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.

Shapiro at Night: Thursdays at Midnight

by Christine Barrington | Apr 30, 2025 | All Music, Americana, Program, Shapiro at Night

Join your uncle Gary for Shapiro At Night, Thursdays midnight-2am for an eclectic mix of late night sounds. 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...

FirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Jailer

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 30, 2025 | Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Wellness

The late Bruce Scott once found himself in jail with no bail. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.

April 29, 2025: Computer Man! Your Tech Questions Answered

by Luigi Oppido | Apr 29, 2025 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Local, Tech, Technology, Technology, The Computer Man!

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: Windows 11 breaking, New Y2K in 2038?, Accepting Disinformation as truth, Live callers,...

Voices of Change: Community, Culture, and Ethnic Studies in Pajaro Valley – Talk of the Bay

by Meilin Obinata | Apr 29, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay

"From the Streets," is a new Talk of the Bay series, hosted by Omar Dieguez. His guests are Roy Recio, Watsonville native and founder of the Tobera Project, preserving Fililpino immigrant history in the Pajaro Valley; and marine ecologist Nat Low of Aptos, director...

Giant Steps: Wednesdays 7-10pm

by Christine Barrington | Apr 29, 2025 | All Music, Jazz

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...

The Carmel Foundation: A rich array of support services for seniors

by Christine Barrington | Apr 28, 2025 | All Talk, Local, Program, Talk of the Bay, Wellness

On Talk of the Bay host Andrew Schoneberg interviews leaders from the Carmel Foundation, a non-profit service organization that facilitates successful aging by providing a rich spectrum of interactive activities and services for the ever-changing physical, social,...

Writing into the Future of Kidlit with Carol Fisher Saller

by Suki Wessling | Apr 28, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Arts & Literature, Program, Sex, Gender & Family, The Babblery, Topics: Evergreen

Carol Fisher Saller moved from her career as an editor to a writer of children's books not knowing that she was witnessing the end of an era. Her first books were published by traditional, mainstream publishers who were running their businesses the way they had been...

Dream-Inspired Music with Craig Webb

by Katherine Bell | Apr 28, 2025 | Advice / Call-in, All Talk, Education, Health & Wellness, Katherine Bell, Science, Science & Nature, Spirituality & Religion, The Dream Journal, Topics: Evergreen, Wellness

Have you ever woken up with a song in your head? Whether it was a golden oldie or a brand new original, these can be powerful moments! Craig Webb, author of "The Dreams Behind the Music" shares stories about dream-inspired music including by Paul McCartney and Mick...

Experiment in Sound with DJ Squid

by Christine Barrington | Apr 28, 2025 | All Music, Americana

Every late late Tuesday night midnight-2am experience an Experiment in Sound with DJ Squid. 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...