The Santa Cruz Welcoming Network Helps Immigrants
The Santa Cruz Welcoming Network was founded a few years ago because local people felt the need to do something specific to help new arrivals to our community, whether it be practicing for a driver's test or getting help with asylum claims. In this interview, we hear...
Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 10th: Will Small Modular Reactors Save the Nuclear Industry? with Prof. Allison Macfarlane, former chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Will Small Modular Reactors Save Nuclear Power? with Prof. Allison Macfarlane, former chair of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear power is being touted as a way of providing clean energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and paving the way to a...
Bahia Brunelle – West Cliff Walk
Bahia Brunelle shares a West Cliff Drive walk.
KSQD @ YouTube: On-demand content grows
KSQD has its roots firmly in the analog airwaves, but we've also got our eyes on the digital stars! With podcasting now implemented on YouTube, you can find KSQD's on-demand content anywhere you go. On YouTube, check out these popular KSQD shows: Talk of the Bay First...
The Film Gang Review: Dream Scenario
Dream Scenario is a smart and insightful film about human nature, and marks another late-career high point for Nicolas Cage.
Public Service Announcements: The Squid Supports Community
KSQD is proud to support our local community through Public Service Announcements. To make sure yours gets heard, here are some tips from our PSA Director, Michael Bryant: Who, What, Where, Why and When? The five “W’s” are the basics of any good news story. We also...
Jeri Bodemar – Twilight Time
Jeri Bodemar reflects on Twilight Time. Photo courtesy of João Saplak.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – Barry Bowman and Ginna Holcombe
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Barry Bowman and Ginna Holcombe about the exciting work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: expanding educational activities and building community through interest groups, courses, and monthly meetings, while...
Dream Sharing and Empathy with Mark Blagrove and Julia Lockheart
Does dream sharing increase empathy and insight? Today meet two English professors who say, "Yes it does!" The Science and Art of Dreaming is their new book. This is a replay from a popular episode recorded in March. Mark starts out by talking about the innocence of...
Olga Cossi – That Age
Often sharing her wisdom, the late Olga Cossi said, "I am of that age." Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
The Tower of Song’s Essay-with-Soundtrack: “The Winter Blues & Hung Upside Down or Falling Apart: A Musical Prescription for S.A.D.”
The Gypsy Scholar will present his Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack for the week, entitled "The Winter Blues & Hung Upside Down or Falling Apart: A Musical Prescription for S.A.D.” Please tune in and hear this seasonal musical essay this Monday, 12 am. Update: This...
Are We Dying For Capitalism?
“Are We Dying For Capitalism?” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 5:00pm (PT) “Dying for Capitalism is carefully reasoned and informed, spelling out what we can and must do, without delay.” - Noam Chomsky We are dying—literally—from capitalism, and if...
Mourning the Passing of Rowland “Reb” Rebele
Here at KSQD we take this moment to note with sadness the passing of Rowland Rebele, one of K-Squid's founding donors. "Reb" as he was known to many of his friends, was a tireless advocate of the station and of local media, speaking out on our behalf and supporting...
Santa Cruz Mountain Trails Stewardship: Becoming a Model for Sustainable Trail Systems
Monday on Talk of the Bay at 5pm: For those who love to hike, Santa Cruz County is a dream come true with nearly a dozen State Parks. There are hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy and that number is continually growing, thanks in part to Santa Cruz Mountain Trails...
Santa Cruz Gives (A Lot)
Santa Cruz Gives is a crowdfunding platform and initiative of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz and the Good Times Weekly newspaper. We hear from Jeanne Howard of Good Times and Karen Delaney of The Volunteer Center about their passion for this local philanthropy...
