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.

Unheard Voices with Irene Juarez O’Connell

by Omar Guzman | Jan 1, 2021 | Local, Politics, Unheard Voices

On Unheard Voices, Friday, January 1, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie speaks with Irene Juarez O’Connell. Among the topics, they discussed the recent deaths of people of color in police custody in Columbus Ohio, and in Riverside County; abuses at the Irwin detention center...

Laurie Corn – Destiny

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Dec 31, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Laurie Corn has a message for the new year.

Mental Health First Aid for COVID (Remix)

by State of Mind | Dec 30, 2020 | All Talk, State of Mind, Wellness

Episode 26: Dealing with the pandemic while trying to support your own mental health is no easy task. This show is full of practical examples and suggestions you can adopt right away and includes an extensive list of mental health oriented and mostly free resources.

Steve Pleich – Neighborhood Court Program

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Dec 30, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Local

Steve Pleich talks about the Neighborhood Courts Program.

Behind the Mic: Howard Feldstein

by Christine Barrington | Dec 29, 2020 | Arts & Culture

On Tuesday December 29, 2020 Christine Barrington interviews KSQD Program Director and DJ of Wednesday evening's Giant Steps. KSQD is community radio for the central coast. But what is community radio, and, what makes it different from other stations, both commercial...

Heather Houston: The Transformational Power of Song

by Christine Barrington | Dec 28, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Christine Barrington, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay

On Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Christine Barrington interviews local songstress, vocal coach, and communal chorus virtuoso, Heather Houston. Heather is passionate about uplifting hearts, freeing voices, transforming lives, and building strong, loving...

Year’s End All Caller Dream Show

by Katherine Bell | Dec 28, 2020 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Local, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

It is a musical Dream Journal today. I am excited to debut the music of new artist Paige Kalenian. We played two of her songs: Something New and Deja Vu. We spoke with Paige about her creative process. We also spoke with the creator of the background music of the...

Patrice Vecchione – Mother’s Stories

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Dec 28, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Patrice Vecchione shares the impact of her mother's stories.

Sustainability Now! Dec. 27: Are we Becoming “Plastic People of the Universe” Or, What does “biodegradable” really mean?

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Dec 26, 2020 | All Talk, Politics, Science, Sustainability Now!

As you may have read in a number of places, not only is the ocean full of plastic, we are literally living in an ocean of plastic microparticles falling from the sky. Before you know it, we will all be “Plastic People of the Universe.” On this show, Sustainability...