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.

Shuman Hearthouse Shelter in Monterey Opens Doors

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 13, 2023 | All Talk, Local, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay, Wellness

This episode of Talk of the Bay included Megan Whilden, Development Director for Community Human Services who spoke about the overwhelming response the organization has had to the opening of 35 new shelter beds for women and their children. Monterey’s First Shelter...

Sustainability Now! rerun Sunday, October 15, 2023: “You’re going to have to change the priorities of your life if you love this planet” With Dr. Helen Caldicott

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Oct 12, 2023 | All Talk, Education, Politics, Science, Sustainability Now!, Wellness

“You’re going to have to change the priorities of your life if you love this planet” With Dr. Helen Caldicott Blast from the Past! On Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 15th, 5-6 PM Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for this Blast from the Past with Dr. Helen...

Bahia Brunelle – George and Gracie

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 12, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

Bahia Brunelle tells us the background story of George and Gracie.

Steve – Jasper

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 11, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Listen to a story about a dog named Jasper by Steve Nagle.

Padcasters – Becca King-Reed and Janie Islas

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 9, 2023 | All Talk, Education, Exploring Monterey Bay, Local

Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Becca King Reed and Janie Islas about technology innovation in the classroom, and in particular using the Padcaster. Contact Info for Becca King Reed: becca@communitytv.org Contact Info for Janie Islas: dtic@pvusd.net and...

A New Kind of Hero’s Journey, Dream-Inspired Creativity with Author Donna Glee Williams

by Katherine Bell | Oct 9, 2023 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Science, Science & Nature, Spirituality & Religion, The Dream Journal, Wellness

We all know that dreams can galvanize your creativity. Today we meet an author who has published three dream-inspired fantasy novels which seek to reimagine the hero's journey. Author Donna Glee Williams, PhD is our guest and her latest book is called The Night Field....

Jeri Bodemar – Dahlia Blossoms

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 9, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Wellness

Jeri Bodemar shares the meaning of Dahlia blossoms.

When Fascism Comes to Your Town: Red Incursions into Blue States

by Ami Chen Mills | Oct 7, 2023 | All Talk, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Moment of Truth, Monterey Bay History, Politics, Politics & Activism, Sex, Gender & Family, Wellness

Picture this … a lovely, little seaside community at the northern edge of Monterey Bay in California … fertile agriculture to the South, and in the Salinas Valley. ... In Watsonville: a farming and farmworker community ... But trouble is brewing, and it reflects the...

Democratic Women’s Club Celebrates Seven Decades

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 6, 2023 | All Talk, Local, Politics, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

In this interview, co-president Peggy Flynn and board member Angela Chesnut of the Democratic Women's Club of Santa Cruz County talk about the evolution of the club and what it stands for, as well as future events and challenges.