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.

Trader Joe’s Fired Jamie Edwards

by Meilin Obinata | Jul 17, 2025 | All Talk, Labor, Meilin Obinata, Moment of Truth, Politics, Politics & Activism

Jamie Edwards, the first president of the independent union of workers at Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's United, returns to Moment of Truth for this conversation with host Meilin Obinata to discuss life after Trader Joe's, after Trader Joe's decided to terminate...

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

by Music Promos | Jul 16, 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 | Jul 16, 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: Amy McElroy -Bully

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 16, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Wellness

Amy McElroy listens proudly as her daughter tells of a clash with a classmate. Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock project.

July 15, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered

by Luigi Oppido | Jul 15, 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: Phone Scam: Your partner calls but is next to you, McDonald's hiring AI tool hacked...

Don’t Fence Me In: Tuesdays 1-3pm

by Music Promos | Jul 14, 2025 | All Music, Program, World

Spend Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 - 3:00 with Lani B and Bruce Larson to enjoy free range radio where you can make new musical friends while roaming the range of music we play for you on Don't Fence Me In. Come wade in the water...jump in, the music's fine! Catch it...

Brooklynbilly Music Mashup Show: Tuesdays 11am-1pm

by Music Promos | Jul 14, 2025 | All Music, Americana, Brooklynbilly Music Mashup, Program

Every Tuesday from 11-1pm, while highlighting local musicians from around the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay area, host Andy Fuhrman serves up a fun mix of classic Folk, Country & Western, Bluegrass, Old Timey, Rockabilly, Rock, R&B and Brooklyn Doo Wop. Don't...

Familiar Strangers – Margaret Kahn

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Jul 14, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Arts & Literature, Exploring Monterey Bay

Joind host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Margaret (Margy) Kahn about her latest book Familiar Strangers: Stories of America and the Middle East. Website: PearlNotePress.com Book cover by Linda Riddle

Dreams as Sacred Liturgy with Darby Christopher

by Katherine Bell | Jul 14, 2025 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Katherine Bell, Science, Science & Nature, Spirituality & Religion, The Dream Journal, Topics: Evergreen, Wellness

How can we meet our dreams on their own terms and use them as liturgy for sacred gatherings? A conversation about Natural Spirituality with Haden Institute's Darby Christopher. We talk about what makes gatherings sacred including the idea of going slow and leaving...