THE INTERSECTION

Exploring our changing cities. One street corner at a time. This season we are going to Burning Man. From KALW 91.7FM in San Francisco. Find us online at www.theintersection.fm and on Twitter @IntersectionFM

Update: BURNING MAN confronts GLOBAL ISSUES 09/05/2023

Update: BURNING MAN confronts GLOBAL ISSUES As the media portrays 2023's Burning Man as a hellscape, revists the work of a group of Burners at the 2019 event. They felt that the overwhelmingly white community wasn't living up to its self-proclaimed principle of Radical Inclusion. Find out what has changed and what hasn't. And, as you are bombarded with online click bait about 70,000 people being stranded in the desert, I encourage you to listen to the nine-episode season of . You’ll hear the stories of an insanely creative, giving, conscious, and unconventional community. ----- Go to to learn more about the series. To learn more about Erin Douglas, founder of and the lead artist of , check out the . For all things Favianna Rodriguez, head to . The photo that accompanies this episode was taken by Erin Douglas. a.k.a. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/27942423

S03 E09 - BLACK LIVES MATTER meets BLACK ROCK CITY 09/04/2020

S03 E09 - BLACK LIVES MATTER meets BLACK ROCK CITY A guiding principle of Burning Man is "Radical Inclusion." Basically, all are welcome. But, the temporary city that Burners build in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert has never been racially diverse. Just 1% of Black Rock City self-identifies as Black. In this episode, we explore why there's been a disconnect between racial and radical inclusion, and what some Burners like Favianna Rodriguez are doing to change that. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/15879173

S03 E08 - PRESENT meets PAST at Burning Man 09/01/2020

S03 E08 - PRESENT meets PAST at Burning Man Burning Man is known for a lot of things: The art. The parties. The wooden man that’s set on ablaze every year. But most Burners don’t know much about the history of the land or its original inhabitants: the Pyramid Lake Paiutes. In this episode, reporter Lucy Kang explores the tribe's relationship to Burning Man. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/15846401

S03 E07 - REVELRY meets REVERENCE at Burning Man 08/31/2020

S03 E07 - REVELRY meets REVERENCE at Burning Man Deep in the Black Rock Desert, beyond the theme camps and the effigy that gives Burning Man its name, there’s another wooden structure: it blends art and architecture, inside and out. Arguably, it’s the sacred and spiritual center of the event. Why is there such attachment to a temporary structure that’s little more than wood and nails? Reporter Jonathan Davis went in seatch of the answer. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/15829787

S03 E06 - DESERT meets DEFAULT at Burning Man 02/05/2020

S03 E06 - DESERT meets DEFAULT at Burning Man Burning Man is known for its massive, Instagram-friendly art installations that are a stark contrast to the beige, desert backdrop. There are also many smaller projects, labors of love that can easily get lost. In this installment, we discover one of them. To the naked eye, it looks like an old phone on a dusty table. What awaits those who pick it up? Find out. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/13019795

VIDEO / S03 E04 - WILL meets WAY at Burning Man 01/23/2020

VIDEO / S03 E04 - WILL meets WAY at Burning Man What's it like to be in a wheelchair or have mobility issues on the playa? Photojournalist Morgan Lieberman spent the week with Rat Lady and Mobility Camp. And if you haven't listened to the full episode — S03 E04 — consider this a teaser. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/12857897

S03 E05 - PARTY meets PRAYER at Burning Man 01/08/2020

S03 E05 - PARTY meets PRAYER at Burning Man Burning Man is pagan at its core with a hell-ish aesthetic. It's understandable that many evangelical leaders condemn the event. But why do so many devout Christians attend each year? And what do they do once they're there? We meet the priests and apostles of Religous AF camp, who are on a mission to help other Burners heal their spiritual wounds. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/12651191

VIDEO / S03 E02 - ART meets MOTION at Burning Man 12/25/2019

VIDEO / S03 E02 - ART meets MOTION at Burning Man From our family to yours: a bonus video that adds visuals to Episode 02 about a family of first-time art-car makers at Burning Man. Turns out, the ups and downs of Eileen the Pearl Peacock were photo-documented by one of the makers — Robin Damore — who is also a portrait artist. Enjoy! (And if you haven't listened to the full episode, consider this a teaser.) /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/12527252

S03 E04 - WILL meets WAY at Burning Man 12/11/2019

S03 E04 - WILL meets WAY at Burning Man Burning Man is guided by the so-called "10 Princples," one of which is radical inclusion. What does that mean for people with disabilities? Especially at an event that spans seven-square miles of cracked desert, and the most common forms of transit are biking and walking. We meet a Burner with limited vision and a camp for people with mobility issues. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/12368384

S03 E03 - CHAOS meets CONTROL at Burning Man 11/27/2019

S03 E03 - CHAOS meets CONTROL at Burning Man 1996 was a turning point for Burning Man. It was also the last year co-founder John Law attended. Two people were run over in their tents. And another person died in a head-on collision right before the gates opened. The next year, organizers tried to tame the chaos with a bunch of new rules and a grid of streets. It was too much of a compromise for Law. So, he walked away. We talked about that and more at his office in Tribune Tower in Oakland. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/12195926

S03 E02 - ART meets MOTION at Burning Man 11/13/2019

S03 E02 - ART meets MOTION at Burning Man Host David Boyer follows a family who are building an art car in honor of their grandmother, who provided both the inspiration for the project and the Honda Civic it's built on. Experience the ups and downs as they hustle to finish up and get it approved by Burning Man's DMV. As in the Department of Mutant Vehicles. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/12028739

S03 E01 - PAVEMENT meets PLAYA at Burning Man 10/30/2019

S03 E01 - PAVEMENT meets PLAYA at Burning Man Host David Boyer has been going to Burning Man since 1996. This time, he's heading back with a mission: to capture the event before it's over or loses all connection to its origins. In this episode, we enter the temporary city and are welcomed by a man in a He-Man™ merkin — the first many of kooks and creatives, activists and artists we'll meet this season. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/11838449

PROLOGUE - S03 - BURNING MAN meets THE INTERSECTION 10/11/2019

PROLOGUE - S03 - BURNING MAN meets THE INTERSECTION The city is temporary and the intersections are conceptual. We are heading to Burning Man — deep in the Nevada desert. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/11609789

S02 E08 - The Future of Googleville 03/12/2018

S02 E08 - The Future of Googleville What will Googleville look like in 2030? And why did it take almost a decade for Mountain View's city council to decide? In the season finale, we explore how a city crafts a plan for the future while dealing with a housing shortage, a transportation crisis—and the demands of one of the powerful companies in the world. Ever wonder how local governments work? Go on, press play. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6355219

S02 E07 - You Don't Fight Googzilla 01/15/2018

S02 E07 - You Don't Fight Googzilla Google wants something from Rob Graham, the owner of the Sports Page Bar. And Rob has some demands of his own. What happens next just may shape the future of Googleville. In this episode, hear what it's like to negotiate with one of the largest, most powerful companies in the world...when that company also happens to be your landlord. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6146060

S02 E06 - Is this Mountain View or Googleville? 01/05/2018

S02 E06 - Is this Mountain View or Googleville? So, is Mountain View a new version of the old company town? In this episode we talk to locals, experts, journalists and officials about the rise of Google—and what would happen to the town if the company falls. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6117197

S02 - HOLIDAY SPECIAL 02 - Marlena's at Hayes & Octavia (2013) 12/26/2017

S02 - HOLIDAY SPECIAL 02 - Marlena's at Hayes & Octavia (2013) We'll head back to Google in the New Year. But first we have a gift for you. It's the story of an SF drag bar known for two things: owner Marlena (a.k.a. Gary) and her Christmas display of 1400 Santas. That is, until it closed in 2013. We captured the final days, as regulars grappled with the end of an era near the corner of Hayes & Octavia. "Marlena's Curtain Call" originally aired on KALW in June 2013. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6087868

S02 - HOLIDAY SPECIAL 01 - A Look Back at 3rd & Jerrold in Bayview 12/18/2017

S02 - HOLIDAY SPECIAL 01 - A Look Back at 3rd & Jerrold in Bayview What do KFC, an organic restaurant, Steve Jobs and a church have in common? They're all on the corner of 3rd & Jerrold in the Bayview neighborhood of S. This week, while you're buzzing all over the country, THE INTERSECTION is digging into our archive and presenting the story of a corner that originally aired in 2014 on KALW. Enjoy the trip back to a simpler time...when change was welcomed by some longtime residents. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6038896

S02 E05 - Homeless in Googleville 12/11/2017

S02 E05 - Homeless in Googleville They work for Google—and they live in their vehicles just feet away from our corner. Meet three of them: a Google engineer in a deluxe RV in a Google parking lot, an older Google shuttle driver in a leaky trailer on the street, and a guy living in a van while he's on the outs with his family. And hear how the city of Mountain View is responding. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6026969

S02 E04 - The Sea Also Rises...in Googleville 12/06/2017

S02 E04 - The Sea Also Rises...in Googleville How is climate change threatening the future of the corner? Journalist Kevin Stark writes about the impact of sea level rise around the San Francisco Bay, especially low-lying areas in Silicon Valley that are being developed as land becomes scarcer and more valuable. He explains why Google’s plans for North Bayshore may be risky, as well as what the city and developers should be considering before they put a shovel in the ground. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/6015341

S02 E03 - Don't Call it a Trailer Park 11/28/2017

S02 E03 - Don't Call it a Trailer Park Welcome to Santiago Villa! It's Googleville's only housing. And it's a mobile home park built 50 years ago. Here, Googlers live alongside blue-collar neighbors, new immigrants and seniors on fixed incomes. But when rent increases and a greedy owner threaten their quirky utopia, the residents of Santiago Villa Mobile Home Park band together and take action. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5914769

S02 - VIDEO - Tour THE INTERSECTION 11/28/2017

S02 - VIDEO - Tour THE INTERSECTION Wonder what the intersection looks like? Wonder no more. This week we're trying something a little different this week: In addition to a new episode, we've created a video tour of the neighborhood around North Shoreline Boulevard and Space Park Way. Give a look and a listen. And please let us know what you think on Twitter @IntersectionFM or at www.theintersection.fm /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5982301

S02 E02 - Before it was Googleville 11/19/2017

S02 E02 - Before it was Googleville a.k.a. The twisted history of this corner. Before it was Silicon Valley, this area was known as the Valley of Heart's Delight. Then farms gave way to nondescript office parks. And on this corner, the office park will soon be replaced by Google's answer to Apple's spaceship HQ. Before it's all but erased, hear the history of this intersection: from the days of the Gold Rush to the earth-shaking arrival of Google. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5914786

S02 E01- Getting to Googleville 11/06/2017

S02 E01- Getting to Googleville a.k.a. why the Google Bus was invented. We're spending this season at North Shoreline Boulevard and Space Park Way in the middle of Google's HQ in Mountain View. But first we have to get there. Over the course of this season, we'll break down how history, culture, money and politics come together—and apart—at this one dot on the map. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5914703

PREVIEW - S02 - Welcome to Googleville 10/11/2017

PREVIEW - S02 - Welcome to Googleville Googleville awaits. This season, we're heading to a corner in the middle of Google's headquarters in Silicon Valley: North Shoreline Blvd & Space Park Way. Starting November 7, we'll connect the dots between the past, present and future of this intersection. /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5892437

SUMMER SPECIAL - Haight & Ashbury (1967) 06/30/2017

SUMMER SPECIAL - Haight & Ashbury (1967) Many assume the Summer of Love was the pinnacle of the Hippie movement. But the reality is a lot more complicated. KALW and THE INTERSECTION’s David Boyer dug into the archives of the 1960s and the memories of folks who were there. The goal: To separate the history and myths around the Summer of Love and it’s supposed epicenter, the corner of Haight & Ashbury. www.theintersection.fm /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5892438

S01 E06 - Coda - Magic Wand 02/25/2016

S01 E06 - Coda - Magic Wand "What would you do with a magic wand on this corner?" In the last of episode of the season, we ask folks passing through Golden Gate Ave and Leavenworth in SF's Tenderloin to imagine what can be... Want to hear more? Subscribe to the podcast at http://apple.co/1R6qNXL /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5892439

S01 E05 - Change 02/19/2016

S01 E05 - Change The G word. Gentrification. This week, we look at change on the corner of Golden Gate Avenue and Leavenworth Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin. And we hear why the Tenderloin will never be the next Mission. Want to hear more? Subscribe to the podcast at http://apple.co/1R6qNXL /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5892440

S01 - Sound Portrait - Carolynn 02/11/2016

S01 - Sound Portrait - Carolynn Meet Carolynn, a 69-year-old, who is just one of the more than 4000 senior citizens living in the Tenderloin. We're met a lot of amazing people at the corner of Golden Gate and Leavenworth. Before we release the last two episodes of the season, we want to introduce you to some more of them in these bite-size SoundPortraits. Want to hear more from THE INTERSECTION? Subscribe to the podcast at http://apple.co/1R6qNXL /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5892441

S01 E04 - Drugs 02/04/2016

S01 E04 - Drugs There's an open-air drug market on the corner. This episode of THE INTERSECTION looks at it from many different perspectives: the dealers, the police, the neighbors, the addicts. Find out why the dealers are there and how the community responds to the drug dealing on their doorsteps. It's another complex look at a complicated situation at Golden Gate Ave and Leavenworth in SF's Tenderloin. Want to hear more? Subscribe to the podcast at http://apple.co/1R6qNXL /episode/index/show/intersectionfm/id/5892442

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