Crosscurrents

Two mothers express their struggle to talk with their sons about race and racism.California relaxes water conservation rules, but it doesn't mean the drought is over.The magic of locating underground water.

The first in a series of audio essays from Bay Area residents on racial injustice. What the closure of a recycling center in West Oakland means for the hundreds of people whose income relies on it. The very specialized job of keeping animals away from airplanes at SFO.

One architect’s process of designing sacred spaces. An interview with a Hiroshima survivor whose Buddhist practice helps her deal with the past. The story behind this week’s mystery sound.

The first day of school is just around the corner—how will the San Francisco's school district cope with a shortage of teachers? We meet a woman who specializes in teaching blind people how to get around in the world.

Why Oakland wants to diversify it's emergency services staff.How a music class became a sanctuary for West Oakland teens.Jessica Jones on promoting healthy living among women of color like herself.

How tech habits can become psychological disorders.A visit to a place designed to help techies do good.A mother remembers her home country of India.

Today on Crosscurrents: Bay Area residents voice their views about the upcoming presidential election. Youth Radio dispatches from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. A colony of artists in San Francisco faces eviction.

How some San Franciscans will be affected by the city’s new family leave policy. An interview with Maria Su, Executive Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families. San Quentin Prison show support for life on the outside.

Training police officers to respond to mental health crises.Corey Rosen on the local improv scene.The story behind the construction of one of the Bay Area's biggest bridges.

A local family has delivered singing telegrams for more than 30 years. An interview with hambone expert Unique Derique.