Crosscurrents

Bay Area youth are digging in to their civic communities. We hear what they’re doing to make the their world a better place. Then, the universal childhood with a local Poet. And, how free swim lessons are pushing back on stereotypes.

For the first time in 25 years, The NBA’s All-Star game is back in the Bay! Today, we explore how the Bay Area is celebrating basketball’s most exhilarating players. Then, how one of our beloved local monuments was controversial before it was even built. The politics and battles around the Coit Tower murals.

Today, we visit the intersection of arts, culture, and sports, in San Francisco. The year of the snake meets the NBA All Star Game with a new sculpture. Then, one music venue in West Oakland holds the neighborhood's history… and its future. It's a visit to Esther’s Orbit Room.

Robert Townsend’s show highlights his evolution as an artist. It’s all about ‘Living the Shuffle.’ Then, we go to a show that’s a love letter to the City by the Bay. It's life and love, on center stage.

Diesel trains are becoming more and more obsolete. So today we'll hear about Caltrain’s journey into the future with a fully electric fleet. Then, what does climate activism look like in an uncertain environment? And, the winding but promising story of the Klamath Basin. And to take us out, we'll hear an episode of On Repeat.

Today, how the San Francisco Mime Troupe has been ‘speaking’ truth to power for 65 years. Then, how some unhoused people stay warm and dry in the rain. And, we explore the history of black communities in San Francisco. And an episode of On Repeat with Emmanuel Nado, one of the hosts of Africa Mix. 

Today, we learn how Black History Month began, and why it's still relevant. Then, the powerful poetry of Ashia Ajani. And, a new season of Uncuffed starts with a view from the outside.

In encampment sweeps unhoused people can lose vital medications and documents. We hear about San Francisco’s Bag & Tag policy. Then, former Representative Barbara Lee reflects on her career so far. And, the music that makes one Emo radio guy - dance.

Journalism continues to change with the times. But what’s next? Today, first amendment experts explore the dangers and opportunities of journalism in a second Trump term. Then, a tiny mountain town that’s a major foodie destination. Slowing down at The Still Life Cafe. And, we add a dash of poetic flavor.

An Oakland comic is making space on stage for Indigenous comedians. So today, we're prescribing laughter as 'Good Medicine.' Then, the many ways and reasons we’ve evolved to listen.