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.
Skunk Weed History with Richard Stockton
Comedian turned horticulturalist Richard Stockton shares his story about germinating original pot seeds from a cache that had been frozen since the 1970s and the wave of interest it has generated in growers and pot enthusiasts.
Santa Cruz Early Rock History with Jack Bowers
Jack Bowers is a pianist/keyboardist and songwriter and member of the seminal 60's rock band, Oganookie. In this interview, he tells some juicy stories about the founding of the band and the early rock scene in Santa Cruz in the 60s and 70s.
Jeri Bodemar – Clouds
Jeri Bodemar, an artist, gets her inspiration from looking up
Author Jonathan Katz on Gangsters of Capitalism – a little-known history
Jonathan Myerson Katz , author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America’s Empire, received the James Foley/Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism for reporting from Haiti. His first book, The Big Truck That...
Kathryn Petrocelli – Childhood Funerals
Kathryn Petrocelli, a writer and a teacher, gives a child's perspective to an ancient and hallowed ritual. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Nutritionists set the record straight about healthy eating in the modern age
Medical professionals of the past made wide-ranging recommendations, from smoking cigarettes to lose weight to drinking liquor with steak to aid digestion. We expect modern dietary recommendations to be more science-based, but are they?
Livia Monteleone – Santa Cruz-Italy Prison Projects
Livia Monteleone speaks with host Mathilde Rand about her life and her music. Born in Italy, Livia has lived in and loved Santa Cruz since the late 90’s. She is a musician, traveler, a radio host, and an advocate for justice. She and her band have designed a music...
Psychedelics and The Kooky Side of Crazy with Ryan Althaus
Re-creation through recreation. Our guest is Rev Ryan Althaus and topics include mental health, spirituality and psychedelics. Ryan starts by describing his history with mental health issues and says his goal now is to get his laugh back by recognizing that maybe he...
Molly Tierney – Leg of Lamb
Molly Tierney tries to be a good homemaker with a French accent. Produced by Laurie Corn.
What Happened To Dad? with Jen Senko
"What Happened To Dad?" with Jen Senko “Be Bold America!” Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 5:00pm (PT) “Once upon a time, there was an average American family living in an average American town. After the family moved to a new state, the father left his carpool and began a...
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