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.
Steve Perlmutter – My Mountains
Steve Perlmutter gazes at the Smokies and thinks way back to an earthly time.
The Film Gang Review: Nightmare Alley
Another remake of a classic film has come to town, pitching its tent like a carnival of the grotesque. Fans of film noir will immediately recognize the title of the movie it’s based on: Nightmare Alley. The original was a black & white release that hit...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 26th, 5-6 PM on KSQD: Oil and Oceans Don’t Mix with Fred Keeley
Oil and Oceans Don’t Mix with Fred Keeley on Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 26th, 5-6 PM on KSQD Join hosts Ronnie Lipschutz and Brooke Wright for a conversation with Fred Keeley, a well-known political person about town and across the Monterey Bay Region. He...
Bahia Brunelle – Mary’s Roses
Bahia Brunelle remembers Mary and her roses.
Grief and Gratitude
This month we are joined by local NVC facilitator and coach Kristin Masters For the last several years, local Santa Cruz Non-violent Communication facilitator and coach Kristin Masters has been leading a workshop titled “Grief and Gratitude.” Join us for this...
Lee Marshall – Winter Solstice
Lee Marshall once again marks the winter solstice.
From Studying Stars to Studying Dreams with Katherine Bell
We turn the mic around today and Katherine is interviewed by the host of Narrative Species, music creator and engineer for the show Rick Kleffel. Katherine starts by talking about her history first growing up in a family of six scientists and then as an astrophysicist...
Olga Cossi – Maple
Olga Cossi asks, "Would you turn your eyes?"
Classical Music Illuminates the Holidays
Tune in Christmas morning and New Year's Day for an extended program on Music of the Masters, 6 to 9:30 a.m. Works include Vivaldi's Violin Concerto "Per Il Santissimo Natale," Stradella's "Ah, Ah, Troppo è Ver (Too much is true) plus ancient and modern carols from...
How CARES Act funds enriched profitable private equity firms instead of helping those impacted by COVID – Taylor Lincoln of Public Citizen
As director of research at Public Citizen’s Congress Watch division, Taylor Lincoln has authored or co-authored numerous reports on subjects concerning regulations, health care, worker safety, and political spending, among other topics. He has a master’s degree...
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