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.
Sloughin’ it
Elkhorn slough is an amazing place to view wildlife along the central coast. On this week's Santa Cruz Naturalist, UCSC graduate candidate, Kat Beheshti invites listeners on a tour of the estuary. Some of her research focuses on how crabs interact with the salt marsh...
Dual Diagnoses: The Challenges of Recovery
Episode 6: The complicated intersection of substance use and metal health problems afflicts nearly 8 million Americans. Our guest shares his remarkable story of recovery, first from what he calls “insanity” and then later from addiction. In this show our guests shed light on what is often called “dual diagnoses,” highlight risk factors, give some advice to parents and share information about local resources.
Taylor Rae and Lindsey Wall on Event Santa Cruz
First we hear Melanie "Brand New Key" cover by Lindsey Wall. Then Fleetwood Mac "Dreams" cover by Taylor Rae and Lindsey Wall.
Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz
Meet Jordan Layman, Founder of Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz, and maker John Shemanski. Idea Fab Labs is where Art marries Technology and creators of diverse backgrounds mingle and inspire. Monthly subscriptions give access to 3D Printers, Laser Cutters,...
What bugs you? I bet something does!
Bad News: Aphids attack new growth on a variety of vegetables and ornamental plants such as roses. They are all females and are born pregnant. They can have as many as 100 babies each. It only takes 10 days for them to mature and become new mothers. Good News: Just...
Moshe Vilozny on Event Santa Cruz
Moshe Vilozny on the Event Santa Cruz Radio Show
Win Three Nights in Cabo San Lucas
If you donate $60 or more to KSQD during our upcoming pledge drive, April 29-May 5th, you will be entered into a drawing to win a three-night stay for two people in Cabo San Lucas' Hacienda Encantada Resort. Our gratitude to Morgan Findsen of Cabo Villas/Earth, Sea...
Olga Cossi – Serendipity
Olga Cossi defines serendipity.
Extinction Rebellion Die-in Downtown Santa Cruz
On Earthday, April 22nd, dozens of members of the global group Extinction Rebellion staged a die-in demonstration event on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. Members dressed as extinct or endangered species lay on the sidewalk for an hour, talking to passersby...
KSQD Listens on Earthday
Pictured: L-R: Malina Long (What to Be), Omar Guzman (Spotlight Watsonville), Andy Fuhrman (Brooklynbilly Mashup), Squidmore (mascot), Rachel Anne Goodman (Talk of the Bay/Deep Dive), Howard Feldstein (Giant Steps), Jean Kratzer (Exploring Santa Cruz). Squids for the...
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