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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Hear Fidelity’s insight on the current market and global economy. For legal info go to go.fidelity.com/legal
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A trip through the books from Star Wars Legends with host Aaron Moats. Email: SWLegendsLounge@gmail.com Twitter: @SWLegendsLounge
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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 songs from his latest release.
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Oakland singer and "America's Got Talent" finalist Dee Dee Simon shares what she'll do if she wins. Then, does wilderness feel the same to everyone? It's the last episode of How Wild.
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Jaden Korr searches for a mysterious moon in the Unknown Regions as an ancient Sith danger appears. Will Jaden find the moon before the Sith threaten to overrun the galaxy?
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After joining the youth group Team Stronger Than You Think, tbh producer Jessica Kim realized just how many people are experience teen dating violence. And she decided to do something about it. Today, a new story from tbh, our series by, about, and for teenagers.
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Jaden Korr follows the Force-sensitive clones deep into the Unknown Regions. Can Jaden stop the clones before they unleash a new, but ancient, evil into the galaxy?
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Spanish-language theater / Bay Poets / Foul Ball
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Today, a Spanish language theater production company devoted to breaking down linguistic barriers. And a Bayview-Hunters Point poet reads her bilingual verse. Then, an update on the Oakland A’s during their last season in the Bay.
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Top Issues For Oakland's District 7 / Uncuffed: Separated / Food Photography
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Today, what Oakland District 7 residents want city leaders to do in order to make their lives better. Then, what does it feel like when someone you trust pulls you away from your loved ones and home? And, a local photographer makes a living taking photos of food.
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Oakland’s community response program for non-violent, non-emergency 911 calls has been in place for six months. Today we check in on how it's going and what they’re doing for Oaklanders. Then, who should be managing wilderness? It’s the next episode of “How Wild.”
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tbh: New Voters / New Arrivals: Madeleine Cravens
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This November some young people will be voting for the first time. And depending on where you are, a potentially baffling experience. Today, we hear from teens set to vote for the first time in the next episode of tbh, our podcast made by, about, and for teenagers. Plus, a reading from Oakland poet, Madeleine Cravens.…
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Market Insights: Signs of a slowing economy, impending rate cuts, and the labor market
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Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss ongoing market conditions, including a decline in interest rates in bond yields, update on the labor markets, and the anticipated rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, in this recent episode recorded on September 5, 2024.
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San Francisco Bike Messengers / Congestion Pricing / New Arrivals: Minnie Phan and Viet Thanh Nguyen
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San Francisco bike messengers see parts of city life that others don’t, and today we get to ride along. Then, would a tax on driving at peak times push you to get you out of your car and onto a bus? And, Oakland illustrator Minnie Phan reads from her children’s book.
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Book It: The Goldilocks Genome / New Arrivals: Mara Kardas-Nelson
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Today, we learn about the real science behind a new medical murder mystery. It's a conversation with writer, Elizabeth Reed Aden. Then, San Francisco author Mara Kardas Nelson explores the history and damage of microfinance loans.
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Chevron Refinery Settlement / How Wild: Primitive
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The city of Richmond made a last minute deal with Chevron over a proposed tax that was headed for the November ballot. Today, we hear how the money might be spent. Then, we explore how technology is changing the way we experience “Wilderness.” It’s the next episode of “How Wild.”
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Market Insights: A lens into the equity market and technical backdrop
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Denise Chisholm and Roy Justice, Fidelity’s global technical strategist, discuss the equity market backdrop, additional insights on market concentration, and the technical backdrop.
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Summer vacation is over and Bay Area students are back in school. Here at KALW that means it’s also time for the new season of tbh, our award-winning series by, about, and for teenagers. This year, we asked how they’re thinking about the upcoming elections.
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Market Insights: Mixed signals in the labor market and a closer look at value investing.
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Denise Chisholm analyzes the equity markets and discusses the labor market and recession risk. Quantitative analyst Anastasia Zabolotnikova joins Denise to discuss the challenges facing value investors in this episode recorded on July 15, 2024.
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The Graduate / Foul Ball / New Arrivals: Daniel Gumbiner
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André Davis is about to get a college degree at San Quentin. But he wasn’t always a good student. Today, we bring you a new story from Uncuffed. Then, an update on how the Oakland A’s have played during their last season in the Bay. And, a reading from Oakland author, Daniel Gumbiner.
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Berkeley's Big Election Year / Book It: QAnon and the destruction of the American family Part Two
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Berkeley voters will elect 11 city officials in November, including a new Mayor. Today, how this election could reshape the policy and politics of their city. Then, what it’s like helping someone you love escape the world of online conspiracies. And, a reading from East Menlo Park author and activist, Dorsey Nunn.…
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Today, the problem with language translation between City Hall and San Francisco’s Chinese community. Then, we learn why an essential element of wilderness is “solitude.” It’s the next episode of How Wild.
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KALW Day / Foul Ball / Transgender History Month
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This Sunday marks 83 years of KALW broadcasting in the Bay Area. Today, a quick look back at what we’ve been up to. Then, we hear from an Oakland sports superfan about the departure of the A’s. And, it's almost the end of Trans History Month but people from the community are still unsure what it means.…
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Book It: QAnon and the destruction of the American family / Anti-Recall Movement
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Some Oaklanders want their elected officials to be recalled, but others are pushing back. An Oaklandside reporter shows us what’s driving two high profile recall campaigns. Then, we hear how conspiracy theories are dividing local families, through the story of a mother and son.
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Today we learn about a local program protecting vulnerable residents from the growing threat of wildfire smoke. Then, a preview of the next episode of How Wild.
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Oakland Interfaith Choir / The Intersection: Where Party Meets Prayer
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Gospel music has a special place in the Black Church. In this episode, we visit a choir that opens its doors to all people, from all races, faith or no faith. Then, we head to the desert and spend time with a group of Christians at Burning Man in a story from our series, The Intersection.
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Han and Lando plot to rob a powerful organized crime boss. Will the crew pull off the heist, or will they stumble upon something more nefarious?
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Today, we’re launching a new series by KALW's own Angie Coiro: "Book It!" In the series, we’ll hear from Bay Area authors about stories set in California across time and genre. In this episode, Noir author Scott Phillips talks about his new book set in the earliest days of Hollywood.
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How Wild: Undeveloped / Project 2025 And Immigration
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When we say "wilderness," we aren't necessarily talking about land that was always uninhabited. Today it’s the next episode of our new series, How Wild. Then, we learn what Project 2025 says with its immigration policy, and how it is heavily ‘inspired’ by California.
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Market Insights: A review of the equity market environment and the product evolution of active ETFs
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Denise Chisholm takes a look at current equity indicators and uncovers insights on the rise of active ETFs with Dominic Maister, Head of U.S. ETF product strategy at Fidelity, in this episode recorded on June 20, 2024.
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Han Solo and a rebel spy race to stop a new Imperial superweapon. Will they get there in time, or is it the end of the Rebel Alliance?
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Kyp Durron seeks revenge on the Imperial Remnant while Luke battles an ancient Sith evil. Will the Jedi Master prevail before his new Jedi Academy is destroyed?
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Something haunts the new Jedi Academy. Can Luke defeat an ancient evil before it claims his students as its own?
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Luke Skywalker searches to candidates to rebuild the Jedi Order while Han and Chewie stumble upon a new Imperial threat.
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Market Insights: Potential rate cuts on the horizon
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Dirk Hofschire, CFA, and Lars Schuster discuss ongoing market conditions, including interest rates, the Fed, and where we are in the business cycle in this episode recorded on June 5, 2024.
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Ep 89 - Star Wars Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine
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An Imperial bioengineer meets a Rebel spy and embarks on a dangerous mission for the Alliance. Will she succeed, or will she fall to the might of the Empire?
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Ep 88 - The Bounty Hunter Wars: Hard Merchandise
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Boba Fett searches for the people trying to kill him. But will he find them before they eliminate the Mandalorian and his allies?
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Market Insights: A download on the equity market backdrop and some additional insights on the bond market
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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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Ep 87 - The Bounty Hunter Wars: Slave Ship
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Boba Fett and Bossk team up to hunt a stormtrooper. But is the Imperial traitor just the bait in a larger trap?
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Market Insights: A look into the current market environment
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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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You can now follow the podcast on X/Twitter, Blue Sky, and Instagram at @SWLegendsLounge.
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Ep 86 - The Bounty Hunter Wars: The Mandalorian Armor
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Boba Fett escapes from the Sarlacc, but several factions still want him dead. Will the bounty hunter escape Tatooine or be trapped in the Dune Sea?
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Check out five stories about the bounty hunters hired by Darth Vader to hunt down Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back.
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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
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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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Darman & Niner help the Empire track down Jedi who escaped Order 66. But Kal Skirata wants them home. Will the commandos get to Mandalore, and will Darman be reunited with his son?
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Ep 83 - Order 66: A Republic Commando Novel
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Skirata and the clones prepare to desert, but Order 66 looms on the horizon. Will our heroes escape or will their plans go down in flames?
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Market Insights: Crosscurrents in the markets into 2024
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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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While Skirata searches for a missing Kaminoan scientist, Omega Squad uncovers a secret that may shake the G.A.R. to its core.
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Market Insights: A look into the markets and economy in the start of 2024
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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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Omega and Delta squads join forces to root out a terrorist cell on Coruscant. Can the clones stop the Separatists before they set off an explosion in Galactic City?
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Market Insights: Equity market backdrop and quant strategies
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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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Omega Squad has its first mission: to stop the creation of a deadly virus. Will the commandoes and a reluctant padawan succeed, or will the Separatists unleash a plague on the Republic?
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Anakin, Rex, and Ahsoka team up with a group of rogue Jedi on a rescue mission. Will they save the secret agent or be trapped behind enemy lines?
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Market Insights: A look into earnings growth and the international markets
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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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