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.
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 6”
Tune in at 12 AM, March 17th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the sixth installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The Troubadours & The Beloved: The Religion of Love/Amor.” Be sure to check out the fantabulous “The Troubadours & The Beloved”...
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 5”
Update: The extended version of the Gypsy Scholar’s fifth 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...
KSQD Scores a Two-Year Grant from the Arts Council Santa Cruz County
High five with all tentacles waving. KSQD got news we are the recipent of a two-year grant of $5,000 each year. This grant will help support the work we are doing bringing you high-quality, local programs you love, and of course, covering the amazing arts world in our...
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...
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