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.
Clean Water as a Human Right
Did you know that Section 106.3 of the California Water Code states that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.” Host Ronnie Lipschutz talks with Mayra...
Zoe Wolfsen – Banana Bread
Zoe Wolfsen found something positive to do during the last 7 months.
Fall Pledge Drive Smashes Records
It was a moment to savor. Our second fall pledge drive was wrapping up on October 13th, 2020. As our goal of $25,000 came into sight, more calls and pledges poured in, sending us over $35,000! Listeners heard the message of why community radio matters in this...
Why Buddhism? Buddhist Practice on Western Ground
Buddhism is a rich philosophical tradition, but also survived for hundreds of years in Asian countries with cultures very different from those in the countries to which Buddhism has been introduced in the last 100 years, the so-called West. What are some of the challenges in this process of transplantation, and how do we separate the philosophy and practices from the cultural overlay that often accompanies them? We will discuss the evolution of Buddhism in modern times and cultures, and the benefits and the pitfalls of this transformation.
Zen and Psychedelics with Dr Tom Whalen
The picture shows Dr. Tom Whalen on the left with his beloved Zen teacher on the right. Katherine speaks with Dr. Whalen about Dreamwork and Zen each of which he has practiced for over thirty years. He speaks about his synthesis of these two disciplines into what he...
Unheard Voices with Nane Alejandrez
On Friday October 16, 2020 host Bobby Bishop welcomed long-time Barrios Unidos Executive Director, Nane Alejandrez. They discussed the organization’s decades of advocacy for at-risk youth, and helping youth avoid, or recover from, gangs and the criminal justice...
Fall Opera Festival
Here's the line up of great operas coming your way on KSQD's Monday Night at the Opera for the remainder of 2020. OCTOBER 19: THE BARBER OF BAGHDAD By Peter Cornelius with Dale Duesing, Fritz Peter, Helen Donath, Marga Schiml with Ferdinand Leitner conducting the...
Humbled: How California’s Monterey Bay Escaped Industrial Ruin
Authors Kathy McKenzie and Glenn Church talk about their new book and the history that led to the defeat of what would have been a giant industrial site in Moss Landing. Today, Monterey Bay is a place of beauty and natural splendor, and is protected by federal law as...
Rishi Kumar, Congressional Candidate
Democratic challenger to the seat currently held by Rep. Anna Eshoo, Rishi Kumar discusses his views on campaign finance, reigning in tech companies' power, and other important topics.
Alan Ritch – Grandma Gertie
Alan Ritch explaind his relation to Grandma Gertie.
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