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.
Reesa Feldsher and Jennifer Cass – SpectrumImprov
Reesa Feldsher joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss the use of Improv in her speech language therapy sessions and classes for peope on the autism spectrum. Jennifer Cass, some-time assistant and she share some games and the benfits of improv games for everyone,...
Hogwarts Live from the 40th Annual IASD Dream Conference
Why do we go to all the trouble and expense to come to a conference anyway? I ask six dreamers what they find here and the answers vary: family, inspiration, friendship, understanding, plus going to conference is like going to Hogwarts! My guests are Victoria...
Jane McCormick Crowley – Simple Gift
The late Jane McCormick Crowley took heart in a simple truth. Photo Courtesy of Nicollazzi Xiong
Christine Barrington’s “Behind the Mic” Interview with Jill Cody
KSQD "Behind the Mic" Interview with Jill Cody Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) ksqd.org/be-bold-america Jill Cody is a pro-democracy truth activist. Jill is fighting for Americans to reclaim their boldness in pursuit of a creative, constructive, and compelling...
Tying our community together – Andy Carman and Bruce Van Allen connect you to activities and volunteer opportunities
As Andy Carman began winding down his private practice as a psychologist, he searched for ways to make a difference addressing the many environmental challenges we face. Impressed by the work of our numerous dedicated local environmental groups, he looked at...
89.7 FM is Live! Sandy Stone Does it Again
Saturday afternoon, June 17th 2023. High atop Fremont Peak, cool breezes and even cooler KSQD sounds take to the air. Engineer Sandy Stone, and volunteers Lani Bandhauer and Joe Truskot finagled available time and space, finessed signals, wrangled gear and untangled...
Thairie Ritchie and Esabella Bonner share their experiences of being black in Santa Cruz, and working toward Love and Courage
Thairie Ritchie is a current Community Organizer and Activist. He organized the Juneteenth March in 2020. He is a former Co-Host of the Unheard Voices program at KSQD,and currently lead organizer of the March Towards Love and Courage Event coming up Monday,...
Monterey County Weekly Announces KSQD Signal Launch
The age of consolidating corporate media hasn’t been easy on community radio. After KUSP went bankrupt in 2016, the religious broadcast chain K-LOVE swooped on the station’s 88.9 FM frequency and began playing contemporary Christian music. KAZU 90.3, which began as a...
Laurie Corn – Pop Art
Laurie Corn says, "Pop Art is the pits!" Photo courtesy of Francesco Ungaro
Steve Pleich – Ukranian Refugees
Steve Pleich talks about the Second Face of War. Photo courtesy od David Peinado.
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