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.

Margie Kern Marshall – My Brain

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 12, 2022 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Wellness

Margie Kern Marshall wonders, "Is this an asset or a liability?"

Unsettled Borders: UCSC Professor Studies the Lines We Draw

by Suki Wessling | Oct 10, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Politics, Suki Wessling, Talk of the Bay

On Indigenous Peoples Day, host Suki Wessling welcomes University of California at Santa Cruz Professor Felicity Amaya Schaeffer to discuss how borders and technology affect the indigenous people who are enclosed, separated, and surveilled in our border regions. We...

Santa Cruz Hostel – 30th Anniversary

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 10, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Exploring Monterey Bay, Local, Program

Rick Hyman, Tom Bihn and Sara Tinger join host Mathilde Rand exploring the history of the Carmelita Cottages in Santa Cruz and the development of the Santa Cruz Hostel, that is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the site of the cottages. Contact info for the Hostel:...

Wisdom of the Soul Astrology and Dreamwork with Jill Eras

by Katherine Bell | Oct 10, 2022 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

How does the Divine show up in dreams? How does trauma? The Dream Journal today hosts a conversation about the Wisdom of the Soul with Astrologer and Dreamworker Jill Eras. Let the exploration of self and soul begin! Jill has been interested in astrology from age four...

Bahia Brunelle – Garden Sharing

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 10, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Local, Outdoors, Program, Wellness

Bahia Brunelle is in a unique garden sharing community.

State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on The American Mind

by Jill Cody | Oct 9, 2022 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Education, Politics, Program

“State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on The American Mind” KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “A fascinating and compelling case that right-wing politics has subverted our democracy … This book unmasks the...

Pro and Con Measure O

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 7, 2022 | All Talk, Business, Local, Politics, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

We asked representatives on both sides of Santa Cruz's Measure O campaign to explain their support or non-support for the initiative. On the "NO" side was former mayor, Don Lane, and on the "YES" side, designer, Lisa Ekstrom. Santa Cruz Measure O is on the ballot in...

Laurie Corn – Spirit Guide

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Oct 6, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

Laurie Corn gets advice from a friend.

Pricing Nature on the Global Carbon Reward: A Conversation with Dr. Delton Chen, Author Kim Stanley Robinson and Renegade Economist Kate Raworth

by Christine Barrington | Oct 5, 2022 | All Talk, Christine Barrington, Politics, Program, Science, Talk of the Bay

The Global Carbon Reward is a bold new policy proposal pioneered by Dr. Delton Chen and popularized by sci-fi author Kim Stanley Robinson in his latest novel The Ministry for the Future. Dr. Chen will be visiting Santa Cruz on November 2 for an event entitled "Funding...