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.
Squid-Fest West a Success!
Music, food, and love for K-Squid. What more could we ask for? Our first-ever Squid-Fest West benefit concert and auction was a smashing success. Over 200 happy revelers enjoyed music by Keith Greeninger, Tammi Brown, The Coffis Brothers, Dan and Laurel, The Dooners,...
The Film Gang Review: Joker
"What do you get when you cross a mentally ill loner with a society that abandons him and treats him like trash?" That’s the question asked by the titular character of Joker, a film that luxuriates in giving us the answer. By now, anyone with a pulse knows that...
The Film Gang Review: The Souvenir
Earlier this year, the Sundance Film Festival awarded its Grand Jury Prize to The Souvenir, written and directed by British Indie director, Joanna Hogg. Largely autobiographical, The Souvenir is pieced together from Hogg’s decades-old diaries, love letters and...
Native plants at UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
This week we talk with Dr. Linda Anderson about the amazing UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, a great place to see native California Plants and many more! We learn about the California native plant garden and a bit about how the arboretum helps with conservation. Tune in to...
Prepared, Not Scared
In the summer of 2008, LizAnne Jensen and her husband scrambled to evacuate their home ahead of the raging Martin Fire. LizAnne found herself running from room to room uncertain what to grab. Luckily their home was spared, and LizAnne vowed never again to be caught...
Power of Political Sound-Bites
In our overwhelming news-culture, a short clip of speech that typifies a lengthier concept is increasingly employed by politicians to summarize their positions and/or label opponents and ideas whether true or not. In the past few years, this strategy has been increasingly exploited. With the current impeachment inquiry and the upcoming presidential election, the war of sound-bites will become deafening.
Faith Matters: Holidays & Festivals
A Baha'i leader, Catholic deacon, and a Muslim community leader discuss the meaningful holidays and festivals in their spiritual traditions. Topic: Holidays & Festivals Guests: Deacon Patrick Conway (Catholic) Brian Miller (Baha'i) Ameena Jandali (Islam)...
Soul Sanctuary Spirituality with Rev Esther Frances
Esther Frances is an Omnifaith minister, healer, poet, singer/songwriter, astrologer, author, and sacred activist. Her Soul Sanctuary Counseling Service offers healing, astrology, guided meditation, and journeys in consciousness. Dreams have been the source of many...
Gilda Zelin – Awe
Gilda Zelin is in awe.
Alan Ritch – I am looking at YOU
Alan Ritch is looking at you.
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