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.
Hands Off in Santa Cruz, April 2025
On-the-street interviews by Suki Wessling: On April 5, 2025, people across the United States took to the streets for rallies branded "Hands Off." I particularly appreciated that theme once I arrived at our local rally in Santa Cruz, CA. Why? Because we've got to stop...
Classical Tune Up: Sundays 6-9am
Every Sunday from 6-9am get your sharps sharper and your flats tuned with Host Christopher Smith on Classical Tune Up. 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....
Coming Attraction – Monday, 4/7, at 5PM – Malcolm Harris Talks about How to Break Up with Fossil Fuels in “What’s Left?”
On Monday’s Talk of the Bay of Monday April 7th, at 5PM, we have a crossover program for the Moment of Truth show featuring the author of the national bestseller “Palo Alto” Malcolm Harris with host Meilin Obinata. Harris explores the political paths we can take to...
Santa Cruz “Hands Off” Protest Draws Thousands
This compilation of audio impressions reflects the sentiments of the people gathered with estimated 8,000 others to protest the takedown of our government by Musk and MAGA.
King Dubb Presents: The Heart of Soul Saturdays 8-10pm
Saturdays 8-10pm King Dubb Presents The Heart of Soul with oldies, cruising, downtempo chill, 60s/70s romantic soul, and ballads. 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...
Santa Cruz Reggae Radio with DJ Spleece: Saturdays 10-Midnight
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...
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”...
After Hours: Fridays 10-Midnight
Join Host Scott Garfield for adventures traveling through the late hours, every Friday from 10-midnight on After Hours. 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...
David Woodbury on the seldom heard history of the Civil War, and how that war continues to reverberate in the U.S. today
David Woodbury is the founder and host of the Central Coast Conference (now in its 2nd year), a weekend-long lecture series dedicated to topics in American history. He earned a degree in History from the University of Evansville, in Indiana, before moving to...
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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