Crosscurrents

Today, we’re going to a half century old San Francisco establishment that uses sound for healing. Then, from Solano State Prison, we hear about one man’s struggle against the stereotypes of mental illness. And, San Francisco author Jenny Bitner reads from a new novel.

Today, we hear about conflict of interest case against Richmond Mayor Tom Butt. Then, the story behind the construction of one of the Bay Area’s most unusual bridges. And, Berkeley author Bonnie Tsui reads from her new children’s book.

Today, we're going to Richmond in the latest episode from our series "What Works: Grassroots Solutions Around The Bay Area." We'll hear about a garden project that's bringing nourishment to a community that lives in a food desert, and we'll visit bicycle program that helps kids get their own wheels. And, in an episode from our pocket-sized podcast New Arrivals, we get a reading from a new cookbook.

Today, we meet a scientist studying the epic tale of California wildlife facing big wildfires. Then, how did Marin County get its name? And, a young singer from Oakland writes about healing after heartbreak.

As fire season bears down on Sonoma County, some communities are practicing evacuations. Today, we hear about wildfire drills. Then, a former L.A. gang member who told his story to the world, has passed away. And, we’ll get a mini-reading from Oakland author Gabriela Garcia’s new novel. Plus, today's local music features Oakland artist Heather Normandale. She’s performing with Paul Sounder this Saturday at the Empress Vintage in Berkeley.

Today, Fairfield City Councilmember Doris Panduro talks about what it's like connecting directly with the people of her city in the latest episode in the series What Works: Grassroots Solutions around the Bay Area. Then, local author Gary Kamiya icon explores a big question in his latest collection of stories.

First, we meet a group of South Bay Bikers with a message and a mission. Then, Berkeley screenwriter Malcolm Spellman talks about his hit Marvel series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”

Today we bring you the story of an indigenous Alaskan leader who is fighting to stop oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Then, a latin dance duo is creating more space on the dance floor for queer artists. And, how can you learn to be a father, from inside prison, to a child whose voice you’ve never even heard?

First, Alameda youth host a debate for candidates running for District 18 Assemblymember. Then, we hear about a case in Santa Clara County that tackles the issue of caste discrimination. And, we’ll hear an excerpt from a new anthology by Tureeda Mikell.

From the What Works Series, people in Solano County are turning to their neighbor’s fruit trees to help address food insecurity. Then, country singer Miko Marks talks about the lack of diversity in country music.

Activists and artists partner with BART to stop gender-based violence on trains and make TRAIN rides safer for girls. Today, we’ll hear about the #NotOneMoreGirl campaign. Then, Oakland songwriter Emily Brown, ponders the intersection of music and poetry. And, we learn how to improve our swing with former big league ball player Terry Whitfield.

Today, we look at a new podcast that looks at religion from new angles. We talk to executive editor of The Spiritual Edge Judy Silber and listen to a story from the latest episode. Then, from the producers of Uncuffed at Solano State Prison, we hear about the pain of losing a sibling to suicide.

At Umoja Health in Oakland, health care workers treat patients like family. Today, an episode of our new podcast What Works: Grassroots Solutions Around the Bay Area. And, we’ll hear how people are preparing for this year’s wildfire season, even as places are still recovering from last year.

Once you’re out of prison, what’s it like to be outside in the world? Today, in a special episode from Uncuffed, we learn from returned citizens. And, we’ll hear from the men inside about their hopes, concerns and expectations for their release back into society.

From The Spiritual Edge, this is the story of how Malcolm X inspired an outspoken Christian girl from Alabama, and how she went on to inspire a national campaign and a fatwa — a religious legal opinion — aimed at persuading the men who control America’s mosques to share space and power.