Best CrossCurrent Podcasts (2024)

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The Stoop: Talk That Talk 26:50

2d 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

3d 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

4d 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

5d 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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Nocturne: Noctalgia 26:51

10d ago26:51

26:51

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.…

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San Francisco Ministry Of Laundry / Noctalgia 26:50

11d ago26:50

26:50

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.…

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Bay Area Bluegrass / Music Of The Rails / First Cat In Space 26:51

12d ago26:51

26:51

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.

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The Late Great Willie Mays / DJ Wonway Posibul / New Arrivals 26:51

17d ago26:51

26:51

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.

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Caring For Lesbian Icon Phyllis Lyon (rebroadcast) 24:27

17d ago24:27

24:27

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, …

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The Art of Activism 26:50

18d ago26:50

26:50

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.…

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Farewell To Paper Plus / Bystander Intervention / Oldest Rainbow Flag 26:51

19d ago26:51

26:51

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.

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Mayoral Candidate London Breed / Foul Ball / New Arrivals 26:51

24d ago26:51

26:51

Today, we hear San Francisco Mayor London Breed's case for re-election. Then, it’s the next episode from Foul Ball. And, a reading from Berkeley author Sheryl Kaskowitz.

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Black Political Power In Oakland / African dance and cultural diplomacy /New Arrivals 26:50

26d ago26:50

26:50

Personal preference is a growing driver of voter apathy. Today, how youth mentorship in Oakland can push back. Then, a molecular biologist is bringing African dance and music to schools. And a reading from Berkeley author Sheryl Kaskowitz.

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Uncuffed: Hole in the heart / Bay Poets 26:50

27d ago26:50

26:50

The Public Media Journalists Association just announced their 2024 winners. We are thrilled to announce KALW won 3 of those awards. In honor of that, we bring you the first place winner for Interview Podcast, Division B. It’s Uncuffed’s episode “Hole In The Heart.” And, Bay Poet, Jenny Qi.

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Southern Kitchens / Artist Michael Kerbow / Mayoral Candidate Aaron Peskin 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, a San Francisco chef explores what “home cooking” really means. We get a taste of Texas in the Bay. Then, we meet an artist who positions our consumer society against the fossils that fuel it. And, San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin centers housing in his campaign for mayor.

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Love Letter To Transit / Creating Languages / Local Journalism 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

Today, how two young men are working to keep public transit alive. Then, we meet someone who creates languages for major fantasy films and shows. And, we hear from pioneering journalist Tasneem Raja on the importance of local news outlets today.

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We Meet San Quentin State Prison's Newest Audio Storytellers 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

There’s a new cohort of journalists learning how to make radio in California prisons. In this episode we get to know them more through their favorite songs. Today, we meet this year’s Uncuffed class at San Quentin.

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The Stoop: Black, Queer and Free 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

For Pride Month, we meet two people who are fighting homophobia in the Black community. We are celebrating those who live at the intersection of Blackness and Queerness. What it means to be Black, Queer and Free, its a story from the Stoop podcast.

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Remembering South Africa In Divestment Protests / tbh: Gen Z Voter Turnout 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Calls for universities to divest from Israel echo a time 40-years-ago when students made similar demands to boycott South Africa for apartheid. Today, we explore similarities and differences. Then, why Gen Z is under performing at the polls.

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Teen Climate Anxiety / New Arrivals 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

Climate change is scary. And it's even scarier for teenagers who feel like it’s up to their generation to fix it. Today, climate anxiety and action, it’s another episode from our podcast by, about and for teenagers, tbh. Then, a reading from San Francisco author Caroline Paul.

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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

2M 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

3M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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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