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.
On the Frontlines of Housing Injustice with Heather Rogers
Santa Cruz County Public Defender Heather Rogers joins guest host Joy Schendledecker for a far-ranging conversation about the rise of holistic defense and the ongoing criminalization of homelessness in Santa Cruz and beyond. Aired on Moment of Truth with Ami Chen...
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 9”
Update: The extended version of the Gypsy Scholar’s 9th installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The Troubadours & The Beloved: The Religion of Love/Amor,” is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the...
FirstPersonSingular: Ray Newkirk – What IS a Patriot?
Ray Newkirk asks, "What IS a Patriot?" Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
“Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech” Interview with Anita Chan
Guest host Meilin Obinata and local activist Reggie Meisler speak with Dr. Anita Say Chan, a professor at the University of Urbana-Champaign who recently published Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future, the first book to draw a...
New Squid in Town: Thursdays 1-3
Discover the music coming through town with David Bean on New Squid in Town, Thursdays from 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...
FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Secretive Salamander
Bahia Brunelle shares about the secretive salamander.
April 08, 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 Topics covered: Cyber101.com, iPhone Tariffs, GSA transition, Email questions and more!
Monday Masala with Dr. Julio 1-3pm
Mix it up nice and spicy every Monday from 1-3pm with Dr. Julio for Monday Masala. 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 you...
The Opposite of Depression is Expression with Alyssa Spungen
Dreams bridge the ordinary and the mystical world. Working with them can be alchemical. Today we welcome special guest poet, dream priestess, and counselor-in-training Alyssa Spungen. Alyssa starts by describing a lucid dream that opened to her the mystery of dreaming...
Don’t Fence Me In: Tuesdays 1-3pm
Spend Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 - 3:00 with Lani B and Bruce Larson to enjoy free range radio where you can make new musical friends while roaming the range of music we play for you on Don't Fence Me In. Come wade in the water...jump in, the music's fine! So many...
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