At 21-years-old, Armstrong was sentenced to life in prison, a moment he now says may have saved his life. In this segment from Bay Area Beats, we hear how music kept him grounded through grief, loss, and isolation.

Berkeley’s Transit Books is an independent, nonprofit publisher celebrating 10 years of publishing works by international authors. And some of their books have led to major awards, including a Nobel Prize. Adam and Ashley Nelson Levy are the founders of Transit Books. They spoke with KALW’s Jenee Darden.

We bring you poetry readings from three Oakland writers.

Oakland elementary school students are connecting creativity and Latino cultures through Mexican tin art. Then, we hear about a San Francisco walking tour designed around the city’s first Black millionaire. And, a KALW DJ Patrick King Most shares how he curates his music line up.

Oakland elementary school students are connecting creativity and Latino cultures through Mexican tin art called "repujados."

We hear about a new San Francisco walking tour that covers the improbable life of William Leidesdorff, America’s first black millionaire.

Tshego Letsoalo is KALW’s Music Editorial Director. Her series, On Repeat is a mini-pod for music discovery. In this episode, we hear from KALW’s Tuesday night DJ Patrick King Most. 

Today, we from A group of immigrant women who are turning to cultural knowledge to research mental health practices. Then, an excerpt from KALW’s townhall on the future of public media. And, a reading from an Oakland author.

A group of immigrant women are turning to cultural knowledge to research mental health practices. In this story, the group “Somos Remedios” shares what they have learned.

A live broadcast town hall conversation about the local and national implications of a devastating federal funding cut to public broadcasting.