Crosscurrents

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's called "A Prayer For Salmon" and it's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, the Winnemem Wintu and supporters continue their Run4Salmon journey and bear witness to more human built obstacles faced by migrating salmon.

It’s Women’s History Month and we are taking a look back at San Francisco icon, Phyllis Lyon. She was a lesbian activist and trailblazer for gay rights. Phyllis passed away in 2020 from natural causes at the age of 95. In her final years, a community of lesbian, queer and trans people supported her with kindness and deceit.

Today, we learn how a new bill would allow cannabis lounges to operate more like cafes. Then, we meet Rhonda Benin and hear about an annual concert celebrates women who make music. It's happening this Saturday at the San Francisco Jazz Center. And, we listen to a conversation about the importance of jazz to Black culture.

Today, we meet Chief Yogananda Pittman. She once led the U.S. Capitol Police, now she’s the head of UC Berkeley’s campus police. Then, we stay on the Berkeley campus to visit their historic home of student activism. And, we'll hear from the man behind the Campanile bell tower. Plus, a reading from Berkeley poet Heather Bourbeau.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's called "A Prayer For Salmon." In episode 5, the Winnemem Wintu and supporters start a two-week Run4Salmon prayer to call salmon back to the waters above Shasta Dam. The run follows the salmon’s migration path from the ocean to the mountains.

It's International Women’s Day, so what does feminism mean for today’s generation of women? For Maisa Morrar, a Palestinian-American, it’s about liberation and support. Then, we hear how women drummers unite in the east bay. And Atherton author, Susanne Pari reads from her new book. Plus, an update on Tesla’s troubles.

Today, we hear how San Francisco’s Gay Men’s Chorus is creating Disney magic — they're bringing "Disney Pride" to the stage. Then, a story from Uncuffed about two musicians in prison breaking racial taboos to form a band together. Plus, we ask, "did social media invent the California 'Super Bloom?'"

Today, we hear about the challenges in Oakland's department on homelessness. The search is on for the third person in three years to lead the department. Then, we visit a place for women to heal and work it. Plus, poems from East Bay writers. And, our local music features San Francisco musician Wanda What. She's playing at Bottom Of The Hill on March 9.

Earlier this month, KALW’s podcast The Spiritual Edge released its latest season. It’s called “A Prayer for Salmon." It’s about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites and return salmon to waters above the Shasta dam. In episode 4, an elder remembers indigenous life back before the Shasta dam was built.

Today, a local photographer takes his craft back to the basics. Then, friends of disability activist Alice Wong talk about her memoir. And, we meet a lawyer who works with Black migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Black hair has been the subject of many movies, books, and television shows. It has always been a significant part of the Black experience — from fighting stereotyping to finding the right hair products, styles, and the right salon. And even when you find that perfect style and hair salon, issues may come up. Today, in a special episode from The Stoop podcast, we meet salon owners and salon goers....

Today, we meet a Berryessa Flea Market vendor who is helping her family keep their business. Then, we hear from a Bay Area drag queen who created and hosts an all-Black drag show. And, a family conversation about the value of a traditional dance heritage. Plus, our local music segment features San Francisco's Top Secret Robot Alliance. They are playing at Bottom Of The Hill on Friday, March 3.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. In episode 3, we go to Shasta Dam and learn the history behind its construction. Then, we hear from Chief Caleen Sisk about how the federal proposal to raise the dam opens old wounds for the Winnemem Wintu and further threatens their survival.

Today, Valerie Bachelor, who went from protester to member of the Oakland Unified school board, gives us an update on Oakland school closures. Then, we hear how the legend of the Emperor Norton lives on in San Francisco. And our local music segment features the band "Fake Fruits" who are playing at The Rickshaw stop this Thursday.

In today's episode, we learn that sometimes fixing our pet's behavior means we need to look at our own behavior first. Then, how a violinist brings joy to people’s lives. Plus, a Berkeley author shares tips from her new book. And, today's local music features Oakland's Madeline Kenney, who is playing at Bottom Of The Hill in SF this Thursday.

In today's episode, we hear how some folktales and stories are handed down generation to generation. KALW's Hana Baba wants to write a folktale book retelling these stories. However, there is a lot questions she has about how to do this right. In this excerpt from "The Stoop" podcast we explore what it means to be the next in line to preserve your family’s stories.

Every Thursday, we bring you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's called "A Prayer For Salmon" and it's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. In Chapter 2, we hear how a federal plan to expand the reservoir behind Shatsa Dam would flood their land.

In this episode, we hear how collecting recyclables can be tough work and for those depending on its income it becomes a matter of survival. Then, a conversation with Oakland poet James Cagney gets deeply personal and vulnerable. Plus, readings from East Bay authors. Today's local music features the Oakland band The Helltones.

Norway's progressive prison system is wildly different from anything in the United States and it serves as a model for folks trying to make a change here in California. In this episode, the Uncuffed team is heading to a Norwegian prison with horses, a marathon, and little cottages — unlike anything they have ever seen before.

Today, we meet Phillip Feemster who bought Clement Nursery. Then, poet Adrienne Danyelle Oliver shares how she navigates this society in a Black, female body. And, we’re going to Oakland barbershop Megah Browns where author Robert Liu-Trujillo took his son to get his first flat top.

Today, we're bringing you the first episode of KALW's The Spiritual Edge's new season "A Prayer For Salmon." In a peaceful protest, the Winnemem Wintu call out the U.S. government for its refusal to acknowledge the destruction caused by Shasta Dam.

In this episode, we visit a new spa in the bay area in an unexpected place. The story of turning bathhouse dreams into reality. Then, the Oakland Police are involved in another scandal and it’s one that has a familiar ring to it. And, we hear about a short story collection on the problems you face when you become middle-aged.

When you’re serving time in prison, crossing difficult milestones can be different. In today's episode, we hear some of the ways incarcerated people cope and give back. We’re bringing you stories from KALW’s series Uncuffed, made by people inside San Quentin and Solano State Prison.

For many immigrants, there’s a question constantly at the back of their minds- where is home? In this episode, we explore the concept of home for members of a diaspora. Then, we hear from a group in Silicon Valley who wants to encourage investment in Africa. And, we meet a Bay Area screenwriter and producer who set her hit audio drama in West Oakland.

An Oaklander who grew up in his family’s corner store is now thinking about selling the family business. Today, we hear a new story from our series At Work. Then, two Bay Area creators share their thoughts on the film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” And, we listen to readings from East Bay authors.