Local News from KSQD
“Is a Second Civil War in Our Future?”
"Is a Second Civil War in Our Future?” Tune in to “Be Bold America!” Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 5:00pm Many have been talking about a "coup" and "civil insurrection" in the streets, no matter how the election turns out? Have you ever wondered how and why countries...
Faith & the 2020 Election: Before the Election
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 election has been the most divisive election in recent memory. Political parties are jockeying for position while claiming that victory for the other party will mean catastrophe in our nation. What has this tumultuous...
“LGBTQ History Month and the Presidential Election”
"LGBTQ History Month & the Presidential Election" October 25, 2020 at 5:00pm Tune in to “Be Bold America!” October is the 15th Anniversary of LGBT History Month. The LGBT community is the only community worldwide that is not taught its history at home, in public...
Brie Buxton on Growing Up Bi-Racial in Santa Cruz
On Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, October 22, host Debora Bone talks with Brie Buxton about Growing up Biracial in Santa Cruz. Brie is part African American and was adopted and raised by two white parents here in Santa Cruz. This year, the murder of George Floyd and...
Santa Cruz City Council Politics w/ Mike Rotkin
Few people have been around Santa Cruz city politics longer or been the mayor more times (5) than Mike Rotkin. He is currently not on the council, but nonetheless has many opinions and observations about the current batch of candidates and their positions on the...
Prepping for a Coup
It's shocking to read those words, let alone consider the possibility of a coup in the U.S., but since a sitting president has cast doubt on the peaceful transfer of power and called into question democratic voting processes, there are groups actively preparing for...
Unheard Voices with Cat Willis, and Mariah Roberts
On Friday October 23, 2020 host Cheryl Willams welcomed Cat Willis, Executive Director of the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center, and Mariah Roberts, Executive Director of the Friends of County Parks. These two organizations have partnered with the NAACP, United...
Santa Cruz Super-Naturalist
UCSC bat expert and friend of the show Kyle Reid is back once more for a spooky conversation about local cryptids (creatures from folklore). We talk about our favorite Bigfoot subspecies, and other creatures close to our biologist hearts.
Santa Cruz Bat-uralist, Part 2
So, what's cool about a bat's face? Kelley continues our interview with UCSC doctoral student and bat expert Kyle Reid (listen to Part 1) . You can learn more about Kyle's work here. Also, please, please, do yourself a favor and google "pallid bat pollen." It'll make...
Clean Water as a Human Right
Did you know that Section 106.3 of the California Water Code states that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.” Host Ronnie Lipschutz talks with Mayra...