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Tribute to Lawrence Ferlinghetti, March 24, 1919 – February 23, 2021 – Poet, Publisher, Painter, Raconteur
On February 24th Talk of the Bay host Len Beyea broadcast a tribute to Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who died the day before at the age of 101. Ferlinghetti was the founder of City Lights Books and City Lights publishing house in San Francisco. City Lights published many of...
Unheard Voices with Ayo Banjo, president of the UCSC chapter of the NAACP
On Unheard Voices, Friday, February 26, 202 host Thairie Ritchie speaks with Ayo Banjo, president of the UCSC chapter of the NAACP. They’ll discuss his latest research and community projects, as well as current events, including: Santa Cruz City Council hearing...
Col. Charles Young – First Black National Park Superintendent
This week, we’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting someone who made important contributions to preserving California’s natural habitats and making them accessible for people to enjoy. This person was Colonel Charles Young, the first Black superintendent...
Steve Pleich – Self-Managed Encampments
Steve Pleich talks about self-managed encampments.
Transrational Dream Guidance with Hadley Fitzgerald
We talk today about the transrational logic of dreams with Hadley Fitzgerald and following our soul's calling. We begin by talking about how addiction coopts the natural longings of our soul and how commercial images also can overwhelm our inner archetypal images...
Unheard Voices with Joe Sudbay, programmer at Sirius Radio
On Friday, February 19, 2021 host Gloria Nieto welcomes Joe Sudbay, a programmer at Sirius Radio, who brings a wide-ranging show to satellite listeners around the world. He is a staunch advocate for immigrant rights and LGBT rights, and a keen observer of what goes on...
Does language influence how you think? Join psycholinguist Matt Wagers to learn all about language and the brain
We use it every day. It defines who we are and how we interact. But most of us never give much thought to language, how we attain it, how our brains process it, and what it says about us. UCSC psycholinguist Matt Wagers joins Talk of the Bay to discuss language, the...
Cutting Edge – Eduardo Carrillo: Comunidad de Califas Virtual Exhibition at the Sesnon Art Gallery
On this show, we spoke with Shelby Graham about the current Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery Exhibition Eduardo Carrillo: Comunidad de Califas. This Virtual Exhibition is happening February 3–April 3, 2021 and showcases the breadth of Eduardo Carrillo’s work, spanning...
Unheard Voices with Luna Bey
On Unheard Voices, Friday, 12 February 2021 it’s Black History month and Host Cheryl Williams speaks with Luna Bey, exploring the life and legacy of Louden Nelson, an early Blackpioneer of Santa Cruz. Luna is a founder and director of the Santa Cruz Equity project, a...
Tidepooling in Santa Cruz, Part 1
This week on Santa Cruz Naturalist, host Emily Donham introduces listeners to the hairy chiton, a common critter found in the intertidal zone in Santa Cruz. Photo: Jim Watanabe.