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.

Patrice Vecchione – X Marks The Spot

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 27, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Monterey Bay author Patrice Vecchione says, "X marks the spot."

The Film Gang Review: Us

by Paul Kanieski | Oct 26, 2022 | All Talk, Arts, Arts & Culture, The Film Gang

Earlier this year, Jordan Peele released his third thriller, Nope, a completely unique amalgam of sci-fi, horror, and creature feature. Don’t be surprised if you hear more about Nope this coming award season – it’s that good! In the meantime, if you’re in the...

Olga Cossi – Trust

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 26, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

In a story Olga Cossi shared several years ago, we learn that trust is not forgotten. Olga Cossi was a story teller who wrote many inspiring books.

Elections? KSQD’s Got you Covered

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 25, 2022 | All Talk, Local, Politics, Program, Station News, Updates

When it comes to local issues, measures and candidates, KSQD is your go-to station for in-depth coverage. Recent election debates: Santa Cruz County Third District Supervisor's race: Justin Cummings and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson discuss their views and what they bring...

Roar Like A Goddess

by Jill Cody | Oct 24, 2022 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Politics, Program, Wellness

“Roar Like A Goddess” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “It is time for all women to come out of the closet and roar with all their spiritual power … because that is our true sound.” – Acharya Shunya In light of women in the United States...

Trauma, Nightmares and Spirituality with Linda Schiller

by Katherine Bell | Oct 24, 2022 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

Can dreamwork lead to post traumatic spiritual growth? Today’s guest is author and therapist Linda Schiller. Linda speaks about waking dream moments and synchronicity. She then defines spirituality as an ability to feel held and speaks about how dreams, even painful...

Million – Teaching for Life

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 24, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Education, First Person Singular

Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State Prison, Million shares an important teaching for life.

Communists in Closets with Bettina Aptheker

by Christine Barrington | Oct 23, 2022 | Christine Barrington, Politics, Program, Talk of the Bay

On Talk of the Bay, Monday October 24 at 5pm, Christine Barrington interviews Professor Bettina Aptheker about her new book: Communists in Closets. Queering the History: 1930's-1990's. Until the late 1990’s homosexuality was expressly disavowed by the Communist...

SC Third District Supervisor Candidate’s Debate

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 21, 2022 | All Talk, Local, Politics, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Justin Cummings are vying for the 3rd District Supervisor's seat in Santa Cruz County. Hear their differing views on housing, mental health, and fire recovery as well as other county-wide topics.