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.

The Tower of Song Presents “May Day Carnivalesque, Part 2”

by Gypsy Scholar | Jun 8, 2025 | All Music, The Tower of Song

Tune in at 12 AM, June 9th and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the second installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series entitled, “May Day Carnivalesque,” a new but related musical essay series to the previous one, "Beltane / May Day: A Holiday For Pagans...

Shapiro at Large: Mondays 11am-1 pm

by Music Promos | Jun 8, 2025 | All Music, Americana, Shapiro at Large

Shapiro At Large Mondays at 11 AM. No genre, no era, is off limits in this eclectic, upbeat mix. It’s a great way to start your week! So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or 90.7 FM in Santa Cruz. Stream from anywhere...

Santa Cruz Reggae Radio: Saturdays 10-midnight with DJ Spleece

by Music Promos | Jun 7, 2025 | All Music, Program, World

Close out your Saturday night with DJ Spleece and K-Squid’s Santa Cruz Reggae Radio! So many ways to listen! Catch it live on 90.7 (Santa Cruz) 89.5 (Prunedale/Watsonville) and 89.7 (Monterey) on your radio, or livestream at KSQD.org. Better yet, take the Squid with...

Border Free Radio: Sundays 3-5pm

by Music Promos | Jun 7, 2025 | All Music, Border-free Radio, Program, World

Explore the music of the world Sundays 3 to 5pm, with your hosts Jeff Grubb and Len Beyea. No passport or visas needed! Just bring your sense of adventure. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in the South Monterey Bay Area or 90.7 FM in Santa...

Silicon Valley Imperialism with Dr. Erin McElroy on Talk of the Bay

by Meilin Obinata | Jun 6, 2025 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Politics, Politics & Activism, Program, Science, Science & Nature, Talk of the Bay, Technology, Technology

What happens when a former Soviet state experiments with Silicon Valley-style capitalism - when the worlds of open source hardware collide with proprietary corporate control? What happens when American landlords use the latest and greatest in surveillance tech to...

The Tower of Song Presents “May Day Carnivalesque”

by Gypsy Scholar | Jun 5, 2025 | All Music, The Tower of Song

Update: The revised program for the first installment of the new musical essay series (broadcast 6/2/25), “May Day Carnivalesque," is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the corresponding playlist on the “Program Playlists”...

Skylarkin’ with Louise Salazar: Fridays 1-3pm

by Music Promos | Jun 5, 2025 | All Music, Americana, Program, Skylarkin'

Take the flight eclectic with host Louise Salazar on Skylarkin’ Fridays 1-3pm. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or 90.7 FM in Santa Cruz. Stream from anywhere in the world on KSQD.org or better yet, download the...

Celtic Cauldron: Fridays 11-1pm

by Music Promos | Jun 5, 2025 | All Music, Celtic Cauldron, Program, World

Take in sounds inspired by the musical traditions of the Emerald Isle every Friday, 11-1pm. With a rotation of music hosts, each week is a unique taste from the Celtic Cauldron. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or...

Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 8th: What’s the Matter with California’s Electricity System? with Loretta Lynch

by Ronnie Lipschutz | Jun 5, 2025 | All Talk, Business, Local, Politics, Program, Technology

What's the Matter with California's Electricity System? with Loretta Lynch On Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 8th, 5-6 PM Everyone is angry with California’s private utilities. Rates keep rising, the utilities lack accountability and they are running roughshod over...