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.
Future Garden for the Central Coast of California (#1)
An interview by KSQD’s “Cutting Edge” Arts Host with the Founding Director of the Institute for Arts and Sciences at UCSC, John Weber, and the Institute’s Curator, Rachel Nelson. Internationally renowned eco-artists and UC Santa Cruz emeritus faculty, the Harrisons...
The Dream Journal with Katherine Bell
The automatically updated program page is now found here. This show explores a range of topics relating to the healing aspects of dreams. I will talk about my personal dream journey and also about what I've learned as a dream coach. We will have interviews with...
Parenting Transgender Youth
Episode 3: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by parent advocate Heidi Korokowski and gender therapist Daniel Blumrosen, LMFT to talk about the unique and often challenging experience of parenting a transgender child, how to provide support and where to find help and support yourself.
Santa Cruz radio station KSQD rebooted
FM station will reach 150,000 on Central Coast Erin Clark, KSBW 8 Transcript of video: WEBVTT COMMUNITY RADIO STATION... K-S-Q-D ALSO KNOWN AS K-SQUID HELD THEIR LIVE BROADCAST LAUNCH AND RIBBON CUTTING THIS AFTERNOON. THE STATION IS CURRENTLY FUNDED BY COMMUNITY...
Live from Santa Cruz
Above: Lousie Salazar in the studio as KSQD goes live. New community radio station KSQD hits the airwaves By Joe Livernois, Voices of Monterey Bay It wasn’t long after KUSP radio station went silent that Rachel Goodman was off creating its replacement. And the...
KSQD Goes LIVE!
At 2:30pm on February 15th KSQD will begin its live broadcast schedule. Please tune in then for our celebration of our new station, live on the air.
Underwater Meadows: The Seagrass of Eastcliff
On the first episode of Santa Cruz Naturalist we chat with Sarah Lummis, UCSC graduate student and seagrass expert, as we explore the seagrass beds found along East Cliffs rocky intertidal.
Non-Attachment Doesn’t Mean Not Caring — Why Is It Important in Buddhism?
One of the things most people know about Buddhism (and the source of many Buddhist jokes) is the importance of non-attachment. But this quality can so often be misinterpreted. Non-attachment does not mean aloofness, indifference, or lack of caring. Join us in this...
New Squid on the Block
The New Radio Station KSQD Will Have Programming for Kids and Parents Omar Guzman, Growing Up In Santa Cruz After years of work, a group of community volunteers is about to fulfill their dream of starting a new, local community radio station. KSQD at 90.7-FM,...
STORY BEHIND THE STORY: M.K. England
This is the third episode of Story Behind the Story, a monthly interview series featuring conversations with authors about their creative process. In it, host Clara Sherley-Appel talks to YA writer and librarian M.K. England about their debut novel, The Disasters, and...
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