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.

Christianity & Climate Change

by goodnewssantacruz | Nov 7, 2019 | All Talk, Good News Santa Cruz, Local, Politics

Reporting from an event held at Peace United during the recent Climate Strike, Nancy Glock-Grueneich talks with Jennifer Beagle about how people from the faith tradition of Christianity are struggling to make sense of the existential crisis we are now. She shares her...

Joselyn Torres – Why Write

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 7, 2019 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Joselyn Torres shares why she writes.

Jason Scorse – Political Parties

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 6, 2019 | First Person Singular, Politics

Jason Scorse says political parties are just clubs and the GOP has got to go.

The Healing Power of Loving Kindness

by Reflections on Buddhism | Nov 5, 2019 | All Talk, Reflections on Buddhism, Wellness

Patrice Vecchione – Autumn

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 5, 2019 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Outdoors

Patrice Vecchione celebrates Autumn.

Faith Matters: War & Peace

by Seth Schapiro | Nov 4, 2019 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness

A Catholic deacon, Baha'i leader, and a Muslim community leader discuss how their traditions view the existence of war and the hope for peace in our world. Topic: War & Peace Guests: Deacon Patrick Conway (Catholic) Brian Miller (Baha'i) Ameena Jandali...

Faith Matters: Choices

by Seth Schapiro | Nov 3, 2019 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness

A Jewish rabbi, Buddhist nun, and an Evangelical pastor explore their perspectives about the power of our daily choices. Topic: Choices Guests: Rabbi Richard Litvak (Jewish Reform) Venerable Tenzin Chogyki (Buddhist) Pastor Jesse West (Evangelical)...

Faith Matters: Good & Evil

by Seth Schapiro | Nov 1, 2019 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness

A Jewish rabbi, Buddhist practitioner, and a Christian pastor discuss their perspectives on the existence of good and evil.

Eating Less Meat

by goodnewssantacruz | Oct 31, 2019 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Good News Santa Cruz, Local, Wellness

In this Good News Santa Cruz program Pauline Seales interviewed Beth Love, founder of local group EAT for the EARTH. Beth explained the climate problems caused by the animal industry. She specializes in preparing delicious meat free food to encourage people to try...

Adult ADHD (Remix)

by State of Mind | Oct 31, 2019 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, State of Mind, Wellness

Episode 12: One woman’s story of her struggles leading up to and then being diagnosed as an adult with ADHD. Follow her journey in learning to accept and understand herself, how she sought support and ultimately found strategies and skills so that she could accomplish her dreams. Learn more about the kinds of challenges having ADHD presents, how it differs in adults and children, what to know about getting properly diagnosed and where to find help and support. Originally released in Oct. 2018, this interview has been remixed and updated.