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.

Sarah Galley – Cruiseships

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 5, 2020 | First Person Singular, Science

Sarah Galley wonders about whales in the Monterey Bay.

Ella Curie – Love Your Body

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 4, 2020 | First Person Singular, Wellness

Ella Curie has a lot going on, but does not take it too seriously.

“Election Daze” Coverage on KSQD Nov. 3

by Rachel Goodman | Nov 2, 2020 | All Talk, Politics, Station News, Updates

KSQD Plans "Election Daze" Election Day Special Broadcast November 3rd (Santa Cruz) Following on the heels of its successful special CZU Fire Coverage, KSQD radio is planning a 9-hour election day special on November 3rd. From 3:00 PM pacific to...

Sustainability Now!, November 1: “Forests and species after wildfires & climate change”

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Nov 2, 2020 | All Talk, Sustainability Now!

Sustainability Now!, November 1, 5-6 PM: Host Ronnie Lipschutz speaks with Dr. Joseph Stewart, a conservation biologist with special interests in biogeography, prediction, demography, ecophysiology, and climate change. He received his PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary...

Jason Scorse – What We Must Do

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 2, 2020 | First Person Singular, Politics

Jason Scorse speaks of what we must do in the coming election.

Halloween / Pre-Election All Caller Show

by Katherine Bell | Oct 31, 2020 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Local, Science, The Dream Journal, Wellness

We had an All Caller show with a technical Mercury-retrograde twist... no phones! By the end of the hour Max had figured out that I could hold a phone to the microphone so we did speak to three callers in the last 20 minutes of the show. To lead off the show, I spoke...

Kelsey Hill: City Council Candidate

by goodnewssantacruz | Oct 30, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Good News Santa Cruz, Local, Politics, Program

On Good News Santa Cruz, Thursday October 29th, 2020, is a Randa Solick interview with Kelsey Hill, a nonprofit program director, climate activist, and renter in the Seabright area. She's running for Santa Cruz City Council to give a voice to the young working people...

Does my life matter? A conversation with Curtis Reliford

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 30, 2020 | All Talk, Local, Talk of the Bay

Local philanthropist and community member Curtis Reliford of the Follow Your Heart Action Network tells a chilling story of racially-motivated hatred he experienced recently while fundraising on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. According to Curtis, who is black, a...

Vinyl Nation, the Movie

by Rachel Goodman | Oct 30, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Talk of the Bay

Do you love your record collection with a passion? You're not alone.There is a film for you and about you. It's called Vinyl Nation. The vinyl record renaissance over the past decade has brought new fans to a classic format and transformed our idea of a record...