Crosscurrents

Today, we get an update on the 'Golden Gate 26'. Then, it's time again to celebrate all things pumpkin! And, a new musical shows how enslaved Black people sought freedom in Mexico.

Today, we hear about the top issues of concern for residents in Richmond’s District One, and Author Jessica Carew Kraft on returning to wild roots while existing in modern life.

Today, we hear from a group helping neighbors prepare for future wildfires. Then, a new anthology of love letters to San Francisco. And, ArtSpan's Open Studios celebrates 50 years.

Today, we hear how one Bay Area Jewish teenager is trying to make sense of generations of conflict. Then, how should artists respond when destruction and death are streamed daily to our phones?

An exciting joyride leads to an unexpected family reunion. It's a new story from Uncuffed. Then, we get an update on Oakland baseball as the A’s leave the Bay from our series, Foul Ball.

Trying to make sense of dueling measures on Berkeley's ballot. And, deep insights on a tough topic. We hear from Author Joy Neumeyer on her book focused on surviving domestic violence.

Today, the growing influence of Latino voters. Then, a first hand account of Oakland's recent homeless encampment sweeps. And, we learn how costuming in movies helps to tell the story.

Youth in Richmond are organizing to reach apathetic voters. Today, how to make an impact even when you are too young to vote. Then, how the way schools embrace the LGBTQ+ community impacts teen attitudes and actions.

Helping others to help yourself, in a new story from Uncuffed. Then, photographer Tricia Turner shows us inside Black cowboy culture. And, an ode to hustling, from one of our final Friday open mics.

Today, we hear what’s most pressing for Oakland’s District 5 voters. Then, the personal impacts of climate change in a conversation with short story writer, Nina Schuyler.