Pride Perspectives

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.

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Expression of your Soul

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Feb 20, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular

Laurie Corn reveals the real reason for making art.

Regional Transportation Director Sarah Christensen updates us on Highway 1 construction and planning for Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail

by Len Beyea | Feb 19, 2025 | All Talk, Len Beyea, Local, Politics, Talk of the Bay, Technology

Sarah Christensen is the Executive Director of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. Sarah has nearly two decades of experience in organizational leadership, planning, and implementation of major capital projects along the Central Coast and...

Today on Talk of the Bay – Meet Dr. Rupa Marya, a professor who was suspended from the UC San Francisco medical school

by Meilin Obinata | Feb 19, 2025 | All Talk, Program, Talk of the Bay

On Today's Talk of the Bay, with host Meilin Obinata, the University of California system will be in the hot seat. You will meet Dr. Rupa Marya, a UC San Francisco professor of medicine who was suspended for discussing Palestine. What is on her mind as she moves...

Breaking News: Fire at Vistra Energy Facility in Moss Landing

by Meilin Obinata | Feb 19, 2025 | All Talk, Local

A fire broke out late Tuesday at the Vistra Energy lithium-ion battery storage facility near Moss Landing Harbor. As a precaution, Monterey County residents in the surrounding area were advised to close their windows and doors overnight. According to County...

FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Another Culvert

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Feb 19, 2025 | All Talk, First Person Singular, Local, Monterey Bay History

Alan Ritch hopes for a reconstructed culvert on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz.

Apocalyptic Supperclub: Nourishment for Dark Times

by Christine Barrington | Feb 18, 2025 | All Talk, Program, Talk of the Bay

Do you feel like you have woken up from a dream and into a nightmare? Have the daily waves of political turmoil left you nauseous ? Think there isn’t much you can do to effect this storm of chaos? Then stay tuned for this Talk of the Bay President’s Day special...

Santa Cruz County’s “Not My President” Day Protest

by Rachel Goodman | Feb 17, 2025 | All Talk, Local, Politics, Program, Rachel Anne Goodman, Talk of the Bay

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

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Feb 17, 2025 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, First Person Singular, Science, Science & Nature

Bahia Brunelle talks about banana slugs.

The Tower of Song Presents “The Troubadours & The Beloved, Part 2”

by Gypsy Scholar | Feb 17, 2025 | All Music, The Tower of Song

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

by Gypsy Scholar | Feb 14, 2025 | All Music, The Tower of Song

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...