Pride Perspectives

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.

Neurodiversity: Thriving as an Autistic Adult

Neurodiversity: Thriving as an Autistic Adult

Episode 66: Join us for an enlightening discussion on adult autism with Lou Ursa and Jasmeen Miah, both psychotherapists and self-advocates on the autistic spectrum. In this conversation, we confront stereotypes, share personal stories, and offer heartwarming examples of thriving with autism. With diagnoses on the rise, we all can engage in meaningful conversations about autism, explore how societal structures shape perceptions of “disability” and offer empathy, understanding and inclusion.

Rainn Wilson Thinks We Need A Spiritual Revolution

Rainn Wilson Thinks We Need A Spiritual Revolution

Just ahead of his sold-out talk in Santa Cruz on April 25th, Ami Chen Mills grabbed a half hour with actor, comedian and author Rainn Wilson (formerly Dwight Schrute of “The Office”) to discuss his book SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, his Ba’hai faith,...

Bulletproof: Be Fearless and Resilient No Matter What

Bulletproof: Be Fearless and Resilient No Matter What

Ami Chen Mills interviews Chantal Burns, author of the books Bulletproof: Be Fearless and Resilient No Matter What, and Instant Motivation. Burns is based in England and deeply climate aware. She is working in her own community (St. Albans) toward emotional and...

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The Tower of Song Presents Its New Year’s Programming

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Pride Perspectives: Episode 1

Pride Perspectives: Episode 1

Join KSQD every other Sunday evening at 5, and Tuesday morning at 6, for Pride Perspectives, highlighting the LGBTQ+ community across ...
A Complete Unknown "Non-Director's Cut" Two Hour Special...

A Complete Unknown “Non-Director’s Cut” Two Hour Special…

Everybody’s talking about “COMPLETE UNKNOWN” — the new film that reimagines the formative years of Bob Dylan. But if you ...
The Tower of Song Presents Its Christmas 12th Night Program

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As local governments try to stretch their budgets to accommodate a new wave of mental health cases, a new program ...
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FirstPersonSingular: Jeri Bodemar – Being human

Jeri Bodemar shares her view on what it is to be human. Photo courtesy of Min An ...