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.

Kyndal Edwards Walk Across America Stops in Santa Cruz

by Rachel Goodman | Apr 18, 2024 | All Talk, Local, Outdoors, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay, Wellness

Kyndal Edwards is a 30-something man walking across America to raise awareness about mental health and addiction. Past his 4,000 mile, he was on his way to the Mexican border when I caught up with him to hear how the journey was going.

Low-Impact Camping Ordinance Raises Questions in Fire Zone

by Rachel Goodman | Apr 18, 2024 | All Talk, Business, Local, Outdoors, Politics, Politics & Activism, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

The Low Impact Camping Ordinance drafted by the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission took some rural residents by surprise. On one hand, people are already renting out camping sites on their private properties, sometimes with negative impacts on neighbors, sometimes...

KSQD Spring Newsletter

by Christine Barrington | Apr 18, 2024 | Media Coverage, Program, Station News, Updates

Life is full of surprises and quick turns, but more amazing is its faithful march forward: Enter Spring, just when you need it! Just as faithful is K-Squid's continuing drive to deliver on its mission to build community through quality programming that educates,...

Laurie Corn – House Soul

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 18, 2024 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

Laurie Corn states, "A house can have a soul."

Who is Ami Chen Mills, Anyway?

by Ami Chen Mills | Apr 17, 2024 | All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Moment of Truth, Monterey Bay History, Politics, Politics & Activism, Spirituality & Religion, Topics: Evergreen, Wellness

The tables are turned (!) in this program, in which Moment-of-Truth team member Meilin Obinata interviews our regular host Ami Chen Mills about why she started this program at KSQD, and her background in activism, journalism and a spiritual psychology called “Three...

Meade Fischer – Political Debates

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 17, 2024 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Politics

Meade Fischer learned something when comparing debates from the 60's and those of today. Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.

April 16, 2024: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered

by Luigi Oppido | Apr 16, 2024 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Local, Tech, Technology, Technology, The Computer Man!

Tech troubles got you tangled up? Don't stress about your tech! Call the Computer Man between 6-7pm PT every Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Or write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Tune in to 90.7 FM or ksqd.org, stay informed and updated, and let The Computer Man be your...

Squid on the Street: Cancel Culture

by Rachel Goodman | Apr 16, 2024 | All Talk, Local, Politics, Squid on the Street

Our Squid on the Street, Adrien Saso, asked people what "cancel culture" means to them. They had some surprisingly nuanced answers.

Dreaming as the Architect of Reality with Harry de Bont

by Katherine Bell | Apr 15, 2024 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Katherine Bell, Science, Science & Nature, Spirituality & Religion, The Dream Journal, Topics: Evergreen, Wellness

How dreaming corrects weaving errors in our internal world models. Also, nightmares, the collective unconscious, and does artificial intelligence have one too? A discussion about what dreams have to say about the nature of reality. Harry de Bont speaks with Katherine...