How GLIDE is carrying on after losing their influential leaders. Then, a conversation with artist Barry McGee. Plus, a little taste of KALW’s Open Mic Night.

Today, the contested future of SF's Great Highway. Then, a community group that’s building trust for better health. And, we honor Barbara Dane’s life and revolutionary music.

Even though they can’t vote, folks in California prisons will still be affected by this year's election. Uncuffed goes into San Quentin for this special elections episode.

Today, improving caregiver working conditions through community and collective action. Then, parental stress levels are on the raise. And, 50 years of printing books about California.

SFUSD's handling of potential school closures is raising concerns. And, Cafe du Nord has brought us local music for over 100 years. Then, a new film about a trailblazing ballet dancer.

Residents in Richmond’s District 5 are calling for investment in arts and culture from their city leaders. And, in a new episode of Book It, the power of stories in medicine.

Psychedelics and their potential to help heal are in the limelight lately. But can they help with collective healing? It’s an award winning episode of the Stoop podcast.

Today, we hear from young Native Americans on what the land back movement means to them. Then, a Coast Miwok family advocates for the native people of Tomales Bay.

Today, we get an update on the 'Golden Gate 26'. Then, it's time again to celebrate all things pumpkin! And, a new musical shows how enslaved Black people sought freedom in Mexico.

Today, we hear about the top issues of concern for residents in Richmond’s District One, and Author Jessica Carew Kraft on returning to wild roots while existing in modern life.

Today, we hear from a group helping neighbors prepare for future wildfires. Then, a new anthology of love letters to San Francisco. And, ArtSpan's Open Studios celebrates 50 years.

Today, we hear how one Bay Area Jewish teenager is trying to make sense of generations of conflict. Then, how should artists respond when destruction and death are streamed daily to our phones?

An exciting joyride leads to an unexpected family reunion. It's a new story from Uncuffed. Then, we get an update on Oakland baseball as the A’s leave the Bay from our series, Foul Ball.

Trying to make sense of dueling measures on Berkeley's ballot. And, deep insights on a tough topic. We hear from Author Joy Neumeyer on her book focused on surviving domestic violence.

Today, the growing influence of Latino voters. Then, a first hand account of Oakland's recent homeless encampment sweeps. And, we learn how costuming in movies helps to tell the story.

Youth in Richmond are organizing to reach apathetic voters. Today, how to make an impact even when you are too young to vote. Then, how the way schools embrace the LGBTQ+ community impacts teen attitudes and actions.

Helping others to help yourself, in a new story from Uncuffed. Then, photographer Tricia Turner shows us inside Black cowboy culture. And, an ode to hustling, from one of our final Friday open mics.

Today, we hear what’s most pressing for Oakland’s District 5 voters. Then, the personal impacts of climate change in a conversation with short story writer, Nina Schuyler.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Today, we look back on this summer at Stern Grove. Then, we get the latest on the robotaxis we're seeing all over the Bay Area. And, Sonoma County author Greg Sarris reads from his latest book.

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.

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.

Vice President Kamala Harris was the first woman and the first person of color to serve as the City's district attorney. And, she had a reputation for being tough on crime. Now, her politics are once again being scrutinized on the national stage and the country wants to know: Who’s the real Kamala?

In this episode, we revisit The Oakland A’s glory years and consider their future. It’s the next episode of Foul Ball. Then, we go backstage with an Oakland singer right before their first Stern Grove performance. And, a reading from Sonoma County author Bridget Quinn.

Today, we meet a woman who overcame her fear to start a new career in beekeeping. And we hear how she’s bringing along the next generation. Then, a chaplain uses beekeeping to wrestle with questions of life and death. And, we from a writer that wants Black women to travel as much as possible.

America’s wilderness is changing. But what does wilderness even mean? In today's episode we begin unpacking that question with the first episode of our new series "How Wild." Then, we hear how a UC Berkeley Linguist is fighting for American Spanish.

South Sudan’s Olympic basketball team surprised the world. Today, we hear how their diaspora community in the Bay was celebrating alongside them. Then, how food can inspire more than an appetite.

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?”

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 the New Voices Bay Area TIGQ Chorus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, and the community that came together to take care of this legendary queer elder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oakland’s Parker elementary school is closed down, but now the building is home to something new. Today we hear about the second life of a closed school. Then, what do teenagers think about artificial intelligence? We find out in a story from our podcast, tbh.

For many high schoolers in the Bay, school lets out this week. Summer’s about to start and at KALW that means we’ll be welcoming a new class of teenagers to produce the next season of tbh. Today, we want to revisit one of those stories from last year, it’s about the intersection of AI and art.

College campus protests are turning away from traditional media and relying on student journalists from their schools. Today, how a new generation of organizers is redefining “good journalism.” Then, a conversation with psychologist Helen Hsu, the author of the “Healing Trauma Workbook for Asian Americans.”

From dance classes to dental programs, nonprofits are using familiar settings to bring mental health support to Chinese American seniors. Early intervention is helping elders and their families recognize and address mental health issues. Then, we’ll hear from Oakland author Grace Loh Prasad about her new book.

Language barriers are among many things that keep Pacific Islander communities from getting the support they need. Today, how grassroots groups are finding solutions to the isolation and depression that seniors in AAPI communities experience. Then, Bay Area comedians help others find comedy relief when it comes to living with mental health issues.

Oakland-raised Paralympic rower Charley Nordin overcame personal tragedy and earned a silver medal at the Tokyo Games. He brought a message of social justice to the podium.

The Hum is a mysterious low pitch noise that is only heard by 2% of people worldwide. In San Francisco's Sunset District, it annoyed one resident so much, he moved. In this story, we get to the bottom of this strange global phenomenon.

Gatore Mukarhinda shares his musical journey. Then, Jeneé Darden talks to Oakland filmmaker Ben Mulholland, and a reading from a chronicle of long COVID.

Today, San Francisco District 11 supervisor Ahsha Safai on his bid for mayor. Then, comedian Eric Newton on leaving his cushy tech to perform in a burlesque parody of Star Wars. And, a reading from Fairfax author Sommer Schafer.

Advisors, parents, and students react to possible school closures in San Francisco. Baruch Porras-Hernandez is a triple-threat artist. And, an intimate story about a widow, a daughter, and a friend.

We learn about decarbonized Bay Area homes. Musician Alex Jordan tells stories about his musical roots. And we take a pedicab ride down the Embarcadero.

Many people don’t recognize dementia, and not recognizing it can lead to death. Most caregivers are unprepared to manage dementia in their own family. And, for many ethnic minorities, such as Vietnamese, there is little support.

Candidates running for mayor of San Francisco are ramping up their campaigns. So today, we hear from candidate Mark Farrell a former San Francisco District 2 supervisor. Then, a chef from Guyana honors his grandma through his restaurant.

Today, home-grown A's pitching ace, Dave Stewart, reflects on the team’s last season in Oakland. It’s the next episode from our series Foul Ball.Then, stories of motherhood through adoption. And, Uncuffed producer Juan Moreno Haines talks about one of his favorite songs.

In honor of Mother’s Day we bring you a different story of motherhood. From the audio documentary Dependance, a personal account of one parent’s experience with substance abuse.

In this episode, we bring you a story from Uncuffed, about what it’s like to chase and lose a big dream. Then, an indie folk artist explores the power of vulnerability. Plus, the last stop for BART’s legacy fleet.

Today, stories about dealing with stress and anxiety. First up, Sight and Sounds host Jenee Darden shares how support from her mother helped her cope with depression as a kid. And, what happens when the thing that helps you cope becomes part of the problem. We hear, personal perspectives on mental health.

Last week, KALW’s investigative series “Without a Voice” won a Webby Award. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state. In the second episode, a home administrator for people with disabilities comes forward alleging resident abuse.

Last week, KALW’s investigative series “Without a Voice” won a Webby Award. It looks into allegations of abuse at one of the most carefully regulated group homes in the state. In this episode, Chris takes us inside a family’s struggle about their daughter’s mistreatment.

Today, a story about withstanding loss and learning how to forgive from our team at Uncuffed. Then, we hear how the dance floor can become a canvas for self-expression. Plus, the major role Aztec Dancers play in San Francisco’s Mission District communities.

How does a lawyer provide equal representation to all? Today, we meet someone practicing cultural competence in a legal system that often lacks it. Then, we join a Sunday ritual focused on clean streets and good beats. And, we meet Crosscurrent’s new beat reporters.

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation just announced this year's fellows. Today, we meet one of them, Dr. Ayodele “WordSlanger” Nzinga. Then, we visit a bookstore that’s founded on a mission to serve the community. And, a reading from Berkeley author Adam Mansbach.

In this episode, we head to Oakland to meet some very old and very short trees and the dedicated volunteers who care for them. Then, we stop and smell the roses at the Morcom Garden. Plus, a traveling art exhibit on James Baldwin makes a stop in Oakland.

If you talk about prison reform in California these days, you might hear about reducing overcrowding, dismantling the death penalty and changing sentencing law. You also might hear Norwegian prisons. Today, we bring you the Uncuffed episode from Norway which just won a Silver award under the category of social issues for the 2024 New York Festival Radio Awards.

People's Park closed in January so that UC Berkeley could build a student dorm. In this episode we find out if this the end of the park or just another chapter in its story. Then, how the departure of Oakland's last major league baseball team has prompted a lot of finger pointing. It’s the next episode from Foul Ball.

In this episode, we hear how one music venue in West Oakland holds the neighborhood's history and its future. We take a stroll down 7th street, and visit Esther’s Orbit Room. Then, we talk about the global rise of African dance music with Tshego Lets-oalo of KALW’s music show On Repeat.

In California prisons, people have to work. They get jobs in the kitchen, cleaning up on the yard or stacking milk crates in a factory. And the implication are of that work is complicated. In today's episode, we hear about real jobs and prison pay in a new episode from Uncuffed.

Many San Francisco principals are working hard to set the right tone for their schools. Today, we day we learn the work of a Principal. Then, we keep it close to home and visit the Burton High School cafeteria. And, we remember a San Francisco comic legend.

Today we feature stories from SFUSD students. We hear why vaping is exploding in popularity among teens. Then we learn, how videogames are left one high schooler feeling disconnected from his friends. And, why media representation matters to young people.

Tomorrow, Muslim’s around the world will be celebrating Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid is observed with prayers, friend and family visits, big social gatherings, food fairs and festivals. So — when did Islam first show up in the US?

In this episode, we meet a four-person multimedia band that’s doing dance differently. A conversation with the band Pleeay about their genre of “gutter pop.” Then, an exhibit in San Francisco celebrates six decades of Filipino artists, culture and history. And, we honor the San Francisco icon, Heklina.

In this episode, we follow the Oakland A’s last season in the Bay Area. We bring you the first episode of our new series, "Foul Ball." Then, a Pacifica comic book artist imagines a mermaid living in a post-apocalyptic Bay Area. And, we hear a reading from a San Francisco author about calming down.

Today, we learn about a play that portrays the historical hardship and heart of Bay Area Chinese immigrants. Then, we’ll learn the secret that unlocked a new life for the historic immigration station at Angel Island. And, we visit China Camp state park where the past and the present live side by side.

Today, we learn about the new chief of the Oakland Police Department. We sit down for a conversation with criminal justice reporter Ali Winston. Then, we hear about the transformation of libraries away from just books. And, how borrowing tools helps build community.

Today we bring you a very special episode of Crosscurrents. First, we hear how the coastal town of San Pippo sees climate change as a glass half full. Then, we bring you practical advice on combating airline anxiety. And, we have conversation with the very first user of the new Google Brain.

In this episode, we hear how an Oakland pastor turns the tables on homophobia in the Church. We hear the good word at the City of Refuge. Then, we learn about the Bay Area’s long history of chocolate connoisseurs. And, we get to know one of KALW’s DJs, Patrick King Most.

In today's episode, we hear how one studio is working to make glass blowing more approachable. Then, an update from Superintendent Matt Wayne on San Francisco’s Unified School District. And, El Cerrito author Maya Ealey reads from her new book.

Today, we hear from the first ever Uncuffed audio storytelling class for recently returned residents. A dozen formerly incarcerated individuals learned how to interview each other and created their own stories and their own friendships.

Yesterday was Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day in San Francisco. Ferlinghetti is considered the spiritual godfather of the Beat movement. Today, we’re bringing you a documentary about the former San Francisco poet laureate that was produced by Jim McKee of Earwax Productions in partnership with the Kitchen Sisters.

Earlier this month, San Francisco voters passed changes to Police Department policies and procedures by passing Prop E. Today, we learn how it works and what comes next. Then, we hear about an annual concert celebrating women who make music. And, a reading from the next generation of poets.

Today, we go to a 14-hour marathon event of learning, performance, and solidarity. We learn what it means to make art that meets the moment. Then, we hear what it’s like to be Black in Humboldt county. In this episode we bring you stories from the KALW Audio Academy's past and present cohort.

San Francisco's Aquatic Park is an urban park, a recreational escape and a historical record. Today, we hear how competing interests are shaping the park's future. Then, one man reflects on how he avoided incarceration by fleeing the state and building a new life across the country.

In this episode, a personal conversation with Bay Area boxing legend Andre Ward. We step outside the ring and hear about his struggles and victories in the personal fights of his life. Then, an update on how San Francisco is handling a surge in drug overdoses. And a reading from local author Lisa Hamilton.

San Francisco voters just passed the mayor’s controversial drug screening policy known as Prop F. Today, we get into how it will work, what we know and what we don’t. Then, we speak with KALW DJ Marcus Rosario about music discovery and creating sets in an era of artificial intelligence. Plus a reading from San Rafael author Maxine Rose Schur.

A coalition to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has passed an important milestone. Today, we learn what happens next and how we got here with Oaklandside’s News Editor Darwin BondGraham. Then, a children’s book author reimagines “Rapunzel” with a twist. Plus a reading from Bay Area Poet Naomi Helena Quinonez.

Today, we follow a beloved Uncuffed producer as he walks out of Solano State Prison. And we hear from the people he left behind as they get used to a reality without him. We learn about his challenges and hopes for a new life on the outside from this episode of Uncuffed.

Ramadan is here and Bay Area Muslims have begun their daytime fast from food, drink. For Muslims, the fast is a private act of worship with deep meaning. And when the sun goes down, it’s time to eat. And there’s one fruit that reigns supreme in this month- the date- that dark, soft and sweet Middle-Eastern fruit of the date palm.

The California Academy of Sciences’ corpse flower recently bloomed, but what’s next? Today, we bring you a story on corpse flowers and conservation. Then, a play makes us look at how technology affects our lives. And, we go behind the scenes with a Hollywood food stylist.

A Bay Area play is taking on the issue of Black displacement. So in today's episode, we hear from the playwright of the new production "Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad." Then, we go behind the scenes at the Marine Mammal Center. And, a reading from Novato author Joanne Greene.

Today is election day and San Francisco residents are being asked to vote on County Superior Court Judges. But do you know why? We learn how the process works, and what people should be thinking about in a special episode of "Civic" from the San Francisco Public Press.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is asking voters to approve a solution that drug tests people who receive assistance to compel them into treatment.

Today, we explore why February has one extra day this year. It's a special episode all about lost days and leap years from 99% Invisible. Then, how Berkeley protesters helped bring about the the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This Black history month, Black folks are witnessing a moment of reclamation of country music. Today, we meet KALW DJ Eryka Vargas, who talks about the diverse music they grew up with, including country. Then, a conversation about San Francisco’s rich history of poetry with poets Norman Zelaya, Genny Lim, and KALW’s very own Josiah Luis Alderete. And, we look back on the career of one of the Bay Area’s most significant broadcast journalists — Belva Davis.

In today's episode, a founding Uncuffed producer visits prison again, this time as a free man. Tommy "Shakur" Ross shares stories and advice from almost two years of freedom.

In this episode, one of the Bay Area’s youngest politicians shares his vision for South San Francisco. We spend a day with South City’s newest mayor. Then, Oakland writer Tommy Orange talks about his new novel "Wandering Stars." And, we hear why February is dedicated to Black history.

Today, we explore the tight-knit community of lowriders in San Jose. We hear about hydraulic lifts, custom cars, and socio-political implications. Then, we learn how one lowrider club uses bikes to challenge assumptions. And, a drag queen reflects on the closure of an Oakland queer bar.

Malcolm X was often called a polarizing figure. But to one Egyptian diplomat he was a friend. Today, we hear about the friendship which helped lead to the late leader’s spiritual and political transformation. Then, we’ll hear the story of one man and the powerful draw of Islam in prison.

Today, we hear from the daughter of Betty Reid Soskin — the iconic 102-year-old park ranger. She shares a story about a different part of her mother's life many of us may not know about — her time as a singer. Then, how one group is working to keep Richmond’s rich music legacy alive.

Today, we discuss how wealthy entrepreneurs are influencing city government through money and social media in a conversation with Mission Local Managing Editor Joe Eskenazi. Then, ahead of the Day Of Remembrance, we go to the site of one of the camps where Japanese American farmers were incarcerated during World War II.

Today we’re presenting a Valentine’s special from The Stoop podcast. It’s hosted by Leila Day and KALW's own Hana Baba and it’s about Black identity. In this episode, they explore the various ways love is expressed in Black communities — through words, but also through music, dance, family, and friendship.

People in prison are no strangers to stigmas and stereotypes — the outside world often perpetuates ideas about who is incarcerated that are far from reality. But stigmas also exist within prison. Today, from Uncuffed, how an HIV diagnosis changed one baseball player’s life, and the unlikely support he found on his team.

Today, we visit a park in Stockton that is a weekend haven for Hmong and Cambodian food. We meet the vendors and eat family recipes at Angel Cruz Park. Then, how can you make your home less reliant on fossil fuels? And, a reading from Cameron Park author Beverly Parayno.

Last month, Bay Area communities conducted their biannual Point in Time count. Today, a conversation on how we measure homelessness and the things we miss. Then, writer Tommy Orange talks about his latest project — a collaborative novel. And, we explore the history of black communities in San Francisco.

The Bay Area is home to a tradition of improvised group singing. In this episode, we find human connection through song. Then, we hear how one local performer teaches people how to go deep and explore their cultural roots through music. And, we explore what some people think they can tell about someone from the way they sound.

In this episode, we go to a show at Club Fugazi that’s all about celebrating the City by the Bay. Then, we hear two artists speak about how their work honors Black men and boys. And, we’ll take a look at the legacy the Black Panthers left in East Oakland.

What does it mean to imagine the ocean when you’re barred from seeing it or feeling it? In today's episode we hear about an environmentalist’s fight for the planet, from inside prison walls. Then, one musician speaks on his love for the kalimba. And, we drop in on a conversation about the challenges young people face.

For centuries, Black people have looked to humor and satire, not just for laughs — but for survival. Today, how satire has played a crucial role in the lives of generations of African Americans. We’ll hear about the past, present and future of the genre. And, we’ll hear from some local comedians.

Queer surfers are changing the culture of surfing in the bay. In this episode we paddle out with the Queer Surf Collective. Then, we'll hear from some of the first surfers to brave San Francisco waters. And, we talk about San Francisco’s school distric and learn what’s working and what’s not.

When violence has been normal for so long, it can be difficult to give it up. In this episode of Uncuffed, the Solano team shares stories about the moments they decided to change course.

It’s easy to get new things, and then dispose of them, but there’s another way. We meet the people who fix broken but beloved belongings. Then, we hear about the Bay Area's “reuse economy.” And, we visit a family business that practices another way of recycling. Today's episode is all about turning trash into treasure.

In this episode, we explore the evolving culture of quienceñeras. It's a new story from our series Culture Keepers. Then, what is being done to ease the pressure in one of the country’s most expensive housing markets? And, we hear what happens when you integrate shelter as a fundamental element to recovery.

Prison meals aren’t known for being gourmet. But what about those with serious food allergies? We find out in a new story from our Uncuffed team at Solano State Prison. Then, we’ll hear about some of the challenges that people without housing face in San Francisco. And, a behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In this episode, we learn how a Half Moon Bay non-profit is helping an impacted community of farmworkers. It's a story about finding help when disasters strike. Then, we hear from four candidates vying for San Francisco’s District 3 supervisor seat. And, producers of the Edwardian Ball talk about the festival’s legacy and fashion.

In this episode, the story of high school students honoring the life of a classmate who died. How, a fentanyl overdose inspired student journalists to act. Then, we'll hear how a Wellness Center helped one student graduate. And, teenagers from Burton high share thoughts on the struggles they face.

In this episode, we visit one neighborhood in San Francisco that holds an annual event dedicated to celebrating its past, The Potrero Hill Archives Project. Then, a young woman in a refugee camp tackles the mental health issues plaguing her community. And, the story of a mother and daughter with a shared love for one particular Oakland band.

Today, we visit a unique library in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. We unshelve the unusual at the Prelinger Library. Then, we learn about a new health program that is prescribing art. And, we hear readings from local poets in a special New Arrivals collection.

Prison conditions can make it difficult to grieve loss on the inside. How do you process loss when you’re alone, when crying isn’t ok, and asking for help can be dangerous? What it means to be grieving in prison on a new episode of Uncuffed.

In this episode, an Oakland woman from Sudan is digitizing old music cassettes for a new diaspora generation. What it means to preserve culture in a time of war. Then, a new comedy takes audiences aboard a lesbian cruise. And, readings from local authors that are all about family.

In Oakland, DIY spaces make treasure out of trash. Today, we learn what it takes to build your own skatepark. Then, why it’s important for sex education to be inclusive. It’s an award winning story from our podcast by, about and for teenagers, tbh.

In this episode, we learn why a game that unites people from around the Bay Area is becoming harder to organize. It's a story from our series Culture Keepers about who keeps pickup soccer games going. Then, teenagers share their perspectives on gender identity. It’s an award winning story from our podcast, tbh, our podcast by, about and for teenagers.

Today, one Black man’s work to connect his faith to his community, and to his fallen leaders. When your path to Islam means walking in the footsteps of Black Revolutionaries. Then, an Oakland artist takes on the issue of sex trafficking, inspired by her faith. And, we get a lesson in an ancient language.

Today, we ask a question — are you and your family prepared for the next big earthquake? Join us and meet San Francisco’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Team, and find out how to join! Then, a homeless encampment resident talks about the recent sweeps. And, we’ll hear readings celebrating San Francisco history.

The end of the year is nearing — we are well into December. A time for holidays, taking stock of the year. December is also HIV and AIDS awareness month. So today, we’re going to look back a few decades to a time when the Bay Area and the world faced the AIDS epidemic in this documentary.

In this episode, a story about how two people — 300 miles apart — come together to uphold traditions that depend on abalone. Then, an exhibit at the Oakland Museum puts the spotlight on artists with developmental disabilities. And, we hear how Christmas music takes on a new meaning when you haven't spent a holiday outside prison in decades.

Winter holidays can bring a mixed set of emotions for people in prisons. The pain of missing family can be even greater than usual. But it’s also a time when people in prison come together to make the best of their situation. It’s a reminder of the acts of kindness and resilience that can happen even under the hardest circumstances.

A filmmaker chronicles the life of a young army nurse who was killed while serving in Afghanistan, and explores questions surrounding her death. Then, one woman shares her experience as a prayer counselor during the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco. And, we’ll hear a reading from East Bay author Zusha Elinson.

Today, a family tradition keeps flamenco alive in the Bay Area. We're honoring the memory of flamenco performer Carolina Lugo. Then, we hear from a singer who shares stories of global migration through music. And, readings from our Bay Poets and New Arrivals reading series.

When you’re in prison, you’re separated from loved ones, including your furry friends. Can bringing dogs into prison help with connection — and healing? Today, we’re taking you inside a very special training program. It's the newest episode of Uncuffed.

Since the Israel Hamas war began on October 7, many people have struggled with hopelessness. Today, the story of one man’s search for peace. Then, we learn about the founding of a Jewish-Palestinian dialog that started decades ago in a San Mateo living room. And, we hear the impact of that dialog, 30 years later.

Crisis Intervention Specialists have taken on a unique role in Oakland. Today, we learn how community programs are working to respond more effectively and how that can change depending on their goals. Then, we meet a woman who spends her commute looking for animals. Plus poetry from Oakland's James Cagney.

In Oakland, you’re supposed to be able to reach a community response team by calling 911, but the system doesn’t always work. In this episode, we bring you part two in our series about crisis response teams. Then, a panel conversation about the next stop for public transit.

Do you know who to call when you see someone passed out on the street or dealing with a mental health crisis? Today, we meet the people in Oakland offering an alternative to the police. Then, an Oakland artist’s children’s book shares stories of Black men finding joy doing everyday activities. And, a reading from A.A. Vincent for our series Bay Poets.

There is a place where you can lose yourself and find inspiration. Today, we hear from people who’ve found joy and refuge on Albany Bulb. Then, author Molly Giles' new novel takes readers to a castle in Marin County, and there's a lot of drama under the roof. Plus, a reading from Bay Area Poet Susana Prayer-Perez.

In this episode, we hear how the local media landscape has been undergoing some seismic changes. We bring you a conversation on the future of Bay Area journalism, with local journalists. Then, we learn how Alden Global Capital is plundering US newspapers.

Today, the death toll for Palestinians and Israelis is accelerating far faster than it did 75 years ago. A conversation about Palestine’s historical struggle for statehood. Then, we’ll get a glimpse into a local goth venue from our new series Culture Keepers.

In this episode, we bring you the latest story from Uncuffed's third season. Today, the team at San Quentin reflects on generational trauma, and what creativity means to them inside prison.

Today, in the final segment from Emergence Magazine's series Coming Home To The Cove, we hear why the erasure of Coast Miwok history on Tomales Bay impacts all of us. Then, we speak with Theresa Harlan about what it was like to make the series on her family’s story of eviction from their ancestral lands.

In this episode we continue a series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home To The Cove, and it follows Theresa Harlan’s quest to chronicle the story of her family’s displacement from their ancestral lands. Today, we hear how California legally facilitated the removal and separation of indigenous children from their families.

We are continuing a series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home To The Cove, and it follows Theresa Harlan’s quest to chronicle the story of her family’s displacement from their ancestral lands. Today, we hear about the pieces of their old home that remain on the land. Then, an update on the Winnemum Wintu tribe.

November is Native American Heritage Month so today we are continuing a special series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home To The Cove, and it follows Theresa Harlan’s quest to chronicle the story of her family’s displacement from their ancestral lands. In this segment, we hear stories from some of the last Coast Miwok people to grow up on Tomales Bay.

This week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to bring the living history of her family back to the land. In this excerpt from the second episode of Coming Home to the Cove, we hear about the history of displacement on the Point Reyes National Seashore.

This week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to bring the living history of her family back to the land. In this excerpt from the second episode of Coming Home to the Cove, we hear how California broke it's promises to Indigenous people.

This week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to bring the living history of her family back to the land. In this excerpt from the second episode of Coming Home to the Cove, we go to Point Reyes where thousands of years of Indigenous presence has been erased.

All this week and next, we’re bringing you the story of a Coast Miwok family’s eviction from their ancestral home in Northern California and one woman’s mission to bring the living history of her family back to the land. In this excerpt from Coming Home to the Cove, we hear what life was like before they were displaced from Tomales Bay.

November is Native American Heritage Month and for the next two weeks we’re bringing you a series from our partners at Emergence Magazine. It’s called Coming Home to the Cove and it chronicles a Coast Miwok family’s multigenerational story of displacement from their ancestral lands in Tomales Bay.

In this episode, we hear why Oakland’s Chinatown has the city’s highest concentration of motorist collisions with pedestrians and cyclists. Then, in a new Bay Area Beats segment we meet East Oakland's Bryce Savoy who began his rap career through his family. Plus, we go out on the town for some dinner and a show, but there’s one catch — it's all in the dark.

In this episode, how an all-female mariachi band is challenging tradition. Then, the new artistic director of Marin Theatre Company shares his vision. And, why some mothers in Oakland are pushing to recall their District Attorney Pamela Price.

In this episode, we bring you the latest story from Uncuffed's third season. We explore the challenges of finding and maintaining love behind bars. Then, the intense heartbreak and trauma of losing someone you love while in prison. Plus, we’ll give you a taste of what our producers like to listen to with The Uncuffed My Mixtape.

The Bay Area hosts one of the biggest Palestinian communities in the country. In this episode, we will hear from one Palestinian family who continues their fight to return home. It's the story of the original Nakba. And, we get an update on the state of local journalism in the Bay Area.

In this episode, we meet one doctor who is tackling gender health disparities through pelvic floor physical therapy. Then, we learn why the rollout for driverless cars has hit a speed bump. We'll hear from SF City Attorney David Chiu about his push to rein in robo-taxis. And, a reading from Berkeley author Jen Lumanlan.

San Francisco is full of living history. In this episode, a tour of some of its institutions that have stood the test of time. They are all featured in the new book, “Oldest San Francisco.”

San Francisco is known for its creativity, but the future of its artists is unclear. Today, a conversation about the state of the arts in the city. Then, we hear from the Bay Area Pulitzer prize winning author, Hua Hsu. And, we listen to a reading from a novel inspired by a great-great grandfather’s experience on an orphan train.

Scary season is upon us and today we’re exploring the Black Horror film genre. From 1972’s "Blacula" to more recent films like Jordan Peele’s "Get Out" and Nia DaCosta’s "Candyman" — many love the genre but some of us still have our eyes closed. With more Black horror films being made, we’ll explore what actually defines Black Horror.

Nearly 300,000 child marriages have occurred in America during the past decade, and more than 20,000 happened in California. Today, we talk to case workers working against child marriage, and survivors who have overcome it. Then, we hear from three Bay Area women who ply different genres to tell important stories.

Dozens of studies show that when parents or guardians are engaged in their kids’ education, it has a huge impact. Not just on academics, but on a student’s attendance, sense of self-esteem, and behavior in class. The San Francisco Unified's "family liaison" was created to build trust and get more families engaged with their child’s school.

A new game comes to the San Quentin yard, and for the first time, correctional officers and staff shared the court with the incarcerated people. In the first episode of Uncuffed Season 3, producers share an unusual step toward changing prison culture — it involves nets, sweatbands, and paddles.

In this episode, we hear why the future of the Oakland's A’s is up in the air. We get an update on their controversial planned move and the opposition against it. Then, we hear how the Oakland Ballet incorporates diversity into their performances. And, we’ll visit Port Costa, a small town with a spooky reputation.

Today, we hear about a new law that forces venture capital firms in California to open up about who they are investing in. Then, an Oakland author on why she wrote about her Black and Japanese heritage from a child’s eye. And, we look back at one of the most destructive fires in California history, the 1991 Oakland-Berkeley Firestorm.

Survivors and descendants of those who were forced out of their Palm Springs community in the 60s recently filed a lawsuit for reparations. We hear from one of the plaintiffs who now lives in Oakland. Then, in preparation for this weekend's Makers Faire, we learn about the lost art of steam power. Plus, a trailer for the newest season of Uncuffed.

San Francisco is still the most deserted major downtown in America. As part of the city's efforts to revitalize the area, KALW was awarded a temporary pop up space in the financial district. For our opening event, we hosted a conversation about the current state and future of downtown. Then, cartoonist Stephan Pastis talks about his new book and how his work helps him heal.

Tattooing is an intimate process, and deciding who gets to ink you matters. In this episode, we explore the evolution of Bay Area tattoo culture. Then, the co-founders of Litquake are stepping down and looking back at the festival they created 24 years ago. And, Richmond’s Lily Iona MacKenzie reads from her new book of poetry.

As part of KALW’s week of discussions on racial justice, we explore what it means to protest during the national anthem. We hear the history and context behind Colin Kaepernick’s protest. Then, we get an update on how his career has been impacted. Then, we learn about the contributions of Black women to the social justice movement.

Today, we feature stories from Uncuffed, our podcast made in California prisons. We hear how some incarcerated men face the challenge of deportation after being released. Then, we learn about the ways Native Americans have fought for their rights while incarcerated. Lastly, what it’s like to be locked up in one of California’s most notorious prisons.

As part of KALW’s week of discussions about racial justice, we’re featuring The Stoop podcast, hosted by Hana Baba and Leila Day. In this episode, we meet people around the Bay Area working for racial justice in their own ways. From reparations to health to literature, and even food, we hear from folks fighting injustice in all its forms.

Today, we bring you the fourth and final story from our series Elements, about the four most elemental ingredients of life and how they’re being reshaped by climate change. We hear how workers in the Sacramento Delta are deconstructing levees in an effort to correct ecological mistakes. Then, we get an update on San Francisco’s plans to address homelessness.

Today, we bring you the third story from our series Elements, about the four most elemental ingredients of life and how they’re being reshaped by climate change. In this story we learn how ecologists are looking at an old ally to help with fire prevention, beavers. And what does it take to keep young girls resilient?

Today, an Oakland airport expansion is bringing community groups together for environmental justice. It's the second story from our series Elements, about the four most elemental ingredients of life and how they’re being reshaped by climate change. Then, growing up in the foster care system and aging out into a world that doesn’t see you.

Today we're launching a new Crosscurrents series: Elements. It's a collection of stories about the four most elemental ingredients of life — air, water, earth, and fire — and how they’re being reshaped by climate change. Today's story takes us to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the front lines of California’s water war. Then, the original vision for BART.

People have come to the U.S.YS for different reasons. Sometimes, it can be a matter of life and death. Some LGBTQ+ immigrants flee from their home countries and leave everything behind. And as we head into October, which is LBGTQ+ History Month, we are revisiting a story from someone who shared his experience with just that.

Today, we meet the man who reports on the athletes at San Quentin prison who play everything from basketball to pickleball. Then, Fantastic Negrito's drummer James “Sticknasty” Small talks about his debut solo album. And, we’ll hear why a seminal Jewish text got an updated translation.

Today, we talk to reporter Sonia Paul about a first-in-the-nation measure to add caste to state anti-discrimination laws. And we hear from three Bay Area authors with three very different novels. Then, we meet the ladies of the Grant Avenue Follies who celebrate mid-century Chinatown's cultural scene one song and dance at a time.

Today, we meet researchers using a special night vision camera to track the movement of trains and pollution. We hear how open air coal trains are impacting Oakland communities. Then, we learn how the Folsom Street Fair got it's start. And, we celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by highlighting the work of some Bay Area poets.

Today, we meet the first openly LGBTQ fire chief in the country in a new story from our series "At Work." Then, a conversation about the future of small publishing with J.K. Fowler, the founder of Oakland's now-shuttered Nomadic Press.

In today's episode, we go to a blue house in San Francisco that attracts crowds of French people. It's a new story in our series Culture Keepers, celebrating Bay Area communities. Then, we get an unexpected answer to a question about the most influential Latino in the Bay Area from our collaborative reporting series, Hey Area.

In this episode, we rock out with a Bay Area band who takes public performance and the idea of moving to music to a whole new level. Today, we’re checking out the DIY punk scene. Then, we hear why 10 out the 12 members left college footballs' Pacific Athletic Conference. What led to the PAC-12's sudden demise?

Today, we climb into the bell tower at Holy Trinity Cathedral to meet a bell ringer who's been cultivating his craft since childhood and is passing it on to the next generation. Then, we meet Wayne Harris, who wrote and stars in the play "Train Stories," about three African-American men on a train ride, figuring out their place in a 1948 America.

Today, two formerly incarcerated mothers reflect on how their children keep them strong. Then, we hear how becoming a teacher led one person to finally feel seen. Stories from Uncuffed’s re-entry class. And, we get an update on the possible resurrection of San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Company.

In this episode, we meet an East Bay chef who goes beyond shopping at the farmer’s market. We hear how he works to connect food, urban diners and nature. Then, we’ll go back in time to visit San Francisco’s oldest gay bar before it closed its doors. And, we hear how piano playing can create a future for those in prison.

In this episode, we travel thousands of miles to hear how Bay Area movements like the Black Panthers influenced activists in Australia. It's an award-winning episode from The Stoop podcast. Then, we bring it back to San Francisco to visit a place where creativity has reigned supreme for four decades.

Today, we begin with a new story from Uncuffed. We'll meet an incarcerated media-maker who shares how a program at San Quentin rekindled his creative spark from childhood. Then, a 2023 Gracie award-winning Stoop episode explores the secrets of Black history that a building can hold within its walls.

In this episode we speak with nationally recognized poet, Sarah Fathima Mohammed. She shares how the women in her life inspire her work and how she found her voice through poetry. Then, in an excerpt from The Stoop podcast, we hear from a wellness educator who says female sexual pleasure is a neglected part of Muslim teachings. And, a reading from Cloverdale author Vince Montague.

Tomorrow our station turns 82 years old — happy birthday KALW! We’re one of the oldest FM stations in the country and the very first one west of the Mississippi. So, we're going to take a moment to look back at what we've accomplished and look forward to where we want to go from here.

In this episode, we hear how a new state bill can bring more accountability to California’s developmental disability system. Then, one of San Quentin’s award-winning reporters talks about his investigative journalism career. And, how a walking tour honors a San Francisco queer and disco icon. Plus we get an update on new Covid-19 variants.

Part 2 of a 3-part series looks into allegations of abuse at a home for people with developmental disabilities. A whistleblower reveals details about what happened and about the company that operated it.

In part 1 of a 3-part series, we hear about a family’s struggle as they uncover details about their daughter’s mistreatment at a specialized group home for people with developmental disabilities.

Gen Z is known for being one of the most politically active generations, but their turnout at the polls still lags behind previous generations. What’s behind the low numbers? We hear it directly from teenagers in an episode from the KALW original podcast, tbh. Then, Novato author Anita Gail Jones reads from her latest novel.

Climate change is scary and it's even scarier for teenagers who feel like it’s up to their generation to fix it. In an episode from the KALW original podcast tbh, teenagers tackle climate anxiety and action. Then, a reading from San Carlos author Jane Kuo. Plus, our local music segment spotlights Decant. They’re playing at Berkeley Art Gallery this Friday.

In this episode, we hear how students honored the life of a classmate who died from a fentanyl overdose. A story of student journalism making an impact in the fourth episode from the new season of our podcast, tbh. Then, we hear how the family of a man who was killed by police in 2017 carries on his legacy.

Today, we meet recent Independence High School graduate, Jamareion Adrow. He was guided through high school with the help of his school's wellness center. Now, he's advocating for better resources and encouraging his peers to do the same. Then, we hear how California officials have been visiting Texas to get advice on how to deal with homelessness.

In the second episode of tbh, we explore the effect of AI on creative fields. In the wake of new technologies, how are visual artists feeling about how AI can or should be used? Listen to tbh to hear Santa Clara High School senior, Theodore Nguyen, tell his story.

In the first episode of tbh's new season, we hear from Berkeley High school junior, Miriam Reichenberg. She is thinking a lot about how students are engaging with ChatGPT and also returning to older forms of technology in hopes of sparking their creativity. We'll get to hear what Gen Z thanks about the future of AI and what it means for them.

In this episode, we hear from people who have returned home from prison. It’s three stories from our Uncuffed re-entry class about how reckoning with the past can make you proud of who you are today. Then, in honor of Transgender history month, a conversation with Anjali Rimi about being transgender and an immigrant, and finding community in San Francisco.

In the conversation around reparations for African Americans, housing is a key element. In this episode, we hear about a new state proposal to address housing through a number of policies, including tax relief and affordable housing for formerly segregated neighborhoods. Then, we dig into the recommendations submitted by San Francisco's reparations task force.

In recent years, U.S. TV studios that make reality shows have started making them in Africa. Shows like "The Real Housewives" of Lagos, Durban, and Nairobi, and "Young Famous and African." In this award-winning episode of The Stoop, a podcast hosted by Hana Baba and Leila Day, we hear why Hana, who is African, went from being excited to feeling like something was off.

Today, we hear the story of San Francisco’s twin windmills from our podcst, The Golden Gate Parkcast. Then, we learn about a former cop who bought a castle in the city. And, a reading from Calistoga author Claudia Hagadus Long. And, our local music segment features Berkeley band, Jones Carwash. They are playing at Bottom Of The hill on August 11.

Today, in two stories from Uncuffed, we hear how getting back into the dating world after incarceration can be challenging. Then, San Francisco author Cecelia Rabess reads from her book about an unlikely romance. And, we meet Golden Gate Park’s hairiest denizens.

First up, we hear how a San Quentin Prison media maker learned to become a leader in a new story from Uncuffed. Then, we meet a former actor who brings mindfulness practice to classrooms. And, we go to the next stop on our Golden Gate Parkcast tour. Plus, today's local music features KALW host Tarik Ansari’s San Francisco-based band Electric Ex.

Today, we hear how students preparing for careers in addiction support also learn how to take care of themselves. Then, we discover the surprising history behind why San Francisco's has two official songs. And, we go to a place where amateurs and pros learn to cast a line. Plus, our local music segment features Marin group Ray and Paul Holmberg.

Today, we take a tour on our Golden Gate Parkcast. We begin by exploring a place of quiet, relaxation, and literature. Then, we head on over to one of the best-smelling gardens in San Francisco. And finally, we get the wind in our sails at Spreckels Lake. Plus, our featured local music today is Canyon from San Francisco. They're playing at Baltic Kiss in Richmond this Saturday.

In today's show, two men share how they grew up watching their mother’s hustle. We’ll hear about their childhoods and what they want for their own kids in this new story from Uncuffed. Then, San Francisco author Jilanne Hoffmann reads from her new environmental children’s book. And, we’ll listen to the stories and music of two Bay Area bands.

In today's show, we hear a new story from the Uncuffed team. It's about how reconnecting with a sport changed a person's life. Then, we have a conversation with a bilingual musician, who uses her craft to erase borders. Plus, we put our dancing shoes on and head to Golden Gate Park. With local music from Oakland's Hook-Ups.

Today, we hear how providers fighting the high rate of drug overdoses in San Francisco are facing staffing shortages. It’s the third installment of the new series 'In Harm's Way: Workers Battle the Overdose Crisis.' Then, a conversation with Oakland’s new Youth Poet Laureate. And, we find a jazz scene in an unlikely place.

Today, we hear about a San Francisco exhibit that explores how hell is perceived and represented in Asian cultures. It's a conversation on the art of Asian underworlds. Then, we start our tour of San Francisco’s largest public park. The first stop? The Conservatory Of Flowers. And, we listen to a reading from San Francisco author Sarah Ladipo Manyika.

San Francisco’s public transit is still recovering, but a better future might be just a few stops down the line. Today, a conversation with the director of the SFMTA. Then, we’ll hear about how running a marathon inside prison can be life changing. And, we’ll tour Northern California’s biggest city with the guy who ran every road in town. Plus a reading from San Francisco author, Ann Jacobus.

In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, park managers are considering replanting sequoias in wilderness to restore the groves after severe fires they say humans caused. But some environmentalists say this goes against the very definition of wilderness. The debate raises questions about how we think about wilderness in a changing planet.

Today, we meet a group of punks bring life saving supplies to the community, even as funding comes and goes. We bring you part two in our new series, "In Harm's Way: Workers Battle the Overdose Crisis." Then, we learn why a South Asian designer dresses as California flowers. And, we hear a reading from Berkeley author, Linda Joy Myers.

Recently, more than a hundred people were arrested at San Francisco’s unsanctioned skate exhibit, the Dolores Park Hill Bomb. Today, we follow that story with a conversation about police action in the Mission district. Then, we meet a local skating legend who finds rhythm on the skateboard and on the bass. And, a reading from San Anselmo author Nina Schuyler.

Today, we meet a Palestinian photographer who uses her art to help change the narrative about her home, and why it matters to see the world through the eyes of a refugee. Then, we meet a man who’s dedicated his life to recording the sounds of California... and beyond. And, we'll hear a reading from a San Francisco author.

In today's show, learn about the art and science of clean kicks. We meet Oakland resident Austin Brown, who's found his true passion as the Hood Cobbler. Then, we talk to actor Josh Kornbluth to learn about a show that asks if empathy can bridge the divisions in our society. And, we head to the mountains for a reading from a San Francisco author.

On today's episode, a new series premieres. ‘In Harm’s Way: Workers Battle the Overdose Crisis’ reports on how the closure of San Francisco's Tenderloin Linkage Center impacted those it served. Then, former first responder Christy Warren reads from her new memoir, 'Flash Point.' And, we talk about litter with the city's street cleaning bureau.

In today's show, we join a Sunday ritual focused on clean streets and good beats. Get down... and a little dirty at Manny's Disco Cleanup. Then, a story about an artist inspired to beautify East Bay streets using a surprising medium. And, we learn about the litter problem in Dolores Park and what it takes to keep the iconic landmark clean and safe for residents.

Today, we meet marketer-turned-civic-activist Vincent Yuen. He's on a mission to make San Francisco more beautiful... and to stop people from littering its streets. Then, we learn about how neighbors on Bayview's Quesada Street planted seeds of beauty and community on their block. And, we hear a reading from local poet Judy Wells.

In today's episode, we learn about how drones can provide a new perspective on the things we see everyday. Meet the San Francisco residents using these machines to help clean up their streets. Then, a pastor in Oakland fights back against a developer with plans to build a coal export terminal in the city. And, a reading from a local author.

In today's episode, we learn about an underground threat to Bay Area cities and beyond. A new study warning about groundwater rise and why our current mitigation methods may not be enough. Then, we hear about a business thats shaking up the wedding industry and redefining tradition for a new generation of couples. And, a reading from a local author.

Today, we hear singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin talk about her San Francisco roots, musical influences, and journey. Then, we hear from another musical family — father and son psychedelic rock duo Lester and Dylan Chambers talk about their bond, struggles and the power of music. And, we hear a reading from a Bay Area poet.

Today, we hear a new story from Uncuffed about a born athlete who was destined for football greatness... until a serious injury changed his path. Then, an interview about the Antioch Police Department facing allegations of corruption, police brutality, and racism. And, we learn about an early effort to bring restorative justice to an East Bay high school.

For Pride month KALW has been airing stories that explore and celebrate the Bay Area’s queer culture. But today, we’re going back a few decades to a more difficult time when AIDS was destroying the community. We hear the story of one baker who became an unexpected caregiver during this time, and brought relief to those who were suffering.

In today's episode, we explore the healing art of storytelling. First, we take a trip to the theater to learn about how Oakland day laborers are taking their stories to the stage, as a way to find freedom and belonging. Then, we hear a new piece from Uncuffed. It's a story about two life long lovers, and how even prison couldn’t keep them apart.

Last week KALW took home three awards from the Public Media Journalists Association. Today we’re re-airing one of those award-winning stories- the winner in the Student Narrative Podcast category. It's the story on the “Clean Girl Movement.” We unpack the problems that have come with it — and get the dirty truth. And, a reading from local author Ginny Kubitz Moyer.

Today, we meet the Oakland parents who fought to keep their neighborhood school from closing last year — the story behind the Parker Community School. Then, we hear how a letter-writing campaign saved a beloved science fiction series. And, we’ll listen to a reading from Oakland author Rita Chang-Eppig. With local music from the San Francisco band, Botanist.

Today, we hear about how San Francisco’s Drag Queens are taking their show to a different kind of stage — local libraries. We take you behind the scenes of Drag Story Hour. Then, we speak with an illustrator who is reimagining queer icons as superheroes. And, we learn about what it takes to clean up after Pride weekend.

Today, we explore the story behind a sound that serves as a national symbol for LGBTQ+ resistance. Dive into the history of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Then, we’ll visit a space in Oakland where queer people of color are getting radically fit. And, professional wrestler Bambina talks about queer representation inside the ring.

The Uncuffed Playlist is the newest prison training program from KALW. It is the first music radio show in the state to be hosted by incarcerated people and available to the public. Participants in this program make an hour-long playlist of their favorite songs and tell stories about how those songs have shaped their lives.

Today, we hear from Black women whose children were killed — often because of failures in our law-enforcement system. We bring you powerful conversations from the Kehinde Wiley exhibit "An Archaeology of Silence" — currently at the de Young museum. Then, we learn about a new Bayview farmer’s market featuring Black owned businesses.

Today, we are taking you to a stone fruit farm in the Central Valley. Masumoto’s Family Farm is well known —their produce stocks the shelves of popular Bay Area grocers, like San Francisco’s Bi Rite Market and Berkeley Bowl. Less known is the family history of the third generation farmer David Mas Masumoto. And, we hear a reading from Woodland author Reyna Grande.

Today, we hear how the nation’s first cannabis equity program has failed some East Bay businesses. We learn how the City of Oakland can help. Then, we explore how much it costs to launch a cannabis venture in the Bay Area. Plus, local music from the Oakland band Van Goat.

Today, we take a trip to East Bay's Codornices Creek. We learn about the different reasons why people are drawn to it and what it takes to restore and maintain an urban waterway. Then, we learn why the Golden Gate chapter of the Audubon Society is dropping the Audubon name. And, we’ll listen to a reading from San Francisco author Lynne Twist.

Today's show is about finding ourselves and our people. First, we speak with a trans-aerialist who explains how his art allows him to connect to his body. It's a conversation about movement, freedom and creativity. Then, we take a class that gets queer bodies moving. And, we hear from a queer country singer.

In Oakland, there's one group that's helping young people of color tell diverse stories. Today, we hear how some teens are getting hands-on experience making movies. Then, we learn how rap can get kids hooked on school. And, we get an update on San Francisco’s reparations task force. Plus we hear readings from local writers.

For some eight years now, 34 Black women from the Bay Area have gathered monthly around a big dining room table in Oakland. Together, they use art to address issues plaguing their community. Today, we bring you part two of their story, House Full of Black Women, from our friends at the Kitchen sisters. Plus, we have readings from local poets.

For some 8 years now, thirty-four Black women from the Bay Area — artists, scholars, midwives, nurses, an architect, an ice cream maker, a theater director, a choreographer, musicians, a donut maker, educators, sex trafficking abolitionists and survivors have gathered monthly around a big dining room table in Oakland, California. Together, they use theater, dance and ritual to address issues plaguing their community.

In this episode, we are going to visit a place that hosts community forums and debates on everything from political candidates to the city's trash can design. Come with us as we head over to San Francisco's Mission district to visit Manny's, a space for civic gathering in this special episode from our friends — the Kitchen Sisters.

This episode is all about sound and music from around the Bay. First, we'll hear from the conductor and music director of the Berkeley Symphony and learn about how he found his calling. Then, we’re going across the Bay to a half century old San Francisco establishment that is experimenting with the way people experience sound.

The KALW family is full of award winning journalists and we are proud to announce that this year our very own editor Lisa Morehouse has been nominated for the James Beard Broadcast Media award for food reporting. To mark the special occasion, we are bringing you a show with two of the stories which earned her the nomination.

Just one year after getting out of prison, an Uncuffed producer reflects on his freedom. Since getting out, he’s started teaching audio storytelling to other folks who were previously incarcerated. Today, we’ll hear some stories that came out of this class. Plus, we hear from three local writers about making a difference.

Today, we talk to a Richmond-based pop-punk artist about their creative process how they make energetic sound. Then, we learn the story behind the UC Berkeley students who are fighting for an anthropology library on campus. And, we meet a veteran who cares for other vets at the end of their lives in a piece from Storycorps.

In today's episode, we unravel the story behind a puzzling and peculiar sound. The Hum is a mysterious low pitch noise that is only heard by 2% of people worldwide. It's annoyed residents in San Francisco's Sunset District. So, in this story, we get to the bottom of this strange global phenomenon.

Today, we hear how dancing can be an act of remembrance. We sit down and have a conversation with San Francisco Carnaval Queen Mayela Carrasco. Then, we’ll go to Oakland and meet a dancer who doesn’t hear the music he dances to — he feels it. And, we listen to the story of a man who survived a prison riot by dancing.

Today, we hear how music can be a way to navigate identity, war and peace. What it means to be making music on the hyphen line with artist Meklit. Then, how a 13th century instrument from West Africa brings peace to 21st century hearts in the Bay Area. And, why it matters to sing for your homeland — even when it’s being devastated by war.

In this episode, we visit Richmond and hear about its rich music legacy. And we'll meet some dedicated locals who are remembering those golden years. And, they're also determined to keep the Blues in town and its history alive. Then, we meet a local rhythm and blues legend — Sugar Pie DeSanto — and learn how she got her start in the Fillmore District.

Today, we remember a Bay Area legend with an avalanche of lifetime achievement awards. Chris Strachwitz was a music archivist and a song catcher, dedicated to recording the traditional, regional, down home music of America. He died this month at the age of 91. To honor his memory today, we bring you a story from our friends at the Kitchen Sisters.

In this episode, we learn about a comic book artist who fought for women in the industry and made Wonder Women herstory. Then, we’ll meet a spiritual group based on Superman. And, we hear the story of a young boy with a unicorn obsession. Plus a reading from Los Altos author Ellen Barker. With local music from Pure Hex.

How can lawyers provide equal representation to all? Today, we hear about how one lawyer practices cultural competence in a legal system that often lacks it. Then, we listen to a conversation on how disabled doctors and medical students are working to help their colleagues understand disability. Plus, readings from Bay Area writers. With local music from Periscope.

Uncuffed is KALW’s prison radio training program where people in California prisons tell their stories. We’ve been leading classes in audio storytelling inside San Quentin State prison for over a decade. Today, we introduce you to the newest cohort of students in this program and hear some of their favorite and most meaningful songs.

What is like when your love for your land sets you apart? Today, we hear from the son of the Chief of the Winnemem Wintu. Then, we go behind the scenes of our podcast about them — “A Prayer for Salmon.” We talk with host Judy Silber about what it was like to report the story of the tribe over 5 years ago. And, we hear a reading from a Bay Area poet.

Twelve years ago East Palo Alto youth dreamt of an art center of their own — today, it's a reality. We’ll hear what happens when kids get a say in how to shape their neighborhood. Then, we learn how a teacher brought more diversity to her meditation center. And, we'll ask whether California is ready to charge into an electric future?

Today, we hear why teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are currently on strike. We have a conversation with two Oakland Technical High School teachers and hear what they think about it. Then, we visit a corner store in Oakland and learn about how the goods they stock — and their customers — have been impacted by the war in Ukraine.

The winter snow is melting and it may be bringing more than just water to the Bay Area. We'll learn why melting Sierra snow is more than just a flood hazard. Then, we hear about a children’s book on Black mermaids. Plus, a reading from Vallejo’s former Poet Laureate, D.L. Lang.

In the Winnemem Wintu’s fight to preserve their way of life, some people helped along the way. Today, we hear from some of those allies who are helping them restore salmon to their native waters. Then, how a writer from the South Bay who grew up watching Star Wars also wrote for the franchise. And, we’ll hear a reading from Oakland authors.

Today, we hear from a school in Milpitas that is talking to kids and parents about violence happening thousands of miles away. How Bay Area families are feeling about the war in Sudan. Then, how a new program in schools is helping students deal with racial trauma. And, the stigma Black people may face when they seek mental health care.

Chess has been around for centuries, however getting new players interested is a big issue. Today, we challenge a Bay Area Chess Master and hear about the future of the game. Then, we’ll check out another classic game — 19th-century baseball. And, we discover a game that isn’t from another era, but a whole other world entirely.

Before Cesar Chavez marched for workers rights, he took his first steps into activism in the Bay Area. In this episode, we trace the local roots of a labor icon. Then, we explore the tumultuous history of the union he founded. And, a Berkeley activist reflects on his life and career. With local music from band, Decant.

In this episode, we hear how a Coast Miwok family is advocating for the native people of Tomales Bay, and we learn about how their personal journey has become part of a broader movement. Then, we re-visit the story of the Winnemem Wintu people and their work to restore salmon to their native waters. We also hear from the allies who are helping them along the way.

In today's episode, we hear what it takes to dance for the Golden State Warriors. Then, three reporters race across the Bay Area — from Oakland to Stanford — by bike, BART and car to answer the question: which commute is best? And, we have a conversation about the changes and murky future of Bay Area’s public transport system.

Over the weekend Bay Area residents protested the current violence in Sudan. We hear the local Sudanese community's reactions to deadly clashes ravaging their home country. Then, after being attacked, one man faces a tough choice. Change his path or seek revenge. And, we go inside San Quentin Prison for a celebration of peace.

Today, we hear about stylish prosthetic legs and what creating fashion for people with disabilities means for them. The story of one company who is connecting function and style. Then, we speak with San Francisco writer Lyzette Wanzer who edited an anthology about Black women's experience with their hair. Plus, local music from the Bay Area band Pure Hex.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, the Winnemem Wintu people reach an important milestone and continue their fight to protect the water as a way to ensure their future.

Where does Dub Nation end and Kings territory begin? In this episode, we go on a road-trip to explore the borders of basketball fandom. Then, we bring you a conversation that explores the feeling of awe and we learn what it does for our bodies and minds. And, a San Francisco artist shares what motivates him to create his crocheted creations.

Today, in a new story from our Uncuffed team, we hear the story of how one man had to live in a homemade treehouse for a year and a half — when he was only eleven-years-old. Then, we’ll meet a woman who helps people with disabilities experience the places they love. And, it's national poetry month so we bring you two readings from Bay Area Poets.

Today, we kick off San Francisco Climate Week with a story about Pacifica’s cliffs. They're crumbling fast and we hear what that means for the people who call it home. As the sea rises, the city is faced with a growing threat. But for some, the solution is scarier than the problem itself. Plus — a Vallejo author reads from her book about Black joy in nature.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, we hear episode nine of The Spiritual Edge's newest season. In this segment, the Winnemem Wintu people board a plane bound for Christchurch, New Zealand.

In this episode, we visit a library in Richmond that lends out tools so its residents don’t have to buy them. We bring you a story about borrowing tools and building community. Then, we find out what it means to be San Francisco's Poet Laureate. And, we get to two-stepping and line-dancing at the Sundance Saloon. Plus, a reading from Bay Area author Louise Nayer.

Our new group of producers at Solano State Prison in Vacaville talk about their memories, their dreams, and what they like about making radio. Today, we're going to hear 6 short interviews the producers at Solano conducted with each other and then edited; these first projects are just a glimpse into one aspect of the participants' interest and lives.

In this episode, we honor the San Francisco drag icon, Heklina. Then, we hear from a drag matriarch about how the artform can provide sanctuary for the queer community. And, we listen to a poetry reading from Alemeda poet and Sights and Sounds host Jenee Darden. Plus, a son speaks about why his father, a Black man, is considered The Godfather of Silicon Valley.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, we hear episode nine of The Spiritual Edge's newest season. In this segment, The Winnemem Wintu people decide to hold a war dance, their first in over a century.

We'll meet a group that's helping to clean up the most polluted neighborhood in San Francisco, while training a new generation for green collar careers. Then, Uncuffed producers talk about what they saw in Norway and how it compares to San Quentin. And, we meet a Marin County singer using her gift of music to help people who are ill.

Today, we bring you the story of fire, rain and a two-year effort to get black abalone out of harm’s way. Then, we learn about a program to reduce air pollution in San Francisco's Bayview Hunter's Point neighborhood. And, we speak with dancers from the Oakland Ballet’s "Dancing Moons Festival," which honors the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

Oakland's last major league sports franchise, the A's, could soon be leaving town. To understand what's happening we speak to former sports writer Dave Newhouse about how we got here and where it's all heading. Also, we visit the house of a Warrior’s fan left behind. Plus, we bring you an Audiograph throwback to another era in Bay Area sports history.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, we hear episode eight of The Spiritual Edge's newest season. In this segment, the Winnemem Wintu people tell their story of how the world began.

Even before the pandemic, running an independent theater meant facing a gauntlet of challenges. Today, we'll hear how these independent repertory theaters are adapting to the changing tides. Then, we have a conversation with the Museum of the African Diaspora's newly hired cultural critic, Dr. Artel Great. Plus, readings from Bay Area writers.

We get to know our wildest neighbors in this episode. An apex predator is among us and it’s their pupping season. What does the presence of coyotes mean for the city? We’ll also meet a few of Golden Gate Park’s heaviest and hairiest residents. A reading from Alameda Poet Laureate Kimi Sugioka. Plus, we visit a hospital for animals who should be swimming in the water.

Today, a conversation with Betty Reid Soskin – a real-life Rosie the Riveter. Then, what the legacy of revolutionary Angela Davis means to her niece. Plus, readings from Bay area writers. Poet Nia McAllister reads her piece "Say Her Name" and author Esther Erman reads an excerpt of her new book, "Rebecca of Salerno."

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, we learn about California’s history with aggressive agricultural development and how indigenous people who lived here were forcibly removed and killed.

Today, we hear from Bolivian master tailors who are living and working in the East Bay. Then, we talk with artist Ajuan Mance about the complexities and culture that inspired her new book of illustrations titled “Living While Black.” And, from our podcast New Arrivals, a reading from San Francisco author Thomas McKenna.

Planting trees can do a lot more than just clean our air. Today, we go to San Francisco's Bayview to learn about its many benefits. Then, award-winning journalist Lauren Schiller's new book asks: Is feminism inclusive? Plus, one man's world came crashing down, and his wife and his faith helped him literally rise back up from the bed.

One group is keeping fun at the center of something that’s the cause of a lot of grumbling — litter. Today, we go out with Oakland’s Trash Falcons. Then, Bay Area comedic legend Margaret Cho reflects on her 40-year career. And, a reading from Berkeley author Monica Wesolowska's new children’s picture book that celebrates being yourself.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's called "A Prayer For Salmon" and it's about the Winnemem Wintu and their fight to protect their sacred sites. Today, the Winnemem Wintu and supporters continue their Run4Salmon journey and bear witness to more human built obstacles faced by migrating salmon.

It’s Women’s History Month and we are taking a look back at San Francisco icon, Phyllis Lyon. She was a lesbian activist and trailblazer for gay rights. Phyllis passed away in 2020 from natural causes at the age of 95. In her final years, a community of lesbian, queer and trans people supported her with kindness and deceit.

Today, we learn how a new bill would allow cannabis lounges to operate more like cafes. Then, we meet Rhonda Benin and hear about an annual concert celebrates women who make music. It's happening this Saturday at the San Francisco Jazz Center. And, we listen to a conversation about the importance of jazz to Black culture.

Today, we meet Chief Yogananda Pittman. She once led the U.S. Capitol Police, now she’s the head of UC Berkeley’s campus police. Then, we stay on the Berkeley campus to visit their historic home of student activism. And, we'll hear from the man behind the Campanile bell tower. Plus, a reading from Berkeley poet Heather Bourbeau.

Every Thursday, we're bringing you episodes from the newest season of KALW's The Spiritual Edge. It's called "A Prayer For Salmon." In episode 5, the Winnemem Wintu and supporters start a two-week Run4Salmon prayer to call salmon back to the waters above Shasta Dam. The run follows the salmon’s migration path from the ocean to the mountains.

It's International Women’s Day, so what does feminism mean for today’s generation of women? For Maisa Morrar, a Palestinian-American, it’s about liberation and support. Then, we hear how women drummers unite in the east bay. And Atherton author, Susanne Pari reads from her new book. Plus, an update on Tesla’s troubles.

Today, we hear how San Francisco’s Gay Men’s Chorus is creating Disney magic — they're bringing "Disney Pride" to the stage. Then, a story from Uncuffed about two musicians in prison breaking racial taboos to form a band together. Plus, we ask, "did social media invent the California 'Super Bloom?'"