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.
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...
Finding the Thread with Kim Vann
"Isn't there more?" This is a question that most of us have probably asked at one time or another. The Dream Journal this week hosts certified Spiritual Director and Dreamworker Kim Vann who speaks about how when these longings surface, it is the no less than the...
Jason Scorse – Conservative Bubble
Jason Scorse asks, "Why are those of the majority opinion Not in power?"
Seymour Discovery Center’s New Exhibit: Water’s Extreme Journey!
There is so much to know and celebrate about Santa Cruz's rich water resources, and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center is the perfect guide to help you do just that. In this episode you will hear all the latest news from the Seymour Center's Executive Director,...
Transborder: The Bracero Legacy Project
In this interview, I have a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation/rumination about immigration, identity, politics and creeping fascism. Daniel Ruanova is a painter and sculptor and self-described "border rat," growing up traveling between Tijuana and Calexico....
Short Play Festival 8 Tens and 8 Returns
The short play festival finally returns after a couple of covid false starts with 10 new plays. In this interview, we get a little preview of two of the pieces and talk with the actors and directors making it all possible. My guests were director Suzanne Schrag, and...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 18th: Letter to Fellow Citizens of Earth, with Dr. Sharachchandra Lele
Letter to Fellow Citizens of Earth, with Dr. Sharachchandra Lele on Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 18th, 5-6 PM Join Host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Dr. Sharachchandra Lele who is coleader of an Expert Writing Group of natural scientists,...
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