Best CrossCurrent Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking The Olympics / Charley Crockett / How Wild Trailer 26:50

4h ago26:50

26:50

Break dancing is making its Olympic debut this weekend and there are some mixed feelings about it. In today's episode we break it down with local dancers. Then, a singer-songwriter from South Texas looks back at his early days in the Bay Area. And, a new podcast asks, “what actually is wilderness?”

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Journey To Live Freely / Trans Drag Performer Pearl Teese / StoryCorps 24:51

2h ago24:51

24:51

August is Transgender History Month, so today we'll hear the story of transgender immigrant and organizer Anjali Rimi, who says moving to San Francisco was life changing. Then, a drag performer tells us how transgender queens have been othered. And, from San Francisco StoryCorps, a piece on telling someone who you really are. With local music from …

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Trial By Fire / Oakland Secret / State Of The Bay: Daniel Lurie 26:50

3h ago26:50

26:50

There’s a new community event venue near Oakland’s Jack London Square, but it’s hidden. We spend a day at Oakland Secret. Then, why are firefighters burning out? We hear about their growing mental health crisis. And, we hear from mayoral hopeful, Daniel Lurie.

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Covid-19 Update / Culinary Culture In A Shell / Fire, Rain And Abalone 26:51

2h ago26:51

26:51

COVID-19 is on the rise in The Bay Area so in today's episode we get an update from a UCSF infectious disease specialist. Then, we hear how abalone went from a staple on Bay Area menus to a rare delicacy. And, we learn how scientists are protecting wild abalone after a landslide destroyed their habitat.…

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Bay FC / Fools Gold / Candlestick Memories 26:50

3h ago26:50

26:50

The Bay Area’s newest women’s soccer team is in the middle of their first season. Today, we spend a day on the soccer pitch with Bay FC. Then, we take a look at the budget behind the Oakland A’s proposed move to Las Vegas. And, one baseball fan takes us down memory lane.

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Finding Home: Reversing The Spiral Toward Homelessness 26:50

2h ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, we revist a story from our series Finding Home. Today, a mom shares her story about how her struggle to pay for childcare led to her family losing their home and how having a crime on her record made it that much harder to rebuild her life. What it takes to stop the spiral into homelessness.…

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The Stoop: Black, Grown and Autistic 26:50

2h ago26:50

26:50

July is Disability Pride Month and today we’re exploring autism through an episode of The Stoop podcast, hosted by KALW's Hana Baba and Leila Day. When we think about autism diagnosis, we often think about kids. But when you're Black, a lot of the time you won't know you're autistic until you're all grown up.…

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A.I. Therapy / Swimming For Sudan / Shut Up, This Is Serious / New Arrivals 26:51

1h ago26:51

26:51

Today, why some teens are turning to artificial intelligence for therapy. Then, we meet the Bay Area Olympic swimmer who’s not competing on Team USA. And, a novel set in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood gets real about some of the challenges teens face today. Plus, a reading from our pocket sized book tour, New Arrivals.…

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Foul Ball / Welcome Home Greg / KALW Open Mic Night 26:50

12d ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of Crosscurrents, we hear why the Oakland A’s plan to move to Las Vegas has some skeptics. It’s the next episode of Foul Ball. Then, we meet Uncuffed Producer Greg Eskridge the morning of his release. And, we hear a poem on police brutality from KALW's open mic night.

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Oakland Mayor Under Investigation / Working Hard To Be Heard / Accessible Art 26:50

2h ago26:50

26:50

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is under a federal investigation. Today, an Oaklandside reporter talks about what we know so far. Then, we hear the deep thoughts and feelings of a teenager with apraxia. And, we hear how a blind woodworker helps other visually impaired artists feel comfortable in the woodshop.…

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The Specialist: Cane Trainer / Poetry With A Purpose 26:50

2h ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, we meet a woman who teaches blind people how to get around in the world. Then, with Oakland's literary festival Beast Crawl coming up this weekend, we revisit a conversation with co-founder Paul Corman Roberts. He reflects on his poetry and it's purpose.

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Point In Time Counts / Wheelchair Basketball Is Just Basketball 26:50

9d ago26:50

26:50

Every two years the Bay Area conducts a count of people experiencing homelessness to get funding for services for them. In this episode, we take a look at how the 'Point-In-Time count' works and examine how effective it is. Then, the story of someone living with a disability who found joy in sports.

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Rising Political Violence / Catoliths / Disability Visibility 26:28

2h ago26:28

26:28

Can the past inform us about the assassination attempt on former President Trump? We look back at a bloody year in American politics. Then, why did an artist create 15 foot tall cat monoliths? And, we learn about the challenges and joys of living with disabilities.

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Satya / Infinity In A Box / Champion Of Change 26:50

3h ago26:50

26:50

Today, an Oakland singer shares her excitement about her upcoming performance at Stern Grove. Then, why one visual artist created an infinity box. And, a celebrated deaf-blind lawyer fights popular assumptions about disability.

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Swim And Splash Program / Stoop: In Deep Water / Artist Brenden Blaine Darby 26:50

2h ago26:50

26:50

The Bayview-Hunters Point Coastline is currently being developed into a chain of parks. Today on Crosscurrents, how Free swim lessons are connecting kids with water. Then, we break down the stereotypes about Black people and swimming. And, a Burning Man artist talks about his time at Black Rock city.…

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San Francisco's Mental Health System / Art Of The Azimuth / The Intersection 26:51

20d ago26:51

26:51

What kind of care does someone get in San Francisco if they have a mental health emergency? In this episode, a look at the city's policies when people are in crisis with SF Public Press reporters. Then, a Burning Man artist shares his work. And we meet a group trying to make Black Rock City more accessible.…

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The Stoop: Talk That Talk 26:50

24d ago26:50

26:50

This Stoop episode is an ode to Black men's voices. Celebrating some of the voices that soothe, excite, or give us a sense of being grounded. Black men’s voices have symbolized comfort, affection, and authority in pop culture. We also meet voice actor and writer Kingsley Okafor of the group that became a viral sensation: Bearded Black Men Reading.…

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Climate Change And Mental Health / The Nation’s First Wildlife Refuge 26:50

25d ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of Crosscurrents, we hear how tending to our mental health can be tough when it feels like the world is on fire. Today, we dig into the psychological impacts of climate change. Then, the history of one local wildlife haven. It's a conversation and a story about taking care of ourselves and the natural world.…

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Concrete's Climate Problem / Supporting Not Criminalizing Students 26:50

26d ago26:50

26:50

Today on Crosscurrents, we learn how cement and concrete produce almost as much carbon dioxide as cars. We bring you a story that exlpores the climate issues with our most used building material. Then, we learn how high school suspension rules in California have changed to protect students.

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Singing in community / Healing With Sound / Willie Mays 26:51

27d ago26:51

26:51

In this episode, we learn how a researcher at UCSF thinks community choirs can be more than just a fun activity. A day with seniors who sing. Then, we explore another possible solution for healing, using sound itself. And, we remember the social significance of the lateGiants baseball icon, Willie Mays.…

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Market Insights: A download on the equity market backdrop and some additional insights on the bond market 20:43

2M ago20:43

20:43

Denise Chisholm takes a look at current equity indicators and uncovers insights on the bond market with David DeBiase, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity, in this episode recorded on May 2, 2024.

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Market Insights: A look into the current market environment 13:15

3M ago13:15

13:15

Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss ongoing market conditions, including softness in asset prices, sticky inflation, corporate earnings, and the upcoming election in this episode recorded on May 1, 2024.

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Market Insights: A look into the durability of the equity market recovery and a dive into a new suite of fundamental active ETFs 15:04

4M ago15:04

15:04

Denise Chisholm analyzes the current equity market and offers some insights on Fidelity's fundamental active ETF lineup with Gil Haddad, Head of Advanced Strategies & Research at Fidelity, in this episode recorded on March 29, 2024.

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Market Insights: Crosscurrents in the markets into 2024 15:14

5M ago15:14

15:14

Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss the current optimism in the market and the effects of an election year, in this episode recorded on March 7, 2024.

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Market Insights: A look into the markets and economy in the start of 2024 16:03

6M ago16:03

16:03

Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss the Federal Reserve's potential to cut rates this year and the inflation outlook, in this episode recorded on February 6, 2024.

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Market Insights: Equity market backdrop and quant strategies 22:06

6M ago22:06

22:06

Denise Chisholm analyzes if the market is ahead of itself after the 25% increase in equity markets over the last year and discusses quant strategies with Jessica Stauth, CIO of Active Strategies at Fidelity, in this episode recorded on January 25, 2023.

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Market Insights: A look into earnings growth and the international markets 16:43

7M ago16:43

16:43

Denise Chisholm analyzes the potential for earnings growth in 2024 and discusses systemic strategy and factors for international markets with Anna Lester, Senior Portfolio Manager, in this episode recorded on December 22, 2023.

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Market Insights: A recap of 2023 and a look into 2024 15:24

8M ago15:24

15:24

Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss the current late cycle expansion phase, inflation and the policy implications of 2023, and its potential impact on 2024, in this episode recorded on December 5, 2023

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Market Insights: A backdrop for the current market factors and the outlook of a growth investor 18:24

9M ago18:24

18:24

Denise Chisholm analyzes the impact of real rates and earnings growth and dives into the investment philosophy of one of Fidelity's most tenured Portfolio Managers, Sonu Kalra, in this episode recorded on October 30, 2023.

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Market Insights Podcast: Backdrop on a Resilient Economy 13:48

9M ago13:48

13:48

Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss key drivers of the continuous resilient market and take a look at the geopolitical environment in this episode recorded on November 2, 2023.

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Jake Shimabukuro: Meet the Musician 52:51

12y ago52:51

52:51

On his most recent album, "Peace Love Ukulele," ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro mixes jazz, rock, classical, traditional Hawaiian music, and folk, creating a sound that is technically masterful, emotionally powerful, and completely unique in the music world. Join Jake at this special event for a discussion about his music and then see him perform…

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