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.
Sub Rosa Anarchist Collective Safe Space
Where do you go in this day and age if you are trans or queer where you will be accepted and not harassed? SubRosa, that's where. UCSC intern Maury Burnette-Cavoto takes us there for this portrait of an anarchist event space in Santa Cruz. From their website: SubRosa...
Threats to Coastal Conservation
Dan Haifley, a long-time ocean conservationist and former director of O'Neill's Sea Odyssey and Save Our Shores, gives us an update on the multiple threats to ocean ecosystems and marine sanctuaries posed by the cuts to federal staff and budgets by the executive branch.
Steel Magnolias at Mountain Community Theater
In this program we hear from members of the cast and crew of Steel Magnolias, opening at Park Hall in Ben Lomond, CA.
State of Mind Featured on Special International Women’s Day Broadcast
This International Women’s Day, KSQD's State of Mind is honored to be included in a powerful lineup on KPFA’s Special International Women’s Day Broadcast. Twenty hours dedicated to amplifying the voices of women who have shown extraordinary strength in the face of...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 16th, 2025: Fire, Fire at Moss Landing–Why the batteries burned and what that means
Fire, Fire at Moss Landing! Why the batteries burned and what that means on Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 16th, 5-6PM On January 16th, 2025, a fire broke out at the Vistra plant in Moss Landing, California burning for two days and scattering heavy metals and...
FirstPersonSingular: Ray Newkirk – Punk Revolution
Ray Newkirk is a squid who recently decided that Punk can save the world. Photo courtesy of Polina Zimmerman
Personal Cybersecurity Under Tech Authoritarianism
In a special joint radio program, Ami Chen Mills joins Luigi Oppido, host of "The Computer Man" show to discuss the massive breaches of security at the Treasury Department and multiple, other federal departments by Elon Musk and his DOGDY team of apparently virulently...
FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Aloe Vera
Bahia Brunelle shares how she discovered Aloe Vera.
March 11, 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: Cyber101.com, DDOS attack that took down X, Reddit Moderation Tool flagging Luigi,...
Maria Gitin and Marcia Hashimoto – Acts of Courage
Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Maria Gitin and Marcia Hashimoto about Acts of Courage. Maria Gitin did field work with the SCLC SCOPE project in Wilcox County, AL in the Summer of 1965 and with the SNCC (Student Nonviolent...
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