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.

Kevin Heuer – Gondola

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 19, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Local

A cafe at UCSC's Pogonip Reserve? Give a listen to Kevin Heuer's unique idea. Photo courtesy of Amy Farías

“Behind the Mic” Interview: Jill Cody

by Jill Cody | Apr 18, 2023 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Politics, Program

Who is the bold personality behind "Be Bold America!"? "Talk of the Bay" host, Christine Barrington, takes you "Behind the Mic" with host Jill Cody, author of America Abandoned and Climate Abandoned whose vision for an American political renaissance centers on...

Liz Pollock – Cocktails Mocktails and more

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 17, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Exploring Monterey Bay, Local

Liz Pollock joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss her book Lost Restaurants of Santa Cruz County, cocktails, mocktails and the exhibit of rare "kitchen appliance instruction manuals." Location of exhibit: The Book Club of California, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500,...

Playing with Dreams, a Katie Mason Re-Play

by Katherine Bell | Apr 17, 2023 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Science, Science & Nature, The Dream Journal, Wellness

What is a futuristic dino apple? This is a creature that came out of Katie’s forearm in a dream. She has been working with this image for years now and it has opened a rich vein of authenticity and ridiculousness. Katie talks about this image and about how leading a...

Samantha Gallardo – Decision

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 17, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Wellness

For Samantha Gallardo, the best decision did not come easy. Picture courtesy of Blue Arauz.

What about the Trees?

by Christine Barrington | Apr 16, 2023 | Christine Barrington, Local, Outdoors, Politics, Program, Talk of the Bay

As the Rail-Trail moves into development of Sections 8 and 9 (a 2.2-mile bicycle and pedestrian system that extends from the Beach Street/Pacific Avenue Roundabout to the eastern side of 17th Avenue) about 400 eucalyptus trees are slated to come down. Some celebrate...

What’s Home? Artists Inspire Homeless Dialog

by Rachel Goodman | Apr 14, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Politics, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

We hear from two artists, Cynthia Strauss, a performance artist, and Angela Gleason, a metal and jewelry artist about their collaborations with unhoused locals on expressing and discussing this issue through art Police Chief Bernie Escalante and Unhoused...

Kids Rock Out: Be Natural Teen Bands

by Rachel Goodman | Apr 14, 2023 | All Music, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Popular, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

We hear from members of the Rhythm Avenue teen band and their mentor, (Yoga) Matt Pinck. Be Natural is a music school that has been teaching music lessons and mentoring teen bands since 1998. Matt Pinck is the CEO and leader of 13 bands! The members are Freya...

Sustainability Now! April 16th: W(h)ither UCSC’s East Meadow? with Nadia Peralta and Bob Majzler

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Apr 13, 2023 | All Talk, Education, Local, Outdoors, Politics, Program, Sustainability Now!

W(h)ither UCSC’s East Meadow? With Nadia Peralta and Bob Majzler On Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 16, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Many KSQD listeners may know that the UC Regents recently approved UCSC’s Student Housing West proposal, which...