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...
Janus Opens New Peri-Natal Center
Janus has been the go-to recovery center in Santa Cruz County for the past 30 years. In this interview, board chair, Edison Jensen, and CEO Amber Williams talk about ways to support recovery during the holidays, how their various programs work, and stories of hope...
Laurie Corn – Time Travel
Laurie Corn wants to time travel back to the 1940s when she first saw her late husband. Photo courtesy Pixabay.
November Sunday Dinner: The Art of DIY
For November's Sunday Dinner, DJ Duspie sits down with local activist and recording artist, RicoR. Rico Waya Hoffmann Rushworth (aka RicoR) is a drummer, beatboxer, singer, rapper, writer, and producer from Santa Cruz, California. He currently performs as a drummer,...
Trianna Feruza: Live Interview with David Bean Thursday at 2:30
Trianna Feruza is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from a musical family out of Santa Cruz. Her grandfather, Solomon Feldthouse, was a longtime resident of the Santa Cruz mountains and founding member of the band Kaleidoscope, with David Lindley, Chris...
Derek Whaley shares the history of train routes through the Santa Cruz Mountains and how they changed the destiny of this region
Derek R. Whaley is a historian and research librarian, who was born and raised in Felton, California. He earned a doctorate in history from the University of Canterbury in 2018. He began researching Santa Cruz County history in 2011 and continues to do so from...
Teens with Anxiety (Remix)
Episode 61: At present, nearly one in three adolescents will meet criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18. In this episode, we’re joined by college student Elena Shain, who courageously shares her story of navigating severe anxiety since childhood. She tells how, together with her family and her service dog, she has gained knowledge about herself and developed skills to better manage her life. Also with us is psychologist Sheilah Siegel, Ph.D., who provides information about teen anxiety symptoms, coping strategies, treatment approaches and shares resources.
Alan Ritch – Crows
Alan Ritch cares for crows.
