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Sandy Lydon, The History Dude, Abides
Professor Emeritus of history, Sandy Lydon, A.K.A, "The History Dude", joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about squid fisheries, Loma Prieta earthquake and what it can teach us, and his time as a TV weatherman with time to kill. For more information on his...

Shuman Hearthouse Shelter in Monterey Opens Doors
This episode of Talk of the Bay included Megan Whilden, Development Director for Community Human Services who spoke about the overwhelming response the organization has had to the opening of 35 new shelter beds for women and their children. Monterey’s First Shelter...

Padcasters – Becca King-Reed and Janie Islas
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Becca King Reed and Janie Islas about technology innovation in the classroom, and in particular using the Padcaster. Contact Info for Becca King Reed: becca@communitytv.org Contact Info for Janie Islas: dtic@pvusd.net and...

Democratic Women’s Club Celebrates Seven Decades
In this interview, co-president Peggy Flynn and board member Angela Chesnut of the Democratic Women's Club of Santa Cruz County talk about the evolution of the club and what it stands for, as well as future events and challenges.

Lawyer David Morales in bilingual conversation with Blanca Zarazua on Talk of the Bay
On Talk of the Bay, guest host Blanca Zarazua interviews David Morales, Attorney at Law. Originally from East Los Angeles, Mr. Morales has developed an impressive professional life. This is a bilingual English-Spanish interview! No se pierdan mi programa de radio en...

Molly Margulies – Pink Ladies
Molly Margulies remembers her first Summer back in Santa Cruz. Photo courtesy of Solodsha.

Cabrillo Choral Director Cheryl Anderson on Ensemble Monterey’s 30th Anniversary
KSQD Community Concert Hall's Christopher Smith interviews longtime Santa Cruz and Monterey County's powerhouse classical music director Cheryl Anderson. Along with her husband, John Anderson, Cheryl has led classical music education and performance in the community...

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...