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.

Dr. Michelle Merril and Roland Saher – Banking For Our Future

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jan 16, 2023 | All Talk, Exploring Monterey Bay, Science, Wellness

Dr Michelle Merrill and Roland Saher discuss with host Mathilde Rand how funding the fossil fuel industry is jeopardizing our future. They will show how big banks play a key role in propping up the oil and gas industry. They then discuss why many in the climate...

Marc Perry – Monster Roar

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jan 16, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program, Wellness

Marc Perry awakes every morning in the twilight zone.

Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an Idea

by Jill Cody | Jan 15, 2023 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Outdoors, Politics, Program, Science

Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an Idea "Be Bold America!" Sunday, January 15, 2023 ` 5:00pm (PST) In the world of ecoart, a genre which combines art techniques, political activism, and scientific insight to create pieces that speak directly to our current...

KSQD is Hiring! Get on Board!

by Rachel Goodman | Jan 14, 2023 | Station News, Updates

Join the team of dedicated radio-heads here at KSQD. We have a contract position open currently for Broadcast Sales Representative to sell underwriting spots that run on KSQD. Generous commission and ability to build a steady, supplementary income over time while...

Storm Information Round 2 JANUARY 12-15

by Rachel Goodman | Jan 14, 2023 | All Talk, Local, Station News, Updates, Wellness

KSQD will update you on the air on a regular basis as the situation is rapidly changing and we know many will not have internet service, but may have a battery-powered radio. Your phone can also serve as a "transistor radio" by opening the "Listen" app in your phone...

Atmospheric Rivers, Storm Toll, and MLK Day

by Rachel Goodman | Jan 12, 2023 | All Talk, Local, Outdoors, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Science, Talk of the Bay

Featured on this podcast: Bryan May, Communications Director for California Office of Emergency Services talks about the death toll, recovery funds, and the emergency currently underway. Elaine Johnson, president of NAACP Santa Cruz Chapter talks about the legacy of...

Climate Change in the Developing World: A Conversation with Abel Mkulama

by Seth Schapiro | Jan 12, 2023 | All Talk, Faith Matters, Intersections, Science

Abel Mkulama has been addressing climate change since he was growing up in Malawi. He is a graduate of the Coastal Science and Policy program at the University of California at Santa Cruz, where he worked on projects to prevent deforestation. He is a Program...

Sally Grey – Second Mother

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jan 12, 2023 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

Sally Grey shares how her Brownie leader influenced her like a second mother

Wintertime Opera Schedule 2023

by Joe Truskot | Jan 11, 2023 | Arts, Classical, Monday Night at the Opera, Program, World

Join hosts Jeremey Bot, Jim Emdy and Joe Truskot for nine great operas, numerous opera encores and the great music ever composed coming to Monday Nights at 7 p.,m. this winter. January 16: THE BARTERED BRIDE By Biedrich Smetana with Teresa Stratas, Jörg W., Wilsing,...