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.

Autumn Operas on KSQD

by Joe Truskot | Sep 27, 2021 | Arts, Classical, Live Performance, Monday Night at the Opera, Program

Spend your Monday evenings tuned to KSQD Santa Cruz and hosts Joe Truskot and Jeremey Bot. Enjoy the drama and exciting music of great operas and also KSQD Concert Hall featuring performances from the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival with host Christopher Smith. SEPTEMBER...

Dreams and Relationships Redux with Keren Vishny, MD

by Katherine Bell | Sep 27, 2021 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

Connecting with the feelings in our dreams can lead to improved relationships. Dr. Vishny shares some personal dream stories and also gives examples about how dreams have helped people to open up to their innate ability to love. BIO. Keren Vishny is a psychotherapist...

Lee Marshall – Pieces of the Puzzle

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Sep 27, 2021 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

Lee Marshall puzzles over this thing called life.

The Hidden History of American Healthcare with Thom Hartmann

by Jill Cody | Sep 26, 2021 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Education, Politics, Program

"The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich" “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 5:00pm “For-profit health insurance is the largest con job ever perpetrated on the American people - one that has...

Thairie Ritchie Organizer and Activist asks “Where Do Go From Here?”

by goodnewssantacruz | Sep 26, 2021 | All Talk, Christine Barrington, Good News Santa Cruz, Program

On Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, September 23, 2021 Christine Barrington interviews activist, community organizer, and fellow KSQD talk show host Thairie Ritchie about the Community Forum he organized this past weekend at Mission Plaza examining how Santa Cruz meets...

Enter the K-Squid Jingle Contest – Deadline extended

by Rachel Goodman | Sep 26, 2021 | Station News, Updates

Want to be on the radio? Here’s your chance. Enter our jingle contest, and win a K-squid T-shirt. Create your catchy song or ad celebrating K-squid. Shorter is better: Think one phrase or stanza. Under 15 seconds is the goal! Here are some examples: K-Squid, ninety...

Unheard Voices with Ayo Banjo

by Omar Guzman | Sep 24, 2021 | Education, Local, Politics, Unheard Voices

On Friday, September 24th at 3pm host Thairie Ritchie welcomed Ayo Banjo, the former UCSC student body president, and current chair of the campus NAACP. They discussed current social justice issues affecting Santa Cruz and the nation. Unheard Voices looks at...

Justin Wagner of Everytown for Gun Safety on Armed Demonstrations, their potential for violence, and their impact on free speech

by Len Beyea | Sep 24, 2021 | All Talk, Len Beyea, Politics, Talk of the Bay, Wellness

Justin Wagner is the Director of Investigations at Everytown for Gun Safety, where he oversees the organization’s investigatory work pertaining to the gun lobby, the firearms industry, and extremist groups. Last month, Everytown and the Armed Conflict Location &...

Rebuilding After CZU: Resources and Reflections

by Christine Barrington | Sep 24, 2021 | All Talk, Christine Barrington, Program, Talk of the Bay

On Talk of the Bay, Monday, September 20, 2021 Christine Barrington hosts two locals who lost their homes in the CZU wildfire. The devastation to the soil and infrastructure, along with the financial impacts due increased demand and supply chain interruptions from...