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.

Nancy LaFortune

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 30, 2022 | First Person Singular, Program, Wellness

Nancy LaFortune shares an important and memorable event in her childhood.

Meteor Shower Monday? Sky news from “Cosmic” Joe Jordan

by Rachel Goodman | May 29, 2022 | All Talk, Local, Outdoors, Rachel Anne Goodman, Science, Talk of the Bay

There may be a chance to see one of the most stunning displays of meteor showers in years on Monday night, 9:30-10:30 PM pacific time. Hear more from former NASA scientist and expert in all things astronomy, Joe Jordan.

Sustainability Now! Blast from the Past! Sunday, May 29th, 5-6 PM: Fighting Fires with Fire with Dr. Sasha Berleman, Wildland Fire Scientist

by Ronnie Lipschutz | May 29, 2022 | All Talk, Local, Outdoors, Science, Sustainability Now!

Fighting Fires with Fire with Dr. Sasha Berleman, Wildland Fire Scientist Sustainability Now! Blast from the Past! Sunday, May 29th, 5-6 PM Once again, California is dry, dry, dry and that probably means we are in for a wild wildfire season. Since the beginning of...

Inflammation in the brain can cause a variety of problems, from MS to depression

by Eliza James | May 29, 2022 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Ask Dr. Dawn, Politics, Program, Science, Wellness

Dr. Dawn comments on the 2nd amendment and gun issues; The problem with news media exaggerations, such as the new Monkeypox infections; Reports from an online conference about neurological effects of inflammation in the brain; Pediatric neuroinflammatory disorders;...

Liz Lawler, Republican Candidate for 28th Assembly District

by Rachel Goodman | May 28, 2022 | All Talk, Politics, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

Voters will go to the polls on June 7th in California’s primary election. In Santa Cruz, the San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, Davenport and Scotts Valley, voters will choose among four candidates for the newly redrawn 28th Assembly district. Last week we brought you a...

What to Be Show | Janine Chicourrat- General Manager of the Portola Hotel & Spa

by Patrick Harte | May 27, 2022 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Business, Education, Local, Politics, Program, What to Be?

Patrick Harte interviews Janine Chicourrat who is the Portola Hotel & Spa general manager. Janine's career has encompassed successful tenures at some of California’s most renowned hospitality companies, including the Pebble Beach Resorts and the Kimpton Hotel...

More Electric Car Charging Stations Needed in CA

by Rachel Goodman | May 27, 2022 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Business, Local, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

Piet Canin of Ecology Action talks about the need for more electric car charging stations in California and how residents can get rebates and help to choose an electric car.

Jason Scorse – Don’t Give Up On Democracy

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 26, 2022 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Politics, Program

Jason Scorse advises we better look up to see where the right wing is headed. Produced by Laurie Corn.

The Film Gang Review: One Cut of the Dead

by Paul Kanieski | May 25, 2022 | All Talk, Arts, Arts & Culture, Program, The Film Gang

Attempting a remake of a great movie is more often than not a fool’s errand. You can forgive some filmmakers for trying to share their fanboy obsessions with a new generation, like Peter Jackson did with King Kong or Steven Spielberg with West Side Story. It’s...