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.
The Tower of Song Presents “Lughnasadh/Lammas 2025, Part 2″
Update: The second installment of this Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series “Lughnasadh/Lammas” (broadcast 8/11/25) is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the corresponding playlist on the “Program Playlists” webpage, of the...
FirstPersonSingular: Amy McElroy – Childhood Voice
Amy McElroy speaks of a time when her voice was not heard. Photo courtesy of Polina Kovaleva.
FirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – Worst of the Worst
Jason Scorse says our situation is "beyond the pale." Photo courtesy of Monstera Production.
August 12, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Flock License plate readers, Phone scams, Microsoft kills LensPDF scanner app, iPhone...
Nine miles of new trails open on August 16 at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
In square miles Santa Cruz County is the second smallest in California, but in hiking and mountain biking trail miles Santa Cruz County is a giant. And, this month these miles will increase in number due to a collaboration between the Bureau of Land Management, Santa...
CZU 5th Anniversary: Remembrance and Renewal at Big Basin Redwoods State Park
It’s been 5 years since the CZU fires devastated the region, and in particular, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, but nature has been hard at work renewing her landscapes, and on Monday, August 18th, a special remembrance and renewal event will take place from 10am-1pm...
Dreaming, Art, and Empathy, a Dream Journal Redux with Renzo Del Castillo
Katherine speaks with poet Renzo Del Castillo about building connections and empathy through creation, art, integrity, and love in a replay of a popular show from a year ago. Renzo is the author of the award-winning, best-selling debut poetry book "Still" (available...
FirstPersonSingular: Ed Weingold – Indentured Studentude
Ed Weingold looks into the origin of student debt. Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
Get the Flock Out! Local Mass Surveillance and What to Do
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, host George Cadman welcomes Lourdes and Gabriel Barraza, Ami Chen Mills, Julia Monahan, of Get The Flock Out — a grassroots group raising the alarm about mass surveillance in Santa Cruz County. Also joining the show: Peter Gelblum...
Youth Against Displacement versus Big Real Estate in NYC
On today’s Talk of the Bay, at 5PM host Meilin Obinata introduces you to Youth Against Displacement, a grassroots organization which racked up multiple rounds of victories against gentrification and displacement of long-time residents in the real estate capital...
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