Crosscurrents

Star parties give Bay Area earthlings a rare glimpse into outer space. And, ‘tis the season to - catch a bug. Plus, the hit play, ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ and why salons are magical.

An exhibition at the Bolinas Museum highlights the work of a local creator with big reach. The self-taught architect of the DIY movement, Lloyd Kahn. And, with San Francisco’s election over, we look at who spent what and where. Plus, we’ll hear poetry readings from three local authors.

It’s just starting to get cold, but... it's time to sign up for summer camp! Then, Golden Girls Drag Christmas! And, three local authors read from there memoirs.

For forty years, dedicated volunteers have tracked the migration of birds through the Bay. Today, we meet the community scientists taking birding to a whole new level. Then, we hear about the untold history of the printing industry in a new episode of Book It.

What’s brown, slightly smelly, and full of life? Compost! We’re digging into the green bins. Then, we hear an excerpt from The Stoop, all about the African origins of Country Music.

Today, we look at the limits of mobile mental health support teams. Then, an update on Berkeley’s mayoral race. And, journalists discuss how perceptions impacted theBay Area vote.

Today, we bring you a special episode of Crosscurrents. It's an audio tour of some of the institutions that have lasted, impacted, and changed San Francisco over time.

Today, we visit a space that supports artists, by providing a place to show their art. Then, a teenage author talks Old Hollywood, and what it takes to preserve the past.

Today, we’ll hear about preservation of the big and tiny. First, how endangered butterflies saved San Bruno Mountain from development. And, putting creepy crawlies on display.

The Sonoma County’s Mobile Support Team is trying to help people in crisis. Today, the gray areas of dealing with mental health. Then, a teenager reflects on his high school wellness center.

Today, changing traditional business models to empower workers. Then, The San Francisco Public Library is celebrating the late Maya Angelou with a special literary event.

Today, we’ll hear about some interspecies sonic landscapes in the form of music that's designed to be interrupted. Then, is ‘cancel culture’ a kind of modern moral panic? It’s a new episode of Book It.

Today, a local Iranian farmer grows the herbs of home. Then, an art exhibit encourages visitors to look inside themselves to feel empowered. And, Bay Poets brings us an oracle.

Today we go inside San Quentin’s mock elections. Then, we hear about comic books and mental health — for veterans. And, the passionate mix of music and movement of Flamenco.

Today, we hear from unhoused people in the East Bay on their role in the presidential race. Then, photos and voices from the lives that are swept up when an encampment is cleared.

Today, we look into how elections are structured. How our ballots are designed. How ranked choice voting actually works. And, the people who work to ensure our elections run smoothly.

Today, we get a glimpse into a local Goth scene and learn what makes it very Bay Area. And, we meet a florist who grows marigolds for Day of the Dead altars.

Today, London Breed’s reelection bid for San Francisco Mayor may be vulnerable to an upset. Then, the joy of transforming into iconic characters. And we revisit one of our local haunts.

Today, we hear why Alameda County's DA, Pamela Price, is facing a recall election next week and get her response. Then, SF's Prop G will expand affordable housing opportunities in the city.

Today, we hear how states can begin to repair fractured histories around slavery. Then, local experts weigh in on Kamala Harris’s track record. And, we consider the power of Black immigrant voters.

How GLIDE is carrying on after losing their influential leaders. Then, a conversation with artist Barry McGee. Plus, a little taste of KALW’s Open Mic Night.

Today, the contested future of SF's Great Highway. Then, a community group that’s building trust for better health. And, we honor Barbara Dane’s life and revolutionary music.

Even though they can’t vote, folks in California prisons will still be affected by this year's election. Uncuffed goes into San Quentin for this special elections episode.

Today, improving caregiver working conditions through community and collective action. Then, parental stress levels are on the raise. And, 50 years of printing books about California.

SFUSD's handling of potential school closures is raising concerns. And, Cafe du Nord has brought us local music for over 100 years. Then, a new film about a trailblazing ballet dancer.