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.

The Tower of Song Presents “Lughnasadh/Lammas 2025, Part 1″

by Gypsy Scholar | Aug 7, 2025 | All Music, The Tower of Song

Update: The extended first installment of this Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series “Lughnasadh/Lammas” (broadcast 8/4/25), is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the corresponding playlist on the “Program Playlists”...

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Professors

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 7, 2025 | All Talk, Education, First Person Singular

Laurie Corn makes sense now of what her college professors once said. Photo courtesy of israwmx.

Musical Migrations with Dr. Julio and Mike Mannix: Thursdays 10pm-Midnight

by Music Promos | Aug 6, 2025 | All Music, Program, World

Migrate through a world of sound with co-hosts, Dr. Julio and Mike Mannix, every Thursday 10pm-Midnight. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or 90.7 FM in Santa Cruz. Stream from anywhere in the world on KSQD.org or...

Jazz Tracks: Thursdays 7-10pm

by Music Promos | Aug 6, 2025 | All Music, Jazz, Jazz Tracks, Program

On Jazz Tracks, Thursdays 7-10pm, we invite you to appreciate melodic and thematic sets of classic recordings and new releases, featuring national, international, as well as local talent. Enjoy the richness of jazz! So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to...

FirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – What Binds Us

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 6, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Sex, Gender & Family

Sally Grey remembers what binds us. Photo courtesy of Juan Photo and Video.

August 5, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered

by Luigi Oppido | Aug 5, 2025 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Local, Tech, Technology, Technology, The Computer Man!

Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Flock License Plate Readers (and how the SUCK), Bluetooth hacking, Windows Recall, IRS...

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Artistic Director Charles Pasternak shares the inside story of this summer’s festival

by Len Beyea | Aug 4, 2025 | All Talk, Arts, Arts & Culture, Len Beyea, Live Performance, Local, Talk of the Bay

Charles Pasternak is the Artistic Director for Santa Cruz Shakespeare, where he has served in that role since 2023. Before that he served as Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company in Los Angeles for over fifteen years. He has had a...

Sherry Flumerfelt and Captain Paul Tate share stories from the return of the Western Flyer to the Sea of Cortez, 85 years on

by Len Beyea | Aug 4, 2025 | All Talk, Education, Len Beyea, Local, Outdoors, Science, Talk of the Bay

The Western Flyer has returned from a remarkable 100-day expedition (March 16, 2025 to June 24, 2025) to the Gulf of California — retracing the 1940 voyage of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts and bringing their story into a new century. From tide pool surveys to...

Angels and Radiant Aging with Poet Jenny D’Angelo

by Katherine Bell | Aug 4, 2025 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Katherine Bell, Science, Science & Nature, Spirituality & Religion, The Dream Journal, Topics: Evergreen, Wellness

Light, truth, and direct experience. Today we will talk about angel healing with local poet, author, and mystic Jenny D'Angelo. Amidst a shower of poetry, Jenny shares about her history with Dorrie D'Angelo, the Angel Lady of Carmel and about how she hopes to model...