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.

Bahia Brunelle – Skydiving and Singing

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 24, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Bahia Brunelle explores the connection between skydiving and singing.

Spring Stories: The Great Spiritual Narratives

by Seth Schapiro | May 22, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Intersections, Spirituality & Religion

Each spring for hundreds (or thousands) of years, the three great Abrahamic monotheistic faiths observe significant holidays in their traditions. In Judaism, it is the festival of Passover; in Christianity, it is Easter, and in Islam, it is Ramadan...

Engaging the Social Imagination: A Conversation with Author & Writer Anne Snyder

by Seth Schapiro | May 22, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Intersections, Program

Skillful communicators can have a way of identifying underlying contemporary challenges while articulating a compelling vision for a world that could be. Anne Snyder uses language to speak into the issues of our time through a focused social, cultural and...

Heavy winter rainfall a relief but not a solution

by Suki Wessling | May 22, 2023 | All Talk, Local, Outdoors, Science, Science & Nature, Suki Wessling, Talk of the Bay

On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling is joined by three people who have dedicated their careers to water management. Sierra Ryan, County of Santa Cruz Water Resources Program Manager, oversees the water resources program at the County of Santa Cruz, which covers...

Ziggy Rendler-Bregman – Self-Publishing Poetry and Visual Art

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 22, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Exploring Monterey Bay, Local

Ziggy Rendler-Bregman shares her poetry and visual arts with host Mathilde Rand and talks about the wonders and joy of self-publishing her work in collaboration with many local Santa Cruzans. Contact info: zig.poet@gmail.com Website: ziggyrendlerbregman.com What a...

Dreams Are Healing Our Emotions Every Night with Robert Hoss

by Katherine Bell | May 22, 2023 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Science, Science & Nature, The Dream Journal, Wellness

A Viet Nam combat vet with PTSD. What do 137 of his dreams over 45 years reveal about how dreams help us process emotion? Also tips for dealing with nightmares and highlights from the upcoming IASD conference. Katherine speaks with IASD conference co-chair and founder...

Jason Scorse – Biden Saved Western Civilization

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 22, 2023 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Politics

Jason Scorse gives credit where credit is due. Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske

Can You Do Good and Defeat Evil Without Power?

by Jill Cody | May 21, 2023 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Politics, Program

“Can You Do Good and Defeat Evil Without Power?” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) “Your power is already in you. Now that you know, it’s up to you to believe and wield it on behalf of the powerless.” – Bill Wong Bill Wong, a renowned...