illness. The lasting effects from the shipyard's past.

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26:51

Protecting Sanctuary Cities / Wine Tariffs /...

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2024/12/09

Today, how lawmakers are preparing for a second Trump term. First, State of the Bay talks sanctuary cities. Then, the local wine trade’s take on possible tariffs to imports.

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26:50

Uncuffed: Pickleball at San Quentin

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2024/12/05

Pickleball is a hit in the San Quentin yard. And, it's played a big roll in changing the culture at the rehabilitation center. It’s an award winning episode of Uncuffed.

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26:51

Area Health Checkup / Amateur Astronomers / 'Jaja's...

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2024/12/04

Star parties give Bay Area earthlings a rare glimpse into outer space. And, ‘tis the season to - catch a bug. Plus, the hit play, ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ and why salons are magical.

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26:50

Election Money / Lloyd Kahn's DIY Shelter / New...

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2024/12/03

An exhibition at the Bolinas Museum highlights the work of a local creator with big reach.The self-taught architect of the DIY movement, Lloyd Kahn.And, with San Francisco’s election over, we look at who spent what and where.Plus, we’ll hear poetry readings from three local authors.

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