The Film Gang Review: Ammonite (2020)
The term “ammonite” refers to a group of extinct mollusks that were often protected by an outer spiral shell. Ammonite is also the title of the new film starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Since this is the first time these two amazing actresses have...
Wisdom from Joanna Macy for these Uncertain Times with Kristen Masters
Host Debora Bone and guest Kristin Masters share some “Wisdom from Joanna Macy for these uncertain times.” Kristin is a facilitator, mediator and communication coach whose work centers around Nonviolent Communication and empathy. Among many teachers, Kristin has...
Behind the Mic: Sandy Stone
On Talk of the Bay, January 5, 2021 host Christine Barrington interviews KSQD's Sandy Stone for the ongoing series: Behind the Mic KSQD is grassroots radio created mostly by community members volunteering their gifts for the sheer joy of doing what they do. But, who...
Bahia Brunelle – Encourage Reading
Bahia Brunelle shares how she encourages reading.
New Year’s Resolutions in Uncertain Times
Our cultural tradition of making “New Year’s resolutions” shares some similarities to the Buddhist practice of setting a motivation before any practice, yet there are also important differences. Many of us found that our plans and goals for 2020 were completely...
Prison Arts: big returns for a small investment
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling interviews two people who have worked for thirty years to bring the arts to prisons around California. Jack Bowers is a Senior Arts Mentor in the William James Association. Claire Braz-Valentine has taught poetry in prisons for...
Unheard Voices with Reverend Deborah Johnson
On Friday, January 8, 2021, host Bobby Bishop welcomed the Reverend Deborah Johnson, of Inner Light Ministry. Bobby and Reverend Johnson discussed democracy as a relationship among people. What does that mean at this critical moment, and as the nation moves forward....
Virtual Dream Art and Hatsuyume with Sheila Asato
We speak with artist Sheila Asato starting with the Japanese tradition of hatsuyume, which describes the first dream of the new year which is thought to foretell the luck of the dreamer in the coming year. We use the metaphor of dancing for making our way through...
Jane McCormick Crowley – Januaries
Jane McCormick Crowley reflects on the Januaries.
Unheard Voices with Irene Juarez O’Connell
On Unheard Voices, Friday, January 1, 2021 host Thairie Ritchie speaks with Irene Juarez O’Connell. Among the topics, they discussed the recent deaths of people of color in police custody in Columbus Ohio, and in Riverside County; abuses at the Irwin detention center...
Laurie Corn – Destiny
Laurie Corn has a message for the new year.
Mental Health First Aid for COVID Remix
Ep. 26: Dealing with the pandemic while trying to support your own mental health is no easy task. This show is full of practical examples and suggestions you can adopt right away and includes an extensive list of mental health oriented and mostly free resources.
Steve Pleich – Neighborhood Court Program
Steve Pleich talks about the Neighborhood Courts Program.
Behind the Mic: Howard Feldstein
On Tuesday December 29, 2020 Christine Barrington interviews KSQD Program Director and DJ of Wednesday evening's Giant Steps. KSQD is community radio for the central coast. But what is community radio, and, what makes it different from other stations, both commercial...
Heather Houston: The Transformational Power of Song
On Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Christine Barrington interviews local songstress, vocal coach, and communal chorus virtuoso, Heather Houston. Heather is passionate about uplifting hearts, freeing voices, transforming lives, and building strong, loving...
