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.
Jason Scorse – First Progressive President
Jason Scorse recognizes President Biden as a first.
Nora Hochman and Progressive Politics
On April 9 Randa Solick interviewed Nora Hochman about progressive politics in Santa Cruz. They talked about the fact that this famously "progressive" town is no longer progressively run at city or county level. There are very few women or people of color and no...
Water policy clarified: the present and future of water in Santa Cruz County
Suki Wessling hosts a roundtable discussion about water in Santa Cruz County. As we enter a future of uncertain water, what does that mean for city dwellers? Rural residents? Farmers? Businesses? What sorts of long term plans are being made to secure our water supply?...
Communicating Climate Change
In this interview by Cabrillo College student Lucia Meza, we hear from Irene Tsouprake, the director of TEDx Santa Cruz who is passionate about communicating about climate change. Ironically, there are many planes going over during the interview, burning fossil fuels.
Ancestral Dreaming with Alaya Dannu
We speak with Alaya Dannu about her experiences of receiving teachings in her dreams which she calls Ancestral Dreaming. We start by talking about her early experiences with deceased relatives speaking to her in dreams. She tells us that we can encourage these dreams...
Richard Stockton – In and Out Burger
Richard Stockton finds looove at the In&Out Burger
Surviving heroin addiction
In this interview, by Cabrillo College student Jasmine Ramirez, she speaks with Bella, a local Watsonville resident who at one point was the biggest heroin dealer in the area, making $25,000 a month while still a teenager. She became addicted, began stealing from her...
The Indiana Jones of Endangered Species: New Zealander, Capt. Pete Bethune
The Indiana Jones of Endangered Species: New Zealander, Capt. Pete Bethune Tune in to “Be Bold America!” for a special Earth Day Interview Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 5:00pm (will be replayed on Sunday, May 30, 2021) New Zealander, Capt. Pete Bethune, has been run over...
Welcoming asylum seekers
Over the past year and a half, The Welcoming Network, a group of local neighbors, has developed a network of Santa Cruz neighbors, folks in faith communities and local community organizations to welcome and support asylum seekers. Trump's border closure limited the...
Unheard Voices with Celestino Rodriguez
On Unheard Voices, Friday, April 9th, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie welcomes community activist Celestino Rodriguez. They discussed recent events in the news and their impact, especially on communities of color.Topics include the spotlight on police practices in...
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