Oct 29, 202625 min
We dig into the California’s Insurance Commissioner's race, and why you should pay attention to it. Then, we visit a vibrant statue in Oakland that honors the Day of the Dead, and we end with a poem.
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Crosscurrents about?
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.
What has Crosscurrents covered recently?
Recent episodes include "SHOW: California's Insurance Commissioner's Race and Day of the Dead" (29 October 2026, 25 minutes), "California’s next insurance commissioner will have a big impact on your wallet" (29 October 2026, 23 minutes), and "Sights + Sounds: La Catrina sculpture brings joy to the Fruitvale community" (29 October 2026, 7 minutes).
How often does Crosscurrents publish?
Crosscurrents publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 17 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Crosscurrents?
Booking probability for Crosscurrents is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Crosscurrents requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Crosscurrents's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 29, 202623 min
California's insurance commissioner regulates the largest property insurance market in the country. This year, the vote for who fills that job could have a huge impact on your bills.
- Oct 29, 20267 min
We visit a vibrant statue in Oakland that honors the Day of the Dead.
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Bay Poets: 'Postcards from the Living' by Jenny Qi
Oct 29, 20262 minJenny Qi is a Chinese-American poet living in San Francisco. She reads from her poem 'Postcards from the Living.'
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SHOW: The Visiting Room
Oct 28, 202627 minToday, we hear about one of the few places where you can spend time with your loved ones in prison.
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SHOW: Gliding Through San Francisco
Oct 27, 202627 minWe hear how a skateboarding collective is fighting to save their home. Then, we meet the folks encouraging people to use skateboards as transportation, and a Bay Area skating legend.
- Oct 27, 202610 min
Just two years after the Sunset Dunes park was established, it’s at risk of closure again.
- Oct 27, 20268 min
We meet the folks encouraging people to use skateboards as transportation.
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Bay Area Beats: Skating legend Tommy Guerrero
Oct 27, 20268 minSkating legend Tommy Guerrero on the rhythm of the board and the bass
- Oct 26, 202627 min
In Sausalito there’s a ballot measure that has everyone there talking. Then, a Bay Area drag duo is rewriting the ending to one of Bollywood's most iconic love triangles.
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The fight over Sausalito's waterfront
Oct 26, 202614 minA ballot measure in Sausalito would change zoning rules, with the biggest impact to the Marinship, the town’s historic WWII shipyard.
- Oct 22, 202627 min
We take a closer look at a November ballot measure making headlines. Then, a new book aims to help Black communities navigate psychiatric care.
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Why educators are divided on Prop 40
Oct 22, 202610 minProp 40 is asking voters to approve a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on billionaires. Most of that money would go to healthcare, but could this measure also help California’s schools?
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Advocating for culturally responsive care
Oct 22, 202611 minA new book aims to help Black families as they navigate psychiatric care.
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SHOW: Pretty Things
Oct 21, 202627 minToday we hear all about beauty in prison. How women on the inside make do with Lipstick, mascara, and redefine what beauty means to them.
- Oct 20, 202627 min
We breakdown a statewide proposition that takes up 17 pages of your voter guide. Then, the federal corruption trial involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, and we finish with a poem!
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Corruption trial of former Oakland mayor begins
Oct 20, 202610 minAn update from The Oaklanside's City Hall reporter Eli Wolfe, regarding the corruption trail of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and other defendants.
- Oct 20, 202610 min
A ballot measure seeks to speed up projects like housing and energy infrastructure. Opponents say it puts business interests ahead of environmental and civic protections.
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Bay Poets: Chile de Árbol by Maria Guerrero
Oct 20, 20263 minIn this poem Maria Guerrero uses Chile de Árbol as her muse to describe how its evolution and spiciness mimics much deeper emotions.
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SHOW: The History of BART and Transit Culture
Oct 19, 202627 minWe hear from folks who proudly celebrate their love for Bay Area public transit, and we dive into the complicated history of BART.
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