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.
FirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Shy and Proud
Sarah Rabkin stands loud for those who are shy and proud. Photo courtesy of Susan Kaufman on Twitter
The Tower of Song Presents “Romantic Total Revolution, Part 3”
Tune in at 12 AM, September 15th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present part #3 of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack, “Romantic Total Revolution." Part #3 is entitled "“Romantic Total Revolution: From the 18th and 19th Centuries to the 20th Century." Be sure to check out...
The Tower of Song Presents “Romantic Total Revolution, Part 2”
Update: The extended broadcast of Part 2 of the multi-part Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack, “Romantic Total Revolution: the '60s Second American Revolution" (broadcast 9/ 8/25), is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the...
FirstPersonSingular: Gretchen Gudenkauf – Gumba
Gretchen Gudenkauf remembers her beloved Gumba. Photo courtesy of The Silent Man.
Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 14: What’s Happening with Climate Law across the World, the United States and California? with Professor Alice Kaswan, USF School of Law
What's Happening with Climate Law across the World, the United States and California? with Professor Alice Kaswan, University of San Francisco School of Law What’s up with climate change and climate law? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it...
Jean Pirano, The Hard Left(ist) Comes to Surf City
Jean Pirano (84) is a quiet, but consistent activist, a “slack-tivist,” as she says with a big smile. Pirano came to Santa Cruz in the late-1960’s, worked for the Grey Bears managing their warehouse, and became a card-carrying member of the Santa Cruz Communist...
FirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – Calling It What It Is
Jason Scorse says, "Let's call it what it is!" Photo courtesy of EduRaW.
September 9, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Scary tech coming out, Blocking Facebook, ChatGPT, Upgrade Windows 11 for $30, Email...
Heliopsychology with Annani Kelley
Do sunspots, solar flares, and geomagnetic activity affect our dreams? Our guest, Annani Kelly, is finishing her PhD research on a study involving 92 participants and over 4700 dream reports. Annani talks about some of the effects of solar activity on health which has...
The Ultimate Devil’s Bargain: Arrigo Boïto’s Mefistofele
A worldly scholar reaches old age realizing he has never experienced true love and beauty. Faust makes a deal with a halo-less angel. Monday Night at the Opera, 7 to 10 p.m., September 8, 2025.
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