Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.
Religion and LGBTQ+ People, A Conversation with Rev. Deb Johnson and Rabbi Eli Eli Cohen
Hear insights from Rev. Deb Johnson and Rabbi Eli Cohen and their outreach to LGBTQ+ people.
Religion and LGBTQ+ People, A Conversation with Simon Dinglasan and Dave Pattee
Hear two out and proud religious leaders in Santa Cruz County discuss their inclusive churches.
LGBTQ+ History Month in October: The Students Speak
Students in Santa Cruz County discuss how LGBTQ+ history (FAIR Ed Act) and LGBTQ+ inclusive sexual health (Ca Healthy Youth Act) is taught in their schools.
Learning LGBTQ+ History from Younger People’s Perspectives with Mars, Levi and Maddie.
The focus of this Pride Perspectives show are the young people who helped organize, interview and edit the "Santa Cruz County Queer History Podcasts" in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Santa...
Pride Perspectives Show 3: The 1970s, Women’s Music and Health with Kater Pollock and Patti Maxine.
This show focused was on the 1970s and in particular how women contributed to the implementation of the first Santa Cruz Pride in 1975. At UCSC, feminist studies began in 1974 and at the same time,...
Pride Perspectives: Episode 1
Join KSQD every other Sunday evening at 5, and Tuesday morning at 6, for Pride Perspectives, highlighting the LGBTQ+ community across Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast. Hosts Rob Darrow...
We could use some helping hands (or tentacles)…
Dear KSQD Community: We are having a blast growing the station and making strides in fulfilling our mission to build community through quality broadcasting. 2023 saw the expansion of not only our signal but also our connection with the region through representing the...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 7th: The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay
The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay On Sustainability Now! December 7th, 2025, 5-6 PM on KSQD The Kenneth S. Norris Center at UC Santa Cruz is one of the little-known...
FirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Jefferson and I
Steve Pleich echoes Thomas Jefferson. Photo courtesy of Joey Kyber.
When Hormones Shift: Perimenopause and Mental Health
Episode 85: Hormonal changes and perimenopause can start earlier than many women expect — sometimes in the 30s — bringing shifts that deeply affect mental health. Anxiety, irritability, depression, headaches, and brain fog are common, yet often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We’re joined by psychotherapist and hormone expert Helen Bennett, BACP, and experiencer Liz Ryan to share both clinical and personal insights into how hormonal changes impact daily life and emotional well-being. Liz’s partner, Casey, also reflects on navigating this transition together and its effects on their relationship and family. Tune in to recognize the signs, find support, and feel less alone during this transition.
FirstpersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Stranger
The late Sigrid McLaughlin received a midnight gift. Photo courtesy of Max Flinterman.
Mythbusting the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, with host Meilin Obinata, guests James Weller, a land title expert and Barry Scott a clean energy educator bust the latest myths and misunderstandings regarding the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County. Our third guest,...
Adaptive Nightmares with Prof Wojciech Owczarski
Learn how dreams help us process trauma with our guest Gdansk Professor Wojciech Owczarski who studies the dreams of Auschwitz survivors, modern Ukrainian refugees, and nursing home residents. He finds that dreams help us cope with trauma, adapt to new life...
FirstPersonSingular: Gilda Zelin – Odors
Gilda Zelin smiles as life cycles round. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
The Tower of Song Presents Terence McKenna
UPDATE: The extended broadcast of the Gypsy Scholar’s Terence McKenna program is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage of the Tower of Song website at revradiotowerofsong.com Psychedelic compounds are still illegal at the federal level...
Hilarious Chat About Holiday Plants
"People who garden always have something good to look forward to," Dr. Martin Quigley. Join him, Steven E. Popp, and Joe Truskot -- the "In The Garden" guys for their fun take on pine trees, poinsettias, and the holiday color palettes. Living things can create new...
The Tower of Song Presents “Un-Thanksgiving Day 2025”
Update: Just in time for the Thanksgiving Day federal holiday, the extended broadcast of the Gypsy Scholar's "Un-Thanksgiving Day” Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the playlist on the...
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