Joe Goldman of HIAS on refugees, asylum-seekers, and what’s really going on at our southern border
Joe Goldman is the Community Engagement Director for the Western Region at HIAS, the world’s oldest – and only Jewish – international humanitarian agency serving refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds. He mobilizes activists, organizations, and lawmakers...
The 418 Project – Moving and Being Moved! Long-time Santa Cruz dance and arts center moves to a new space
Len Beyea interviews Laura Bishop, Executive Director of The 418 Project, and Beverly Molina, Board Member, about the dance community, the importance of dance and movement, and the acquisition of a new and larger space by The 418 Project, enabling them to provide more...
Jeri Bodemar – Blue-Skied Mornings
Jeri Bodemar shares a special blue-skied morning.
The Unexpected Gifts of Impermanence
This past year has been full of the unexpected –the grief and loss that so many of us have experienced, the uncertainty about what is next and when life will return to “normal,” the upending of our social connections. But are there gifts to be found within this...
W(h)ither the Santa Cruz County Rail Trail?
Tuesday, April 14, 2021: Talk of the Bay host Chris Krohn asks about the future of the SC County Rail Trail: will it be trains and people, or people only. Hear both supporters and opponents of the rail option and decide for yourself.
Jason Scorse – First Progressive President
Jason Scorse recognizes President Biden as a first.
Nora Hochman and Progressive Politics
On April 9 Randa Solick interviewed Nora Hochman about progressive politics in Santa Cruz. They talked about the fact that this famously "progressive" town is no longer progressively run at city or county level. There are very few women or people of color and no...
Water policy clarified: the present and future of water in Santa Cruz County
Suki Wessling hosts a roundtable discussion about water in Santa Cruz County. As we enter a future of uncertain water, what does that mean for city dwellers? Rural residents? Farmers? Businesses? What sorts of long term plans are being made to secure our water supply?...
Communicating Climate Change
In this interview by Cabrillo College student Lucia Meza, we hear from Irene Tsouprake, the director of TEDx Santa Cruz who is passionate about communicating about climate change. Ironically, there are many planes going over during the interview, burning fossil fuels.
Ancestral Dreaming with Alaya Dannu
We speak with Alaya Dannu about her experiences of receiving teachings in her dreams which she calls Ancestral Dreaming. We start by talking about her early experiences with deceased relatives speaking to her in dreams. She tells us that we can encourage these dreams...
Richard Stockton – In and Out Burger
Richard Stockton finds looove at the In&Out Burger
Surviving heroin addiction
In this interview, by Cabrillo College student Jasmine Ramirez, she speaks with Bella, a local Watsonville resident who at one point was the biggest heroin dealer in the area, making $25,000 a month while still a teenager. She became addicted, began stealing from her...
The Indiana Jones of Endangered Species: New Zealander, Capt. Pete Bethune
The Indiana Jones of Endangered Species: New Zealander, Capt. Pete Bethune Tune in to “Be Bold America!” for a special Earth Day Interview Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 5:00pm (will be replayed on Sunday, May 30, 2021) New Zealander, Capt. Pete Bethune, has been run over...
Welcoming asylum seekers
Over the past year and a half, The Welcoming Network, a group of local neighbors, has developed a network of Santa Cruz neighbors, folks in faith communities and local community organizations to welcome and support asylum seekers. Trump's border closure limited the...
Unheard Voices with Celestino Rodriguez
On Unheard Voices, Friday, April 9th, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie welcomes community activist Celestino Rodriguez. They discussed recent events in the news and their impact, especially on communities of color.Topics include the spotlight on police practices in...
