A casual conversation with Oakland's own Pendarvis Harshaw: journalist, educator, mentor, 55th ave truck steak fries enthusiast and all around OG. We explore his life journey from high school to undergrad to grad school to teaching and writing professionally and the various projects he's undertaken & lessons he's learned along the way. You can follow Pendarvis on Instagram @ogpenn
12 Jan 2025
Bip City
Oakland crime expert, Investigative Journalist Oscar Grant Jr. and Community Organizer, Rashidah Grinage, examine the surge in bipping in Oakland and the Bay Area, revealing the cultural and systemic factors driving this disturbing trend.
5 Dec 2024
Full of Gems
Oakland is home to iconic establishments, beloved spots, and hidden gems, where experts share tales of the city's rich history and cultural evolution.
6 Nov 2024
A Professional Sports Desert (Part 2)
A second helping of Oakland sports nostalgia with a side of lively debate. We touch on a few things missed in Part 1, debate some player & team legacy rankings, and scratch the surface of some deeper questions around the nature of sports, fandom and the connection between team & community.
20 Oct 2024
A Professional Sports Desert (Part 1)
A brisk walk through the last 6+ decades of Oakland professional sports history from Al Davis to Rickey Henderson to Stephen Curry, sprinkled with the usual reminiscing and debate
6 Oct 2024
Home
Exploring our own origins in Oakland and reflecting on how The Town has changed over the years
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