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 Choice Between Two Americas with Bette Dangerous
The Choice Between Two Americas with Bette Dangerous "Be Bold America!" Sunday, November 3, 2024 “A vote for Trump is a vote for fascism and a betrayal of American democracy and for everything it stands.” - Judge J. Michael Luttig (R), Fourth Circuit Court of...
The Tower of Song Presents the Celtic Festival of Samhain and American Festival of Hallowe’en
Tune in at 12 a.m., Monday, November 4th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the second installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for the Celtic cross-quarter festival of Samhain, entitled “Samhain & Hallowe’en,” an autumn harvest celebration marking...
Santa Cruz Local Election Guide
Santa Cruz County voters have several ballot initiatives and two county supervisor races to vote on, including city council races in three cities. We took time to go through several measures and candidates with Santa Cruz Local editor, Stephen Baxter and reporter,...
Everything you need to know about running a local election – Talk of the Bay
Some of you may have heard: We're having an election next week. And while there's, rightly, lots of focus on the various candidates and the measures that voters will weigh in on in only a few days, there is not as much attention on how elections are actually run. To...
The Tower of Song Presents the Celtic Festival of Samhain and American Festival of Hallowe’en
Listen tonight (on the dark moon) to the Gypsy Scholar present (originally broadcast Monday, October 28th) the first installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for the Celtic cross-quarter festival of Samhain and the American festival of Hallowe'en (“All...
Wiring the Mind for Love: Melding science and faith with neuroscientist Nicole Tetreault
"Every time I danced, I thought about the gratitude I had to move my body when simultaneously my mother was bound to a wheelchair. It shifted my perspective on the gift of life." - Nicole Tetreault In this wide-ranging interview, we explore how neuroscientist,...
FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Seasons and Seasoning
Alan Ritch discovers seasonings in the off-season.
Beyond the Headlines: The Real Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Episode 72: This episode tackles the impact of social media on teen mental health, featuring teen voices at the forefront. Guest host Niku Sedarat, an 18-year-old mental health advocate, joins three young adults and Harvard psychologist Dr. Emily Weinstein to share research-based findings, real life experiences, and insights. Together, they discuss the dual role of social media in both supporting and challenging well-being of youth, while offering parents and caregivers a deeper understanding of the digital lives of today’s teens.
FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Dad and Star Spangled Banner
Laurie Corn recalls her Dad and the Star Spangled Banner.
Interview: Kristen Brown, Candidate for District 2 Santa Cruz County Supervisor – Talk of the Bay
In this engaging interview, Kristen Brown, the current mayor of Capitola and candidate for Santa Cruz County Supervisor (District 2), discusses the final stretch of her campaign with host Bodie Shargel. In the final week, Brown's campaign to focus on get-out-the-vote...
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