Crosscurrents

The gas appliances in our homes are part of the problem. They’ve been shown to worsen asthma and cause other health problems. Plus, they contribute to climate change. Recently our climate reporter, Mary Catherine O'Connor, hosted a panel of experts at KALW’s live event space in Downtown San Francisco. 

A new story from Uncuffed San Quentin producer Anthony Gomez about two fathers who made the choice to have kids, while they're in prison. 

Now we’ll hear some readings from our series New Arrivals, a pocket-sized book tour with Bay Area authors. Today’s writers are all interested in local lands, and the plants and animals that live on them.

As war in Ukraine rages on artists are collaborating to preserve Ukrainian identity. Then, we’ll hear about reporting from a city under siege.

We’ll hear part two of reporter Adreanna Rodriguez’s reporting from Ukraine. She’ll take us inside the electronic music scene in Kyiv and explain how music producers view their work as a necessary act of resistance and preservation of culture.

Live music is quintessential to any city's nightlife. But increasing rents and impacts of the pandemic have made it difficult for small venues around the Bay Area to stay open.

Infusing joy in daily life during war isn’t just about pleasure, it’s about survival. Today, we’ll hear how, in Ukraine, resistance against Russia isn’t just happening on the frontlines.

Bay Area-based reporter Adreanna Rodriguez follows the quiet revolutions of daily life in Kyiv, Ukraine, where people are seeking pleasure, joy, and normalcy despite the ever-present shadow of war. Her reporting reveals resilience, hope, and cultural survival at the heart of a city under siege.

The Golden State Valkyries created a movement bigger than themselves. Today, we’ll hear about the "Violet Wave" on the Finale of Bounce: The Valkyries' 1st Season in the Bay. 

LadyRyan is one of the Valkyrie’s official game DJs whose job it is to keep the arena JUMPING. And she’s also a KALW music programmer - you can hear her every Wednesday from 10pm-midnight on our air, curating music sets. Lady Ryan is well-versed in all genres and capable of playing to fit any vibe, She’s a co-founding member of the queer monthly Oakland day party, Soulovely. And she has been holding space for QT-BIPOC communities for years