Pride Perspectives features discussions of various aspects of the rich and vibrant Santa Cruz LGBTQ+ history. Created in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride in 2025, we include conversations with guests about their experiences in being part of this history through stories of local people and events.
Queer Influence and Civil Rights Across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties: Tyller Williamson and Elaine Johnson
Tyller Williamson and Elaine Johnson are leaders in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. Tyller is Mayor of the City of Monterey and Elaine is the Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County and president of the local NAACP. Hear how their identity informs their work.
Final Year Reflections, Religion and LGBTQ+ People
Guest Host Kim Clark talked with Rev Deborah Johnson to close out our religion and LGBTQ+ people discussions of the past month and also reflects on the past year. The 50th Anniversary of Pride comes...
Religion and LGBTQ+ People, A Conversation with Rev. Deb Johnson and Rabbi Eli Eli Cohen
Hear insights from Rev. Deb Johnson and Rabbi Eli Cohen and their outreach to LGBTQ+ people.
Religion and LGBTQ+ People, A Conversation with Simon Dinglasan and Dave Pattee
Hear two out and proud religious leaders in Santa Cruz County discuss their inclusive churches.
LGBTQ+ History Month in October: The Students Speak
Students in Santa Cruz County discuss how LGBTQ+ history (FAIR Ed Act) and LGBTQ+ inclusive sexual health (Ca Healthy Youth Act) is taught in their schools.
Learning LGBTQ+ History from Younger People’s Perspectives with Mars, Levi and Maddie.
The focus of this Pride Perspectives show are the young people who helped organize, interview and edit the "Santa Cruz County Queer History Podcasts" in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Santa...
We could use some helping hands (or tentacles)…
Dear KSQD Community: We are having a blast growing the station and making strides in fulfilling our mission to build community through quality broadcasting. 2023 saw the expansion of not only our signal but also our connection with the region through representing the...
The Tower of Song Presents Its New Year Program
Update: The extended broadcast of this musical essay is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the playlist on the “Program Playlist” page, of the Tower of Song website at revradiotowerofsong.com Tune in at 12 AM, January...
FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Sylvia Earle
Bahia Brunelle is inspired and finds hope in the work of one special person.
How to Take Action from Spiritual Grounding
Ami Chen Mills hosts an in-depth conversation with two, beloved, local spiritual leaders, the Reverend Deborah Johnson, of Inner Light Ministries, and the Reverend Elisha Christopher, of the Center for Spiritual Living--both of whom lead congregations here in Santa...
King Tides and Sea Level Rise
Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. In 2023, Santa Cruz county experienced one of the worst storms in the city’s history. In cities like Capitola, streets were flooded , waves crashed into various businesses, and the wharf was destroyed....
Filmmakers Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo share the revelations of the making of Wisdom of Our Ancestors
Zaya Ralitza Benazzo was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria. For as long as she can remember, she has been fascinated with exploring life’s big questions. She feels most at home in nature and, increasingly, within herself. Zaya is a producer and film director...
FirstPersonSingular: Pauline Seales – Off Shore Oil Drilling
Pauline Seales wants to protect the ocean. Photo courtesy of Jan-Rune Smenes Reite. SCruzClimate.org Surfrider Group Save Our Shores January 21, 7 pm; London Nelson Center
The Computer Man Show Flock Edition
The Computer Man Show Flock Edition hosted by Luigi Oppido with special guest Nyanko. This special episode captures a fast-moving, in-the-moment discussion of the Santa Cruz City Council’s decisive vote to cancel its contract with Flock Safety surveillance cameras....
Who’s Watching Santa Cruz? Flock Safety, Surveillance, and Public Trust
Talk of the Bay's George Cadman hosts a conversation on the controversy surrounding Flock Safety, and their cameras that appear to track more than just license-plates. After revelations that the police have illegally shared data with ICE and other agencies, the Santa...
How to Enjoy Your Dreams with Stuart Bailey
How to really enjoy your dreams. Today Katherine speaks with Stuart Bailey, a British lawyer who has met Queen Elizabeth and sung with Elvis. His book is My Secret Life of Dreams: One Man's Journey Into the Hidden World of Night. He says dreams are like movies...
Queer Influence and Civil Rights Across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties: Tyller Williamson and Elaine Johnson
Tyller Williamson and Elaine Johnson are leaders in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. Tyller is Mayor of the City of Monterey and Elaine is the Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County and president of the local NAACP. Hear how their identity informs their work.
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