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, 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.