Meade Fischer – Beliefs 2
Meade Fischer believes that beliefs are not always believable.
Oyster Restoration in Elkhorn Slough
In this week's episode of the Santa Cruz Naturalist, host Frankie Gerraty talks to Moss Landing Marine Labs oyster biologist Jacob Harris about ongoing efforts to restore Olympia oyster populations in Elkhorn Slough. The show airs on Tuesday Dec. 20th at 7:54 AM,...
ParkRx: A prescription for fresh air and exercise
How can we improve public health without investing in new infrastructure? Use the parks we've already built! ParkRx is an international movement to prescribe parks, nature and programming to improve health. The local effort, called ParkRxSantaCruzCounty (ParkRxSCC),...
Brent Adams – Meeting the Immediate Needs of Unhoused People
Brent Adams talks with host Mathilde Rand about his development from activist to leading an organization formed to help meet the immediate needs of unhoused people. Programs like the Footbridge Services Center, Secret Garden Women's Shelter and the Warming Center are...
Egyptian Mysteries and Lucid Dreaming with Sarah Janes
Is there evidence to show that people were lucid dreaming in ancient times? Today's guest is Sarah Janes. We'll talk about her interests in ancient mysteries and her new book: Initiation into Dream Mysteries: Drinking from the Pool of Mnemosyne. Sarah describes how...
Eda Balsam – Activists
The late Eda Balsam speaks to the young activists of the world.
Living A Committed Life with Cohosts, Jill and Pettis
Note: It's live radio! What a crazy show. There were technical issues (edited out) and the confirmed interview guest was a no show. Thank goodness Jill and Pettis read Lynne Twist's book, Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger...
Sudden Oak Life with Dr. Lee Klinger
On Talk of the Bay, Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 5pm Christine Barrington interviews Dr. Lee Klinger whose work with fire mimicry is yielding compelling results for oak forest health. There is mounting evidence that the increased mortality of oaks and other...
California’s Klamath River will be restored with the largest dam removal project in U.S. history
In November of 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave final approval to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement, initiating the process for removal of 4 aging hydroelectric dams on the lower 400 miles of California's second-largest river...
Sally Grey – Time Warp
Sally Grey unearths a nugget from her distant past.
Building Empathy with the Conflict Resolution Center
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, November 28 at 5 pm, Christine Barrington interviews leaders from the Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County about the power of empathy. Othering has always been an issue in human civilization, and the world is full of people who...
Investigative journalist Julie Reynolds reveals the sordid underbelly of Alden Global Capital
Julie Reynolds is a freelance investigative reporter whose work has been published by The Nation, American Prospect, Newsweek, NPR, The News Guild and other outlets. She's a co-founder of the bilingual, nonprofit news site Voices of Monterey Bay. Recently, her...
Trey – Before and After
Several years ago, Trey was an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison. He recorded this piece at that time. Trey divided his live into Before and After.
Laurie Schlaepfer: Exploring the Landscape of World Spirituality
In all different cultures around the world, humans are passionate about their spiritual beliefs. It seems that we have a propensity to be religious–to have some kind of spiritual perspective and distinct religious practices that inform and shape how we live our...
Dr. Darrel Falk: A Genetic Biologist Reconciles Science & Faith
Dr. Falk has been an accomplished biologist for over 40 years and has been a researcher, university instructor and author. His unique approach as a biologist caused some controversy at the religious academic institution where he taught. Dr. Falk discusses his...




















