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.

Pablo Orozco-Castro – Self-Care

by Inside Education | Nov 29, 2021 | Education, Inside Education, Local, Program, Wellness

Pablo Orozco-Castro joins hosts Celeste Gutierrez and Vrinda Quintero to talk about the importance of self-care.

Thanksgiving All Caller Dream Show

by Katherine Bell | Nov 29, 2021 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

It's a dreams extravaganza as Katherine exchanges dreams with Lucille from Cambria in this show. Lucille starts with a dream in which she explores the symbolism of rectangles vs squares concluding that she gives "a little more leeway" than most of the people she...

Nuclear Power and Our Clean Energy Future: Friend or Foe?

by Christine Barrington | Nov 29, 2021 | All Talk, Christine Barrington, Program, Talk of the Bay

Does nuclear power have an important role to play in a clean energy future or is it a toxic demon to be avoided at all costs? On Talk of the Bay, Monday, November 29, Christine Barrington interviews both sides in a quest for clarity. If you are concerned about...

Laurie Corn – Hanukkah

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 29, 2021 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Laurie Corn remembers a holiday crisis in the 6th grade.

The Film Gang Review: Belfast

by Paul Kanieski | Nov 26, 2021 | All Talk, Arts, Arts & Culture, The Film Gang

It’s Belfast, 1969, and rioting Protestants are invading a peaceful Catholic neighborhood. A Molotov cocktail explodes in front of an eight-year-old boy while he’s standing in the middle of the street, paralyzed with fear. His name is Buddy, and ironically he’s...

Steve Perlmutter – Piano Lessons

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 25, 2021 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

For Thanksgiving Steve Perlmutter plays a traditional tune.

Bahia Brunelle – Daily Lessons

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 24, 2021 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Bahia Brunelle shares some daily lessons of Love and Gratitude.

UCSC Humanities connects using language, culture, and history

by Suki Wessling | Nov 22, 2021 | All Talk, Education, Local, Suki Wessling, Talk of the Bay

The Humanities Division of UC Santa Cruz has been hard at work on projects that connect what is happening up on the Hill with our local community. Host Suki Wessling talks to UCSC scholars spearheading two different projects where interaction with local community...

Secret Garden Women’s Shelter

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 22, 2021 | All Talk, Exploring Monterey Bay, Local, Wellness

Host Mathilde Rand and Kat Salehi discusses the Secret Garden Women's Shelter. Contact information: Warmingcenterprogram@gmail.com or warmingcenterprogram.com

James Durbin: The Beast Awakens

by goodnewssantacruz | Nov 22, 2021 | All Talk, Good News Santa Cruz, Local, Program

On Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, November 25, 2021, Lucille Tee interviewed James Durbin about the release of his new album "Durbin - The Beast Awakens," and life in Santa Cruz. “It’s OK to be an artist in your hometown,” said the 32-year-old singer who made a...