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.
Resilient Central Coast helps local residents and communities prepare for the impacts of global warming
Anjelka Stipanovich, Anna Michel, and Julia Alaimo are the Program Coordinators for the Resilient Central Coast program at Ecology Action. The program is only a few months old. Resilient Central Coast introduces everyday actions and local resources to help you...
Trump’s Attacks on Trans Rights Have Real Consequences
Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. The Trump Administration’s attacks on DEI programs have hit especially hard when it comes to access to gender affirming care for trans youth. Regardless of the intense pressure on schools by the Department...
Dream Animals and the Asklepian Temple with Laura Payne
Animals in dreams always seem to have a special meaningfulness. Today we talk about how dreams of certain animals were viewed at the Asklepian Temple in ancient Greece where people could go to be healed by their dreams. Learn about a modern interpretation of this...
Reflections of Community: the 2025 Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
What does Santa Cruz love about the holiday season? Squid on the Street spoke to parade participants and attendees at the 2025 Holiday Parade in downtown Santa Cruz. It was a joyous celebration of food, song, costumes, and above all, community. Listen to their voices...
FirstPersonSingular: Michael Collins – Zohran
Michael Collins tells it like it is. Photos courtesy of Chris Krohn and Michael Collins.
The Tower of Song Presents Terence McKenna
Update: The extended broadcast of the Gypsy Scholar’s Terence McKenna program is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage of the Tower of Song website at revradiotowerofsong.com (Extended programs are only available for listening on the...
Debunking economic doublespeak – Groundwork Collaborative provides an enlightened narrative
Lindsay Owens, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative. Widely known for her ability to communicate pressing economic concepts and arguments, Lindsay has been credited with changing the way we understand inflation by leading the charge...
Marco Poehler: Life in a Colombian Nature Preserve
Until recently, Colombia was the 13th largest importer of agricultural commodities to the US. Top among them are coffee, tea, and spices, live trees and nursery plants, bananas and plantains, and snack foods. All totaling more than 2.7 billion annually. In this...
“La favorita” – Love in its most triangular dimention
Fernando starts as a monk, leaves that vocation to seek true love, finds it with Leonora - the woman of his dreams, except she has a dark past. She's the mistress of the King of Castile, and the King likes her a lot. She's his "favorita." She gets him a commission in...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 7th: The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay
The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay On Sustainability Now! December 7th, 2025, 5-6 PM on KSQD The Kenneth S. Norris Center at UC Santa Cruz is one of the little-known...
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