First Person Singular

First Person Singular segments feature the unique voices of our community, sharing a commentary, personal story, or an observation. To participate, submit 240 words to firstpersonsingular@ksqd.org, which should be readable in 90 seconds.

After review, the writer will be invited to record it in KSQD’s production room. The producer then edits in the opening music, an intro and an outro.

Marco Poehner – Kinesthetic Learner

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 25, 2022

Marco Poehner, an educator, asks: "What kind of learner are you?" Produced by Laurie Corn.

Jason Scorse – Corrupt To The Core

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 21, 2022

Jason Scorse is not inclined toward optimism in our current political scene. Produced by Laurie Corn

Alan Ritch – Tennis and Life

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 20, 2022

Alan Ritch compares tennis and life.

Bruce Scott – Being Real

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 18, 2022

The late Bruce Scott was a psychotherapist in Santa Cruz and author of the book Being Real: an ongoing Decision. Produced by Laurie Corn.

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Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn

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Mathilde Rand

In December of 2008, I became part of the First Person Singular Team at KUSP (at that point we were five). During the last months of KUSP in 2016, I was the last hold-out. Now I am providing the same 2-minute program at KSQD, Community Radio, because I wholeheartedly believe in giving community members a voice. I am also the treasurer at KSQD.

Laurie Corn

I am attracted to the process of reducing a meaningful story or opinion to 90 seconds. I am a writer, so editing and honing a piece is a special love of mine. I have joined Mathilde Rand as co-producer of First Person Singular, and I encourage you to share your commentary on the air. This is community radio at its best.