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.
Sigrid McLaughlin – Yellow Necklace
The late Sigrid McLaughlin's yellow necklace evokes a precious memory. Photo courtesy of Furkanfdemir.
Indigenous Wisdom for These Times: Interview with Sherri Mitchell of “Sacred Instructions”
At a time of multiple wars and ongoing climate catastrophe, taking time to listen within, to re-ground, to consider what we love and what needs to be envisioned and expressed at this time are all essential. This interview with Sherri Mitchell, author of Sacred...
Jason Scorse – Lost Plot on Israel
Jason Scorse says some of America's left have lost the plot on Israel. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
Brooklynbilly features Bonny June and Bonfire Interview
Ken Kraft and Bonny June stop into the Brooklynbilly Music Mashup show October 24, 2023
Daniel Sokatch of New Israel Fund shares stories of what’s happening on the ground in Israel – personal experiences, mutual aid, politics, and how we got here
Daniel Sokatch has served as the CEO of the New Israel Fund since 2009. The New Israel Fund is the leading organization supporting civil society and protecting democracy in Israel. During the past decade of extraordinary challenges, NIF has risen to new heights...
Christo-Nationalists in Blue States: Moms for Liberty, DeSantis, Harlan Crow & the CA YIMBY connection
In this episode, the Moment of Truth team covers presidential candidate Ron DeSantis' visit to Salinas, CA and includes a report from Airam Coronado, a Salinas-based activist at protests against DeSantis. We also interview "accidental activist” & Temecula mom of...
Santa Cruz Metro – Michael Tree
Michael Tree of Santa Cruz Metro Transit District speaks with host Mathilde Rand about the new developments at SC Metro, the purchase of fuel cell electrical buses and the plans for more than 175 affordable housing units on Metro property.
Spooky Reads To get you in the Halloween Mood with Rick Kleffel of Narrative Species
Autumn is here with its darkening days, and with them come the inspiration to turn inward and indulge our imaginations. On Talk of the Bay Monday, Christine Barrington welcomes Rick Kleffel, host of Narrative Species, to take you through a spine-tingling tour of...
What is a woman? In conversation with Sandy Stone
KSQD Chief Engineer Sandy Stone, also known as the founder of Transgender Studies, sits down with the Babblery to talk about the question that pursued her through much of her young life: What does it mean for her to be a woman? Sandy's answer to that question, and her...
Metaphors and Miniatures with Leah Hodari, LMHC
What is sandtray work and how does working with metaphor benefit us neurologically? We speak with Leah Hodari about applying sandtray work to dreamwork. Leah starts out by talking about the history of sandtray and how it deviates from the Jungian practice of sand...
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