The Tower of Song Presents “Labor Day: A Misplaced Federal Holiday”
Tune in at 12 a.m., Monday, September 1st, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present an Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack “Labor Day: A Misplaced Federal Holiday.” This musical essay will present a historical background to a Federal holiday (supposedly "to honor and recognize the...
What A Week! Saturdays 11am
Dazed and confused by current events, both national and local? Well, have we got the show for you! Every Saturday at 11AM, "WHAT A WEEK" brings you a "listeners digest“ of the news you really need to know. Tony Russomanno and Erik Nelson scour the web, read all the...
The Tower of Song Presents a Van Morrison Birthday Tribute
Happy (Virgo) Birthday Van Morrison! Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Van "The Man" Morrison, who was born on August 31, 1945, turned 79 years old today. The Gypsy Scholar presented a birthday tribute for Van Morrison on August 26th. It is archived and...
Charging ahead: Inside Santa Cruz County’s e-bike surge – Talk of the Bay
It seems all manner of e-bikes are popping up across Santa Cruz County more and more—on trails, in streets, outside schools and grocery stores. Sometimes, the e-bikes are even carrying two passengers at a time as they zip down the roadway. The electrified two-wheelers...
Storytelling Magic by NextStage Seniors in Santa Cruz
NextStage is a theater and music project for seniors over 50. It includes the latest production, Storytelling: Encounters with Magic. In this episode, we hear from five of the sixteen participants who wrote personal narratives and who will perform them on Saturday the...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 1st, 2024: Protect San Benito County!
Protect San Benito County! with Andy Hsia-Coron, Chris Wilmers, Seth Adams and Valentine Lopez San Benito County is one of the unsung jewels of the Central California Coast. Most people know of Gilroy, San Juan Bautista and the Pinnacles, but there is much, much...
FirstPersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – American POW
The late Sigrid McLaughlin recalled meeting an American POW.
What Will Kamala Harris Do on Israel-Palestine? with Stephen Zunes
Ami Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast is a factual and deep dive into the regional context of the current...
Jazz Tracks: Thursdays 7-10pm
On Jazz Tracks, Thursdays 7-10pm, we invite you to appreciate melodic and thematic sets of classic recordings and new releases, featuring national, international, as well as local talent. Enjoy the richness of jazz!
Navigating College with Bipolar Disorder (remix): Real Stories and Practical Tips
Episode 70: In this episode, we discuss bipolar disorder and its challenges for college students. Allyson Makuch shares her inspiring journey of navigating bipolar disorder through college and graduate school, while Dr. David Lo from the University of California, Santa Cruz provides advice on managing bipolar disorder while pursuing academic goals.
FirstPersonSingular: Elizabeth Mullins – Speak To Her Students
Elizabeth Mullins speaks to her students. Photo courtesy of Lee Loo The First.
Monterey Jazz Festival’s new Executive Director on New Squid in Town
Monterey Jazz Festival Executive Director Colleen Bailey joins David Bean on the New Squid In Town music show this Thursday August 29th at 2pm. Find out how it all works, the history, and who's playing at this year's 67th edition of the longest running jazz festival...
The Lonely and The Damned: Midnight Fridays
Every Friday at midnight join your hostess with the mostess, Ingrid, on an escapade through maddening delights. From monologue to stories, from poetry to prose–along with music to titillate your senses and perhaps make you think of things you might not want to, all on...
After Hours: Midnight Saturdays
Join Host Scott Garfield for adventures traveling through the twilight hours, every Saturday Midnight-2am (going into Sunday morning) on After Hours. Catch it live or listen on demand via our two-week archive. Available in the app and at KSQD.org
Ketamine State Yoga with Henry Kandel
Could doing yoga while on psychedelics improve insight? What about yoga while lucid dreaming? Our guest, Henry Kandel, teaches what he calls "Ketamine-State Yoga" which he says improves healing outcomes, stokes creative flow, and cultivates spiritual experience. While...
