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 – Channeling
Laurie Corn gets a new idea for a new novel.
Who Owns Democracy? The Real Deep State and the Struggle Over Class and Caste in America
Who Owns Democracy? The Real Deep State and the Struggle Over Class and Caste in America “Be Bold America!” Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “Severe problems of democracy are much in the news, but actually go way back to the beginning of the country. We now...
Pastures of Plenty: A History of California Farmworkers
It's time to give thanks to the folks who harvest our food. California's farmworkers feed the world. KSQD presents excerpts from Rachel Anne Goodman's Pastures of Plenty: A History of California Farmworkers documentary series. Guided by host, Luis Valdez, we'll hear...
First Person Singular: Jason Scorse – Vegan
Jason Scorse, a long-time Vegan, tells us what Veganism has to offer. Photo courtesy of Justin Muhinda.
The Tower of Song Presents Un-Thanksgiving Day
The Gypsy Scholar presents the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack for “Un-Thanksgiving Day.” This is a musical essay for Thanksgiving Day offers an alternative view of the national holiday--the Native American one. It will advocate for a day to remember Native American...
Difficult Mothering of Adult Children through Mental Illness and Addiction
Episode 73: This episode sheds light on the overlooked struggles of mothers supporting adult children with mental health or addiction challenges. Balancing unconditional love with setting boundaries and preserving their own well-being requires immense resilience. Psychotherapist and author Judith Smith, PhD, shares research on mothers navigating these challenges later in life, while Cathy Pereyra, a mother and a mental health education and support group leader, offers her lived experience and practical insights. Together, our guests and several contributing mothers discuss the support needed to help these mothers not just survive, but thrive.
First Person Singular: Jude Todd – Black Friday
Jude Todd compares our holiday consumerism to the practices of an older culture. Photo courtesy of Tim Douglas.
Author Manjula Martin can harvest plenty from a fruitless apple tree – Talk of the Bay
Host PK Hattis is joined by the wonderfully talented and incisive local writer Manjula Martin. Martin is author of The Last Fire Season: A Personal and Pyronatural History, as well as Fruit Trees for Every Garden, a book she coauthored alongside her father, the master...
November 26, 2024: Computer Man! Your tech questions answered
Don’t stress about your tech issues, call The Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Scams! Microsoft Wallpaper App, Salt Typhoon, IoT. Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Topics covered: Windows 11 24H2 Update, Electronics Tariffs,...
What Now? with Indigenous Author & Spiritual Activist Sherri Mitchell
We interviewed climate writer and Indigenous author Sherri Mitchell just over one year ago and her interview is by far one of our most popular podcasts. After this past, devastating U.S. election, we thought Mitchell could share some further words of wisdom and...
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