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.

Comedy’s in his DNA

by Suki Wessling | Nov 21, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Business, Local, Suki Wessling, Talk of the Bay

When a comic's in the house, all your prepared questions go out the window. In this surprisingly serious and insightful interview with host Suki Wessling, local comedian and comedy promoter DNA talks about his comedic roots—and the roots of the American standup comedy...

A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste with Kelly Sullivan Walden

by Katherine Bell | Nov 21, 2022 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

Transform your tragic into magic! After all, like the title of her new book, A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste. Our guest today is Doctor Dream herself, the inimitable Kelly Sullivan Walden. We talk about nightmares and about how hypnotherapy, dreaming and...

Sally Grey – School Lunches

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 21, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program, Wellness

Every November, Sally Grey has this memory of school lunches.

What Do The Midterms Mean For The Longterm On Climate?

by Jill Cody | Nov 20, 2022 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Education, Politics, Science

What Do The Midterms Mean For The Longterm On Climate? Be Bold America! Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) So... that's why I tell you to keep your eyes wide. To keep them wide open... at least on one side. ~ Dr. Seuss Keep at least one eye open and focused on...

Pesticide Regulations Weakened in California

by Rachel Goodman | Nov 19, 2022 | All Talk, Business, Local, Politics, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Science, Talk of the Bay, Wellness

Sacramento,CA: Under a court-ordered deadline to regulate the use of the cancer-causing fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D, or Telone), the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on Tuesday issued a draft rule that opens the door to increased...

United Against Hate Week in Santa Cruz County

by Rachel Goodman | Nov 19, 2022 | All Talk, Local, Politics, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

In this interview, I speak with Cliff Friedlander, one of the organizers of United Against Hate Week Santa Cruz County. The following article was written by the aunt of a young man whose life was taken away when he intervened in a hate crime in Portland, Oregon United...

Jim Christmann shares 37 years experience operating the ocean research vessel Shana Rae

by Len Beyea | Nov 18, 2022 | All Talk, Education, Len Beyea, Local, Outdoors, Science, Talk of the Bay

Jim Christmann is the operator of the oceanographic research vessel Shana Rae. To a wide range of academic, commercial, and governmental clients, Shana Rae is a trusted friend that needs no introduction. After sailing much of the eastern North Pacific for fun...

Judy Geer and Nancy Abbey – Cuba and The US Media

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 17, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Politics

Judy Geer and Nancy Abbey are concerned about the representation of Cuba in the US media.

Luminous Darkness – A special episode with author Deborah Eden Tull

by Reflections on Buddhism | Nov 17, 2022 | All Talk, Reflections on Buddhism

Darkness is deeply misunderstood in today’s world; yet it offers powerful medicine, serenity, strength, healing, and regeneration. All insight, vision, creativity, and revelation arise from darkness. It is through learning to stay present and meet the dark with...