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.
Magic Mushrooms as Therapy
Humans have used psychedelics for thousands of years - from Indigenous ceremonies to counterculture revolutions. But nowadays, we often hear about them in a different context: medicine. Scientists are testing psychedelic treatments for depression, addiction and PTSD....
Controlled Burn at Henry Cowell S.P
Land stewards at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park recently had a controlled burn to remove some of the undergrowth that has overgrown parts of the park. Elissa Welle, a student in the UCSC Science Communications program, has the story.
Nancy Ellen Abrams – The New Human Story
Host Mathilde Rand welcomes Nancy Ellen Abrams. Nancy Abrams’ modest goal is a beautiful, meaningful, accessible, and accurate version of the new human story emerging from the sciences, especially from cosmology and evolutionary biology, because such a story could...
Death and Lucid Living with Sahlah Dubel
Dreaming can help us prepare for and recover from loss, but how do we continue to engage with Spirit during our waking lives? Today, we have a conversation about Lucid Living with Sahlah Dubel. This is a rebroadcast of a August 2022 show. Stay tuned for updates about...
KSQD Marched with Joy in this Year’s Pride Parade!
KSQD marched happily in the SC Pride Parade 2023, which was richly attended this year with large crowds and big hearts filled with community connection and a determination to stand together to support inclusiveness and belonging for all people. Fifty-seven Registered...
Martha Kendall – Wheels
Martha Kendall spins a good life.
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man with John Perkins
“Confessions of an Economic Hit Man with John Perkins” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) In this interview the New York Times bestselling author, John Perkins, blows the whistle on China’s economic hitman strategy, exposes corruption on an...
The Future of AI-A Student Perspective
What do Cabrillo journalism students think about the infiltration of AI in all forms of social media and educational settings? Is it the end of humanity or a new tool or both? They just watched Tristan Harris' "AI Dilemma" and react to what is presented.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Celebrates 43 Years
Charles Pasternak is no stranger to theater or Shakepeare. He is the new co-artistic Director of the long-standing and much-beloved theater company Santa Cruz Shakespeare. He talks about the three plays in production this season and why this particular company has...
Santa Cruz Pride Celebrations Rolling Onto Our Shores with Joy and Reflection
The opening weekend of Pride 2023 just washed upon our shores! KSQD celebrated with Santa Cruz Pride, walking in its parade and capturing on-the-street commentary with local participants and dignitaries. Christine Barrington, welcomes Rob Darrow, Chairman of Santa...
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