Crosscurrents

In this episode, we bring you the latest story from Uncuffed's third season. We explore the challenges of finding and maintaining love behind bars. Then, the intense heartbreak and trauma of losing someone you love while in prison. Plus, we’ll give you a taste of what our producers like to listen to with The Uncuffed My Mixtape.

The Bay Area hosts one of the biggest Palestinian communities in the country. In this episode, we will hear from one Palestinian family who continues their fight to return home. It's the story of the original Nakba. And, we get an update on the state of local journalism in the Bay Area.

In this episode, we meet one doctor who is tackling gender health disparities through pelvic floor physical therapy. Then, we learn why the rollout for driverless cars has hit a speed bump. We'll hear from SF City Attorney David Chiu about his push to rein in robo-taxis. And, a reading from Berkeley author Jen Lumanlan.

San Francisco is full of living history. In this episode, a tour of some of its institutions that have stood the test of time. They are all featured in the new book, “Oldest San Francisco.”

San Francisco is known for its creativity, but the future of its artists is unclear. Today, a conversation about the state of the arts in the city. Then, we hear from the Bay Area Pulitzer prize winning author, Hua Hsu. And, we listen to a reading from a novel inspired by a great-great grandfather’s experience on an orphan train.

Scary season is upon us and today we’re exploring the Black Horror film genre. From 1972’s "Blacula" to more recent films like Jordan Peele’s "Get Out" and Nia DaCosta’s "Candyman" — many love the genre but some of us still have our eyes closed. With more Black horror films being made, we’ll explore what actually defines Black Horror.

Nearly 300,000 child marriages have occurred in America during the past decade, and more than 20,000 happened in California. Today, we talk to case workers working against child marriage, and survivors who have overcome it. Then, we hear from three Bay Area women who ply different genres to tell important stories.

Dozens of studies show that when parents or guardians are engaged in their kids’ education, it has a huge impact. Not just on academics, but on a student’s attendance, sense of self-esteem, and behavior in class. The San Francisco Unified's "family liaison" was created to build trust and get more families engaged with their child’s school.

A new game comes to the San Quentin yard, and for the first time, correctional officers and staff shared the court with the incarcerated people. In the first episode of Uncuffed Season 3, producers share an unusual step toward changing prison culture — it involves nets, sweatbands, and paddles.

In this episode, we hear why the future of the Oakland's A’s is up in the air. We get an update on their controversial planned move and the opposition against it. Then, we hear how the Oakland Ballet incorporates diversity into their performances. And, we’ll visit Port Costa, a small town with a spooky reputation.