Sustainability Now! Sunday, February 2nd, 2025: Life and Death Decision-making through Algorithms, with Professor David Rehkopf and Derek Ouyang, Stanford University
Life and Death Decision-making through Algorithms with Professor David Rehkopf and Derek Ouyang, Stanford University Sustainability Now! Sunday,...
FirstPersonSingular: Don Coolman – Shakespeare
Don Coolman tells how he became a fan of Shakespeare. Photo courtesy of Mike Bird.
A Conversation with Daniel Aguirre of Happy Dog Hot Dog – Talk of the Bay
Happy Dog Hot Dog, a beloved hot dog stand in Santa Cruz, was recently featured in an interview with KSQD's Meilin Obinata. During the conversation, owner Daniel Aguirre shared insights into the history of Happy Dog, its dedication to high-quality ingredients, and its...
Not What You Think: Codependence vs. Interdependence in Relationships (Remix)
Episode 75: This episode unpacks the differences between codependent and interdependent relationships, focusing on setting healthy boundaries and recognizing what you can and cannot control. Psychotherapist Kat Zwick, LMFT, and Jill, a Co-Dependents Anonymous member, share insights and strategies for managing anxious or imbalanced dynamics—with a loved one facing mental health challenges, substance abuse, or other difficulties. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, spouse, or friend, this conversation offers valuable tools to navigate relationships and foster personal well-being.
The Tower of Song Presents Its New Year’s Programming
Update: The extended version of installment #4, “The Archaic Lunar Myth of Regeneration,” the final part of the Gypsy Scholar's Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series entitled "New Year & Rebirth in Archaic Myth & Ritual," is now available for listening on the...
FirstPersonSingular: Nga Trinh-Halperin – Animal Shelter
Nga Trinh-Halperin shares what the SC Animal Shelter means to her and her dog Maverick.
January 28, 2025: Computer Man! Your tech questions answered
Don’t stress about your tech issues! Call The Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Scams! United Healthcare Hack, Crypto Scams, 2 factor auth, Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Topics covered: TurboTax Alternative! DeepSeek, iOS 18.3,...
Sarah Harbison – Collection Management Services
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Sarah Harbison of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Sarah shares the joys of acquiring items for the library, connecting with patrons, and the workings of the Collection Management Services. Learn about some of the unique...
Dreaming of Spiritual Soul Mates with Chris Cunniffe
Do we have soul mates? Are there people in our lives today who we know from previous lives? Our guest today is lucid coach, Chris Cunniffe, and he describes his story. Chris starts by defining what he calls counterparts which are people we know from waking life who...
Bodies making music: composer Anne Hege
Composer Anne Hege talks about music and the body, using technology in music, and the life of working musicians.
FirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – Messy Politics
Jason Scorse says that politics needs to be messy. Photo courtesy of Yan Krukau.
The Tower of Song Presents Its New Year’s Programming
Tune in at 12 AM, January 27th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar continue with his fourth installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “The New Year & Rebirth In Archaic Myth & Ritual.” This musical essay series explores the archaic, sacred origins of our...
SubRize in the Mix–Midnight Vibez with DJ SubRize
Take the drum and bass journey with DJ SubRize. Mondays, Midnight til 2am. 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 KSQD...
Remembering Jean Wakatsuki Houston
Author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston passed away on December 21st, 2024. Ms. Wakatsuki Houston (aka Firehorse Woman) was the author of the best-selling young adult book, Farewell to Manzanar. which chronicled her family's experience as prisoners during World War II at a...
The Tower of Song Presents Part 3 of “New Year & Rebirth in Archaic Myth & Ritual”
Update: Part #3 of this extended version of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, "New Year & Rebirth In Archaic Myth & Ritual," broadcast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is now available for listening on the "Archived Musical Essays" webpage, along with the...




















