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.
Santa Cruz County’s “Not My President” Day Protest
On February 17th, thousands of people around the country expressed their anger and disgust with Elon Musk and Donald Trump's lawless actions. In Santa Cruz over 1000 people came out in force. The event was organized by 50501 and Indivisible.
FirstpersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Banana Slugs
Bahia Brunelle talks about banana slugs.
The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 2”
Tune in at 12 AM, February 17th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the second 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...
The Tower of Song Presents a Valentine’s Day Program
Update: Part #1 of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for Valentine’s Day, “The Troubadours & The Beloved,” is now available for listening on the "Archived Musical Essays" webpage of the Tower of Song website. Be sure to check out the fantabulous "Valentine's...
Superintendent Faris Sabbah on U.S. Department of Ed. Cuts
With Trump threatening to eliminate the Department of Education, we take a deep dive into what it does, what would happen to local schools and programs if it was cut, and how local schools are coping with the current climate around education and immigration.
Blowing Glass Mushrooms at Natural History Museum
Recently, we sent our intern, Maury Burnett-Cavoto over to make some mushroom pendants at a glass blowing class at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Here is the report.
Monarch Butterflies Heading for Endangered Status
Western monarch butterflies are being added to the threatened species list A science feature from Maury Burnett-Cavoto, our intern from UCSC Humanities. NN1 [Tourists, nature noises, sounds of Natural Bridges] M1 The Western monarch butterfly is an icon of...
Dream Colors: Talking Chakras with Dr. Mary Sanders
Colors. Dreams are full of them, and the chakra system is one way to explore their meanings. Today we speak to energy medicine specialist and chiropractor Dr. Mary Sanders about the chakra system and how it supports our health. We also speak about how we are anchored...
Reflections from a 12th Grader: Meet Aashna – Inside Education
On today’s Inside Education, Meilin Obinata interviews Aashna, a 12th grader from the East Bay who reflects on the adventures and lessons she’s had in high school. Aashna founded a club in her high school, with surprising results. Our conversation touches on various...
Talk of the Bay Today: Meet Omar Dieguez, 2/10/25 @ 5PM
Coming up on today's Talk of the Bay on February the 10th, at 5PM, your host Meilin Obinata will introduce you to Omar Dieguez. You might have met Omar around town but here’s your chance to really get to know him. How do you balance indigeneity, sobriety, self-care...
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