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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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15:22

Ep. 5 Sea Level Rise: The environment sees no borders

Crosscurrents ·

2025/07/22

Residents and environmental advocates confront a decades-in-the-making binational pollution crisis that continues to plague the U.S. - Mexico border.

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10:10

'Notes From The Edge' launch party

Crosscurrents ·

2025/07/22

Jeff Chang's new podcast “Notes From the Edge” held their launch party recently at Warfield Commons. On the show Jeff and his visionary guests look at our rapidly changing world.

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26:50

SHOW: Riding The Waves Of Change

Crosscurrents ·

2025/07/21

Erosion is affecting popular surf spots in Santa Cruz. Oakland hip-hop artist talks about ageism. Then, music from artists who didn’t get the recognition they deserved during their heyday.

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10:41

Ep. 4: Sea Level Rise — Protecting the coast and surf...

Crosscurrents ·

2025/07/21

Santa Cruz is famous for its surf breaks. But for the last three years, winter storms and massive waves have eroded the road and cliffs. The reverence for waves runs so deep that it’s helping shape local climate policy.

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08:21

Sights + Sounds: RyanNicole's album '#YoursTruly'

Crosscurrents ·

2025/07/21

Oakland actress and hip hop artist RyanNicole's latest EP is called “Yours Truly.” In it she gets real personal on her tracks, discussing her own experiences with motherhood and mental health, as well as her insecurities and desires.

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05:04

On Repeat: JoAnn Mar

Crosscurrents ·

2025/07/21

On Repeat is a mini-pod for music discovery. In this segment, we hear from JoAnn Mar, the host of KALW’s “Folk Music & Beyond.” Here, JoAnn shares music from artists who didn’t get the recognition they deserved during their heyday.

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26:50

SHOW: Queer Libraries, Talk Shows, And Surf Collectives

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/11

Today, a conversation with the host of “Booked and Beautiful.” Then, we paddle out with the Queer Surf Collective. And, authors share readings from their memoirs.

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09:54

Sights + Sounds: SNJV hosts "Booked & Beautiful"

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/11

"Booked & Beautiful" is a talk show at the San Francisco Main Public Library. The show features on-stage conversations with influencers from the local LGBTQ+ community with live performances and audience participation. Artist SNJV is the host. He is known for combining dance, drag, culture and drama to his performances.

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09:41

Queer Surf: From the bars to the beach

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/11

(A Crosscurrents Replay!) Bay Area beaches are nestled into the city and along cliff sides. Northern California waves are cold and wild. Two Bay Area surfers are taking hold of that wildness and the possibilities it opens up.

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05:10

New Arrivals: Memoirs

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/11

Here are some readings from our series New Arrivals, a pocket-sized book tour with Bay Area authors. Today we’re featuring stories that come from lived experience.

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26:50

SHOW: Speaking Up In Hard Times

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/10

Today, Bay Area advocates are responding to increased threats to queer rights. An update on the A’s troubled move to Las Vegas. And, a poem on speaking up in hard times.

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09:46

State Of The Bay: CA’s Ongoing Fight for LGBTQ Rights

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/10

Our friend’s at KALW’s State Of The Bay program spent some time discussing the ongoing fight for LGBTQ plus equality. The conversation was hosted by Eric Jansen, and included Tom Temprano, Managing Director of Equality California, and Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center.

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02:02

Bay Poets: "A Silent Poem, بروح" by Camellia Boutros

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/10

A poem about speaking up, in times when doing so feels harder than ever. Here’s Camellia Boutros reading an excerpt of her piece, “A Silent Poem بروح”

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08:37

How long will the A's stay in Sacramento?

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/10

We’re two months into the regular season of Major League Baseball and the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics is having a hard time winning games or drawing fans at their temporary minor league stadium.

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04:20

On Repeat: Morgan Davis

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/10

On Repeat is a mini-pod for music discovery. In it, Tshego talks to KALW music programmers about the songs they can't stop listening to. In this episode we hear from Morgan Davis, the coordinator of KALW Presents.

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26:50

SHOW: Learning Abortions, And The AIDS LifeCycle's...

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/09

Today, we attend a class where students use fruit to learn how to give abortions. Then, a three decade fundraising tradition comes to an end. We go on the road with the very last AIDS LifeCycle ride.

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08:03

Training the next generation of abortion providers

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/09

While the fall of Roe V. Wade reawakened the abortion debate, training providers has been complicated for decades. Today, we go to one of the remaining training programs to learn how providers are safeguarding reproductive healthcare.

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13:50

On the road with the very last AIDS LifeCycle ride

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/09

After 31 years, the AIDS LifeCycle is taking it's final ride. We hear from KALW's Director of Operations & Strategic Growth, Jon Carroll, about why he's taking part, and what the ride has meant to him.

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01:23

Bay Poets: "Arrival as We" by poet Lauren Ito

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/09

Now, a poem about how we win by showing up, and standing with one another. Here’s Japanese-American poet, Lauren Ito, reading her poem, 'Arrival as We.’

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26:51

SHOW: A Little Help From Our Friends

Crosscurrents ·

2025/06/05

Everyone could use a little help from their friends… even Shakespeare! Today, Actor Fred Pitts from “The Book of Will.” Then, middle school kids talk to a billionaire. And, short stories that really pack a punch. It's a collection from New Arrivals, our pocket sized book tour.

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