Dennis Spear – Fundraiser
Fundraiser? Dennis Spear has a better idea. Photo courtesy Karolina Grabowska.
“Fueling Fascism” with Award-Winning Climate Journalist and Podcast Diva Amy Westervelt
This show broadcast on Dec, 4, 2023, Day Four of the COP28, otherwise known as the Conference of the Parties and increasingly known by some as the global climate COP OUT. This year, the President of this UN-organized annual event on climate change, Sultan Al-Jabeer,...
Sally Grey – Boiling Pot (That Smell)
Sally Grey asks, "What's That Smell?" Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
Without A Net: Live Jazz Performances Celebrated on KSQD’s Jazz Tracks
KSQD's Without A Net program features live recordings of Santa Cruz area jazz bands every second Thursday on Jazz Tracks. Part of KSQD's mission is to showcase and support the arts community in our area. We do this by broadcasting author interviews, hosting...
On The New Beatles Song “Now and Then” by Gary Shapiro
A final Beatles song called "Now and Then" was released in November 2023. Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone Magazine called it, "The brilliant final statement the Fab Four — and their fans — deserve." By Gary Shapiro I like to sleep late. The only time I am up in the...
Letting Go with Sahlah Dubel
Surrender. Katherine speaks this week to Sahlah Dubel of Divine by Design about what her dreams are teaching her about letting go. Sahlah speaks about how taking care of her six week old baby Cedar has put her in a place where she is needing to let her dreams work in...
Jacob Farris – Peace
When he was an environmental Studies major, Jacob Farris reminded us that, "People all want the same thing." Photo courtesy of Cup of Couple.
New Ballot Initiative Would Support Land Restoration in Santa Cruz County
Efforts are underway to qualify a new citizen's ballot initiative that would raise over $7 million a year for environmental restoration efforts, from wildfire and flood recovery to clean water and beaches. It's called the “Santa Cruz County Safe Drinking Water, Clean...
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.





















