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.
Mike Tozer – Racism
Mike Tozer offers refreshing honesty about a controversial topic.
Stacey Falls on Good News Santa Cruz
On Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday, July 22, 2021 Randa Solick interviews local teacher and Housing Justice activist Stacey Falls about the ACLU, the County Dems, and the State of Downtown.
From Emaciated to Emancipated: The Story of a Skinny Mango
In this interview, we talk with minister and author, Ryan "Mango" Althaus about his new book about his struggles with an eating disorder. These struggles are often associated with young women, but his story shows anyone can suffer from eating disorders. His book, From...
Unheard Voices with Marissa Molina
On Friday July 23rd, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie welcomed Marissa Molina, a local activist and artist. They discussed her community work, along with current events and how they affect us all. Unheard Voices is a weekly program that aims to create dialogue and raise...
Neighbors Cry Foul Over Toxic Waste in Watsonville Development
Environmental injustice occurs when powerful developers locate toxic waste in poor neighborhoods. These populations often suffer from health issues from pollution already and are in less of a position to oppose these projects. In Watsonville, at 511 Ohlone Parkway, a...
Secret Garden Women’s Shelter
On Good News Santa Cruz Thursday, July 15, 2021 Host Janet Quinn will be talking with Kat Salehi and Kelly Archer about the Secret Garden Women's Shelter, a grassroots-organized and funded overnight safe space for women facing houselessness in Santa Cruz. Through...
Don Perlmutter – Life Cycle
Don Perlmutter relates his first experience with the cycle of life.
The Film Gang Review: Rockula (1990)
For the longest time, ‘80s cinema was considered one of the worst decades in American film history. Compared to the gritty adult-oriented stories and antiheroes brought to the big screen by the New Hollywood auteurs of the ‘60s and ‘70s, ‘80s filmmaking...
Olga Cossi – Ah Nature
Olga Cossi asks, "Does nature surprise you, too?"
Cabrillo Festival Makes the Remote Personal
On Talk of the Bay, Ellen Primack, Executive Director of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, joins host Suki Wessling to talk about the challenges of pandemic-era music programming and the amazing work that was done to bring together this year’s virtual...
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