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.

COULD IT HAPPEN HERE?

by Christine Barrington | Jul 21, 2023 | All Talk, Education, Politics, Program, Talk of the Bay

Moms for Liberty and other Far Right groups are already organizing in counties and cities across California. Could it happen here? Santa Cruz County is majority Democratic and considers itself to be highly “inclusive." "Moms for Liberty'' and other far right,...

Full Circle: Sankofa on The Sunday Dinner

by Christine Barrington | Jul 20, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Program, Sunday Dinner, Talk of the Bay

For this month's Sunday Dinner the theme is Full Circle: Sankofa. DJ Dupsie interviews two marvelous guests: Angel Riotutar shares some of her story growing up in Santa Cruz and how she came to be the Director of the American Indian Resource Center at UC Santa Cruz....

The Carmel Public Library Foundation

by Christine Barrington | Jul 20, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Arts & Literature, Christine Barrington, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay

Carmel Public Library Foundation keeps the Carmel Library open, relevant and thriving and ensures free library service in perpetuity by providing funding for 100% of the books, materials, programs, equipment and services. The library is an essential part of life on...

Bahia Brunelle – Compassion

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 20, 2023 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Health & Wellness, Program, Wellness

Bahia Brunelle discovers the healing power of compassion.

Marjan Vahdat shares the music of Iran and the heartbreak of exile

by Len Beyea | Jul 19, 2023 | All Music, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Len Beyea, Politics, Talk of the Bay, World

Marjan Vahdat is an Iranian award-winning singer and musician. Her career has given a deeper knowledge of Iranian poetry and music to large audiences in Europe, America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Marjan has developed her personal style based on the Persian...

Sigrid McLaughlin – Mandolin

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 19, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells the story of her mandolin. (Sigrid passed away in 2015.) Photo Courtesy Cottonbro Studio.

The Healing Power of Storytelling with Gerette Buglion

by Katherine Bell | Jul 17, 2023 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

Have you ever felt better about yourself after telling someone your story? Today we speak with author and cult survivor Gerette Buglion who guides others to tell their "I got out" stories in a process she calls Writing to Reckon. We start with a question from podcast...

Jeri Bodemar – Ducks In A Row

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 17, 2023 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Health & Wellness, Wellness

Jeri Bodemar and her (now late) husband Scott get their ducks in a row.

The Hidden History of American Democracy with Thom Hartmann

by Jill Cody | Jul 16, 2023 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Business, Politics, Politics & Activism, Program, Topics: Evergreen

The Hidden History of American Democracy with Thom Hartmann “Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) Democracy is the default state of virtually every animal species on earth, and humanity is no exception. Only with the power of great wealth, control...