Pesticides near schools? Kids learning to garden? Two related topics!
It was a radio show of contrasts: The first half, I interviewed Mary Flodin, author of the new novel, Fruit of the Devil, described as an eco-thriller/romance/mystery. The story centers around a teacher who discovers that her school is being poisoned by fumigants used...
Santa Cruz Worker Owned Co-Ops
Randa Solick interviews Sheila Carillo, well-known local activist and one of the founding members of Co-Op Santa Cruz, which is trying to democratize our Santa Cruz economy through encouraging worker ownership of local businesses. About Sheila Carillo: Sheila is one...
Healing from Dysfunctional Families, The Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Program & More
Episode 11: Many people grow up in what could be described as “dysfunctional families” which can continue to have mental health and physical health effects well into adulthood. Guests in this show discuss an array of ways to heal from such experiences including the role that the 12- step Program Adult Children of Alcoholics & Other Dysfunctional Families (ACA) can play.
The Four Virtues of the Heart
All Buddhist traditions include the practices of the Four Immeasurables, sometimes known as the Four Brahmaviharas, or the Four Virtues of the Heart. These are loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. In this episode, we discuss these four...
Gardening in a Mediterranean Climate in the Fall
Jason Scorse – China
Jason Scorse says make China great again.
The Film Gang Review: Apollo 11
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic voyage of Apollo 11 and Neil Armstrong's giant leap for mankind. Apollo 11, the documentary, commemorates this monumental event, and if there's ever been a film that deserves to be seen on the big screen,...
The Film Gang Review: Judy
One of the sure signs of a great performance is when it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing the role. Such is the case with Renée Zellweger’s portrayal of Frances Ethel Gumm, a.k.a., Judy Garland, in the biopic, Judy. Loosely adapted from the...
Westside’s Hidden Gem: Younger Lagoon Reserve
Join us this week on Santa Cruz Naturalist as the Director of the Younger Lagoon Reserve, Elizabeth Howard, takes us on a tour of the lagoon. This feature is just Part 1 of an interview with Elizabeth where she delves in to the interesting flora and fauna found within...
2020 Census
Tory del Favro, Partnership Specialist US Census Bureau, and Diana Cowen, Communications Manager Santa Cruz Public Libraries, and host Mathilde Rand discuss many aspects of the 2020 Census, coming up on April 1, 2020.
Patrice Vecchione – Some Days Life is like a Leash with No Dog
Patrice Vecchione says, "Some days life is like a leash with no dog."
Protecting Democracy
“Protecting Democracy” Tune in to “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 29 at 5:00pm Our democracy is in danger and Protect Democracy (protectdemocracy.org) is watching and indexing the threats not seen in generations. In partnership with the “Authoritarian...
Dream Tending with Claudia DeBorde
Claudia DeBorde has an MA in counselling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara and is a credentialed teacher. She has studied Dream Tending with Stephen Aizenstat, PhD for 25 years and is currently assisting with the certification I and II Dream...
Climate Change & Effects on Frontline Hispanic Communities
Nancy Glock Gruenich interviews local community organizer Ernestina Saldana exploring how climate change is coming home to Santa Cruz and northern California. Discover with Ernestina how grassroots organizing is creating local resilience to respond to this challenge,...
Steve Pleich – Library
Steve Pleich says "Don't bury our community."
