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.

Steve Pleich – Holidays

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 30, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Steve Pleich shares his holiday season.

Sustainability Now! Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture on a Small Farm

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Nov 28, 2020 | All Talk, Local, Science, Sustainability Now!

November 29, 5-6 PM: Join host Ronnie Lipschutz and Dave Blume of Blume Distillation for a walking interview and tour of Whiskey Hill Farm, its permaculture and regenerative agriculture practices and technological innovations connecting alcohol distillation and...

Unheard Voices with Yasmina Porter, Buddhist Teacher

by Gloria Nieto | Nov 27, 2020 | Local, Politics, Unheard Voices

On Unheard Voices, Friday November 27, 2020 Host Gloria Nieto welcomed Yasmina Porter, a Buddhist teacher in their persons-of-color sangha. Gloria and Yasmina discussed the many dimensions of life and how they intersect as we live and work in our...

Patrice Vecchione – Of Late in a Messy World

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 26, 2020 | Arts & Culture, COVID-19, First Person Singular, Wellness

Patrice Vecchione speaks of a messy world.

The Film Gang Review: The Load (2019)

by Paul Kanieski | Nov 25, 2020 | Arts & Culture, The Film Gang

Not many films are made in Serbia. Fewer still get past its border. Fortunately for fans of world cinema, one of them, entitled The Load, gained international recognition at the 2018 Cannes film festival, and went on to win multiple nominations and awards...

Olga Cossi – Love Honor Cook

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 25, 2020 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

In this classsic repeat by the late Olga Cossi she talks about rewriting the marital vows.

Homelessness in Santa Cruz

by goodnewssantacruz | Nov 24, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Good News Santa Cruz, Local, Politics, Program

Good News Santa Cruz - on Thursday, December 17th, 3:30-4pm. Host Janet Quinn talked with Alicia Kuhl about Homelessness in Santa Cruz. Alicia Kuhl has lived in Santa Cruz for fifteen years and recently ran for a seat on the city council. She is also president of...

Thanksgiving Meals for All: The Salvation Army and Second Harvest Food Bank Providing Meals for the Holidays

by Christine Barrington | Nov 24, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay

The Holidays are upon us, and the organizations in Santa Cruz that work hard every year to help make sure a celebratory meal is on every table are working double duty in the age of Covid. For Tuesday, November 24, 2020 on Talk of the Bay, Christine Barrington features...

Ariel Gold, Co-Director of CodePink, on the new administration and prospects for peace in the Middle East

by Len Beyea | Nov 23, 2020 | All Talk, Len Beyea, Politics, Talk of the Bay

Ariel Gold is the National Co-director of CODEPINK. CODEPINK is a women-led grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other...

Shop local this holiday season!

by Suki Wessling | Nov 23, 2020 | Advice / Call-in, COVID-19, Local, Talk of the Bay

How many reasons do you need to shop local? It's easy You can do it online Local stores have everything you need Local stores offer curbside pickup and delivery You can get it quicker than if you order it online It benefits our local economy It benefits our local...