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.…

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.

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.…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.

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.…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Brenden Dillon to talk about his experience on the free agent market this summer, the logic behind signing with the Devils, and the intricacies of being an NHL defenseman in the modern game If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the state of the Pacific Division, what teams have done this offseason to get better, and the initial Stanley Cup odds for next season. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast'…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to work through their main takeaways from the start of the offseason and all of the player movement we've seen so far. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: h…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to work through their main takeaways from the start of the offseason and all of the player movement we've seen so far. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: h…

In today's episode of Crosscurrents, we hear how some residents in West Marin are fighting to keep the lights off. But in order to succeed they will need more than just the North Star to navigate through all the municipal red tape. It's part two of a special story from our friends at the Nocturne podcast.…

In this episode, we hear how doing laundry can mean more than just having clean clothes. We head to the Tenderlion neighborhood to wash a load at San Francisco’s Ministry of Laundry. Then, how some people in Point Reyes are fighting to keep their night sky dark. It's a special segment from the Nocturne podcast.…

Today, how Bluegrass took root in the Bay Area. It's a day at the Berkeley Bluegrass Festival. Then, we hear the music of riding the rails. And, the story of a cat in space ... that may or may not eat pizza.

Today, we remember the baseball icon Willie Mays in the next episode of Foul Ball. Then, a dream comes true for one of our KALW DJ’s at Stern Grove. And, a Berkeley author’s new book of speculative fiction.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to help run through the teams we're most interested to watching this offseason, and the things they're going to be able to do. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https:/…

It’s no surprise that San Francisco holds the title of having the most same-sex couples in the U.S. But, do you know who the first couple to get married in the city was? Phyllis Lyon and her partner Del Martin. They were both well-known activists. For this Pride Month, we're revisiting a story from reporter Evan Roberts about Phyllis’s final days, …

Can you use poetry to shift perspectives around environmental justice? We'll have a conversation with the Berkeley Ecology Center’s first ‘poet-in-residence.’ Then, a disability activist uses their performances to encourage others with disabilities. And, we hear about a band that’s always switching things up.…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to provide a look behind the curtain at how teams prepare for offseason player movement. They discuss the timeline for putting target lists together, the importance of the draft combine, negotiating with other executives and player agents, and the art of getting your own restricted free agents to sign lon…

Today, we bid goodbye to Berkeley’s go-to party supply store. Then, we visit an intervention class aimed at disrupting harassment. And, the story of the original rainbow flag in the Castro.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down everything they saw in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the fit between Jacob Markstrom and the Devils, Darcy Kuemper in Los Angeles, the best spots for Linus Ullmark, and his favourite under the radar available options If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signin…

Dimitri Filipovic Is Joined by Cam Robinson and Chris Peters to Take Part in Their Annual Mock Draft of This Year’s Top 15 Picks. In Part 2 They Work Their Way Through Picks 5 to 15. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server her…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Cam Robinson and Chris Peters to take part in their annual mock draft of this year's top 15 picks. In Part 1 they break down their process, what they're looking for, and the relative quality of this year's class, before getting into the top four picks. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the comm…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down everything they saw in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about the Devils acquiring Jacob Markstrom. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https:/…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down everything they saw in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance right after the final buzzer to break down what they saw in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views an…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to keep chatting about the Stanley Cup Final in advance of Saturday's Game 1. They talk about why Matthew Tkachuk is the key for the Panthers offensively, what Ryan Nugent-Hopkins does to seemingly always make the right play, and how important Evan Bouchard's skill set is in this particular matchup. If y…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to work through the key matchups that'll define this year's Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions exp…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to take a look at X-Factors for both teams in this year's Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expre…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on both of the Conference Finals by taking a look at what the Panthers and Oilers did to win their matchups, and advance to this year's Stanley Cup Final. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for t…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down the latest from the Western Conference Final, including the wild swings in momentum we've seen, Roope Hintz's return and Chris Tanev's absence, and the changes the Oilers made to bounce back in Game 4. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building ove…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer your mailbag questions about the rising cap this offseason and the most interesting teams to watch this summer as a result of it, how we view teams that rely on their goalie's for success, and Evan Bouchard's value to the Oilers. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the comm…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to unpack everything they’re seeing from the Eastern Conference Final, including what the Panthers did in Games 3 and 4 to control play the way they did, and what the Rangers need to do to fix that as the series moves back to New York. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the communit…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down Game 1 of the West Final. They discuss what the Oilers did to secure the win, what the Stars can do to adjust, and every other notable observation they had from the series opener. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down Game 1 of the East Final. They talk about what they saw, what matters from it moving forward, and where each team can gain a competitive edge on the opposition. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Rob Pizzola to talk about playoff trends, the importance of being able to generate consistent scoring chances, the current issues with shot data, and the Conn Smythe futures market. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for t…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to take a closer look at how Wyatt Johnston created so many scoring chances in the first two rounds, the diverse manner in which he's done it, and why it was so difficult for the Golden Knights and Avalanche to defend against. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to preview both Conference Finals matchups, highlighting key trends for each team so far this postseason and things to watch for when enjoying these games. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to take a closer look at what the Canucks did in Game 5 to get an edge on the Oilers, the job they’ve done defending Connor McDavid, Ekholm’s importance to the entire operation atop Edmonton’s lineup, what to look for in Game 6. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to talk about how the Rangers were able to finish off the Hurricanes in Game 6, where Carolina goes from here after yet another playoff disappointment, and help answer a bunch of mailbag questions from the listeners. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building …