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.
Steve Pleich – Downtown
Steve Pleich talks about downtown Santa Cruz. Photo courtesy Marcelo Leito
Behind the Mic: Mathilde Rand
When you tune in to K-Squid or download a podcast, a human being with an amazing story is always there "Behind the Mic." Christine Barrington pulls the curtain back to introduce you to Mathilde Rand, one of the founding mothers of squid radio. She produces our...
Bringing the Unconscious to Light with Carrington Brown
Spiritual direction, dreamwork, meditation, fine art... It's all about bringing the unconscious to light! Our guest today is Innerwork Center's Carrington Brown. Our guest speaks about how becoming aware of waking life habitual reactions can be a way to transform...
Bill Moyer shares insights on the rail strike, rail monopolies, transformative futures, and the economy
Bill Moyer is the Executive Director of the grassroots organization Solutionary Rail, and co-author of the book of the same name. Nearly a decade ago, while fighting against the endangerment of the Pacific Northwest as a fossil fuel corridor to Asia, Bill...
Alan Ritch – More Holes
Alan Ritch observes the retreat of West Cliff in Santa Cruz
KSQD Reaches its Capital Campaign Goal
Thanks to many generous individuals and foundations, on the third day of its four-day pledge drive, KSQD reached its capital campaign goal of raising $400,000 to purchase 89.7 FM and 89.5 FM. Once the switch-over is made this summer, K-Squid’s programming will reach a...
The Film Gang Review: Don’t Look Up
Can the world find a solution before the cosmos delivers an Etch-A-Sketch erasure of all life on earth?
Zach Friend on Storm Recovery
County Supervisor Zach Friend represents a portion of Santa Cruz County that was hammered by repeated storms, damaging dozens of businesses and hundreds of homes. What is the path to recovery for these people now that the tv cameras have left the scene? Zach traveled...
Dan Haifley on Protecting the Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is an ecological treasure, protecting the coastline from oil spills and other abuses. What is the future of marine conservation in California? We talk with Dan Haifley, board member of the Monterey Bay National Marine...
Foundational Women of Wine
Growing and making a great life “The nurturing instinct of women brings a new perspective and quality to the wine industry. Our attention to detail, patience and emotional stamina coincide well with the painstaking winemaking process. Women are creators and their...
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