Marco Poehler: Life in a Colombian Nature Preserve
Until recently, Colombia was the 13th largest importer of agricultural commodities to the US. Top among them are coffee, tea, and spices, live trees and nursery plants, bananas and plantains, and snack foods. All totaling more than 2.7 billion annually. In this...
“La favorita” – Love in its most triangular dimention
Fernando starts as a monk, leaves that vocation to seek true love, finds it with Leonora - the woman of his dreams, except she has a dark past. She's the mistress of the King of Castile, and the King likes her a lot. She's his "favorita." She gets him a commission in...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 7th: The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay
The Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC: What is it? Why is it there? With Professor Ingrid Parker and Center Director Chris Lay On Sustainability Now! December 7th, 2025, 5-6 PM on KSQD The Kenneth S. Norris Center at UC Santa Cruz is one of the little-known...
FirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Jefferson and I
Steve Pleich echoes Thomas Jefferson. Photo courtesy of Joey Kyber.
When Hormones Shift: Perimenopause and Mental Health
Episode 85: Hormonal changes and perimenopause can start earlier than many women expect — sometimes in the 30s — bringing shifts that deeply affect mental health. Anxiety, irritability, depression, headaches, and brain fog are common, yet often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We’re joined by psychotherapist and hormone expert Helen Bennett, BACP, and experiencer Liz Ryan to share both clinical and personal insights into how hormonal changes impact daily life and emotional well-being. Liz’s partner, Casey, also reflects on navigating this transition together and its effects on their relationship and family. Tune in to recognize the signs, find support, and feel less alone during this transition.
FirstpersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Stranger
The late Sigrid McLaughlin received a midnight gift. Photo courtesy of Max Flinterman.
Mythbusting the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County
On this episode of Talk of the Bay, with host Meilin Obinata, guests James Weller, a land title expert and Barry Scott a clean energy educator bust the latest myths and misunderstandings regarding the Rail and Trail Project of Santa Cruz County. Our third guest,...
Adaptive Nightmares with Prof Wojciech Owczarski
Learn how dreams help us process trauma with our guest Gdansk Professor Wojciech Owczarski who studies the dreams of Auschwitz survivors, modern Ukrainian refugees, and nursing home residents. He finds that dreams help us cope with trauma, adapt to new life...
FirstPersonSingular: Gilda Zelin – Odors
Gilda Zelin smiles as life cycles round. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
The Tower of Song Presents Terence McKenna
UPDATE: The extended broadcast of the Gypsy Scholar’s Terence McKenna program is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage of the Tower of Song website at revradiotowerofsong.com Psychedelic compounds are still illegal at the federal level...
Hilarious Chat About Holiday Plants
"People who garden always have something good to look forward to," Dr. Martin Quigley. Join him, Steven E. Popp, and Joe Truskot -- the "In The Garden" guys for their fun take on pine trees, poinsettias, and the holiday color palettes. Living things can create new...
The Tower of Song Presents “Un-Thanksgiving Day 2025”
Update: Just in time for the Thanksgiving Day federal holiday, the extended broadcast of the Gypsy Scholar's "Un-Thanksgiving Day” Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack is now available for listening on the “Archived Musical Essays” webpage, along with the playlist on the...
FirstPersonSingular: Meade Fischer – Shark Fin
Meade Fischer questions cultural traditions. Photo courtesy of Alex Quezada.
FirstpersonSingular: Sally Grey – Caffeine
Sally Grey struggles with caffeine. Photo courtesy of Neslihan.
Turning Toward the Uncomfortable with Rachel Schafer
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