Mosquito Invasion: Fighting the Bite in Santa Cruz County
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, host PK Hattis speaks with Amanda Poulsen, Assistant Vector Control Manager for Santa Cruz County, about one of summer’s most persistent pests: mosquitoes.
Priced Out: Santa Cruz Tops the Nation in Rent Burden for the Third Time
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, host PK Hattis is joined by Dan Emmanuel, Director of Research at the National Low Income Housing Coalition, for a critical conversation. They dive into the freshly released 2025 Out of Reach Report, which once again names...
Experiment in Sound with DJ Squid Tuesdays midnight-2am
Every late late Tuesday night midnight-2am experience an Experiment in Sound with DJ Squid. So many ways to listen! Catch it live on 90.7 (Santa Cruz) 89.5 (Prunedale/Watsonville) and 89.7 (Monterey) on your radio, or livestream at KSQD.org. Better yet, take the Squid...
Calmer En Salsa with Alejandro Ferrer Tuesdays 10-Midnight
Salsa the night away every Tuesday from 10pm-midnight with DJ Alejandro Ferrer. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or 90.7 FM in Santa Cruz. Stream from anywhere in the world on KSQD.org or better yet, download the...
Dream Deeper to Sleep Better with Leah Ann Bolen
Holistic sleep transformation expert Leah Ann Bolen talks about how dreams show us our true desires. Also dream symbolism, recurring themes, and dreams during times of transition or burnout. Leah starts out by talking about her suggestions for getting a better night's...
Scientist Navigates a Changing Climate: In Conversation with Dr. Heather Ford
On April 5, 2025 Dr. Heather Ford stood at the steps of the Santa Cruz County Building, joining other scientists around the United States to protest the Trump Administration’s witch hunt against his imagined “woke science agenda.” Since World War II, the US has seen a...
FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Dinner
The late Olga Cossi says, "Here's what to do when your husband asks 'What's for dinner?'" Photo courtesy of Daniela Elena Tentis.
Brewing Business & Building Comunidad: The Sylvia Reyes Story
Talk of the Bay's host Omar Diéguez brings you an interview with Sylvia Reyes on From the Streets. In this episode of Talk of the Bay: From the Streets host Omar Diéguez. welcomes a powerful voice of entrepreneurship, empowerment, and corazón, Sylvia Reyes. A proud...
The Tower of Song Presents “Independence Day 2025, Part 4″
Tune in July 28th at 12am and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the fourth installment of his Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for Independence Day 2025, which is entitled “Romantic Total Revolution: The Democracy of Soul & The Goddess Of Liberty.” In this fourth...
The Tower of Song Presents “Independence Day 2025, Part 3″
Update: The third installment of this Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series for Independence Day 2025, entitled “Romantic Total Revolution: The Democracy of Soul & The Goddess Of Liberty” (broadcast 7/21/25), is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical...
What a Week! July 26, 2025 “SARAH KENDZIOR” Edition!
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno with guest Sarah Kendzior as they unpack the week that was, on this July 26, 2025 “SARAH KENDZIOR!” edition of What A Week! Today, best selling author and...
Coming Attraction: Andrew Sandoval, Monday 7/28, 5PM
On Monday’s Talk of the Bay at 5PM, host Meilin Obinata welcomes Andrew Sandoval, City of Salinas Councilmember of District Five. What is it like to survive a recall campaign when the big money is after you? Or what it’s like to advocate for renters rights when the...
Meet Pastor Julie of Somos Watsonville
In this episode of Talk of the Bay, your host Meilin Obinata welcomes Pastor Julie of Somos Watsonville to the KSQD studio! Learn about a new way to practice ministry and fellowshipping from Pastor Julie. What is Somos about? Why is a church campus hosting health...
Activists Fighting Against Pesticides Near Schools in the Pajaro Valley
In this episode of Talk of the Bay, host Omar Dieguez introduces you guests Dr. Ann López and Adam Bolaños Scow who are alerting us to the dangers of pesticides being sprayed near schools in Watsonville and Pajaro. Over ten schools sit near fields owned...
FirstPersonSingular: Ray Newkirk – Fruit of the Devil
Ray Newkirk talks about the Fruit of the Devil. Photo courtesy of Fuzzy Rescue.
