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Book Artist Felicia Rice on her Evolution as an Artist
Book artist Felicia Rice, UCSC emeritus professor and longtime former resident of Santa Cruz County, joins host Suki Wessling on The Babblery to talk about her life as an artist, a mom, and a community member. Felicia lost her home, her studio, and her life's work in...

A Visit with Senator John Laird
Fresh off the recent legislative session in Sacramento, Senator John Laird answers listener questions and talks about a range of issues concerning local residents, from fire insurance to climate change and more.

Open Studios 2023 is right around the corner! Ann Ostermann with local artists share all the latest.
Open Studios is right around the corner and, for art lovers, October is a month to celebrate, discover, and visit the rich community of artists of this region. On Talk of the Bay, Monday September 25, our guest is Ann Osterman of The Arts Council of Santa Cruz...

Queer, Trans & Allied Student Summits of the Central Coast
On Saturday September 30 The The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County will present two different Summits at Watsonville High School to assist and support youth, parents and educators to help create a safe and more inclusive future for everyone under the LGBTQIA+...

Prepare to Laugh! 10th Anniversary of the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival: October 4-7
If Laughter is the best medicine, be prepared for a strong dose of the good stuff October 4-7 for the 10th anniversary of the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival. On Talk of the Bay, Monday, September 18, Comedy Fest founder, DNA, will share the goods on all the fun happening...

Wilma Marcus Chandler and Dena Taylor
Host Mathilde Rand enjoys a conversation with Wilma Marcus Chandler and Dena Taylor. The focus is on the many ways the Santa Cruz community, and beyond, has been enriched with poetry, prose, playwriting, music, and art. Much of their work has highlighted the...

Tim Jackson and Bobby Bishop join David Bean to discuss the Monterey Jazz Festival
Tim Jackson and Bobby Bishop join David Bean on-air to talk about Tim's retirement as Artistic Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival and his final event this year.

A Santa Cruz citizens’ initiative aims to give voters a say in changes to building height limits
Housing for People is a grassroots citizens' initiative campaign. Keresha Durham, Susan Monheit, Frank Barron, and Candace Broen were interviewed in August of 2023 by host Len Beyea about their campaign, what the initiative would achieve if it qualifies for the...

Bracero’s Daughter: A Lawyer’s Story
Blanca Zarazua's father was a Bracero. She now holds multiple degrees in higher education, including a legal degree from Santa Clara University. Learn about how being the daughter of immigrant parents inspired her to become an immigration lawyer . In 2003 Ms. Zarazúa...

Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 3rd Blast from the Past: Trees are Shape Shifters–Italian Landscapes and Human Interventions in the Anthropocene, with Professor Andrew Mathews
You can find this podcast at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vnvn4h07rqH2molrZjQEoez8HxVENGhM/view?usp=drive_link Have you ever wondered about the history of the landscapes around you, how they were shaped and by whom? UCSC Associate Professor of Anthropology...