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Crosscurrents is KALW Public Radio's award-winning news magazine, broadcasting in the Bay Area Mondays through Thursdays on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community.
KALW's call-in show: Politics and culture, dialogue and debate.
Sights & Sounds is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. Every week, host Jenee Darden speaks with a different local artist about upcoming arts events in the Bay Area.
Binah features creative voices from the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. In this series, we bring you remarkable artists and thinkers who’ve come to speak at the JCCSF as part of their Arts & Ideas program.
Every week NPR contributor (and former San Franciscian) Sandip Roy brings you a little taste of the 'new India' – a letter home from his other home.
Queer histories, herstories, personalities and issues are explored with humor, insight, and sensitivity each week on Out in the Bay, which resumed production in 2020 after a 4-year pause. Find dozens of past shows on its website, OutintheBay.org
San Mateo Deputy District Attorney Chuck Finney talks with experts on various legal topics, with listener participation.
Uncuffed is a show made by people behind bars in California prisons. We share intimate stories of our struggles and triumphs, and of the heartache and forgiveness taking place within these walls. Uncuffed is vulnerable and personal. If you can see the humanity in us, you can see the humanity in everyone. WeAreUncuffed.org
CITY VISIONS has a new name and look.Introducing the new STATE OF THE BAY.Every Monday at 6 p.m., beginning March 15.We’ve always been more than just “The City.” We talk about the entire Bay Area and its connections to California, and beyond. And as our show turns 30 years old, we figured it was the perfect time to pick a name that reflects who we are and what we do.We’ll keep bringing you live and local conversations with diverse voices. We’ll talk about where we live and what matters most. ...
This feed was created by mixing existing feeds from various sources.
Audiograph, hosted by reporter Julie Caine, will take you on a tour of the Bay Area, mapping the sonic signature of each of its nine counties
Marty and guests discuss job & work issues and phone-in workovers.
Exploring our changing cities. One street corner at a time. This season we are going to Burning Man. From KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco. Find us online at www.theintersection.fm and on Twitter @IntersectionFM
A tiny radio show about design, architecture & the 99% invisible activity that shapes our world. http://99percentinvisible.org/ New episodes every Wednesday. On the radio on 91.7 KALW in San Francisco. Fridays at 7:35am and 4:30pm, Saturdays at 8:35am. And public radio stations across the country. Created by Roman Mars.
Here's a quick guide to your Bay Area ballot, covering all statewide propositions and county measures in digestible 2-minute summaries.This election season, we're focusing on areas with historically low-voter turnout. Residents of these neighborhoods — East Palo Alto, Fairfield, Richmond, West Oakland, and San Francisco's Bayview-Hunter’s Point — can find every measure on your ballot by clicking on your city below:East Palo Alto | Fairfield | Oakland | Richmond | San FranciscoYou can also se ...
A weekly podcast featuring sound-rich, deeply reported stories about the San Francisco Bay Area from the KALW newsroom in San Francisco. Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bridge/id1123540119?mt=2 RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/thebridgekalw Or search "Bridge KALW" in your favorite podcast app.
W. Kamau Bell and KALW have teamed up to create KAMAU RIGHT NOW! a live radio and social media event that transforms the political and cultural conversation of the moment into what Kamau calls “a three-ring circus of relevance.”
The Spiritual Edge podcast explores the shifting, modern landscape of religion and spirituality. You'll hear diverse stories of people and their communities. It’s a reflection of our collective reality, injected with a dash of hope. Produced in collaboration with KALW Public Radio, this is high production value audio. Season 1 of The Spiritual Edge launches with a series of intimate profiles called Sacred Steps — stories of people who show up as standout humanitarians and are challenging the ...
A podcast about work we don't think about and the people who do it. Hosted by Casey Miner, project of KALW public radio in San Francisco. Tips? specialistpodcast@gmail.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Inflection Point with Lauren Schiller is one of the only nationally syndicated radio shows and one of the first podcasts ever dedicated exclusively to featuring conversations with women about how we build power, what we do with it when we have it, and what still stands in our way. In every episode you’ll hear incredible stories from activists, entrepreneurs, and authority-busters about how they build power and lead change for an equal, just, and joy-filled world. You’ll come away from every ...
This week we feature our discussion with late gay ambassador James C. Hormel on Out In The Bay.
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TX official says law enforcement made the "wrong decision" & should have entered the school sooner
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On this edition of Your Call's Media Roundtable, we'll discuss the latest from Uvalde, Texas. At a press briefing this morning, Texas Department of Public Safety director Steven McCraw said 19 officers were on the scene. The commander made a decision not to enter the building. During this time, the gunman fired 315 rounds into classrooms and two ch…
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Bounce: Steve Kerr / 80 Over 80: Dorothy Quock / New Arrivals: Kelliane Parker
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Today, we'll talk about Golden State Warriors' head coach Steve Kerr. He is an NBA champion, but his grandparents actually saved lives. We’ll hear the story of how Kerr's grandparents helped thousands of orphans during the Armenian genocide. Then, we speak with a living legend from San Francisco’s Chinatown, Dorothy Quock. And, we’ll hear a reading…
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Sights and Sounds: Muppet Performer Dave Goelz
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On this week's episode of "Sights and Sounds" host Jenee Darden chats with Muppet performer Dave Goelz about his favorite Jim Henson films and shows.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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How to stop hate crimes & violence against communities of color
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On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing how society should respond to racism, hate crimes, and self-described white supremacists like the 18-year-old white shooter who researched a zip code with a high percentage of Black residents before killing 10 people in Buffalo. Three-quarters of Black Americans are worried that they or someone they lo…
Is the state removing itself from rent and eviction controls? Are cities enacting rent control?How is it some remain protected against eviction, under a moratorium, while others are not?Joining YLR Host Jeff Hayden, and tonight's host Dean Johnson, are three of the best: Jessica Chylik, David Finkelstein and Sal Timpano.Questions for Jeff, Dean and…
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Psychedelic Soul Legacy / 80 Over 80: Orlando Cepeda / Vintage Baseball
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Today, we speak with Lester Chambers from the legendary band "The Chambers Brothers" about the highs and lows of his life and music career. He and his son Dylan talk about how their current band "Moonalice" has given them life. Then, baseball legend Orlando Cepeda shares what it was like to grow up in the sport. And, we’ll check out an old-time bal…
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Republicans to speak at NRA conference in Houston just 3 days after Uvalde school shooting
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On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing the mass shooting at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school, which left 19 children and two adults dead. The 18-year-old shooter, who lived in the area, was killed by officers, according to officials. This marks the 27th school shooting this year and the 119th school shooting since 2018, according to Educat…
Author and former award winning San Francisco radio personality Sandip Roy comments on life from his home in Kolkata, India.By Sandip Roy
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SF DA Chesa Boudin discusses his record & the June 7 recall
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On this edition of Your Call, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins us to take your questions about his record and June 7th recall election. In 2019, Boudin's campaign focused on reforming the legal system and ending mass incarceration and cash bail. What does his record show so far? Recall supporters say he is "failing to keep San Fra…
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Covid Update/Aid in Dying Laws/Pandemic Pups
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TONIGHT: We get the latest on spiking Covid rates and what the new Monkeypox virus might mean for the Bay Area.THEN: How are "Aid-in-Dying" laws working for terminally ill patients? We'll find out when we talk to cultural anthropologist Anita Hannig about her new book, The Day I Die.PLUS: We'll find out how the pandemic pups faring.…
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Caltrans' Encampment Sweeps / Satya / 80 Over 80: Charles George
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For Oaklanders seeking shelter underneath the highway, what do you do when your belongings are taken away? We hear an update on the encampment sweeps underneath Interstate 880. Then, we speak with a young singer from Oakland who writes about healing after heartbreak. And, a Black former Navy man, who is nearly 100-years-old, reflects on the discrim…
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One Planet: California's ongoing drought & new water restrictions
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On this edition of Your Call's One Planet series, we're discussing the West's water crisis. Maps from the US Drought Monitor show nearly all of the West is experiencing a drought, and 95 percent of California is suffering severe or extreme drought. Californians emerged from the driest January, February and March on record with the biggest jump in w…
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One Planet: The deforestation crisis in Nicaragua
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On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we discuss the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project’s eight-month investigation into Nicaragua’s deforestation crisis. Nicaragua is home to the second largest rainforest in the Americas after the Amazon, but according to the United Nations, the country is losing its forests at a faster r…
Moderator Dana Rodriguez is joined by Kira Pace and Laury Fischer.By D Minor
The Cockettes were a flamboyant, gender-bending, hippie drag troupe active in San Francisco beginning in 1969. Scrumbly Koldewyn was one of the original creators of the group and shares the story of their creation and his view of their legacy on this week’s Out in the Bay.
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Media Roundtable: Super PACs & dark money in Tuesday's primaries
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On this edition of Your Call’s Media Roundtable, we discuss Tuesday's primaries and the role of money in elections. Dark money is pouring into races, but the vast majority is not being disclosed to the Federal Election Commission, according to OpenSecret's new analysis. The 2022 election cycle has already attracted more than $115 million in contrib…
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Media Roundtable: Coverage of the American far-right embracing authoritarians at CPAC
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On this edition of Your Call’s Media Roundtable, we discuss coverage of CPAC Hungary 2022. This week, far-right groups and personalities from the US and other countries gathered in Hungary for a two-day conference. What is the relationship between the Republican Party, the American hard-right and Hungary's far-right nationalist regime?…
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Bounce: Joe Ellis / 80 Over 80: Jeane / New Arrivals: Monique Jenkinson
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The Golden State Warriors are in the NBA conference finals again. We’ll get an update on their championship quest, and meet a homegrown player who made it big with the team. Then, we speak with a senior about the heritage of our social justice movements. And, we’ll hear a reading from San Francisco author, Monique Jenkinson.…
On this week's episode of Sights & Sounds, author Ruth Crossman gives her arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.By Jeneé Darden, Porfirio Rangel
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US conservatives proudly embrace authoritarianism by hosting CPAC in Hungary
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On this edition of Your Call, we'll find out why top US conservatives are having their latest Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC) conference in Budapest, which kicked off today. This morning's keynote speaker was Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who said conservatives in Europe and the US must fight together to "recon…
The phrase "sovereign citizen" covers a lot of territory, ranging from those trying to finagle their way out of something as innocuous as a traffic citation to those listed as the top of the domestic terror list.Just what is a Sovereign Citizen?By Jeff Hayden
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Malcolm X and Tahseen Bashir / Becoming Muslim: Nation of Islam / 80 Over 80: Anne Marie Israel
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Tomorrow is Malcom X's birthday. He was a polarizing figure but to one Egyptian diplomat, he was a friend. Today, we learn about the friendship which helped lead to the late leader’s spiritual and political transformation and it's surprising Bay Area connection. Then, we hear how a young basketball player in '60s Berkeley was influenced by the mess…
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After hundreds of mass shootings, Republicans still refuse to support gun control. What now?
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On this edition of Your Call, we'll discuss the ongoing gun violence epidemic in the US. The 18-year-old Buffalo shooter legally bought a semiautomatic rifle in New York and illegally modified it with a high-capacity magazine, according to officials. So far this year, there have been 201 shootings in which four or more people were injured or killed…
Author and former award winning San Francisco radio personality Sandip Roy comments on life from his home in Kolkata, India.By Sandip Roy
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High School Students Protest Sexual Assault / "Girls Who Green the World" author Diana Kapp
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Air Guitar Championships / Dave Haaz-Baroque / 80 Over 80: Brenda Joyce
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Today, we hear how San Francisco’s regional Air Guitar championships let people become a rock star without an instrument. Then, we speak with a puppeteer who has their own unique style of puppetry. And, we’ll speak with a senior who defied expectations by living a life that is truly her own.
