Santa Cruz “Hands Off” Protest Draws Thousands
This compilation of audio impressions reflects the sentiments of the people gathered with estimated 8,000 others to protest the takedown of our government by Musk and MAGA.
King Dubb Presents: The Heart of Soul Saturdays 8-10pm
Saturdays 8-10pm King Dubb Presents The Heart of Soul with oldies, cruising, downtempo chill, 60s/70s romantic soul, and ballads. 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...
Santa Cruz Reggae Radio with DJ Spleece: Saturdays 10-Midnight
Close out your Saturday night with DJ Spleece and K-Squid’s Santa Cruz Reggae Radio! 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 with...
The Grateful Dead Zone: Saturdays Noon-2pm
Every Saturday at noon, prepare to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into … ”The Grateful Dead Zone.” Each week, Dead scholar Erik Nelson curates the ultimate Dead concert — a “Make Believe Psychedelic Ballroom”...
After Hours: Fridays 10-Midnight
Join Host Scott Garfield for adventures traveling through the late hours, every Friday from 10-midnight on After Hours. 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...
David Woodbury on the seldom heard history of the Civil War, and how that war continues to reverberate in the U.S. today
David Woodbury is the founder and host of the Central Coast Conference (now in its 2nd year), a weekend-long lecture series dedicated to topics in American history. He earned a degree in History from the University of Evansville, in Indiana, before moving to...
Celtic Cauldron: Fridays 11-1pm
Take in sounds inspired by the musical traditions of the Emerald Isle every Friday 11-1pm. With a rotation of music hosts, each week is a unique taste from the Celtic Cauldron. So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to 89.5, 89.7 in South Monterey Bay Area or...
Zombie Jamboree: Fridays 8-10pm
The Zombie Jamboree! Your Friday Night Mix Tape from 8-10pm. Each week a new curated set of songs on a theme to delight and inspire, all sprinkled with laughter and stories. Join us and be surprised! So many ways to listen! Catch it live on 90.7 (Santa Cruz) 89.5...
FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Farewell
The late Olga Cossi says farewell to a dear friend. Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
John Brown Childs brings the ancient wisdom of peacemaking
John Brown Childs is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He was born on December 2, 1942, in a public housing project, in the Roxbury section of Boston. In 1963, he co-organized a group of students from the...
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! So many ways to listen! Tune your radio dial to...
Special Talk of the Bay with Omar Dieguez! From The Streets 3.31.25 (Honoring Cesar Chavez Day)
This was a special edition of Talk of the Bay, hosted by Omar Dieguez. His guests were Nane Alejandrez of Barrios Unidos, Mary Lou Alejandrez of Barrios Unidos, and Catarina, a Maori influenced by Barrios Unidos who is visiting from New Zealand. This fascinating...
Harnessing Awe: A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your Life
Episode 77: Awe isn’t just a beautiful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for well-being. Research shows it can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and even relieve chronic pain. Host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, and Jaime Garcia to explore how awe regulates the nervous system, enhances mental health, and simple ways to cultivate it in just one minute a day.
Musical Migrations with Dr. Julio and Mike Mannix: Thursdays 10pm-Midnight
Migrate through a world of sound with co-hosts, Dr. Julio and Mike Mannix, every Thursday 10pm-Midnight. 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...
FirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – George
The late Bruce Scott looked back on the life of a childhood friend. Photo courtesy of Saeid Anvar.
