Crosscurrents

In Oakland, DIY spaces make treasure out of trash. Today, we learn what it takes to build your own skatepark. Then, why it’s important for sex education to be inclusive. It’s an award winning story from our podcast by, about and for teenagers, tbh.

In this episode, we learn why a game that unites people from around the Bay Area is becoming harder to organize. It's a story from our series Culture Keepers about who keeps pickup soccer games going. Then, teenagers share their perspectives on gender identity. It’s an award winning story from our podcast, tbh, our podcast by, about and for teenagers.

Today, one Black man’s work to connect his faith to his community, and to his fallen leaders. When your path to Islam means walking in the footsteps of Black Revolutionaries. Then, an Oakland artist takes on the issue of sex trafficking, inspired by her faith. And, we get a lesson in an ancient language.

Today, we ask a question — are you and your family prepared for the next big earthquake? Join us and meet San Francisco’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team, and find out how to join! Then, a homeless encampment resident talks about the recent sweeps. And, we’ll hear readings celebrating San Francisco history.

The end of the year is nearing — we are well into December. A time for holidays, taking stock of the year. December is also HIV and AIDS awareness month. So today, we’re going to look back a few decades to a time when the Bay Area and the world faced the AIDS epidemic in this documentary.

The end of the year is nearing — we are well into December. A time for holidays, taking stock of the year. December is also HIV and AIDS awareness month. So today, we’re going to look back a few decades to a time when the Bay Area and the world faced the AIDS epidemic in this documentary.

In this episode, a story about how two people — 300 miles apart — come together to uphold traditions that depend on abalone. Then, an exhibit at the Oakland Museum puts the spotlight on artists with developmental disabilities. And, we hear how Christmas music takes on a new meaning when you haven't spent a holiday outside prison in decades.

Winter holidays can bring a mixed set of emotions for people in prisons. The pain of missing family can be even greater than usual. But it’s also a time when people in prison come together to make the best of their situation. It’s a reminder of the acts of kindness and resilience that can happen even under the hardest circumstances.

A filmmaker chronicles the life of a young army nurse who was killed while serving in Afghanistan, and explores questions surrounding her death. Then, one woman shares her experience as a prayer counselor during the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. And, we’ll hear a reading from East Bay author Zusha Elinson.

Today, a family tradition keeps flamenco alive in the Bay Area. We're honoring the memory of flamenco performer Carolina Lugo. Then, we hear from a singer who shares stories of global migration through music. And, readings from our Bay Poets and New Arrivals reading series.