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.
Despair and Hope: Coping with Climate Change
Host Mathilde Rand goes in conversation with Dr. Michelle Merrill and Roland Saher about Despair and Hope: Coping with Climate Change. Dr Michelle Merrill started Novasutras in 2017, as a way to respond to the need for spiritual community centered on the biggest...
Your Resonant Self with Sarah Peyton
Do you want to make your own brain a safe haven? We explore the idea that healing happens when we resonate with other human beings and with ourselves. In this replay from a popular show recorded in January 2021, our guest neuroscience educator Sarah Peyton talks about...
Coleman – Waiting
While in Salinas Valley State Prison, Coleman's perspective of waiting changed.
The United States of Distraction
“The United States of Distraction” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) Sorry. It’s a terrible thing to say. But bring it on, Donald. Keep going… It may not be good for America but it’s damn good for CBS. ~ Les Moonves, (at the time) the...
Patrice Vecchione – Emily
In this earlier piece, Patrice Vecchione reflects on Emily and wonder.
Invest in Signal Improvement Today!
KSQD 90.7 FM, your community radio station in Santa Cruz, launches its capital campaign on October 1st during its on-air fall pledge drive, with the goal of acquiring two new radio licenses to broadcast at 89.7 and 89.5 on the FM dial. The new frequencies,...
Fall Pledge Drive Has a Big Vision
We at KSQD are in the communication business. Many of you have complained about losing our signal at some critical moment in a talk show or song . We are excited to announce we have found a solution that not only solves some of the reception issues, but it expands our...
The Distinguished Artists Series with Founder John Orlando
Christine Barrington hosts John Orlando, the Director of the Santa Cruz Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series, which he founded in 1985. The Distinguished Artist’s Series brings world-renowned thinkers and artists to our region, and on September 24 John...
Sally Grey – Hoops
Sally Grey shares her love of basketball. Contact: 831-325-0451
Equinox Jazz specials on KSQD
Join KSQD Wednesday September 21 and Thursday September 22 for great jazz specials. Wednesday from 7 to 10pm, Howard Feldstein presents his annual John Coltrane birthday tribute, with music from throughout Coltrane’s career. Thursday from 7 to 10pm, Charles Perrone...
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