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.

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...

Randle – Before and After

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 16, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Wellness

Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State prison, Randle found out what truly matters to him.

The Film Gang Review: Tár

by Paul Kanieski | Nov 15, 2022 | All Talk, Arts, Arts & Culture, Program, The Film Gang

Nearly two decades have passed since acclaimed auteur Todd Field released his last film. After his 2001 directorial debut, In the Bedroom, featuring Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson in their award-winning portrayal of a married couple struggling with grief, Field...

Women talk the cannabis biz

by Suki Wessling | Nov 14, 2022 | All Talk, Business, Local, Program, Suki Wessling, Wellness

What’s it like to be a woman in the cannabis industry? Molly Hildenbrand, Ginger Dawn, and Mo George-Payette came to the industry via different paths and connected with each other as women who have embraced the healing power of CBD. Molly’s company, Be Rooted...

Dream Gems with Jane Carleton

by Katherine Bell | Nov 14, 2022 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

Dreams often bring simple moments of magic that can make all the difference, and every dream has hidden jewels ready to be uncovered. We talk today to dream guide and professional gemologist Jane Carleton. Jane describes how she knows when a person has found the right...

Alan Ritch – Burnham’s Torquay

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 14, 2022 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Local, Program

Alan Ritch shares the history of Burnham's Torquay.

Frans Lanting Photographer on Bay of Life Project

by Rachel Goodman | Nov 12, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Outdoors, Science

Frans Lanting is a world-renowned wildlife photographer who lives in Santa Cruz when he's not traveling the world in search of great photos of rare and iconic creatures and landscapes. His latest project, Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales, focuses on our own Monterey...