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.
Making work, work: SSAP-UAW is back on The Sunday Dinner!
The Student Services and Advising Professionals Union (SSAP-UAW one of the newest labor unions in the University of California system) is back, as promised, to dish more about their professional journeys, our relationship to the concept of “work”, and the need for...
Landscape Designers: In The Garden
Steven E. Popp, Martin Quigley, and Joe Truskot provide detailed advice on working with landscape architects, designers, and maintenance workers. Cost-saving advice on how to interview, select, contract, and establish a long-term relationship to achieve your Garden of...
Gina Castaneda – Aztecas Youth Soccer Program
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Gina Castaneda, Deputy Probation Officer and the head coach of the Aztecas Youth Soccer Program. Educators know that students who are hungry have difficulties learning. Gina experienced this first...
Spiritual Elderhood with Illana Berger, PhD
Aging through the lens of night dreams, living dreams, and earth dreams. Dr. Illana Berger guides seekers through life's initiations through Zen practice, Indigenous wisdom, dreams, and soul-centered transformation. Dr Berger starts out by speaking about koans and how...
FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Majestic Monarch
Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about monarchs and takes the next step.
The Tower of Song Presents “Samhain /All Hallows’ Eve & Its Festival Season, pt. 4”
Update: "The Samhain Festival Season & The Dark Goddess" musical essay is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the playlist on the “Program Playlists” page, of the Tower of Song website at revradiotowerofsong.com Tune in...
Todd Snider Tribute on KSQD’s Coast Ridge Ramble 11-16
Todd Snider passed away on Friday, 11/14. We will play some of his beloved songs in honor of his passing. The show is 1-3pm on 11/16, and will be available in our two-week archive starting 11/17.
Coming Attraction: Mythbusting the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County
Are you confused and irritated by conflicting information about the future passenger rail in Santa Cruz County? Or maybe you have no idea what is going on? KSQD is here to help, with a show on Monday, November 17, at 5PM. On Talk of the Bay, with host Meilin Obinata,...
The Tower of Song Presents “Samhain /All Hallows’ Eve & Its Festival Season, pt. 3”
Update: The extended broadcast of part 3 of the Gypsy Scholar’s Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for the Celtic/Neopagan festival of Samhain, entitled “Samhain /All Hallows’ Eve & Its Festival Season” (broadcast 11/10/25), is now available for listening on the...
California’s Insurance Crisis, Part III
Rachel Anne Goodman interviews Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Michael Soller about the crisis in home insurance in fire-prone areas, including Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. A recent New York Times article revealed some alarming details about the way the new...
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