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...

Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 28th: What do students eat?  Salads! with staff and students from Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School

Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 28th: What do students eat? Salads! with staff and students from Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School

 What do students eat? Salads! with staff and students from Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School Sustainability Now!  Sunday, April 28th, 5-6 PM on KSQD Students eat.  But what do they eat?  And where does that food come from?  Both the U.S....

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