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.

Freedom and Liberty For All – What Does It Really Mean?

by Jill Cody | Jun 20, 2021 | All Talk, Be Bold America!, Politics

"Freedom and Liberty For All" - What Does It Really Mean? KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 5:00pm “The real threat to our future is Biden and the well-heeled powerful forces who want us to lose sight of what made America great in the first...

Buddhist Practice Behind Bars

by Reflections on Buddhism | Jun 20, 2021 | Reflections on Buddhism

Ven. Tenzin has been teaching Buddhist meditation and philosophy in prisons for over 15 years. In this episode, Ven. Tenzin talks about how she got involved in this work and some of the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching in prison. The second part of this...

WomenCARE: Cancer Care During Covid

by goodnewssantacruz | Jun 18, 2021 | All Talk, Good News Santa Cruz, Program

On Good News Santa Cruz Thursday, June 17, 2021, Host Debora Bone talked with LaVerne Coleman, director of WomenCARE about “Adaptation and Resilience for Women facing a Cancer diagnosis during the time of COVID.” Learn about the many services available locally. Find...

A world beyond war – what’s there to gain, and how is it possible?

by Len Beyea | Jun 17, 2021 | All Talk, Len Beyea, Program, Talk of the Bay

Host Len Beyea talks with 3 members of the Board of Directors of the international organization World Beyond War. World BEYOND War is a global nonviolent movement to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace. World BEYOND War was founded on January 1st, 2014,...

Belle Yang – A Wiseman’s Words

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jun 17, 2021 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Program

Belle Yang delivers a wiseman's words on freedom.

Steve Pleich – Practical Politics

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jun 16, 2021 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Politics, Program

Steve Pleich takes a practical view on politics.

Equine-Assisted Therapy in Santa Cruz County

by Rachel Goodman | Jun 14, 2021 | All Talk, Local, Talk of the Bay, Wellness

Divine Equine Assisted Therapy Center is always looking for volunteers to help out with the horses and around the ranch. To find out how you can volunteer, you can contact Kristy through the website here HOST INTRO: You’ve probably heard of therapy dogs or cats, but...

Nightmares and Suicide with Dr Michael Nadorff

by Katherine Bell | Jun 14, 2021 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

Can imagining ideal dream scenarios a few minutes a day lessen nightmares and lead to a better night's sleep and more peace of mind? Yes they can, and we talk about how with today's guest Dr. Michael Nadorff. High rates of nightmares correlate with high likelihood of...

Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 13th, 5-6 PM: Making Solar Law and Solar Sausages: How It’s Done in California, with Allie Detrio, Chief Strategist of Reimagine Power

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Jun 14, 2021 | All Talk, Business, Politics, Sustainability Now!

There is an old saying attributed to the 19th century German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck: “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.” This show is about law and sausages in California. If you ever took a civics or...