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 – Compassion
Bahia Brunelle discovers the healing power of compassion.
Marjan Vahdat shares the music of Iran and the heartbreak of exile
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
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
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
Jeri Bodemar and her (now late) husband Scott get their ducks in a row.
The Hidden History of American Democracy with Thom Hartmann
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...
Laurie Corn – Too Many Artists?
Laurie Corn asks, "Are there too many artists?" Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
Steve Pleich – Surveillance Technology and Personal Privacy
Steve Pleich talks about Surveillance Technlogy and Personal Privacy.
Retiring County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel Reflects on the State of Local Health
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling interviews Dr. Gail Newel about her career, which spanned a tumultuous period in public health. Dr. Newel reflects on the county's response to Covid and how the local culture was reflected in how locals stepped up to help or to...
Alaya Vautier and Abi Mustapha on restorative justice, racial healing, and seeing the “other”
Alaya Vautier is the Restorative Justice Programs Director at the Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County (CRC). The CRC has been providing restorative justice services, mediation, training, facilitation and other conflict resolution services in the...
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