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.
Debunking economic doublespeak – Groundwork Collaborative provides an enlightened narrative
Lindsay Owens, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative. Widely known for her ability to communicate pressing economic concepts and arguments, Lindsay has been credited with changing the way we understand inflation by leading the charge...
Marco Poehler: Life in a Colombian Nature Preserve
Until recently, Colombia was the 13th largest importer of agricultural commodities to the US. Top among them are coffee, tea, and spices, live trees and nursery plants, bananas and plantains, and snack foods. All totaling more than 2.7 billion annually. In this...
“La favorita” – Love in its most triangular dimention
Fernando starts as a monk, leaves that vocation to seek true love, finds it with Leonora - the woman of his dreams, except she has a dark past. She's the mistress of the King of Castile, and the King likes her a lot. She's his "favorita." She gets him a commission in...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 7th: The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay
The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay On Sustainability Now! December 7th, 2025, 5-6 PM on KSQD The Kenneth S. Norris Center at UC Santa Cruz is one of the little-known...
FirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Jefferson and I
Steve Pleich echoes Thomas Jefferson. Photo courtesy of Joey Kyber.
When Hormones Shift: Perimenopause and Mental Health
Episode 85: Hormonal changes and perimenopause can start earlier than many women expect — sometimes in the 30s — bringing shifts that deeply affect mental health. Anxiety, irritability, depression, headaches, and brain fog are common, yet often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We’re joined by psychotherapist and hormone expert Helen Bennett, BACP, and experiencer Liz Ryan to share both clinical and personal insights into how hormonal changes impact daily life and emotional well-being. Liz’s partner, Casey, also reflects on navigating this transition together and its effects on their relationship and family. Tune in to recognize the signs, find support, and feel less alone during this transition.
FirstpersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Stranger
The late Sigrid McLaughlin received a midnight gift. Photo courtesy of Max Flinterman.
Mythbusting the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, with host Meilin Obinata, guests James Weller, a land title expert and Barry Scott a clean energy educator bust the latest myths and misunderstandings regarding the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County. Our third guest,...
Adaptive Nightmares with Prof Wojciech Owczarski
Learn how dreams help us process trauma with our guest Gdansk Professor Wojciech Owczarski who studies the dreams of Auschwitz survivors, modern Ukrainian refugees, and nursing home residents. He finds that dreams help us cope with trauma, adapt to new life...
FirstPersonSingular: Gilda Zelin – Odors
Gilda Zelin smiles as life cycles round. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
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