Crosscurrents

Jeff Chang's new podcast “Notes From the Edge” held their launch party recently at Warfield Commons. On the show Jeff and his visionary guests look at our rapidly changing world.

Erosion is affecting popular surf spots in Santa Cruz. Oakland hip-hop artist talks about ageism. Then, music from artists who didn’t get the recognition they deserved during their heyday.

Santa Cruz is famous for its surf breaks. But for the last three years, winter storms and massive waves have eroded the road and cliffs. The reverence for waves runs so deep that it’s helping shape local climate policy.

Oakland actress and hip hop artist RyanNicole's latest EP is called “Yours Truly.” In it she gets real personal on her tracks, discussing her own experiences with motherhood and mental health, as well as her insecurities and desires. 

On Repeat is a mini-pod for music discovery. In this segment, we hear from JoAnn Mar, the host of KALW’s “Folk Music & Beyond.” Here, JoAnn shares music from artists who didn’t get the recognition they deserved during their heyday. 

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Residents of the agricultural town of Pescadero in San Mateo County have long dealt with the issue of flooding. But what happens when each solution spells an issue for their neighbors?

Today, we’ll hear how residents of an agricultural townare working towards solutions to flooding. Then, a local photojournalist who has been documenting the immigration raids.

For more than a decade, photographer Pablo Unzueta has used his camera to capture the rich cultural and political tapestry of ordinary people for San Francisco’s El Tecolote Newspaper.

The night sky can remind us that we’re very small. And part of something very big. The same can be true of poetry too. Here’s Dr. Naomi Helena Quinonez reading her poem, “Sometimes the Moon.”