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 Large: Mondays 11am-1 pm
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...
Border Free Radio: Sundays 3-5pm
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...
Coast Ridge Ramble: Sundays 1-3pm
Sundays 1-3 pm, Join host Rachel Anne Goodman for folk in the broadest sense of the word, from the hills and hollers of Appalachia to the songs that spring from that deep well and spread like ripples into Bluegrass, Vintage Country, Americana, Cajun,...
From the Streets: Restoring Ethnic Studies in Pajaro Valley – Talk of the Bay
“From the Streets,” is a new Talk of the Bay series, hosted by Omar Dieguez. His guests for this show were Professor Christine Hong of UC Santa Cruz and Pajaro Valley Unified School District Trustee, Gabriel Medina. They discuss the dedicated community work that...
The Grateful Dead Zone: Saturdays Noon-2pm:
Every Saturday at noon, prepare to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into … ”The Grateful Dead Zone.” Each week, Dead scholar Erik Nelson curates the ultimate Dead concert — a “Make Believe Psychedelic Ballroom”...
Music of the Masters: Saturdays 6-9am:
Saturdays 6-9am explore classical music from the world’s greatest composers, performed at the highest level possible with programs curated on themes, styles, and countries. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or 90.7...
Talking Art! San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour and MK Contemporary
Thursday on Talk of the Bay at 5:30pm: If you missed October’s Open Studios, May brings you another chance to experience and enjoy the exceptional art of our region with the San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour! May 17 & 18 will launch the 4th annual San Lorenzo Valley...
The Tower of Song Presents “Beltane / May Day: A Holiday for Pagans & Workers”
Update (from broadcast announcement of 4/27/25): the first installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for May Day entitled, “Beltane / May Day: A Holiday for Pagans & Workers," is now available as an extended program on the "Archived Musical Essays"...
FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Me
The late Olga Cossi asked, "Remember me?" Photo courtesy of Efrem Efre.
Celtic Cauldron: Fridays 11-1pm
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...
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