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.
FirstPersonSingular: Elliot McWhinnie – Mothers Day
For Elliot McWhinnie, a certain Mothers Day was life changing. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
Jazz Tracks: Thursdays 7-10pm
On Jazz Tracks, Thursdays 7-10pm, we invite you to appreciate melodic and thematic sets of classic recordings and new releases, featuring national, international, as well as local talent. Enjoy the richness of jazz! So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to...
Musical Migrations with Dr. Julio and Mike Mannix: Thursdays 10pm-Midnight:
Migrate through a world of sound with co-hosts, Dr. Julio and Mike Mannix, every Thursday 10pm-Midnight. 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...
The Tower of Song Presents “Beltane / May Day: A Holiday for Pagans & Workers”
Update: The 4-hour extended program broadcast on the date of “True Beltane” (May 5th, the astronomical and astrological date) is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the corresponding playlist on the “Program Playlists”...
FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Upside Down Bats
Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about an upside down creature.
From the Streets: Addiction and Recovery
The host was Omar Diguez. Our guests discussed what it’s like to be in recovery, the sense of desperation, seeking healing though ceremonies. many different forms of recovery through twelve step programs and spiritual practices such as praying at sweat lodges. One...
May 6, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Internet Archive, Musk's Chatbot GrokAI refuses MAGA training, Bluetooth Pranks,...
GIANT STEPS.
Wednesdays 7-10pm with Howard Feldstein. Jazz from the 1950s to the present, inspired by John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and other giants of modern music. Our 3-hour format allows us to include longer performances and rare recordings of music that aims to uplift and...
Relics and Psychedelics: Wednesdays 1-4pm:
Michael Bryant is your tour guide on a music trip into the late 60s and early 70's Wednesday afternoons 1-4pm on K-Squid. 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...
Sally-Christine Rodgers – Pitch In
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Sally-Christine Rodgers, organizer of the Trash Talkers. Trash Talkers is a coalition of elected officials, agencies and nonprofits. They created the Pitch-In Initiative for Santa Cruz County to...
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