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.
Leah Shrifter – Teach a Man to Fish
Leah Shrifter believes one should teach a man to fish.
Colette Uncensored: Bay Area Playwrights on the Life, Loves and Writing of the Famous and Infamous Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, March 7, 2022 Christine Barrington interviews the authors of a new play that depicts the life, loves, and writing of the French novelist and activist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. Colette Uncensored is a masterful one-woman performance playing...
Awakening to Black Love with Queen Reverend Mutima Imani
On Talk of the Bay, Monday March 7, 2022, Christine Barrington interviews Queen Reverend Mutima Imani about her racial healing work based on tipping point concepts that can lead to systemic change. Her recent event called “Awakening to Black Love” featured Dr....
Dreams Healing Shame with Maren Sinclair Hurn
What would the world be like without shame? Today’s guest Santa Cruz sculptor Maren Sinclair Hurn describes a dream in which she sees that her daughter has nails piercing her eyelids. This dream inspired her to create faces that helped her come to terms with her own...
Tim Rudolph – Middle Name
Tim Rudolph' middle name continues to tag along like a stray puppy. This piece is read by Alan Ritch.
Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 6th, 2022: What are Seabed Mineral Nodules and Who Wants Them? with Emily Jeffers, Center for Biological Diversity
What are Seabed Mineral Nodules and Who Wants Them? with Emily Jeffers, Center for Biological Diversity On Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 6th, 5-6 PM California Assembly Member Luz Rivas recently introduced a bill to ban mining of seabed nodules on 2,500 square...
Size Matters: Cholesterol particle size and the largest bacteria, warnings about CRISPR gene editing, and more
Review of cholesterol variants -- advanced lipid testing and the importance of particle size and number. Experiments warn us of potential side effects using CRISPR gene editing. Luckily, the SARS-CoV-2 virus does not spread well on surfaces. Hormone and diet issues...
The Film Gang Review: Spencer
A soldier wearing camouflage fatigues inspects a darkened kitchen with his flashlight while a second soldier stands guard holding an assault rifle. “All clear. Bring it in,” radios the first. The scene switches to a caravan of army trucks making their way...
Let’s eat worms and insects! Microbiome and mood and other important health topics
Balancing the medical necessity of measuring weight vs. weight shaming. Long term study evaluating e-Sig use reveals a significant increase in bad bacteria in oral microbiome, causing gum disease. How does the microbiome affect mood? Can general anesthesia induce...
UCSC Climate Coalition Makes Strides
In this interview, I talk with two members of UCSC's Climate Coalition, Gwen Parden and Maya Caminado, about plans to start a new interdisciplinary minor in Climate Studies, plus plans for organizing the next climate action. Find out what this group is up to....
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