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CrosscurrentsOn Repeat: Tarik AnsariOn Repeat is a mini-pod for music discovery. In this segment, we’ll hear from Tarik Ansari, one of KALW’s on-air announcers. Tarik gets us in the mood for summer with some sunny tracks.
2025-07-2404 minCrosscurrentsOn Repeat: Tarik AnsariOn Repeat is a mini-pod for music discovery. In this segment, we’ll hear from Tarik Ansari, one of KALW’s on-air announcers. Tarik gets us in the mood for summer with some sunny tracks.
2025-07-2404 minCrosscurrentsProfessionalism at San Quentin / Mindfulness for Kids / Golden Gate ParkcastFirst 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.
2023-08-0726 minCrosscurrentsProfessionalism at San Quentin / Mindfulness for Kids / Golden Gate ParkcastFirst 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.
2023-08-0726 min
The Tarik Ansari ShowShould we lift indoor mask mandates? Plus; dating during COVID and it's time to BEAT THE CLOCK!Live from San Francisco, Tarik hosts another scintillating news/music program with special guests from KSFS (Mae, Walter and Anoynm). In addition to the incredible stories, Tarik also plays deep cuts from artists like Major Murphy, Nick Lowe, Pharrell, and more!
2021-09-291h 22The Tarik Ansari ShowThe border issue is getting ridicoulous, porn needs help, tattoos for tacos, and some great songs!Tarik returns to the show in a new one day a week, 2 hr format! And now it's news AND music! On today's show he dives into issues like London Breed's mask refusal, first responders in Toronto protesting the vaccine, and a new outlook for schools going forward. Plus enjoy selections from David Bowie, Tame Impala, and much more!
2021-09-231h 59
The Tarik Ansari ShowStudent loans really do suck, Lebanon's government failures are still prevalent one year after explosion, and flight attendants are FED UP!Face to Face featuring mask mandates inside all over the nation and Gen Z reinventing pop-punk // A totally real news report featuring a fed-up flight attendant
2021-08-0731 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowThe evictions begin, Fauci doesn't want more lockdowns, and the TSA needs to fix their system!Face to Face with KIRO Radio's Anders Hirst // The TSA's methods are outdated, so why are they still around in 2021?
2021-08-0250 minThe Tarik Ansari Show$20,000 trash cans are coming to SF, a restaurant requires you to be un-vaccinated, and the NFL requires you TO be vaccinatedFace to Face with KIRO Radio's Andrew Endzell // Tarik saw a fight at a baseball game Saturday night. He's not thrilled to say the least.
2021-07-2644 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowPaul Gallant enlightens us all on masks, CNN, and the Bucs at the White HouseFace to Face with ESPN 710 Host Paul Gallant // Tarik thinks Seattle is a perfect city for the summer, and he has a great point
2021-07-2434 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowWe can go to Canada again! Plus: The return of mask mandates and the absurd cost of living in SF needs to changeFace to Face with KIRO Radio's Nicole Jennings on the breaking news on Canada's reopening, as well as mask mandate possibilities and the sex crackdown at the Olympics // You have to work 193 hours a week to afford rent in San Francisco, and that needs to change. NOW.
2021-07-1931 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowRichard Sherman's situation leaves a silver lining, the Texas House is wobbling, and these NBA Finals are crazy!Tarik looks at the sad Richard Sherman event but shows how it leaves us an opportunity to prevent this in the future, and he'll grill Texas lawmakers for acting like 6-year olds // ESPN Delaware's Connor Burgan joins the pod to give his thoughts on the NBA Finals and MLB halfway through the season.
2021-07-1644 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowWe shouldn't have mask mandates anymore, Amazon is gonna watch you sleep, and Shohei Ohtani is saving baseball!Tarik Ansari brings you the biggest topics mentioned in the title, as well as embarrassing development from England soccer fan.
2021-07-1230 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowFast food is cancelled, cows are looking to stampede in a neighborhood near you, and a fantastic principal!Face to Face with KIRO Radio's Andrew Endzell, including Conan's retirement, MLB pitchers are being asked to strip on the field, and Rudy Giuliani lost his law license because of Seinfeld (we swear) // A high school principal went the extra mile to ensure his students got the message, literally
2021-06-2539 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowJuneteenth celebration only charges white people for admission, Pancakes > Waffles, and a quest for bipartisanshipFace to Face with...me. That's right we've got a solo Face to Face. Don't worry, it's a good one // Senator Joe Machin (WV) and our quest to be more bipartisan as a nation.
2021-06-2143 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowMass police resignation in Portland, you STILL can't go to Canada, and former NBA PG John Stockton is a anti-vaccine expertFace to Face with KIRO Radio's Andrew Endzell // Vaccinated people in the workplace; are you still wearing your mask?
2021-06-1941 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowMasks are banned in Texas and required in Cali, a big Cocaine craze, and the legacy of the Seattle CHOP zoneFace to Face with KIRO Radio's Anderson Hirst, including the disappointment of "In the Heights," a man paying top dollar to space out with Jeff Bezos, and a principal giving the greatest commencement address/Whitney Houston cover of all time // Anders details his experience living through the CHOP zone in the summer of 2020, and the craziness behind it all
2021-06-1441 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowToobin returns to CNN after his "exposure," laughing gas is a cure, the reality of the Kaepernick situation, and more!Face to Face with Shane Peterson, Nick Creasia, and Brady "Bones" Robic // Nick and Tarik discusses our mindsets going forward with several states opening up
2021-06-1247 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowGuess who's still whining about the election, Ellie Kemper is accused of being a racist. and Mariners fans hate me for the stupidest reasonTrump still thinks the election was stolen, a Oregon politician helped protesters storm the state capitol, Kemper was crowned at a ball with a history of racism // The Paul-Mayweather fight was a major cash grab, Mariners fans on Twitter are getting mad at me...…for being from Sacramento
2021-06-0733 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowShould we be teaching critical race theory, the big earthquake is coming, and an aggressive sermon nobody asked for (or wanted)Tarik is joined by Andrew Endzell for Face to Face, with a barrage of incredible stories // Nobody wants to hear about the word of god outside a baseball game, Seattleites are complaining about 80 degree weather being 'too hot'
2021-06-0450 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowA Texas walkout, Osaka doesn't want to talk to reporters, and can we not cover up the Tulsa Race Riots?!Tarik is back beacuse of course he is, albeit after a delay. He'll look at the walk-out Texas democrats performed in response to a voting rights bill, Naomi Osaki skipping a presser, China's issues with raising children, and our failure to teach students/Americans about the awful Tulsa Race Riots.
2021-05-3128 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowMasks, CNN, and Florida with Shane PetersenKIRO Radio's Shane Petersen joins the program for Face to Face, as well as a discussion on the validity of masks in 2021.
2021-05-2146 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowSNL was terrible, Chris Wallace on the attack, and LA's 'zoom in a room' is terribleAn LA school is trying to get students back to "in-person"...…except it's not, Chris Wallace slams a GOP congressman for avoiding pressing questions about Trump and Liz Cheney, Elon Musk couldn't save SNL from being absolutely awful, and California drivers are just terrible. What a positive episode!!!
2021-05-1029 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowESPN 710's Paul Gallant recaps the NFL Draft, Alex Overall wants to see smaller government, Billie Eilish's big statement, and more!Face to Face with Alex Overall; including a COVID-19 restrictions debate, a stolen rooster, and a mannequin breaks COVID protocols // ESPN 710 Seattle host Paul Gallant recaps the NFL Draft and gibes his thoughts about some of the biggest stories from the event
2021-05-0356 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowA Miami teacher tells students don't hug your parents because COVID, cruises and Genesis are coming back, the NFL draft, and more!Face to Face with Andrew Endzell // Ansari recaps the top picks of Round 1 in the 2021 NFL Draft // Tarik covers David Bowie's "Heroes" for COVID times
2021-04-3042 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowAbsurd outrage over a Boba shortage, Paul Holden is cool with masks, Chadwick Bozeman was robbed, and more!Face to Face with Groovy Soup/KIRO host Paul Holden, including Caitlyn Jenner as governor and Biden's approval rating after 100 days // Chadwick Bozeman should have won best actor at the Oscars last night! Why didn't he?
2021-04-2645 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowThe great Jim Moore on the Mariners surprise and the NFL Draft, Harry Styles is...… actually good? Plus more!With Tarik about to fly, he tries to figure out how safe it is one year into COVID // Longtime Seattle sports journalists Jim Moore joins the program to discuss MLB, the NFL, and even a new NCAA rule with major implications // Harry Styles is no joke
2021-04-1947 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowShould politics be in sports? Plus Airbnb's are being overloaded, a goat is on the loose, and more!Face to Face with Seattle Morning News's Andrew Endzell // Airbnb's are running low and there is concern for July 4th // We need to have more constructive conversations on news networks
2021-04-1654 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowOfficers in Virginia and Minnesota f^ck up badly, COVID phases return, and more!A crazy day in the news includes a terrible (though possibly accidental) officer shooting in Minnesota. Virginia officers are under fire for their terrible treatment of a US Army Lt. during a traffic stop, COVID might shut us down again, and Tarik's back on the radio in Seattle
2021-04-1242 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowGeraldo Rivera is an idiot, Caitlyn Jenner as Governor of California, and more!Face to Face with Shane Peterson // Geraldo Rivera's stupidity and tone deaf ways were exposed BADLY on Fox News Thursday // Biking on trails without masks, why is it so frowned upon?
2021-04-0947 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowAnother tragedy for Captiol Police, March Madness, LGBTQ lawsuit against the DOE, and more!The Capitol Police go through another tragedy in D.C, and they need more support, exhilarating March Madness games for Gonzaga and Stanford, Liberty University's homophobic culture is the target of a new LGTBQ student lawsuit // Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) says that Minneapolis is "on edge" with the ongoing Derek Chauvin murder trial // Tarik went to a baseball game during COVID!
2021-04-0541 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowRachel Belle on how Chinatown restaurants are coping with the pandemic, Tarik on the radio, and more!Face to Face with Shane Peterson // KIRO Radio's Rachel Belle on International restaurants struggling during this pandemic and what they've done to survive // Tarik was on Seattle radio earlier in the week, and it got crazy!
2021-04-0255 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowYou don't have to have an AR-15 to defend yourself, the Deshaun Watson situation, and more!This Deshaun Watson situation is ridiculous and embarrassing, the Georgia voting restrictions are causing uproar in the country, Lindsey Graham says we don't need AR-15's but won't get rid of them, U.S. men's soccer embarrassingly misses the Olympics again // Dr. Birx says what we've all known // Where are people moving to/out of during this pandemic?
2021-03-2942 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowThe eyewitness accounts of the Boulder shooting, Joe Rogan might be transphobic, and more!Footage of the Boulder supermarket shooting was caught on camera; and it was truly terrifying, Ted Cruz seems to think a ban on weapons used in these mass shootings would "do nothing," Biden's first press conference as president was a shaky mess, Joe Rogan is under fire for his trans comments and Spotify has a decision to make // Face to Face: 5 Rapid Fire Stories with Shane Peterson // With MLB ballparks opening back up to fans, what should we expect from ballgames in the era of COVID?
2021-03-2648 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowSouth Beach is a mess, Trump is getting a new platform, and more!The spring breakers are clashing with officials in Florida; and the results have not been pretty thus far, Trump is reportedly releasing a new social media platform this summer to combat his censure from Twitter, politics are getting in the way of progress at the border. // This disgusting "swatting" trend needs to stop, NOW. // A team called Oral Roberts just beat Ohio State and Florida in the NCAA tournament.
2021-03-2241 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowAsian-American racism is still present in 2021. Why? Plus Tucker Carlson ain't it and more!The recent Atlanta shootings have just brought Asian-American predilute back into the news, but why did it take this long? Even more, the issues have been going on in San Francisco for over a year, why we shouldn't take Tucker Carlson too seriously, the NCAA world is flipped by the alarming inequality in men and women's practice facilities // The NFL's new media deal with streaming services is here to screw us all over // Shane and Tarik play, "Real or Onion?"
2021-03-1952 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowHow the border situation can be resolved, and more!The Andrew Cuomo situation is getting worse, with Biden pushing for an investigation and a report that his aide is intimidating state officials over their loyalty to the governor, the border crisis that nobody seems to want to solve, partiers at Miami Beach should consider waiting a little bit longer to let loose, the Grammys set a new record for Beyoncé // Why we have daylight savings and it's stupid that it still exists // The legendary Drew Brees retires after 20 years in the NFL
2021-03-1551 minThe Tarik Ansari ShowBiden says we'll be vaccinated by the summer, and more!Joe Biden addresses the nation for the first time about progress with the COVID vaccine, Andrew Cuomo's allegations are being considered for impeachment, Meyers Leonard is given a ridiculously soft punishment for his racism, Piers Morgan is a giant baby, The Weeknd angrily boycotts the Grammys after he was snubbed in February // The craze of states opening up is premature and unsettling, especially in Texas // Will Russell Wilson be traded from the Seahawks?
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The Burg ReportMets Magic and the 2021 NFL Wild Card Preview with Tarik AnsariOn today's Burg report,
Connor and Tarik go over the latest Francisco Lindor trade as well as their previews for the 2021 Wild Card matchups in the NFL!
Thank you to Benjamin Tissot from bensound.com for the amazing intro/outro music!
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2021-01-0844 minThe Burg ReportThe Jets Won..? Week 15 Recap and 2021 NBA Sleepers with Tarik AnsariOn this Burg report, Connor and his guest, Tarik Ansari go over:
Week 15 in the NFL as well as out top three sleepers for the 2021 NBA season
Thank you to Benjamin Tissot from bensound.com for the amazing intro/outro music!!
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2020-12-211h 21The Burg ReportColt McCoy's Legacy, A Titanic Downfall and Burg's Week 13 RecapOn this Burg Report,
Tarik Ansari joins Connor to talk about week 13 in the NFL with their top five games from Sunday!
Thank you to Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com for the amazing intro/outro music!
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2020-12-0752 min
3 Bros SportsKaepernick's Mystery Team and Playoff Chat with Saad Yousuf and Matt BrooksOn this action packed 3 Bros Sports podcast, Tarik Ansari fills in as the 3rd bro as we discuss the mystery team that wants Colin Kaepernick, the MLB draft, and chatting about the NBA playoffs! Saad Yousuf, writer for The Athletic DFW for the Dallas Mavericks and Matt Brooks, reporter for the Brooklyn Nets for SB Nation join the bros in discussing the future for the NBA!
2020-06-121h 113 Bros SportsNHL/NBA Playoff Hopes and MLB’s Black Eye 2.0 with Tarik AnsariIn this episode of the 3 Bros Sports Podcast, hosts Connor, Calvin, and Brett go over their thoughts on the NHL's plan to have a 24 team playoff this summer, as well as what they think the NBA could take away from the NHL's plan. Also, they are joined once again by Tarik Ansari who covers the Oakland A's for KAHI radio and is a writer for the 3 Bros Sports website to talk about the MLB's plan to reduce player salaries by a significant margin.
2020-05-2845 min
The Sports ReportWell.......Fuck (ft. Connor Burgan)You know what this episode is about. We have Connor Burgan of 3 BROS to talk about it. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE LISTENING!
2020-03-1441 min3 Bros SportsThe Corona Virus Sports Impact with Tarik AnsariOn todays 3 Bros podcast, its quite a different one as Connor takes over the podcast by himself discussing the impact of the corona virus on the sports world and all pro sports leagues being suspended. Tarik Ansari from KAHI Radio in California comes on to discuss the effects in Sacramento before the Sacramento Kings game.
2020-03-1328 minThe Sports ReportMarch Madness Preview with Dr. Casey FreeloveTarik gets you ready for the best month of the year for basketball with Casey Freelove of the Make the Money and Run Podcast. They discuss bracket possibilities, chances for mid-major schools, and much much more!
2020-03-0734 minThe Sports ReportZion is on FIYAAAHH, Tony Romo is Rich, the Yankees are Hurt, and much more!Tarik Ansari takes in the biggest topics in the sports world. This week:
-Tony Romo got paid how much?
-The Western Conference 8th Seed is WIIIIDE open!
-The Yankees and Astros are being hit hard, in different ways.
-The NFL Combine is overrated.
-And so much more!
2020-02-2937 minThe Sports ReportThe NBA Playoff Push, Spring Training Begins, and the Weekly MailbagTarik Ansari reviews the NBA as we head to the final 25 games of the season and gives his predictions on who will make it to the postseason, and who will be sitting on the sofa. Tarik will also propose an interesting MLB spring training idea while taking questions from his weekly mailbag.
2020-02-2233 minThe Sports ReportPR you kidding me Houston, Tom Brady will be Raider, and the XFL is a hit!Tarik Ansari reflects on the major fuck-ups the Astros made on Thursday with their "apologies." Tarik will also look at the XFL and how it's first week went. After diving into the mailbag, he'll tell you where the top Free Agent QB's are going this off-season in the NFL.
2020-02-1546 minThe Sports ReportChiefs are Champs, Astros are Spineless, XFL begins and the Rapid Fire MailbagTarik Ansari recaps Super Bowl 54 and hints at what 55 may look like. He condemns MLB and the Astros for the recent developments in the cheating scandal. Tarik also addresses the NBA in the mailbag, and he closes up by diving into the XFL (and how it can be better).
2020-02-1130 minThe Sports ReportKobe's Legacy and the Best Super Bowl Preview, Ever!Tarik pays his respects to the Black Mamba, and recounts what influence Kobe Bryant had on him growing up. He also gives entertaining and in-depth analysis for the Big Game, including some BOLD predictions for Niners-Chiefs.
2020-02-0135 minThe Sports ReportKC and SF's Sweet Sundays, The Best MLB Free Agents Left, and the RAPID FIRE MailbagTarik reviews the conference championships, takes a look of the remaining unsigned free agents in baseball and recounts the most surprising retirements in NFL history. He also introduces the RAPID FIRE Mailbag, and boy it's hot.
2020-01-2538 minThe Sports ReportThis Astro-nomical Cheating Scandal, Joe Burr-woah, NBA, and the Conference ChampionshipsThe best show yet by far, as Tarik discusses the MLB witch hunt that has exploded this past week, the impressive job LSU did against Clemson, how the NBA looks at the mid-season point, and he'll get you set for Sunday's Conference Championships. He also will dive into this week's mailbag.
2020-01-1843 minThe Sports ReportDivisional Weekend and the Weekly MailbagTarik Ansari reviews the shocking results from Wild Card Weekend in the NFL and gives his predictions on what will happen in the divisional round. Are the Titans for real? Can the Vikings keep it up? Can anybody stop D.K. Metcalf? He also dives into some MLB and NBA questions in the Mailbag.
2020-01-1128 minThe Sports ReportNFL Playoff Preview & the Coaching CarouselIn the podcast's debut, Tarik Ansari looks into the match-ups for the first round of the NFL postseason, and what to expect from the bye week teams. He also dives into the multiple NFL coaching vacancies and sees which callers would fit each team best.
2020-01-0431 min