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.
Unheard Voices with Michael Mechanic
On Friday, September 3rd at 3pm, host Ami Chen Mills-Naim welcomed journalist Michael Mechanic for a follow-up interview. A former staff writer at Metro Santa Cruz, Mechanic is now a Senior Editor at Mother Jones magazine. Ami and Michael discuss his new book,...
Saving our Groundwater: Two UCSC Professors Weigh In
In this episode of Talk of the Bay, I interview two UCSC researchers, Andrew Fisher and Ruth Langridge. Their focus is on groundwater and how to recharge it to better manage this resource for city and farm. Groundwater...
Alan Ritch – 7-Year-Old Vegetarian
Alan Ritch knows a 7-year-old vegetarian.
The Film Gang Review: Pig
Does Nicolas Cage have a thing for pigs and film noir? Possibly, considering he voiced the character of Spider-Man Noir opposite the animated pig, Spider-Ham. And now he’s starring in Pig, a compelling crime drama that makes liberal use of classic film noir...
Suicide Prevention for Teens and Young Adults
Episode 34: For National Suicide Prevention Month, we focus on suicide prevention for teens and young adults. Being informed about suicide can help prevent many of these tragic deaths. In this show we talk about feeling suicidal, where to find help and support, and how to recognize warning signs. We also learn about how to help others who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Next month’s show focuses on complicated grief and recovering from losing a loved one to suicide.
Jeri Bodemar – I Could Do This
Jeri Bodemar says, "I could do this." Authored by Jeri Bodemar and produced by Mathilde Rand
CZU Fire Victims: One year later, moving from disaster to hope
Approximately 911 homes in Santa Cruz County were burned a year ago in the CZU Complex, ignited on August 16th by lightning and officially contained 6 days later. At last count, 259 properties were formally in the rebuilding process. In this conversation, we focused...
Public Banking
Host Mathilde Rand talks with Randa Solick and Rafa Sonnenfeld about the developments of public banking in California and elsewhere. More information at: https://californiapublicbankingalliance.org https://www.publicbankinginstitute.org...
Dreams at the End of Life with Jeanne Van Bronkhorst
Being with the dying challenges us to be more fully ourselves and we can support our loved ones by listening to their experiences of dreams and visions. Jeanne starts out by sharing a dream premonition she had as a child which woke her up to the power of dreams....
Lee Marshall – Icarus
Lee Marshall finds mythic meaning in the death of many of our stars.
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