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Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened this month and is on track to break box-office records while entertaining summer moviegoers with a solid storyline, relatable subplots, and a more “true to his roots” Peter Parker than the 2021 predecessor, Spider-Man: No Way Home. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Chris McKenna and […]
Who is the Man Behind the Curtain? It’s Russell Vought! Be Bold America! August 7, 2026 “We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected. … When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work because they are increasingly viewed as the villains.” – Russell Vought, Director, […]
Barry Eichengreen is George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1997-98 he was Senior Policy Advisor at the International Monetary Fund. He graduated from UCSC in 1974. Professor Eichengreen has been awarded numerous honors and awards all […]
Rainbow Connections is a $7.8 million Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovations Project led by Monterey County Behavioral Health. Hear Kacey Rodenbush, director of the grant, and Sam Gomez, Deputy Director of Epicenter discuss support for LGBTQIA+ students.
Trump’s War on California’s Environment with Jason Rylander & Hollin Kretzmann Center for Biological Diversity on Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 The Trump Administration has declared war on California and is hell-bent on eliminating any and all of the state’s environmental protections. As part of its “drill baby, drill” strategy, it is moving to open […]
Episode 93: Why do so many devoted mothers feel like they are falling short? In this episode, host Debra Sloss explores the emotional pressure mothers face when real parenting collides with idealized images of what motherhood is supposed to be. She is joined by psychotherapist and author Jessica Tomich Sorci, creator of the “Mom Parts Method,” and guests Amber Reis and Karen McWilliam. Using an Internal Family Systems lens, they explore guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, and self-criticism as “Mom Parts” that carry pain and unmet needs. They also discuss how meeting these parts with curiosity can support repair, self-compassion, and healing.
When you hear the name George Washington, you probably picture the brave general crossing the Delaware or commanding the nation as its first president. The film, Young Washington instead focuses on the experiences that shaped him into the leader history remembers. Directed and co-written by Jon Erwin, along with Deiderik Hoogstraten and Tom Provost, Young Washington […]
Enid Baxter Ryce is an artist who is a writer, she’s a professor who tells her students to put the computers away, she’s a mom who asks her kids to go dig a hole. In this wide-ranging conversation, we learn how Enid moved from a “feral” childhood to a life of the mind, never forgetting to keep her hands in the dirt and her self open to possibility.
Remarkably Bright Creatures, directed by Olivia Newman, breathes life into a story about grief, hope, and the philosophical musings of an octopus. Adapting from the novel of the same name by Shelby Van Pelt, this heartwarming film delivers both laughter and tears, but unfortunately falls short with uneven pacing and the predictability of its plot. […]
Executive Director D. Riley Nicholson along with composer Sean Shepherd shared their insights about the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in Santa Cruz, CA. "We The Dreamers" from July 26-August 9.
Relationships are the center of most of our lives, and marriage infiltrates and shapes our identity so fundamentally we can either get lost altogether or blossom in a unique, commingled unfolding. In The Invite Olivia Wilde’s third feature film, a weary suburban couple in their mid-40s, played by Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen, have a […]
The Santa Cruz Mountains Stewardship Network With Dylan Skybrook, Network Manager On Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 19th from 5-6 PM The Santa Cruz Mountains cover more than 1,000 square miles of the Central California Coast, running from just south of San Francisco all the way down to the Salinas Valley. The region has been […]
Jason Dove Mark is the author, most recently, of The Earth Said Remember Me: How to Revive Our Memories and Restore the Planet. He has served as editor-in-chief of Sierra magazine and editor of Earth Island Journal. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and The […]
Hear from Monterey Pride Vice Chair Nick Zafritos and Grand Marshals David Reichard and JT Mason discuss the 2026 Monterey Peninsula Pride parade and festival and and other events.
Just when you think a movie has already topped itself, think again. While many believed Toy Story 4 was the final farewell to Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang, Toy Story 5 proves there was one more story worth telling. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris, Toy Story 5 explores the growing impact of […]
Parades and parties had a strong showing across the nation this July 4. Some endured sweltering heat and humidity, but in Aptos, K-Squid enjoyed the fog, and the crowds, and hooped it up with the rest of the community for American’s 250 anniversary while Squid on the Street Suki Wessling swam through the happy attendees […]
Every Voter Deserves a Voice That Matters! “Be Bold America!” Live Interview* Friday, July 3, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) Times have changed! 45% of today’s voters identify as political independents. They are rejecting rigid opinions. Now, there is a non-partisan reform organization who are advancing fair participation for independent-minded voters. The Independent Voter Project […]
The San Francisco Bay Area—An Environmental History With David D. Schmidt On Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 5th, from 5-6 PM on KSQD Over the past four centuries, the transformation of the Greater San Francisco Bay Region has been extraordinary. What was once a near paradise for a few hundred thousand indigenous First Peoples is now […]
Episode 92: Traumatic brain injuries can affect far more than the body. In this episode, host Debra Slossexplores how TBI can impact mental health, identity, memory, concentration, sleep and emotional well-being. Guest JoAnne Jones, author of Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury, shares her experience of surviving a violent assault and adapting to life after a severe brain injury. Rehabilitation physician Dr. Jennifer Yu explains symptoms, treatment, and recovery. The episode also features an “In Your Voice” story from Jinx Deruisa about being heard, believed, and supported after brain injury.
The NorCal Pride Band composed of students from across the county was formed by Santa Cruz High School band director Christy Latham and directed by Drum Major Joaquin Fitzsimmons.
Disclosure Day Film Review By Molly Sullivan Disclosure Day, the anticipated new film from director Steven Spielberg, is layered with themes and hidden meanings throughout this thought-provoking alien drama. Starring Emily Blunt, John O’Connor, and Colin Firth, the film explores the idea that extraterrestrials have been known to the U.S. government for decades—and that the […]
With surrealist, colorful visuals and powerful, uplifting messaging, I Love Boosters is a breath of fresh air in a cinematic landscape relying on reboots and nostalgia. Written and directed by Boots Riley, which you might also know from his 2018 film Sorry to Bother You, this film centers on a ragtag group of boosters attempting […]
DJ Dupsie kicks off The Sunday Dinner 2nd Annual Summer Music Series with Being Black, Rocks! A celebration of Black artists who created, reshaped, and continue to influence the genre of Rock’n’Roll!
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify • Amazon • TuneIn Merle Hoffman opened one of America’s first legal abortion clinics in 1971—and she’s been fighting for our rights ever since. In this conversation, the founder of Choices Women’s Medical Center reflects on fifty-plus years on the front lines of the reproductive rights movement: what she’s […]
“The Global Crackdown on Free Expression” In Honor of Project Censored’s 50th Anniversary “Be Bold America!” Airs June 19, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) In this interview, on the global crackdown of free expression, Dr. Steve Macek from North Central College in Illinois will discuss his work to combat the growing attacks on free speech and […]
Secret Sounds of Ponds and Other Animal Music with Professor David Rothenberg, NJ Institute of Technology On Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 21st, 2026, from 5-6 PM on KSQD Who knew that ponds make music? To the eye and ears, they seem silent and tranquil—except at night when, maybe, choruses of frogs serenade listeners. But ponds […]
In this episode of Moment of Truth, host Meilin Obinata interviews James Weller about his journey into activism and community service. In the Santa Cruz area, people have heard his name in connection with a variety of causes, from public transportation to affordable housing development. But you might be surprised to learn about his involvement […]
Backrooms, directed and co‑scored by YouTube phenom Kane Parsons, marks his feature debut—a science‑fiction psychological horror film arriving just in time for summer audiences. The film opens with a framing device: scientists recover footage shot by their missing colleague, Naren Warne, who became separated from his team inside the Backrooms. The Async Research Institute had […]
My guest for this podcast is Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, founder of Sunkissed Mozart, a organization that presents chamber music by world-class musicians, locally. She’s a world-class musician herself, a superb violinist. This podcast features an interview with Cindy, and excepts from some of her chamber music performances. ( This is part 1 of an hour […]
My guest for this podcast is Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu, founder of Sunkissed Mozart, a organization that presents chamber music by world-class musicians, locally. She’s a world-class musician herself, a superb violinist. This podcast features an interview with Cindy, and excepts from some of her chamber music performances. ( This is part 2 of an hour […]
How Women Are Centered and Silenced in Pop Culture “Be Bold America!” Friday, June 5 at 5:00pm (PT) This interview will examine how women are both centered and silenced, and maligned in popular culture. It will explore a generational legacy in which media harms women, and will unpack what it means when women are cast […]
In 1919, William Randolph Hearst approached architect Julia Morgan about building “something more comfortable” than the tent he was used to camping in atop the family-owned hill in San Simeon. What happened next was, well, history. Join Joe Truskot & Steven E. Popp as we talk with former State Parks employee Rick Becton, who spent a decade […]
Gardens are bursting with growth and color! How many of those flowers, along with the other plants in our gardens that we may love and cherish, contain dangerous, often lethal, naturally occurring poisons? Many common flowers, fruits, and even vegetables (along with certain weeds and wild plants) may pose serious health and safety hazards to […]
Our Squid on the Street, Suki Wessling, was at the Santa Cruz Pride Festival this week asking a simple question: What do you love about community radio? It turns out there’s lot to love! Listen in as KSQD fans and community radio aficionados talk about what is special about radio made by the people, for […]
“Be careful what you wish for” is the beating heart of Curry Barker’s Obsession, a film that takes a well‑worn premise — think Big, Bedazzled, The Monkey’s Paw, The Butterfly Effect, even The Twilight Zone — and tries to reimagine it as modern horror. The result is entertaining enough, with solid performances, but the story […]
Everyone talks about climate, but no one does anything about it with Dr. Daniel Swain, UCANR & NCAR Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 7th, 2026 Everyone talks about climate but no one does anything about it. In recent months, parts of Maui were nearly washed away by Kona Lows that dropped 60 inches of rain. An […]
Episode 91: People can grow in meaningful ways after trauma. In this episode, host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss, explores the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth with Richard G. Tedeschi, PhD, one of the researchers who coined the term, and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, who shares how losing her husband to suicide shaped her life and public service. Beginning with a moving opening story from Holocaust survivor Gitta Ryle we then explore how people make meaning after trauma, why suffering and growth can coexist, and how connection, purpose, and support can help people rebuild after profound suffering.
By Molly Sullivan. The Devil Wears Prada 2, the much anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is a far more serious and less whimsical sequel than its beloved predecessor. Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger, the film reunites us with Andy Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway, 20 […]
Santa Cruz musicians Robbie Fitzsimmons, Cheryl Anderson and David Graham joined our show to talk about their journey in music and the productions Queerlantis and Considering Matthew Shepard.
Cindy Cohn’s new book, Privacy’s Defender, focuses on three legal cases that formed the basis for privacy and freedom of speech on the Internet. But it’s also a memoir, framing the issues raised by legal battles through personal choices and life events both mundane and momentous. In this unusual conversation, we leave the big legal questions behind and focus instead on our modern lives on the internet. What do women get from privacy and freedom of speech when men so often use their own privacy and freedom of speech to restrict women’s online behavior? How does the internet mirror the real world when it comes to harassment and bullying of women? How would proposed fixes to the internet’s free speech woes restrict women’s speech even further?
With nearly 35 years of nonprofit leadership, Maria Elena de la Garza, Chief Executive Officer of the Community Action Board (CAB) of Santa Cruz County has made a lasting impact on her community, working to expand services, increase community engagement, and foster cultural and fiscal growth. A proud Watsonville native, Maria Elena is deeply committed […]
Joining us at the table this episode will be Marlena De Castro the Santa Cruz County Community Outreach And Engagement Specialist from Miracle Messages, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building empathy and connection with people experiencing homelessness. Learn more about Miracle Messages and how to get involved by visiting www.miraclemessages.org.
Midwinter Break, adapted from Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel, arrived in theaters earlier this spring. It’s a quiet, deliberate drama anchored by the lived‑in performances of Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, who play Stella and Gerry, a long‑married couple navigating the emotional terrain of their later years. The film is less interested in plot than in […]
Sandy Faber is a University Professor Emerita at UCSC and a staff member of the Lick Observatory. She is an observational astronomer with research interests in cosmology and galaxy formation. Some of her major discoveries include the first structural scaling law for galaxies (called the Faber–Jackson law), large-scale flow perturbations in the expansion of the […]
Denise Miranda is New York State's top civil rights official, the head of an agency that is charged with monitoring and promoting civil rights in the state. She's also a proud native of the Bronx, daughter of Puerto Rican-born parents, and a mother. It's an unusual time for Denise—a Black Latina—to be in charge of the part of the government so despised by New York's most famous native son.
Gardens are bursting with growth and color! How many of those flowers, along with the other plants in our gardens that we may love and cherish, contain dangerous, often lethal, naturally occurring poisons?Many common flowers, fruits, and even vegetables (along with certain weeds and wild plants) may pose serious health and safety hazards to you, […]
Extractive Frontiers: Critical Minerals and Green Capitalism with Professor Thea Riofrancos, Providence College on Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 24th, from 5-6 PM The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel demonstrated, among other things, the necessity of a rapid transition to renewable fuels, like solar and wind. The technologies for capturing and converting […]
Jim Pattiz and his brother Will Pattiz have spent their entire adult lives exploring and documenting America’s public lands. In 2014 they set off with a camera and a question: What if people could actually see what they were losing? They packed up and drove to every national park in the country. They slept […]
Hear from Pat Dellin, the collector and creator of the LGBTQ+ History exhibit at London Nelson Center, and Kian Hladky from the MAH who has created the downtown walking tour of important LGBTQ+ places.
The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, is a razor-sharp black comedy that puts forward startling dilemmas about relationships in the modern era. The film follows Emma Harwood, played by the incomparable Zendaya, and Charlie Thompson, played by Robert Pattinson, as they navigate the week leading up to their wedding. Upon their introduction, Emma and Charlie […]
How to Mobilize to Defend Democracy Be Bold America! Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) With the 2026 midterm elections looming and democracy on the line, progressive attorney, activist, and author, Gary Lucks, presents in his new book We Are The Power fiercely practical, street-level directions for Americans who want to engage beyond posting, […]
Patrick Meyer and Curt Keyer talk about the 1970s and 1980s in Santa Cruz County, LGBTQ+ organizing and how people in Santa Cruz interfaced with Harvey Milk and San Francisco
Is that Teflon in your food and water? Good for eggs, maybe, but probably not for you! with Dr. Faith Kibuye, Penn State University On Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 10th, 5-6 PM on KSQD Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances—commonly known as PFASs and “forever chemicals”—have become ubiquitous in the environment and are being found almost everywhere […]
Chris Upham interviews Sofia Orlando and Sam, who are apart of the X Academy Robotics club.
UCSC Arboretum horticulturalist Hann Osborne discusses his efforts to identify plant species in dozens of habitats throughout California. These geographic areas vary by soil, altitude, temperature ranges, rainfall, proximity to the ocean, and the degree to which development has affected them. Osborne and his crew record the plant species found in each area to create […]
Chirs Upham interviews Becky Steinbruner about the Measure J and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Chris Upham interviews Tim Sylvester and his students who are apart of the X Academy Robotics club.
“Saving the American Dream” “Be Bold America!” Airs May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) “John K. Roth has spent over five decades challenging students to wrestle with the import and meaning of the American Dream and inspiring them to fulfill its promise. In Saving the American Dream, he uses that lifetime of philosophical and historical […]
Chris Upham interviews Dave Benet about the Scientific Diver Certification Program at UCSC.
Episode 90: Films don’t just entertain—they can shape how we understand ourselves and our lives. In this episode, media expert Yalda T. Uhls joins host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss to explore the psychological impact of cinema, especially during childhood and adolescence. Community members share powerful stories about films like Inside Out 2 and Annie Hall that helped them better understand their emotions and relationships. Join us for a thoughtful and moving conversation about how the stories we watch can help us heal.
The Christophers, Steven Soderbergh’s latest foray into the intimacies of chamber comedy, stars Ian McKellan as Julian Sklar, a once influential and famous pop-era artist whose glory faded long ago. Now near the end of his life, he is mostly famous for being famous and makes his living recording cameos for those still besotted with […]
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify • Amazon • TuneIn Retired Judge LaDoris Cordell was in last year’s news a lot in the SF Bay Area due to a high-profile investigation she conducted. The situation was complicated—Sheriff Corpus, accused of misconduct, was the first Latina and first woman in her job. But Judge Cordell, having […]
One of the world’s greatest filmmakers, writer (and occasional actor), Werner Herzog joins host (and occasional collaborator) Erik Nelson for a unique, very live two hours. Herzog has a lot to say about a lot of things, ranging from prostitute penguins, the future of A.I, his larcenous beginnings as a filmmaker, the secret life of […]
Michael, the bio pic directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, offers a revealing look at the life of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. What makes the film especially intriguing is the involvement of his family members—several of his siblings and one of his sons- serving as producers. That raises the […]
Microplastics: invisible, insidious, and…fixable with Dr. Myra Finkelstein & Dr. Steven Mentor on Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 26th on KSQD We’ve heard a lot about the problem of microplastics pollution. Just how bad is it? What are its causes? What are microplastics doing to us and the world? Is anything being done to stem the […]
Friends of The Sunday Dinner join DJ Dupsie for the first of what may be a recurring practice on the show! Local artists, activists, and awesome people RicoR, delfin bautista, and Christina Audas are here to model how to have difficult conversations around race and racism, based on the scholarship, and anti-racism flashcard deck, of […]
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy — which has nothing to do with the franchise — opens with a parent’s worst nightmare. While living in Cairo, Charlie and Larissa’s (Jack Reynor and Laia Costa), eight-year-old daughter, Katie (Natalie Grace), is abducted from their backyard. Devastated, they eventually return to Albuquerque and try to rebuild their lives with […]
Melissa Marzan who is known as the “Letter Mermaid” sees her work as a starting point to conversations about emotional vulnerability, cultivating community, ocean conservation, and my experience as a Queer/Bisexual Filipino-American. Paul Richmond is a long time artist, illustrator, and activist who lives in Monterey with his husband. He is a passionate advocate for social justice, arts education, and LGBTQ+ rights.
“The Making of Donald Trump” “Be Bold America!” Airs April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist David Cay Johnston stated in his bestselling book, The Making of Donald Trump, when Donald Trump rode down the Trump Tower lobby escalator live on national television in June 2015 to announce his campaign for […]
Adauto B. Rocha Jr. is an Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension in Small Farm and Rural Development Economics with UC Agricultural and Natural Resources and a researcher at the Department of Economics at UC Santa Cruz. He joined the university this past year. His work focuses on production, conservation, and rural resilience with a mission […]
Jeff Nilsen, owner and proprietor of Bokay Nursery on Hitchcock Road in Salinas, has never lived a day when he wasn’t involved in the nursery. His grandfather purchased and developed it into a Salinas institution before he was born. Nilsen shares the evolution of the nursery and landscape business in an informative and fun conversation […]
Blue Moon is a biopic about the rise and fall of Lorenz “Larry” Hart, the lyricist half of the famed Rodgers and Hart duo—before Richard Rodgers went on to partner with Oscar Hammerstein. Directed by Richard Linklater (Slacker, School of Rock, Dazed and Confused), the film blends his signature long-form storytelling with a fresh theatrical […]
This special broadcast features a replay of an interview with Reverend Herb Schmidt, originally recorded on December 11, 2022, in honor of Paul Lee. In this conversation, Herb reflects on his lifelong commitment to service, social justice, and community building, drawing from his work with the United Services Agency and beyond. With warmth, wisdom, and […]
“We think they’ll kill someone” indigenous resistance in Oaxaca, Mexico with Anjan Sundaram, The Stringer Foundation On Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 12th, 5-6 PM Indigenous peoples around the world are under threat, especially from massive development projects engineered by governments and corporations, which promise to destroy the lands, forests and waters on which those peoples […]
Executive director of Gamble Garden, Palo Alto, Corey Andrikopoulus, joins the In The Garden Team of Joe Truskot, Steven E. Popp, and Dr. Martin Quigley for an informative discussion of the ways native and garden plants get pollinated. Listen to a description of California native bees, the structure inside a flowering plant, and the best […]
Film Review—Project Hail Mary By Molly Sullivan I’ll admit, I’m not usually drawn to films where Earth is on the brink of destruction and humanity and there is a mission to venture into deep space to save it.. That was my initial reaction when I first heard about Project Hail Mary. But this film offers […]
Hear Rebecca Jordan discuss her art and Melissa Kreisa and Rose Sellery discuss the Ripple Effects Art Festival in Santa Cruz April 6-26
“Why the Climate Fight is Failing. Radical Activism is Needed!” “Be Bold America!” Airs April 3 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) “The climate rallying cries to “Save the Planet” no longer work in our hyper-partisan world, nor do images of polar bears on melting glaciers. The problem isn’t scientific, fact-based, or even technological. The problem is […]
Episode 89: Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation for mental health. In this episode, behavioral sleep medicine specialist Muriel Rose and guest Allyson Makuch explore the powerful connection between sleep and emotional well-being. Allyson shares how protecting her sleep has been critical to managing Bipolar I disorder. The episode also includes listener stories about navigating sleep disruption and using mindfulness to calm the nervous system. Join us for a practical and hopeful conversation about why protecting your sleep helps protect your mind.
Babblery host Suki Wessling walked around our local No Kings 2026 Rally and asked people to do dramatic readings of their signs. Some are more dramatic than others, but all are heartfelt!
Tony Sloss interviews a handful of protesters on the street for the Santa Cruz No Kings Rally.
What makes a good adaptation? Is it sticking to the source material as faithfully as possible or breathing in new life by going in an entirely different direction? Emerald Fennell’s 2026 film Wuthering Heights provides the following answer to my original question: “Must an adaptation be good?” Based on the Emily Bronte novel of the […]
Hear Karissa LeClair-Cortez and Nancy Willard discuss the support systems for LGBTQ+ people at the Santa Cruz County Public Health Department
A Circle Outside: A story about lesbian witches in Santa Cruz County in the 1980s with author Linda Rosewood and Coleen Douglas.
Transformative Climate Communities in California With Nancy Faulstitch and Eloy Ortiz, Regeneración Pajaro Valley on Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 29th, 2026 The State of California has created a program called “Transformative Climate Communities,” focused on making low-income, urban areas more resilient, efficient and responsive to housing, energy and climate challenges. What does this mean on […]
Here at KSQD, we know Sandy Stone as our lead engineer and super-volunteer. But Sandy is an icon in the transgender community, working to assert the essential humanity of transgender people since she transitioned in the mid-1970s. In this conversation with host Suki Wessling, we explore two times of Sandy’s life: her personal experience with […]
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, directed by Mary Bronstein and produced by A24, is a rare film in its raw portrayal of the complexities of motherhood. The story is anchored by an extraordinary performance from Rose Byrne as Linda, and a surprisingly restrained, quietly affecting turn by Conan O’Brien as her therapist. Linda […]
As we approach another Vernal Equinox, DJ Dupsie invites you to rest and be present in the liminal space where winter melts into spring with a dream pop set list and reading words of inspiration from the Nap Bishop, Tricia Hersey.
Film Review — Solo Mio by Molly Sullivan Solo Mio, the romantic comedy directed by Charles Francis Kinnane and Daniel Kinnane, is something of a poor man’s version of Under the Tuscan Sun. Starring Kevin James in a surprisingly serious romantic role, the film follows his character’s journey through heartbreak and disappointment toward an eventual […]
The Past and Future of Sustainable Communities with Peter Calthorpe, Architect & Urban Designer Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 15th The world’s cities are big and getting bigger. By 2050, 80% of the world’s people will live in cities. Can cities be made sustainable? Who is thinking about this? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation […]
UPDATES ON IRAN AND MINNESOTA: This show includes a conversation with an ordinary, working mom in Minnesota, Janine Sieja, about her experience with ICE chaos, abductions and even murders in her city … becoming an activist, her fears as a mother … and what is happening on the ground there now. Our conversation with Janine […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: AI can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in wargame simulations, tools for extracting iMessages, Burger King’s new Polite AI, ICE sends phishing emails, hear from our callers and more!
Living in the United States May be Hazardous to Your Health! “Be Bold America!” Airs March 6, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) “America presents an egregious paradox – it has both the most expensive healthcare and the shortest life expectancy in the West.” – Robert Sapolsky Living in the United States today means surviving in a society […]
In this episode of The Computer Man Show on KSQD, Luigi Oppido and his guest Nyanko, dive deep into the hottest topics in tech right now. Global Impact of Datacenter UAE Attacks The show opened with a heavy hitter: a drone strike on an Amazon data center in the United Arab Emirates, marking a rare […]
EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann, draws from newly uncovered footage of Elvis’s later years performing in Las Vegas for electrified audiences. Luhrmann meticulously assembled the film with audio help from Peter Jackson, to present these performances from Elvis’s own point of view. One of the documentary’s greatest pleasures is watching Elvis […]
Biologists Unite! The Rise and Fall of Ecosystem Services with Professor Daniel Suarez, Middlebury College on Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 1, 2026 Over the past several decades, there has been a concerted effort by biologists, economists and others to put a value on nature’s services: what would it cost, for example, to provide clean water […]
Episode 88: Originally recorded in 2023 and re-released for its continued relevance, this episode explores how parents go on after the death of a child. Father and author Colin Campbell shares how he is living with “hope and purpose” after losing his two teenage children in a drunk-driving crash, alongside stories from parents grieving losses to suicide and overdose and insights from psychotherapist and grief specialist Kara Bowman. A tender, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful conversation about life after unimaginable loss.
In this episode of The Computer Man Show on KSQD, Luigi Oppido and his guest Nyanko, dive deep into the accelerating AI revolution, sparked by recent warnings from Bernie Sanders about job loss, automation, and economic disruption. The conversation explores bold claims from tech leaders like Elon Musk and Bill Gates regarding a future where […]
Hear from the first same sex couple married in Santa Cruz County. Gail Groves, Dinah Phillips and Gail Pellerin share about the importance of the first day same sex marriage was legal back in June of 2008.
Writer Joan Gelfand’s life so far has been bookended by what she refers to as “strange moments.” As a teenager, she left New York City for the allure of the Berkeley Women’s Movement, a time when lesbians were forming their own radical community and forging a new way for American women to live. Now Joan […]
Crime 101 was the perfect remedy for a rainy day in Santa Cruz County. The 2026 crime thriller, written and directed by Bart Layton and based on Don Winslow’s 2020 novella, delivers a suspenseful and thoroughly entertaining ride. It was also the most crowded I’ve seen the Capitola CineLux in quite some time. The standout […]
Defiance.org with Miles Taylor “Be Bold America!” Airs February 20 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) “If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.” – President Dwight […]
Ami Chen Mills continues an ongoing conversation about resiliency, wisdom and right action with the Reverend Elisha Christopher of the Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Cruz, with a focus on “the Power of Presence.” What happens when we become fully present in the midst of the chaos, fear, outrage, courage and amazing protests all […]
Yes, 1972 was a musical banquet, and now Erik Nelson and the “Paranoid Styles” Elizabeth Nelson invite you to the feast — and — they promise to pick up the check! Elizabeth Nelson is not only an ace singer-songwriter in her own right, she’s also a cultural critic who writes regularly for the NY Times, […]
On this episode of The Computer Man Show, Luigi dives into Mac backup strategies—breaking down Time Machine vs. Acronis, and later is joined by special guest Nyanko to discuss concerns about rising hardware prices and looming storage shortages driven by AI data center demand. The conversation expands into AI privacy fears sparked by Google Gemini, […]
To summarize the immense complexity of Sinners, from screenwriter and director Ryan Coogler, feels like a near impossible task. It can be described as a horror film, a period piece, or even a musical. All three of these components were expertly woven to create the film that has broken the record for most Oscar nominations […]
Send Help – Film Review by Molly Sullivan Send Help is a dark, twisted comedy thriller with more bite than you might expect. Directed by Sam Raimi — yes, the same director who gave us Drag Me to Hell — this film takes the classic deserted-island survival story and flips it completely on its head. […]
This short feature was produced by Daymia Rousseau, Humanities intern from UCSC, with editing help from Rachel Anne Goodman and Howard Feldstein. What follows is the transcript. Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. AI data centers are a booming business, and California is one of the leading states in building them. […]
Andrew Schoneberg interviewed NYC based composer, conductor, instrumentalist. Doug Balliett teaches at Juliard, has had his compositions premiered at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and in Europe. Doug composes operas, contatas, other types of sacred music. He conducts and plays in several professional music groups which specialize in pre-romantic era classical music and new music inspired […]
The Water Remembers—My Indigenous Family’s Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life with Amy Bowers Cordalis Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group On Sustainability Now, Sunday, February 15th, 2026 The removal of four dams from the Klamath River in Northern California is rapidly becoming one of the great recent success stories in […]
Everybody Wants to Rule the World rolls over the closing credits of Marty Supreme—a haunting, hopeful choice for Josh Safdie’s new sports comedy‑drama, co‑written with Ronald Bronstein. Timothée Chalamet—who’s recently played Willy Wonka, Bob Dylan, and now Marty Mauser—may finally get his long‑overdue recognition at this year’s Academy Awards. As Mauser, he’s a scrappy 23‑year‑old […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: How to check AmazonPrime for unwanted subscriptions, Apple Lawsuits, Intel moving to GPUs, Discord facing ID backlash, Hear from our callers, Email questions and more!
Kristen Brown, Executive Director for the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce and Sharon Papo, the CEO of LGBTQ eLearning discuss the importance of inclusivity in business.
The Last American President: A Broken Man, A Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink “Be Bold America!” February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) It began with something far more insidious. It began with a smile. ~ Thom Hartmann Democracy is dying. And we handed the killer the weapon. The countdown has begun. As […]
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Song Sung Blue, written and directed by Craig Brewer is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name by Greg Kohs, follows the lives of Lightning and Thunder—Mike and Claire Sardina—a couple from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as they pursue their dream of bringing happiness and joy to others through music in the mid-1990s. It has […]
We all have to eat, and we all love to eat good food, so KSQD is thrilled to bring you our first foodie program featuring the brilliance and deep epicureal knowledge of our region from the creators of Edible Monterey Bay magazine. We’ll be sitting down to discuss great restaurants, great recipes, and the amazing […]
Episode 87: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses. In this remixed episode, Dr. Alisa Brady and guest Clay Whitten—who lives with DID—offer an inside look at the condition that separates myth from reality. The conversation explores how DID develops, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can support healing.
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Nyanko chats AI and Ram prices, TikTok blocks Epstein/anti-Trump vids, Microsoft will give FBI your data encryption key, Hear from our callers, Email questions and more!
Bugonia is a dark comedy with splashes of horror and science fiction, and it leans fully into its own strangeness. It is based on a South Korean film, Save the Green Planet! The blend of genres can feel chaotic, but that unpredictability is part of its charm. Emma Stone reunites with Yorgos Lanthimos to explore […]
To kick off our next trip around the sun, Cheryl Williams-Founding Director of Santa Cruz Black, is back at KSQD and on the Sunday Dinner! Listen to Cheryl and host DJ Dupsie discuss personal stories about The Black Experience and the organization Santa Cruz Black! For more info and to donate to Santa Cruz Black […]
Kazu Haga is a trainer and practitioner of nonviolence and restorative justice, a core member of the Fierce Vulnerability Network, a founding core member of the Ahimsa Collective, a Jam facilitator and author of Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm and Fierce Vulnerability: Healing from Trauma, Emerging through Collapse. His work weaves together […]
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One of your Squids on the Street, Suki Wessling, caught up with locals at the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and rally to find out which of King’s words or deeds especially resonate with them during these difficult time.
Plutonium Pit Production–The Risks and Costs of US Plans to Build New Nuclear Weapons with Dr. Dylan K. Spaulding of the Union of Concerned Scientists On Sustainability Now! Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 5-6 PM on KSQD Nuclear weapons have been with us for 80 years. There are fewer today than was the case at the […]
Ami Chen Mills hosts an in-depth conversation with two, beloved, local spiritual leaders, the Reverend Deborah Johnson, of Inner Light Ministries, and the Reverend Elisha Christopher, of the Center for Spiritual Living–both of whom lead congregations here in Santa Cruz County and beyond. How do we respond to outer chaos, violence and attacks on human […]
Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. In 2023, Santa Cruz county experienced one of the worst storms in the city’s history. In cities like Capitola, streets were flooded , waves crashed into various businesses, and the wharf was destroyed. Meteorologists called it a bomb cyclone with lots of rain and wind. […]
The Computer Man Show Flock Edition hosted by Luigi Oppido with special guest Nyanko. This special episode captures a fast-moving, in-the-moment discussion of the Santa Cruz City Council’s decisive vote to cancel its contract with Flock Safety surveillance cameras. The conversation breaks down what happened at the meeting, why public testimony overwhelmingly opposed the technology, […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Nyanko joins us for Flock camera City Council Meeting updates, Instagram Data Leak, Dell CEO at CES, AI at Amazon, Hear from our callers, Email questions and more!
Tyller Williamson and Elaine Johnson are leaders in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. Tyller is Mayor of the City of Monterey and Elaine is the Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County and president of the local NAACP. Hear how their identity informs their work.
Your Squid on the Street, Suki Wessling, caught up with Kelly Menehan and Faye Johnson of Indivisible to talk a little bit about the rally and their organization at the January 2026 Get ICE out for Good Rally in Santa Cruz.
Your Squid on the Street interviews rally-goers at the corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz about their reasons for attending the rally on January 11, 2026.
Housemaid Film Review by Molly Sullivan Housemaid, the thriller based on the bestselling novel by Freda McFadden and directed by Paul Feig, is entertaining, slightly cheesy fun—with more plot twists than a pretzel. McFadden is known for mysteries that make you think you’ve figured everything out, only to reveal that nothing is quite as it […]
One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, is earning praise as one of the year’s standout films. It’s sharply crafted and relentlessly paced, though the script sometimes struggles to balance its sprawling ensemble, often giving the supporting cast richer material than its lead. The story follows the French […]
American Kompromat Kompromat: noun, Russian for “Compromising Information” “Be Bold America!” – January 2, 2026 Craig Unger’s bestseller, American Kompromat, shows that something much more sinister has been taking place than the public could ever imagine–that from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, kompromat operations documented the darkest secrets of the most powerful people in the world and transform […]
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, written and directed by Rian Johnson, raises the bar on mystery thrillers that Johnson himself has previously set. Proving yet again his brilliance in crafting a whodunit mystery, his latest film dares to elevate the power of storytelling to heavenly heights. Set in the fictional small town […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Getting Hacked and tips to help, Tech we lost in 2025, NVIDIA cards twice the cost because of AI, Data privacy, hear from our callers, Email questions and more!
Hear insights from Rev. Deb Johnson and Rabbi Eli Cohen and their outreach to LGBTQ+ people.
Jeanne Howard is founder of Santa Cruz Gives,the charity crowdfunding platform for local nonprofit organizations. Jeanne is the former publisher of Good Times weekly and created Santa Cruz Gives to help local nonprofit organizations raise funds in a “one-stop shopping” site online. KSQD is one 70 organizations chosen to participate.
The ABCs of California Native Bees with Krystle Hickman, Conservation Photographer and National Geographic Explorer on Sustainability Now! Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, 5-6 PM If you venture out into parks, farms and gardens with various flowering species, you are almost sure to see European honeybees flying about. When we think of bees, those are the […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: KSQD Website Updates, Local updates and internet outages, Flock license plate cameras, Microsoft prioritizes AI over stability, Email questions and more!
The Student Services and Advising Professionals Union (SSAP-UAW one of the newest labor unions in the University of California system) is back, as promised, to dish more about their professional journeys, our relationship to the concept of “work”, and the need for staff and faculty to join together to advocate for their livelihoods and dignified […]
Steven E. Popp, Martin Quigley, and Joe Truskot provide detailed advice on working with landscape architects, designers, and maintenance workers. Cost-saving advice on how to interview, select, contract, and establish a long-term relationship to achieve your Garden of Eden. These three experienced horticulturalists share their extensive knowledge of plants and garden designs.
Intrepid citizen journalists and campaign finance researchers have been tracking the rise of the tech-billionaire version of everyone’s favorite city by the Bay. With the election of new Mayor Daniel Lurie (heir to the Levi Strauss fortune) and the narrow defeat of progressive Supervisor Dean Preston, what do San Francisco politics portend for other Bay […]
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The Omnivore’s Deception What We get wrong about meat, animals and ourselves With Professor John Sabonmatsu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute On Sustainability Now! Sunday, November 9th, 5-6 PM Millions of Americans see themselves as “conflicted omnivores,” worrying about the ethical and environmental implications of their choice to eat animals. Yet their attempts to justify their choices […]
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Hear two out and proud religious leaders in Santa Cruz County discuss their inclusive churches.
Students in Santa Cruz County discuss how LGBTQ+ history (FAIR Ed Act) and LGBTQ+ inclusive sexual health (Ca Healthy Youth Act) is taught in their schools.
This podcast was originally broadcast on Monday, Oct. 20, at 6pm for a Moment of Truth show featuring guests who share a critical, “neo-Luddite” perspective on our changing culture and technology. Moment of Truth and Hard Left News collaborated on this episode, which is Part 2 of a conversation between hosts Todd Zimmerman and Meilin […]
October is Queer and Trans History Month and Oct. 11-18 is National Coming Out Day/Week (NCOD). In this episode of Sunday Dinner DJ Dupsie speaks with delfin, Sam, and Becca from the Lionel Cantú Queer Center at UC Santa Cruz about what NCOD means to us, the victories and challenges of visibility, and the importance […]
Episode 84: Psychosis is more common than most realize—affecting up to 3 in 100 people in the U.S.—and early treatment not only improves recovery but also reduces negative impacts on the brain and leads to better outcomes. In this remixed episode, host Debra Sloss talks with Dr. Jennifer Davis, psychiatrist, Tim Beveridge and Kenah Roberts about understanding and recovering from psychotic symptoms. This new version also includes a heartfelt “In Your Voice” story contributed by Angela, who shares a powerful personal view of living with psychosis and finding hope in recovery.
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The Enduring Fantasy of ‘Feeding the World’ with Professors Adam Calo and Maywa Montenego On Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 26th, 5-6 PM Even before the publication of Paul Ehrlich’s The Population Bomb in 1968, we heard warnings that humanity would be doomed to a future of famine, hunger and starvation unless industrial agriculture were unleashed […]
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This podcast was originally broadcast on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6pm for a Moment of Truth show featuring guests who share a critical, “neo-Luddite” perspective on our changing culture and technology. Moment of Truth and Hard Left News collaborated on this episode, which is Part 1 of a conversation between hosts Todd Zimmerman and Meilin […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Nyanko from the Computer History Museum joins us the first half, chatting about the creator of Siri, the AI bubble, then Discord breach, Email questions and more!
Donald Trump’s call to supporters to march on the Capitol on Jan. 6th in 2021 ended in a way that most of us who live in the United States, and perhaps around the world, will never forget. Our guest, Jason Riddle, was in the midst of that crowd, a loyal MAGA supporter and what many […]
In the first course of this month’s Sunday Dinner we hear from DJ TefyWefy as they paint a picture of the food and housing insecurity that many college students face, including students in the University of California system. Then in the second course Mia and Zuri from the People of Color Sustainability Collective of UC […]
Monday on the Talk of the Bay host Christine Barrington takes us behind the curtain at Salinas’ Western Stage. Offering multiple productions each season, the Western Stage is a community-driven professional company that nurtures and develops local talent with a passion for the creative process and the desire for high-level artistic experiences. The Western’s Stage […]
An Hour Wasted with Tom Lehrer A KSQD Tribute to the Man and His Music Sunday, October 12, 5-6 PM On KSQD and KSQD.ORG Tom Lehrer, the musical satirist par excellence of the 1950s and 1960s, died this past July at age 97. Many listeners and their progeny grew up listening to and singing […]
Episode 83: Guest host Youssef Hassanein talks with therapist Lisa Slede and Harvard health communications expert Amanda Yarnell about how personal and cultural narratives can heal, connect, or mislead us. Amanda offers tips for navigating digital misinformation, and storyteller John A. Jacobs reflects on how creative expression has shaped his life. It leaves listeners with the question: What stories guide your life, and how might crafting them more intentionally support your well-being?
On Talk of the Bay host Christine Barrington interviews DNA, our local comedy impresario who returns to Santa Cruz to bring us the 12th annual Santa Cruz Comedy festival. Called the Laughtopus, this fest helps us reflect that being able to find the funny in these furious times is not only fun, it might also […]
Each year KSQD stations its volunteers in a booth at the MJF where we get to meet lots of wonderful folks, and one character we bumped into was kind of special. Michael Downer has been attending the Monterey Jazz Fest for 60 years. I grabbed a moment with him while he sat with friends that […]
Conserving California’s Lands and Coastal Waters: A Progress Report with Meghan Hertel, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency In October 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-82-20 which establishes a state goal of conserving 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 – known as 30×30. The 30×30 goal […]
Aziz Abu Sarah is a Palestinian peace-builder, co-founder of InterAct International, author and mission-driven entrepreneur whose personal story of transformation began after the tragic loss of his older brother, who was murdered by Israeli soldiers. Sarah’s story intertwines with that of another victim of regional violence, Jewish Israeli Maoz Inon, who lost both his parents […]
What’s Happening with Climate Law across the World, the United States and California? with Professor Alice Kaswan, University of San Francisco School of Law What’s up with climate change and climate law? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is going to cancel the “endangerment finding” of 2009 that provided the legal basis […]
Jean Pirano (84) is a quiet, but consistent activist, a “slack-tivist,” as she says with a big smile. Pirano came to Santa Cruz in the late-1960’s, worked for the Grey Bears managing their warehouse, and became a card-carrying member of the Santa Cruz Communist Party. Jean is so old, she says, that she walked out […]
In The Garden, KSQD’s weekly garden show, airs a conversation from February 8, 2025, with Dave Blume of Whiskey Hill Experimental and Educational Farm. Dave’s energy is infectious, and his nontraditional agricultural methods are jaw-dropping and inspirational; 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, Hosted by Steven E. Popp and Joe Truskot with Dr. […]
This show broadcasted live on Labor Day of 2025, the first day of Omar Dieguez‘s 30-day hunger strike to end the spraying of pesticides near Watsonville area schools. MOT host Ami Chen Mills and Dieguez are joined by Providencia Martinez Alaniz, who also announced her hunger strike with Omar in this Moment of […]
Episode 82: Guest host Patrice Vecchione explores the mental health challenges of living with a terminal illness. Featuring the late Megan Myers’s moving story, insights from palliative care physician Dr. John Hausdorff, and reflections from Kevin Christine Kennedy, who is now nearing the end of her life. Together, they share how people face loss while also finding courage, hope, and meaning at life’s end. Find resources from this episode in the show notes.
Save the Valley Dragons! Restoring the Blunt-Notes Leopard Lizard to the San Joaquin Desert with Dr. Michael Telemeco & Dr. Michael Westphal On Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 31st, 5-6 PM Who knew there was a desert in the San Joaquin Valley inhabited by the “valley dragon,” aka, the “blunt-nosed leopard lizard.” The lizards have disappeared […]
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This month DJ Dupsie brings back two former guests, Sheyna Burns and Christina Audas. Sheyna Burns dishes with us about the 1st Annual California Earthworkers Summit happening Sept. 11-12, 2025 at the University of California, Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology Farm. The California Earthworkers Summit, of which Sheyna is the Executive Director, “is an annual statewide gathering […]
On Monday, August 11, roughly 18 San Francisco Bay Area rabbis and cantors sat down in the street after speaking in front of the barricaded Israeli Consulate building, in opposition to Netanyahu’s plan to re-occupy the Gaza Strip and to express dismay at the unrelieved starvation and suffering of the people of Gaza […]
How have Christians–going back to Columbus–used religion, and especially the Book of Revelation, to frame migration and immigration both by colonists (to justify colonization and genocide) and by subsequent U.S. political leaders to exclude others who were not white and European? How does this continue to this very day? In this episode, Ami Chen Mills […]
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You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this Aug. 16, 2025 “FIVE YEARS ON” edition of What A Week! Christine Barrington is always adding to her list of resources for individual action in the time of […]
What’s In Those Plastics, Anyway? with Professor Susannah Scott, Chemistry, UC Santa Barbara The world is awash in plastic. According to a study published in 2020, total production of plastics since 1950 is now over 10 billion tons, with more than half of that simply discarded. And the production of plastics will only increase in […]
Amy McElroy speaks of a time when her voice was not heard. Photo courtesy of Polina Kovaleva.
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In square miles Santa Cruz County is the second smallest in California, but in hiking and mountain biking trail miles Santa Cruz County is a giant. And, this month these miles will increase in number due to a collaboration between the Bureau of Land Management, Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship, and the local community. After […]
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This month DJ Dupsie continues The Sunday Dinner Summer Music Series with local artists RicoR, Manny Florendo, and Roland Reyes. In between the songs played live in the studio, we reflect on the art of spoken word and the power of openness because the world has been so divided lately. RicoR, Manny, and Roland, have been spending so […]
After the Floods–The Search for Resilience in Ellicott City with Professor Ken Conca, American University on Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 3, 5-6 PM on KSQD As the recent deadly floods in Central Texas remind us, Nature bats last. There seem to be a growing number of severe weather-related disasters that kill many people and lay […]
Episode 81: In this episode, we explore how self-care can sustain us through hard times. Host Debra Sloss and psychotherapist Kara Bowman reflect on a series of moving listener-submitted stories that reveal how simple, soulful practices can nourish resilience. From music to movement, these everyday acts offer powerful ways to stay grounded amid adversity. Tune in for wisdom, inspiration, and gentle reminders that self-care is essential.
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You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno with guest Sarah Kendzior as they unpack the week that was, on this July 26, 2025 “SARAH KENDZIOR!” edition of What A Week! Today, best selling author and journalist Sarah Kendzior, a prophet with a good deal […]
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The False Promise of Deep-Sea Mining with Professors D.G. Webster and Susan Park on Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 20th, 5-6 PM The United States has indicated that it will begin to explore commercial mining of mineral nodules on the international seabed, in violation of the UN Conference on the Law of the Sea and the […]
Jamie Edwards, the first president of the independent union of workers at Trader Joe’s, Trader Joe’s United, returns to Moment of Truth for this conversation with host Meilin Obinata to discuss life after Trader Joe’s, after Trader Joe’s decided to terminate Jamie’s employment. This episode aired Monday, July 7, 2025. The first conversation we […]
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Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Morale at Microsoft, Windows 10 to Windows 11, MANY Email questions and more!
The Cabrillo Stage is a local treasure, and this year’s production is to die for! Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street opens soon, and the artistic team joins host Christine Barrington to share behind the scenes tidbits to work up your appetite for this fabulous production, opening July 17th and running through August […]
Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation with Hugh Warwick on Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 6th, 2025, 5-6 PM Do you remember the Northern Spotted Owl, icon of the old-growth Redwood Wars of the 1990s? Well, the Northern Spotted Owl is, once again, under threat. This time, however, the threat comes from […]
Episode 80: What happens after a loved one dies by suicide? In this poignant episode, Leslie Nielsen shares the loss of her adult son, while another woman reflects on losing her mother. Former suicide prevention director Carly Memoli offers insight into the unique grief that follows and how healing can begin—a raw and hopeful glimpse into learning to live with unimaginable pain and grief.
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Steven E. Popp and Joe Truskot of In The Garden discuss how you can create an ecological balance in your backyard. We talk about ways to keep pests manageable and still have a bountiful harvest of fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Integrated Pest Management allows you to harness nature and focus it on keeping your garden […]
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This episode kicks off our Summer 2025 music series on The Sunday Dinner! Listen in as DJ Dupsie chats with renowned internationally-local artist Dan Fechette! Dan scrolls through his songbook, and plays songs live in the KSQD studio, with themes of social justice, calls to action to end inequity, and protect our environment! You can […]
Out, Out, Damned Carbon! with Dr. Barbara Haya & Dr. Stephen Lezak, Berkeley Carbon Trading Project Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 22nd, 5-6 PM Carbon is a boon and a bane. It is at the core of all life on Earth, past and present. In the atmosphere, carbon is what keeps the Earth’s temperature at tolerable […]
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The root of the word crisis comes from crise, the “decisive point in the progress of a disease, which indicates recovery or death,” also a “vitally important or decisive state of things, a point at which change must come, for better or worse,” and from the Latinized form of the Greek krisis or “turning point.” […]
In this special audio release of Part I of Dr. George Pransky’s audio recording, “A Busy Mind,” Ami Chen Mills adds context and frames many of the world’s ills as related to the quality and speed of our collective thinking. Busy minds are not bad or evil, but when people can never slow down enough […]
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This episode opens with Bruce Springsteen in Manchester, England, speaking about the Trump Administration, and then we dive into an interview with Indy Rishi Singh, championing a “doughnut economics” model in San Jose, California, and throughout the state, with the California Doughnut Economics Coalition (CALDEC). Doughnut Economics is the brain child of Kate Raworth, an […]
What’s the Matter with California’s Electricity System? with Loretta Lynch On Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 8th, 5-6 PM Everyone is angry with California’s private utilities. Rates keep rising, the utilities lack accountability and they are running roughshod over small-scale renewable energy. Why make your customers so mad? Is that anger justified? And what are the utilities […]
2025 marks Kuumbwa Jazz club’s 50th anniversary. UCSC Humanities intern, Maury Burnett-Cavoto shares this interview with founder, Tim Jackson.
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Why are worker-to-worker campaigns winning against big companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and more? To find out, Moment of Truth host Meilin Obinata interviewed Professor Eric Blanc, author of “We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big” to learn why unions are one of the best weapons against the […]
Garden books forever! Join Steven E. Popp and Joe Truskot for a lively discussion of the most important garden books in their lives spent with plants. 9 to 10 a.m., May 31, 2025, on In The Garden. The program was recorded on August 5, 2023.
This month on The Sunday Dinner we serve up a heaping helping of labor solidarity! In the wake of another wave of layoffs and sweeping budget cuts in the University of California system, student services and advising staff have come together to form SSAP-UAW! Listen in as we take our first bites into what will […]
Episode 79: Guest host Patrice Vecchione leads a heartfelt conversation with three vibrant elders—Barbara Stark, Alice Tao, and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts—about how they’ve embraced aging with purpose and adaptability. Plus senior care specialist Ruth Nickens offers practical insights from her 40-year career. Whether you’re 25 or 95, this rich discussion will reshape how you think about aging.
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Helpful software: PZip, Gimp, EM Client, WhizTree, Rufus, Speccy; Using 5 sec AI video is same as microwave running for an hour, Email questions and more!
The Return of Wolves to California with Amaroq Weiss, Center for Biological Diversity Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 25th Gray wolves were once ubiquitous across California but the state’s last surviving individual was killed in 1924. In 2011, the first documented wolf since 1924 was observed crossing into California from Oregon. Today, there are at least […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: iPhone 17 Air, Wikipedia: free software, Yahoo mail charging for pw reset, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals set to acquire 23&Me, Coinbase hacked, Email questions and more!
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Trump terminates Digital Equity Act, Meta AIChatbox inappropriate with minors, CamelCamelCamel Tariffs, Live callers, Email questions and more!
The Living Green Myth: The Promise and Limits of Lifestyle Environmentalism with Dr. Michael Maniates Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 11th, 2025, 5-6 PM Many listeners are probably familiar with the tags found in hotel bathrooms that read: “Save Our Planet,” followed by instructions about reusing and replacing towels, and concluding “Thank you for helping us […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Internet Archive, Musk’s Chatbot GrokAI refuses MAGA training, Bluetooth Pranks, Facebook targeted ads to teens who delete selfies, Email questions and more!
Thursday on Talk of the Bay at 5:30pm: If you missed October’s Open Studios, May brings you another chance to experience and enjoy the exceptional art of our region with the San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour! May 17 & 18 will launch the 4th annual San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour featuring dozens of artists from […]
Episode 78: More men are embracing therapy and challenging old stigmas. In this remixed episode, Guest Host Lisa Herendeen, LMFT talks with Joey Fino, Mark Vanderhoof, and psychotherapist Tim Hartnett, PhD about how therapy can transform men’s lives. We’ve also added a powerful “In Your Voice” story, reflecting on how therapy supported Daniel’s journey from adolescence to adulthood. Tune in for a compelling conversation on healing, connection, and emotional growth.
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Windows 11 breaking, New Y2K in 2038?, Accepting Disinformation as truth, Live callers, Google Lens, Getting phished by your IT Dept, Email questions and more!
This month we kiki and gag over the upcoming 3rd annual Mother Earth Drag Extravaganza which took place on April 26th at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center! delfin bautista {lower case on purpose like bell hooks} Director of the Lionel Cantu Queer Center at UC Santa Cruz gives us insight on this collaborative effort, and […]
Are Tariffs Good for the Environment? Bad? Or What? With Ronnie Lipschutz & Christine Barrington Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 27th, 2025, 5-6 PM Tariffs are in the air and on the news. Tariffs are up and down. Tariffs are in and out. Who knows where they might go and what they might do. But what […]
The Moment of Truth program and KSQD were on the scene for the Bernie Sanders’ “Fight the Oligarchy” 2025 tour in Folsom, CA. Ami Chen Mills is joined by Denise Elerick, co-chair of the Mid-County Democrats and founder of the Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County, who also traveled to Folsom for this event […]
Monday on Talk of the Bay Christine Barrington goes Behind the Mic with Rick Kleffel host of Friday’s Narrative Species, a show that features writers whose works of fiction and non-fiction shape our world. After more than 2,000 shows spanning decades, Rick has hosted Pulitzer and Booker prize winners, as well as some of the […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Skimmers, Saying “Please and Thank you” to ChatGPT costs millions, Windows 11 Sign in, DOGE infiltrated by spy network, Email questions and more!
Ellen Baker and Freddy Menge discuss the avocados they grow at Epicenter Avocado Nursery in La Selva, California, south of Santa Cruz. They appeared on KSQD;’s weekly garden show “In The Garden” with Steven E. Popp and Joe Truskot, 9 to 10 a.m., March 29, 2025
Mushrooms Rebroadcast featuring Veleny Pierce on KSQD’s In The Garden with Steven E. Popp and me. Learn about this incredibly useful organism from a pro, 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 on 90.7 – 89.7 – 89.5 FM and ksqd.org. Originally aired on Saturday, January 6, 2023.
In this special, more personal program, Ami Chen Mills interviews her colleague, author and psychologist Dr. George Pranksy–who, with her late father, Dr. Roger Mills–helped to bring an “innate mental health” psychology, based on the spiritual insights of a ninth-grade educated welder living in British Columbia, Canada to the field and to the world. Dr. […]
Bestselling author of Palo Alto Malcom Harris is just now releasing his new book, What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis. This joint program for the Moment of Truth show and Talk of the Bay features Harris in conversation with Meilin Obinata, roughly six months after Obinata interviewed him for Moment of Truth about […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Topics covered: Tech tips and tricks, Windows 10 end of life, Instagram EDITS, Email questions and more!
Monday on Talk of the Bay, Christine Barrington goes Behind the Mic with the hosts of the creative and evisceratingly funny political romp, What a Week! Every Saturday at 11am Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno take on the local and national headlines piercing through the ridiculous, the dangerous, and sometimes downright hilarious reality we now […]
Titans of Industrial Agriculture How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters With Professor Jennifer Clapp Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 13th, 5-6 PM Big agriculture is Big! And it appears to be getting Bigger, as the leading companies in four critical sectors—equipment, seeds, fertilizers and chemicals—consolidate in […]
Santa Cruz County Public Defender Heather Rogers joins guest host Joy Schendledecker for a far-ranging conversation about the rise of holistic defense and the ongoing criminalization of homelessness in Santa Cruz and beyond. Aired on Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills — March 17, 2025 Joy and Heather explore how local and national policies under the Trump […]
Guest host Meilin Obinata and local activist Reggie Meisler speak with Dr. Anita Say Chan, a professor at the University of Urbana-Champaign who recently published Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future, the first book to draw a direct line between the data-fication and prediction techniques of past eugenicists […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Topics covered: Cyber101.com, iPhone Tariffs, GSA transition, Email questions and more!
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.
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Massive data leak at Twitter, Russian disinformation campaign to trick AI, Email Masking Services, Microsofts EOL for Windows 10. Email questions and more!
In this episode of The Cutting edge with Tim Fitzmaurice we hear from Jaime Sanchez about his breakthrough first solo exhibit at Watsonville Arts Center on Main street and how art is necessary to creating a just society.
Let the Salmon Swim Freely–The Klamath Dam Removal Project with Brook Thompson Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 30th, 2025, 5-6 PM Until very recently, salmon and other fish attempting to spawn in Northern California’s Klamath River found a number of dams in their way. Over the past several years, in the largest project of its kind […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Norton scam, FB exec talks female censorship, Starlink in the White House, Great VR Experiment failed?, Windows 10 end of life, Email questions and more!
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Caller scam experience, Toll Text Scams Topics covered: World’s smallest micro controller you can inhale, Google’s new AI removing watermarks, Email questions and more!
Where do you go in this day and age if you are trans or queer where you will be accepted and not harassed? SubRosa, that’s where. UCSC intern Maury Burnette-Cavoto takes us there for this portrait of an anarchist event space in Santa Cruz. From their website: SubRosa is an anarchist community space run by […]
Fire, Fire at Moss Landing! Why the batteries burned and what that means on Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 16th, 5-6PM On January 16th, 2025, a fire broke out at the Vistra plant in Moss Landing, California burning for two days and scattering heavy metals and other toxic materials across the plant’s surroundings, including Elkhorn Slough. […]
In a special joint radio program, Ami Chen Mills joins Luigi Oppido, host of “The Computer Man” show to discuss the massive breaches of security at the Treasury Department and multiple, other federal departments by Elon Musk and his DOGDY team of apparently virulently racist youngsters–and how to protect our information, if we still can. […]
Don’t stress about your tech, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm PT each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams of the week! Topics covered: Cyber101.com, DDOS attack that took down X, Reddit Moderation Tool flagging Luigi, Bluetooth Chips, Botnet attacks, Brother printers, Email questions and more!
Don’t stress about your tech issues, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams! Facebook scams, FBI security advisory Topics covered: 50 states introduce right to repair, Voice text changes Racist to Trump, Texting 911, Email questions and more!
The 2025 race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is shaping up to set national records for campaign spending and will determine the ideological control of the court for at least a year with national implications. As the political landscape continues to shift under the landslide of actions taken by the Trump administration, […]
Migrants and immigrants from Mexico comprise the bulk of all migration to the US, roughly 30 percent of all people who seek to cross US borders for employment and opportunities for themselves and their families. Why do they come and when did this “mass migration” start? What are its root causes? Dr. Ann López, is […]
Food Apartheid and Food Hubs A Visit with Saba Grocers and co-founder Lina Ghanem Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 2nd,2025, 5-6 PM Food insecurity and food apartheid are a common challenge in many low-income and minority neighborhoods across the United States. Big supermarket companies avoid those areas because stores are unprofitable and small stores find that […]
American Environmentalism, Then and Now (1965-2025) With Mark Dowie Sustainability Now! Sunday, February 16, 2025, 5-6 PM Mark Dowie describes himself as “Cowhand, guitarist, investigative historian, poet” and journalist. He’s probably best known as cofounder, editor and staff writer for Mother Jones, but during his more than 50-year career, over his he’s also written for […]
Episode 76: Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) allows terminally ill, mentally capable adults to self-ingest prescribed medication to pass peacefully on their own terms. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, end-of-life choices are more relevant than ever. Psychotherapist and host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Lisa Segnitz, a palliative care physician, Kim Stokely, who supported her sister through MAID, and Neil Vargas-Gladen, a chaplain offering spiritual insights. Together, they explore MAID’s ethical, medical, mental health and emotional dimensions.
Don’t stress about your tech issues, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Scams! Is Chat GPT a scam? Gmail hacked? FBI issues security warning against ransomware Topics covered: Apple/Lenovo lead losers in repairability, 21 DOGE employees quit, and more!
The focus of this Pride Perspectives show are the young people who helped organize, interview and edit the “Santa Cruz County Queer History Podcasts” in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Santa Cruz Pride. Over 20 interviews have been conducted by high school and college aged students with older queer people who have been part […]
After a catastrophic collapse in December, the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is putting out the message: Support local businesses that depend on foot traffic to stay afloat. This story is by UCSC Humanities intern, Maury Burnette-Cavoto.
This show focused was on the 1970s and in particular how women contributed to the implementation of the first Santa Cruz Pride in 1975. At UCSC, feminist studies began in 1974 and at the same time, the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Collective began with many involved lesbians. Also developing at the same time was women’s […]
The Health Departments of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, are conducting this community survey to learn more about the Energy Storage Facility Fire in Monterey County that started on January 16, 2025. English: https://montereyco.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahEozqJ9VDV5U1g?Q_Language=EN Los Departamentos de Salud de los condados de Monterey, San […]
A fire broke out late Tuesday at the Vistra Energy lithium-ion battery storage facility near Moss Landing Harbor. As a precaution, Monterey County residents in the surrounding area were advised to close their windows and doors overnight. According to County Spokesperson Maia Carroll, the fire emitted light smoke. First responders and the North County Fire […]
Do you feel like you have woken up from a dream and into a nightmare? Have the daily waves of political turmoil left you nauseous ? Think there isn’t much you can do to effect this storm of chaos? Then stay tuned for this Talk of the Bay President’s Day special offering a dose of 100% […]
Recently, we sent our intern, Maury Burnett-Cavoto over to make some mushroom pendants at a glass blowing class at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Here is the report.
Western monarch butterflies are being added to the threatened species list A science feature from Maury Burnett-Cavoto, our intern from UCSC Humanities. NN1 [Tourists, nature noises, sounds of Natural Bridges] M1 The Western monarch butterfly is an icon of California’s West Coast, with its vibrant orange and black wings and huge migratory clusters. Unfortunately, according […]
On today’s Inside Education, Meilin Obinata interviews Aashna, a 12th grader from the East Bay who reflects on the adventures and lessons she’s had in high school. Aashna founded a club in her high school, with surprising results. Our conversation touches on various ways to approach the arts including literature as well as addressing what […]
Daniel Pinchbeck is author of Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism, The Return of Quetzalcoatl, How Soon Is Now, When Plants Dream and Notes from the Edge as well as author and founder of the Liminal News Podcast and the Liminal Institute. Pinchbeck is considered a leading edge […]
Don’t stress about your tech issues, call the Computer Man on KSQD between 6-7pm each Tuesday: 831-900-5773 Scams! $1000 Ransom: What do? Also! Paypal, but not? Latest Captcha scam. Write to Luigi@PleasurePointComputers.com Topics covered: Open AI, DeepSeek, MFA, Hard Drive Partitions, Frustrations, Failures, Email questions and more!
A special edition of the Babblery for Talk of the Bay in recognition of Black History Month. I was ambivalent about going anywhere on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, this year otherwise known as Inauguration Day. It seemed like the two events were canceling each other out in my brain, creating a longing for pure […]
Moment of Truth is thrilled to have aired this interview with Angela Davis, originally sponsored by the national group Showing Up for Racial Justice live, on Jan. 16 and titled: “Our Work in the Days Ahead.” This interview is followed by a conversation with Kathy Foss of Santa Cruz County SURJ. Davis is famous for […]
Life and Death Decision-making through Algorithms with Professor David Rehkopf and Derek Ouyang, Stanford University […]
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.
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, Old hard drives, New PC’s doing funny things + More!
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. Owner/Operator of Pleasure Point Computers here in Santa Cruz, California, presents the latest tech info and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! […]
Join DJ Dupsie on Sunday, January 19th to kick off our next trip around the sun by revisiting the topic of Radical Rest! We’ll read some affirmations written by The Nap Bishop herself, Tricia Hersey! Escaping grind/hustle culture, listening to the ancestors, and reclaiming rest as a birthright, all set to soulful tunes that are […]
A few steps into a strange new world, with Donald Trump about to re-take office in the U.S. and the planet on fire, we thought a conversation with the permaculture teacher and Earth-based spiritual leader Starhawk was in order. Starhawk is a writer and author, an activist and a leading voice for ecofeminism and Earth-based […]
In this year-end special show, the Moment of Truth team discusses their favorite episodes of the past year, along with noting listener favorites. We also touch on some of the important news trends Moment of Truth helped to “break” over the last few years, including the “Tech Bro/Tech Oligarch” attempted takeover of San Francisco, with […]
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
From the Ground Up: The Women Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture with author Stephanie Anderson Sustainability Now! Sunday, January 19th, 2025, 5-6 PM What is regenerative agriculture? Who is practicing regenerative agriculture? And what are its prospects? In two weeks, join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Stephanie Anderson, author of From the Ground Up: The […]
Join KSQD every other Sunday evening at 5, and Tuesday morning at 6, for Pride Perspectives, highlighting the LGBTQ+ community across Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast. Hosts Rob Darrow and Cece Pinheiro keep you up to date on current issues, and share perspectives from the long and rich history of Santa Cruz Pride, marking its […]
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this January 4, 2025 “Bear Necessities” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
In which we continue our discussion with Mother Jones Senior Editor & author Michael Mechanic. Mechanic wrote the book JackPot: How the Super Rich Really Live and How Their Wealth Harms Us All. He interviewed many exceedingly wealthy people to get at how they really think, how they live and if they are actually happy. […]
Episode 74: Over 70% of U.S. adults have experienced trauma, which can deeply impact mental and physical health by altering the brain and nervous system. Fortunately, recovery is possible. Yoga teacher Abbey Asher shares how she maintained her mental health while caring for her terminally ill husband, and trauma specialist Karen Ouse, LMFT, provides strategies to heal, calm the nervous system, and build resilience. This episode offers tools and hope for rebuilding after trauma.
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
On Talk of the Bay Monday at 5:30 pm, Magnus Toren, Director of the Henry Miller Memorial Library since 1993 shares his vision of the past, present and future of the Henry Miller Library: The place where nothing happens. Learn more about this cultural resource center and workshop space for artists of all kinds. Henry […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this Dec. 28, 2024 “Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Burt” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
Local artist and activist RicoR joins Sunday Dinner once again for a dialogue about decolonization, identity, and Native American/Indigenous rap music. We let the music do the talking and the messages speak for themselves! RicoR is a DIY Recording Artist/ specialist in rap and decolonization, and currently a master’s student at UC Santa Cruz, looking […]
On Talk of the Bay, Christine Barrington welcomes Rick Kleffel of Narrative Species with 12 book recommendations from his honed literary lens. Wintery days are a delicious treat for those who love to curl up with a good book and lose time by getting lost in another’s world. Rick Kleffel is an exceptionally qualified guest […]
Eco-utopia or eco-catastrophe? on Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, 5-6 PM As California looks forward (!) to the beginning of a new Presidential Administration, there is growing trepidation about what it might mean for the state. Is it time to secede and join with other West Coast states to create a new country? […]
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
In the wake of the shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly by 26-year-old Luigi Mangione–someone who has spoken about corporate greed and the failure of US health care systems to extend longevity—the specter of an increasingly disgruntled and angry U.S. populace rising up against the wealthy has dominated the news and social media. […]
“State of the Free Press 2025” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “First they came for the journalists. We don’t know what happened after that.” – Maria Ressa Every year, Project Censored highlights the vital stories that corporate media underreported, exposes rampant news abuse, and tracks emerging threats against the press […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno with special guest Chris Krohn as they unpack the week that was, on this Dec. 14, 2024 “Salute to Bruce Bratton” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this Dec. 7, 2024 “Yippie Manifesto” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Luigi Oppido serves as your Computer Man. He presents the latest tech info you can use and answers calls and questions about PCs, MACs, smart phones, digital hardware and software of all sorts, as well as everything you need to know to swat back the latest SCAMS! Don’t stress about your tech […]
Reading and Interpreting Your Electricity Bill A Talmudic Exegesis On Sustainability Now! Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 5-6 PM on KSQD You probably receive an electricity bill every month from your local utility and, after complaining about it, dutifully pay it. But do you ever stop to read your electricity bill? If you are a customer […]
Who Owns Democracy? The Real Deep State and the Struggle Over Class and Caste in America “Be Bold America!” Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “Severe problems of democracy are much in the news, but actually go way back to the beginning of the country. We now want to look at how both the […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno, with special guest Christine Barrington, as they unpack the week that was, on this November 30, 2024 “President 1.6%” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Episode 73: This episode sheds light on the overlooked struggles of mothers supporting adult children with mental health or addiction challenges. Balancing unconditional love with setting boundaries and preserving their own well-being requires immense resilience. Psychotherapist and author Judith Smith, PhD, shares research on mothers navigating these challenges later in life, while Cathy Pereyra, a mother and a mental health education and support group leader, offers her lived experience and practical insights. Together, our guests and several contributing mothers discuss the support needed to help these mothers not just survive, but thrive.
We interviewed climate writer and Indigenous author Sherri Mitchell just over one year ago and her interview is by far one of our most popular podcasts. After this past, devastating U.S. election, we thought Mitchell could share some further words of wisdom and insight, from an indigenous and activist perspective. And from a spiritual perspective. […]
Pull up a chair and put your eating pants on! It’s time for another episode of The Sunday Dinner! Enjoy our November edition of Sunday Dinner with guest Dr. Khalid White who’s going to speak with us about the three E’s: Education, Empowerment, and Equity through his work at Blkmpwr (Black Empower) a production company founded by Dr. White to uplift and […]
Shoes For Industry!! Join Erik Nelson, Jeremy Braddock (author of “Firesign: The Electromagnetic History of Everything as Told on Nine Comedy Albums.”) and the Man, and Deserved Legend, Phil Proctor for a rousing salute to Proctor’s Band Of Not Insane Brothers, The Firesign Theatre, four Bozos who redefined American popular culture by revitalizing and reinventing […]
A Just Transition for All: Workers and Communities for a Carbon-Free Future with Dr. J. Mijin Cha Sustainability Now! Sunday, November 24, 2024, 5-6 PM To avert the worst impacts of climate change, a transition away from fossil fuels is necessary. However, what this transition looks like and what would make a transition […]
“Be Bold America!” Sunday, November 9, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “Wishing that things worked one way or another is not the same as knowing how things work. It’s when we all know how things work that we can impact things, from democracy itself to a local development project in your neighborhood.” – Fred Keeley, the […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this Nov. 16,2024 “Arc of the Universe” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno, with special guest Rachel Ann Goodman, as they unpack the week that was, on this Nov. 9,2024 “What a Week” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
What Does the Chicken Know? And other Animal Stories with Sy Montgomery Frequent listeners to Sustainability Now! know that, from time to time, interviews focus on animals, mostly from the perspective of animal rights and whether animals are people, too. Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Sy Montgomery, adventurer, naturalist and author, who […]
Whether it is still election day in the US of A or beyond, you will want to listen to this remarkable interview with Rose Aguilar, award-winning, Native American journalist, on how we got here and where we may be going. Aguilar is host of the morning news and analysis program, “Your Call,” which airs live […]
The Choice Between Two Americas with Bette Dangerous “Be Bold America!” Sunday, November 3, 2024 “A vote for Trump is a vote for fascism and a betrayal of American democracy and for everything it stands.” – Judge J. Michael Luttig (R), Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, retired Listen to this fast-paced interview that covers Congress, […]
This episode tackles the impact of social media on teen mental health, featuring teen voices at the forefront. Guest host Niku Sedarat, an 18-year-old mental health advocate, joins three young adults and Harvard psychologist Dr. Emily Weinstein to share research-based findings, real life experiences, and insights. Together, they discuss the dual role of social media in both supporting and challenging well-being of youth, while offering parents and caregivers a deeper understanding of the digital lives of today’s teens.
Guest DJ Beebs joins the dinner to serve up their inside perspectives from the spring 2024 demonstrations at UCSC in support of the people of Palestine!
Terra Vance, distant cousin of Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance, has some words for her relative. Vance, she says, is Melungeon, like her and like Barack Obama, too. He has sold out his fierce and mixed-race ancestors to become both a scab and a Pinkerton. Our team found Terra just as we were looking into […]
Disabled Ecologies–Lessons from a Wounded Desert, with Professor Sunaura Taylor, UC Berkeley on Sustainability Now! October 27th, from 5-6 PM Join Host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Dr. Sunaura Taylor, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. Taylor is also an artist, writer, activist […]
Stephanie Savell is the Director of the Costs of War project, housed at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, where she is a Senior Fellow. Dr. Savell’s media appearances include interviews on CNN, NPR, Al Jazeera, Vox, The Problem with Jon Stewart, C-SPAN Washington Journal and Democracy Now. She earned her […]
The Veteran’ Transition Center of California is the largest organization serving veterans on the central coast. Since 1996, this non-profit has operated on historic Fort Ord land to provide homeless Veterans and their families with housing, food, clothing, case management, life skills, substance abuse counseling, benefit enrollment, medical referrals, and employment training. Lisa Kincaid, Marketing and […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this October 12, 2024 “RAT PATROL” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
In this interview, Sarah Newkirk, Executive Director of The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County explains why her organization is championing Santa Cruz County Measure Q, the Water and Wildfire Protection measure, and what it would accomplish in terms of climate resiliency and environmental stewardship. The measure, up for a vote this November 5th in […]
Can Protection of Forests, Farms & Waters be Reconciled with Economic Development? with Larry Selzer of The Conservation Fund on Sustainability Now! October 13th, from 5-6 PM A longstanding debate in the environmental and conservation movements is whether protection of natural resources can be reconciled with their economic development? Join host Ronnie Lipschutz for a […]
Jeri Bodemar gleans a deeper meaning from the observation of hummingbirds. Photo courtesy of Djalma Photos.
“Burn Scars” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “Fire is ‘aaw.’ For the Kumeyaay, a greeting starts with ‘haawka,’ from the fire within. Fire is both spiritual and physical. Fire destroys but also purifies; it kills but brings rebirth. Kumeyaay, as with most of the peoples from this place now called […]
Episode 71: In this episode, we dive into the complexities of navigating the special education system, particularly for students with hidden disabilities such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and anxiety. With 13% of California’s K-12 students receiving individualized services, understanding this process is crucial for parents and caregivers seeking the best support for their children. Joined by educator and parent Anne Childers and Dr. Kathryn Keithly, a licensed educational psychologist, we aim to provide a practical guide for advocating within the school system.
Dust to Dust or Earth to Earth? Composting as an Alternative after Death with Katrina Spade of Recompose What happens to your corporeal body, if and when it is buried in the earth? According to Genesis in the Hebrew Torah, we come from dust and to dust we return. The original text, however, uses the […]
“California Against the Sea: Visions for our Vanishing Coastline” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “As climate chaos threatens the places we love so fiercely, we will finally grasp our collective capacity for change?” – Rosanna Xia Along California’s 1,200-mile coastline, the overheated Pacific Ocean is rising and pressing […]
DJ Dupsie and his good friend DJ Tsitsiki open up a conversation about Tarot, grief, and UCSC’s Intersectionality Laboratory (i-Lab). If you’d like to know more about i-Lab you can reach us on Instagram @theilabucsc or email theilabucsc@gmail.com!
In this energetic, educational and inspiring interview, Ami interviews Jessica Craven–a community organizer, activist, mom and elected member of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. She’s also the author of the popular Substack: “Chop Wood, Carry Water,” a daily-actions newsletter that’s been published five days a week since November of 2016. Craven is a delegate […]
In this episode, Nikka chats with Joe Miller, Director of Fort Ord Natural Reserve, about the incredible wildlife that inhabits the unique landscape of the reserve. To learn more about ways to get involved with the reserve, check out part two of our talk next week and sign up for the reserve’s mailing list: https://forms.gle/c3PaUmekeFKe6mVt9
How should we speak with children about climate change? with Dr. Elizabeth Bagley of Project Drawdown on Sustainability Now! Sunday, September 15th, 2024 How should we speak with children about climate change? Should young children be taught about climate change, and how? During the Cold War, the existential threat of nuclear holocaust was always present […]
What Can We Do About Climate? On Labor Day, 2024, Ami sits down with two long-time climate organizers to talk about the intersection between climate and labor ahead of a local Climate Fest on Sept. 22. Andrew Goldenkranz is Chair of the local Democratic Party (DCC), a former labor organizer and recent, national fossil fuel […]
The Most Dangerous Document Ever Written: Project 2025, The Dismantling of Our Freedoms (Please share this show so as many people may hear it before the Presidential election) “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “When somebody has taken the time to draw up a playbook, they are going to use […]
A course through CSUMB under the banner of the OSHER Center is bringing in local stories of immigrants and their descendants. The guests and teachers of the course are former president of Chabot College, Celia Barbarena, PhD and former Dean at CSUMB, Chris Hasegawa, PhD. With heated rhetoric bashing immigrants, local people are speaking out. […]
Protect San Benito County! with Andy Hsia-Coron, Chris Wilmers, Seth Adams and Valentine Lopez San Benito County is one of the unsung jewels of the Central California Coast. Most people know of Gilroy, San Juan Bautista and the Pinnacles, but there is much, much more. Two mountain ranges, broad valleys, rangelands, farmlands and biodiversity. But […]
Ami Chen Mills speaks with author Stephen Zunes about the history of the region: Israel-Palestine. After many highly emotional interviews on the Israel-Gaza war and ongoing massacres, this podcast is a factual and deep dive into the regional context of the current situation, what a Harris Administration might do and what a Trump Administration might […]
Episode 70: In this episode, we discuss bipolar disorder and its challenges for college students. Allyson Makuch shares her inspiring journey of navigating bipolar disorder through college and graduate school, while Dr. David Lo from the University of California, Santa Cruz provides advice on managing bipolar disorder while pursuing academic goals.
“How California Works: Building Democracy in the Golden State” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) PART 1 Covers the following: Editor’s Note: Why “Citizen” is a Verb Foreword: Truth vs. Cynicism (written by Fred Keeley, Mayor of Santa Cruz) Introduction: Welcome to California, the Most American State Prologue: Explanatory Journalism, Explained […]
Live from the DNC! Tonight on Talk of the Bay, Chris Krohn and Meilin Obinata take you into the Democratic National Convention—protests, Jesse Jackson tribute, and the Progressive Democrats “Progressive Central.” It’s not just about “gavel to gavel” coverage because there’s a lot going on outside of the United Center where the Democrats are meeting. […]
Is it Curtains for Glaciers? Slowing Down Polar Melting with Professor John Moore, University of Lapland on Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 18th As the Earth gets warmer, the world’s glaciers get smaller. Land-based glaciers in the Earth’s polar regions hold enormous quantities of water and, as they melt, the runoff is raising sea levels and […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this August 17, 2024 “TRUMP’S DOLLHOUSE” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
In this Part II of our series on “Sad Francisco,” we continue our deep dive into the history of the tech executives, crypto billionaires and venture capital/incubator heads who have attempted a (relatively successful) coup in San Francisco and now appear to be organizing a coup on behalf Donald Trump and JD Vance, who worked […]
Monday on Talk of the Bay: The West End Celebration returns to Sand City at the end of this month, and, as always, it’s going to be fun! What began as a tiny arts festival has evolved over two decades into a beloved community festival that still features the artistry of local makers. It also […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this August 10, 2024 “THE LAST WALZ” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, JD Vance has been heavily backed by Peter Thiel, the founder of PayPal and Palantir, the highly controversial military and domestic surveillance and info collection company based in Palo Alto, CA. In this Part I episode, we explore how San Franciso and Bay Area-based tech and venture capital executives like Thiel, […]
It’s a new day from our last “Flying Fork” episode, and now Kamala Harris is essentially the Democratic nominee for President. In this episode, Ami Chen Mills hosts a dialogue with Joy Schendledecker, Meilin Obinata and “accidental activist” Christina Johnson, who as a Black, single mother, has been battling Christo-nationalists on her children’s school board […]
Let’s go Fishin’! with Melissa Mahoney of the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust on Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 4th, 2024, 5-6 PM, KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 89.7 FM, K207FE(FX) 89.5 FM and KSQD.org The Monterey Bay is the crown jewel of the Central California Coast. For well over a century, the Bay has been exploited for […]
Explore the profound impact of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in this episode. Educator and musician Lisa Taylor shares her personal journey with OCD and the treatments that help her thrive, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy. Psychologist Dr. Dufford discusses OCD symptoms and evidence-based treatments. Learn about an emerging therapy called I-CBT. Plus, enjoy an original song by Lisa about her experience.
“Winging It: Improv’s Power & Peril in the Time of Trump” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) In the new century, we’re all winging it now. – Stephen Nachmanovitch, The new book “Winging It: Improv’s Power & Peril in the Time of Trump (Spring Publications) brings a breadth of knowledge and […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this July 27, 2024 “THE COUCH TRIP” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Note from this episode’s host, Meilin Obinata Last week, David Sacks addressed the crowd at the Republican National Convention 2024 in Milwaukee, an event our Talk of the Bay host Chris Krohn has been covering [LINKS COMING SOON]. I strongly recommend reading Malcolm Harris’s book “Palo Alto” to understand how exactly we arrived at this […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this July 20, 2024 “BAD MOON RISING” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Learn about the Cotoni-Coast Dairies – National Monument. Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Felicia Van Stolk of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Contact Information: phone: 831-420-6115 website: santacruzmuseum.org email: felicia@santacruzmuseum.org
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this July 13, 2024 “PLEISTOCENE PARK” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
In this episode, Ami Chen Mills is joined by spiritual-political commentator Alvin Dawkins (in Austin, TX) and tireless advocate for the unhoused, Joy Schendledecker, to discuss the recent Presidential debate, the “Grants Pass” Supreme Court ruling on the rights of the unhoused to sleep or even to exist, the specter of a second Trump presidency, […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this July 6, 2024 “CIRCULAR FIRING SQUAD” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Episode 68: We explore the challenges of caregiving for aging parents, a role that one in six Americans, especially women, undertake. Award-winning author Laura Davis discusses her experience of reconciling with her mother while caring for her through dementia and death. Dr. Karl Segnitz provides advice on end-of-life care and support. Tune in to gain insights and support for this vital role.
The communities around the Monterey Bay are blessed with all of the gifts of the ocean, including abundant seafood–a natural resource that requires protection and thoughtful practices to sustain. Although many of us easily enjoy seafood on our tables, there are still plenty of those who live in this area who do not have food […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this June 29, 2024 “SLOUCHING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
This One’s for Marcy In this very special episode of The Sunday Dinner, DJ Dupsie dedicates some music and stories to his mother who hosted her own radio show in northeast Ohio back in the early 1990’s! And as always, if you want to hear more of DJ Dupsie and his guests, check out his […]
“What’s Left of the Santa Cruz Left?” We continue our deep dive into this city’s ongoing growth machine and its economic and social collateral damage. Is all this growth good for Santa Cruz? And what about this “SoLa” plan, South of Laurel? It’s slated to bring some 1600 units to the city’s South of Laurel […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this June 22, 2024 “Debatable” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Talk of the Bay host Chris Krohn leads a discussion that centers around all those tall buildings going up in downtown Santa Cruz. Are they affordable? Who will live in them, locals or out of towners? And, are we seeing the end of a once great funky beach town, redolent with hippie and surfer vibes, […]
Ami Chen Mills speaks with Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Ali Darwish, featured prominently in the newly released documentary, “Where Olive Trees Weep,” about life in the Occupied Territories of Palestine-Israel. Ali Darwish was raised in Ramallah and detained after being beaten by Israeli military forces during a nonviolent “singing protest” in Jerusalem. Inside of […]
“From Ronald to Donald: How the Myth of Reagan Became the Cult of Trump” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) Throughout Reagan’s eight years in the oval office, the “Great Communicator” was largely successful in shaping the soul of America to reflect his durable mantra that “government is the problem.” That […]
On this episode of Talk of the Bay with Meilin Obinata, we will learn about the evolution of Ethnic Studies, statewide and locally. Our guests are Omar Dieguez, of Barrios Unidos and Aptos High School graduate, Maximiliano Barrazas, a current high school student, Lourdes Barrazas, mother of Maximiliano and psychologist, Bobby Pelz who teaches Ethnic […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this June 8, 2024, “National Big Hare Day” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
In this energetic dialogue with the co-founders of the Get-Out-the-Vote and electoral organizing groups “Force Multiplier” and “Showing Up for Racial Justice,” we discuss the differences between Centrist Democrats and Progressives and/or “Left” Democrats … and how should we think about the coming election? Plus: the possibility and implications of another Trump Presidency, Project 2025, […]
This is the transcript of the feature by Grace McCarty on Watsonville is in the Heart’s exhibit, Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley Me: This is Grace McCarty, the UCSC humanities intern with KSQD. The Pajaro Valley has long been home to farmworkers from around the world, who came to harvest the […]
“Around the Political World with John Rothmann” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) John F. Rothmann is a renowned radio talk show host, popular lecturer and political and foreign policy consultant. John was a long-time host on KGO Radio until the station’s management suddenly changed its format. John has been […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this June 1, 2024 “Prepared, Prickly, and Slow” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Episode 67: Research reveals that in a group of 20 children, five girls and one boy will experience childhood sexual abuse before the age of 18. We’re joined by survivor and author Alreen Haeggquist, along with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma specialist Stefanie Klein, to discuss the complex journey of healing from such trauma. Find valuable insights, support, and resources crafted for survivors who are on this challenging, yet hopeful, path and the people who love them.
Ami Chen Mills hosts her former co-host at Moment of Truth, Alvin Dawkins, a spiritual student and teacher who grew up in the Deep South–in Alabama–during the Civil Rights movement era and in the heart of the Black Church. In this episode, the two discuss the differences between mostly white “self-help” oriented, highly individualistic spiritual […]
This special episode of The Sunday Dinner centers on grief and the forces of life and death. Two close members of DJ Dupise’s family recently passed away and this episode is about sharing some of the thoughts and feelings we may go through as we grieve. Guests DJ Cold-Tea and KSQD’s own Eliza James join […]
In this field-produced, bonus episode, the Moment of Truth team interviews pro-Palestinian, student protestors and campers at encampments at UCSC‘s Quarry Plaza, and at Stanford University, in the courtyard in front of the Stanford campus bookstore—one of the longest-lived encampments in the nation. There is a lot of misunderstanding and projection onto these student protestors […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this May 25, 2024 “SEDITION PANDA” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Do We Dominate Nature because We Fear Death? With Professor James Rowe, University of Victoria Why do humans dominate nature and why have they done so? Is it because of God told Adam and Eve to “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of […]
“Be Bold America!” Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “First they came for the journalists. We don’t know what happened after that.” – Maria Ressa Project Censored, in their latest book, takes the pulse of the media, highlights the most underreported stories of the past year, and exposes corporate manipulation of the news. […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this May 18, 2024 “The Secret Behind the Lookout Santa Cruz Pulitzer Prize” edition of WHAT A WEEK! (Also, happy 100th, Giant Dipper!)
Jewish Dialogues on Israel-Gaza-Palestine What conversations are Jewish people in the United States having about Israel, Gaza and Palestine among themselves at this time? With the collapse of ceasefire resolutions here in our little area of the nation … community members were instructed by our city’s “alternative resolution” to engage in “community dialogues” about the Middle […]
Ami Chen Mills grabs a half-hour with actor, comedian and author Rainn Wilson (formerly Dwight Schrute of “The Office”) to discuss his book SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, his Ba’hai faith, the kind of God he believes in, how spirituality has become too individualistic and consumeristic … and many other profound concerns for […]
You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this May 11 ,2024 “Your Car Knows Who You Are and Knows What You Did” edition of WHAT A WEEK!
Side Hustle Safety Net: How Vulnerable Workers Survive Precarious Times “Be Bold America!” Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) Back in 1929 when the market crashed and the Great Depression began, Uber, TaskRabbit, and the gig economy were almost a century in the future. So why are the laws we use to protect […]
In this special, joint episode of Talk of the Bay and Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills, three guests who are Muslim and/or Palestinian speak to a ceasefire resolution process in their city (Santa Cruz, CA) and its subsequent framing, to the history of the region called both “Israel” and “Palestine,” and to what […]
Episode 66: Join us for an enlightening discussion on adult autism with Lou Ursa and Jasmeen Miah, both psychotherapists and self-advocates on the autistic spectrum. In this conversation, we confront stereotypes, share personal stories, and offer heartwarming examples of thriving with autism. With diagnoses on the rise, we all can engage in meaningful conversations about autism, explore how societal structures shape perceptions of "disability" and offer empathy, understanding and inclusion.
Will we make it to a safer age? Humanity balances between two paths: self-destruction or self-revelation. Our guest, Christine Barrington describes this critical inflection point and argues that dreams awaken us to the realm of purpose and meaning arguing that every one of us has much to contribute to the path of humanity. Christine begins […]
Ami Chen Mills interviews Chantal Burns, author of the books Bulletproof: Be Fearless and Resilient No Matter What, and Instant Motivation. Burns is based in England and deeply climate aware. She is working in her own community (St. Albans) toward emotional and physical resiliency around the climate crisis. In 2019, she helped create (with Ami, […]
Local literary legend (and winner of the coveted “Best Local Author of 2024” Good Times Award!) Jonathan Franzen guest DJs whilst hanging out with What a Week! & Grateful Dead Zone host Erik Nelson. The celebrated author delivers his carefully curated song selection and sits-in with Nelson as he illuminates why these choices of music […]
Tim Rudolph shares his insights in being a job site laborer. Photo courtesy of Yury Kim.
Author and teacher Patrice Vecchione recalls seeing a mountain lion. This piece is inspired by her weekly Monterey Herald column A Walk About Town. Recorded and edited by Mathilde Rand for First Person Singular.
We speak with Bill St. Cyr starting with how common shame is and how the mean voices that we carry around make it hard for us to let in the love that’s all around us. Test taking in a dream is often about shame. Bill shares a dream in which he felt a deep sense […]
It’s an extended play three-hour hour-long Grateful Dead Zone featuring special guest Henry Kaiser, who will be joining host Erik Nelson. Henry is a guitarist, ethnomusicologist, and a local hero — and together, they’ll venture deep into the Dead’s Zone, featuring their favorite moments when master musician Jerry Garcia “hit it out of the park”! […]
Kyndal Edwards is a 30-something man walking across America to raise awareness about mental health and addiction. Past his 4,000 mile, he was on his way to the Mexican border when I caught up with him to hear how the journey was going.
The Low Impact Camping Ordinance drafted by the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission took some rural residents by surprise. On one hand, people are already renting out camping sites on their private properties, sometimes with negative impacts on neighbors, sometimes not. But with the state striving to regulate private camping, such as HipCamp.com (similar to […]
The tables are turned (!) in this program, in which Moment-of-Truth team member Meilin Obinata interviews our regular host Ami Chen Mills about why she started this program at KSQD, and her background in activism, journalism and a spiritual psychology called “Three Principles” psychology. Ami has written several books on activism (from her days at […]
Meade Fischer learned something when comparing debates from the 60’s and those of today. Photo courtesy of Markus Winkler.
How dreaming corrects weaving errors in our internal world models. Also, nightmares, the collective unconscious, and does artificial intelligence have one too? A discussion about what dreams have to say about the nature of reality. Harry de Bont speaks with Katherine about the many facets of what he calls cybernetic dreaming. BIO: With a background […]
Being in the World with Bees (or, What is it to Be a Bee?) with Professor Eve Bratman on Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 14th 5-6 PM on KSQD Bees are in danger; what can we do? Tune into a Sustainability Now! rebroadcast from 2021 to hear a conversation with Eve Bratman, an Associate […]
Jim Gordon marched — and played to a “Different Drum” — which coincidentally was the title of Linda Ronstadt’s first hit that Gordon’s drumming propelled. Join “Drums & Demons” author Joel Selvin and Erik Nelson for a three-hour “Tragical History Tour” documenting the rise, fall, and musical legacy of an extraordinary musician who had it […]
The Gipsy Kings have sold 20 million records worldwide, won a Grammy for best World Music Record, and four other grammy nominations. They have played the great concert halls of the world, appeared in movies (Big Lebowski, Toy Story III) and wowed audiences with their combination of rumba, salsa, flamenco and pop music. In this […]
In part II of “Have you Been Canceled?”, a look at California’s homeowner’s insurance crisis, Rachel Anne Goodman talks with Deputy Insurance Commissioner and spokesperson for Commissioner Ricardo Lara, Michael Soller. She asks him about the proposed fixes coming from his boss and how that may impact insurance availability.
This month at the Actors’ Theater in downtown Santa Cruz we have a rare opportunity to experience a very local story. White Sky, Falling Dragon is a play in two acts by playwright, and Director, Steve “Spike” Wong. The play runs April 19 through May 5. Inspired by Spike’s own father, Captain Ernest Wong, USAAF, […]
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Michel Singher and Fred DeJarlais. The topic of discussion is Espressivo: the work, the joys and creativity of this Bay Area intense orchestra.
Connecting with our ancestors. Our guest Stephanie R. Burns starts by describing her all-inclusive view of ancestors which is far vaster than our biological lineage, including the most ancient ancestor of them all, the Earth. In this replay of a popular episode from September, Stephanie says that we can choose to communicate only with benevolent […]
Unhae Langis takes heart in Youth v Gov. The film Youth v. Gov explores the inspiring journey of the 21 youth plaintiffs of Juliana vs. US. The Santa Cruz film screening will take place on Friday, April 26, 7 pm at the 418 Project Theater, 155 River St, Santa Cruz.
“Everything, Everywhere and All at Once: Our Planet is Drastically Changing, But You Won’t See It on the Nightly News!” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) “We are not prepared, have no plan, don’t know how bad it’s going to get, and have no time to waste. Everything and everyone is […]
In this program, State Senator John Laird and Executive Director of Consumer Watchdog, Carmen Balber discuss California’s homeowner’s insurance crisis and whether Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s proposed fixes will actually help the flight of insurance companies from the state or make it worse. Listeners weigh in, too.
Episode 65: Join us to explore the growing significance of Yoga Therapy in mental health treatment. With a cultural shift emphasizing the mind-body connection, yoga has become something crucial for holistic well-being. Our guests, including integrative mental health practitioner Dr. Juko Holiday and survivor Melaney Seacat, share insights into its therapeutic benefits that are aiding veterans and individuals like Melaney. Tune in to discover more about this transformative approach.
Omer Bartov was born in Israel and educated at Tel Aviv University and St. Antony’s College, Oxford. His early research concerned the Nazi indoctrination of the Wehrmacht and the crimes it committed in World War II, analyzed in his books, The Eastern Front, 1941-1945 (1985), and Hitler’s Army (1991). He then turned to the […]
Martin Rizzo-Martinez is a historian and a producer of film, podcast, and other media content. After completing his PhD at UC Santa Cruz in 2016, he became a UC Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow to work with Dr. Cliff Trafzer at UC Riverside. Following his postdoc, he worked with California State Parks as the Historian & […]
The Myth Slayer, Scott Mason shares revelations from a transformative, mythic-level psychedelic journey which he frames as a quest to find his own light. He tells of the challenges he had in his journey and how the gifts he received ultimately helped heal some of his wounds around growing up in the backwoods of Kansas […]
While the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission celebrates the groundbreaking of the Highway 1 auxiliary lane, bus on shoulder, and Mar Vista bike and pedestrian overcrossing, a lawsuit has been filed by the Sierra Club and The Campaign for Sustainable Transportation seeking to halt the Highway 1 expansion in Aptos. Our Talk of the Bay […]
The late Olga Cossi raised the question of raisin bran. Photo courtesy of Polina Tankilevitch
The Green Energy Resource Rush & the American West With Professor Dustin Mulvaney Solar electricity is the fuel of the future. But can we go solar without damaging the environment? Solar farms in distant places need transmission lines to get their product to the market. Storage batteries, and especially electric vehicles, require lithium and the […]
Tricia Stone (Zenone) finds that destiny sometimes has its own plans. Photo courtesy of Craig Adderley
“Moral Courage: Profiles of Investigative Journalists” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 5:00pm (PDT) “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Moral courage is in the spotlight today given an upsurge in authoritarian regimes worldwide. To […]
The late Sigrid McLaughlin shares a stunning experience. Photo courtesy of Alex Gállego.
Why are dream-inspired poems so powerful? We speak today with award-winning poet, author of multiple books, and committed activist, the dynamic Joan Gelfand. Joan shares a poem inspired by a dream called Burial, quoted in full below. She speaks about why she thinks that dream-inspired poetry can be so riveting while telling someone your dream […]
Ami interviews Brendan Ballou, author of Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America in this show on the five-alarm fire sale of the “American dream,” good jobs, pensions and decent customer service to multi-billionaires in shadowy private equity firms. Ballou served as Special Counsel for Private Equity in the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. Previously, Ballou […]
Today we celebrate the 250th official podcast of the Dream Journal by replaying a popular show which just happens to be with my brand designer Andrusa Lawson of Divine by Design. Urban shamanism and setting sacred space. Dreams, like myths, can be regarded as stories that are not true but that say something true. The […]
As the Watsonville Film Festival approaches its final weekend, documentary filmmakers Jeff Dunn and Jon Silver talk about the changing world of their craft. Jon Silver’s short film, “Living in in Exile”, about the life of Nicaraguan “nuevo cancion” singer, Carlos Mejia Godoy, is playing at the festival in Seaside on March 15th. Mejia Godoy […]
The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden With Kim Stoddart on Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 17th, 2024, 5-6 PM KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 89.7 FM, K207FE(FX) 89.5 FM and KSQD.org All of us—well, many of us—are backyard gardeners. And it’s planting season. Backyard gardens are not immune from the impacts of violent and unpredictable weather […]
Colleen Shaw says, “Beware of the Corporate Cube.” Photo courtesy of Tima Miroshnichenko.
Woody Hastings is the Phase Out Polluting Fuels program manager for The Climate Center. He is an energy and environmental policy analyst, strategic planner, and community organizer with over thirty years of experience in the non-profit, governmental, and private sectors. Woody has been with The Climate Center since 2010 when he was hired to […]
It’s no small task to start something new and keep it going for 12 years. That’s the story for film maker and mover and shaker, Consuelo Alba. Seeing a lack of Latino/a representation in film, and especially film festivals, she decided to do something about it. Now in its 12th year, the festival has become […]
Sifting through the results of the primary election, we find some trends locally and statewide and discuss the future of the progressive movement in Santa Cruz. Is it dead, or just dormant?
Raquel Jolio dedicated this piece to her professor Terry Terar. Photo courtesy of Stephen Leonardi.
In many California communities, the acceptable political dialogue over building “affordable housing” has become extremely narrow. The solution at the statewide level—with massive support from the real estate lobby–has been to “build, Baby, build” and now that mantra is spreading across the United States. But does more “market rate” housing actually translate into getting the […]
Do voices in your head guide your waking life? Inner Wisdom Figures and Internal Family Systems. Inner exploration with today’s guest Charles Tack. Charles describes Internal Family Systems as a way of building relationships with the different voices inside ourselves, many of whom came from the cultural and familial messages that we grew up with. […]
What a unique way of celebrating women!! Join host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Stephanie Sumarna and Jamie Garfield about the March 28, 2024 Celebrate Women event at the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz. Contact information: ssumarna@santacruzcoe.org or 831-466-5810 jamie@lookoutlocal.com or 916-521-2228 Digital bulletin board: sccoe.link/shareyourstory Website: sccoe.link/herstory
Can dreamwork lead to post traumatic spiritual growth? In this replay of a popular show from October 2022, our guest author and therapist Linda Schiller speaks about waking dream moments and synchronicity. She defines spirituality as an ability to feel held and speaks about how dreams, even painful dreams, can help us grow that ability. […]
The California State Rail Plan envisions a network of high-speed, intercity corridor and commuter trains integrated with local transit hubs across the state, and the Transportation Agency of Monterey County has a strong vision for integrated rail in order to meet these targets for their jurisdiction. This episode of Talk of the Bay features TAMC […]
… part of the Moment of Truth “Army of One” series on lone activists who take on challenging the system and beating back Christo-nationalism and Christo-fascism, armed only with … themselves! In this episode, Ami Chen Mills interviews Nadine Seiler–AKA: “Warrior Goddess for the Resistance,” who travels the country as a one-woman activist, showing up […]
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) PACS have been flooded with donations since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Congressional Candidate in California District 19 (Santa Cruz to Paso Robles) Sean Dougherty is running against incumbent Jimmy Panetta, an establishment Democrat whose father, Leon Panetta, served as Chief of Staff for Bill […]
American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) PACS have been flooded with donations since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Congressional Candidate in California District 19 (Santa Cruz to Paso Robles) Sean Dougherty is running against incumbent Jimmy Panetta, an establishment Democrat whose father, Leon Panetta, served as Chief of Staff for Bill […]
Join host Mathilde Rand and Amity Sandage in a conversation about environmental literacy and the great strides Santa Cruz County is making by integrating all school curriculum with environmental literacy. Students and teachers involvement and interaction is a big part of the efforts led by the environmental literacy coordinator of the Santa Cruz County Office […]
Can we square our need to consume with sustainability? with Dr. Jean Boucher, James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland On Sustainability Now! Sunday, March 3rd, 5-6 PM We live in a Consumer Society. Rising consumption is good, since it makes the economy grow. At the same time, we face a Climate Crisis. Rising consumption is bad, […]
Episode 64: Dive into the pressing reality of the youth mental health crisis. In this episode crafted by teens, for teens, we explore how youth can lend support to their peers through mental health education, community engagement, and advocacy. Join 17-year-old guest host and mental health advocate, Niku Sedarat, as she leads a discussion featuring four teen guests from diverse Monterey Bay area high schools. Together, they discuss the unique needs of their communities and unveil the many ways in which youth-driven mental health advocacy can spark meaningful change.Meet our guests Marley Miller, Melissa Macias, Oscar Alvarez-Delgado, and Devin Bloom, as they courageously share their personal journeys and innovative approaches to promoting mental well-being among their peers.
Talk of the Bay hosted by Bodie Shargel features an interview with County Supervisor of District 3 Justin Cummings about Measure K and L, a 1/2 cent sales tax for the County and City respectively. Later Bodi talks with Tony Nuñez, committee member for YES on Measure N, supporting a bond for the Pajaro Valley […]
“In municipalities throughout the United States, a policy of trap-neuter-return (T.N.R.) has become the preferred approach to the problem of unowned cats,” writes author Jonathan Franzen in his recent New Yorker exposé on feral cats and the decimation of wild bird populations. “Our sympathy for animals has created a situation that’s terrible for animals.” Causing […]
Watsonville stands adjacent to the epicenter of rail connectivity for the county of Santa Cruz. In this final episode exploring the future of the Rail and Trail along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, Christine Barrington wraps up her 5-week series by visiting the city to interview residents, political leaders and transportation planners about their […]
What does the #metoo movement have to do with the climate crisis? And how can dreams help both? Today meet Marsha Hudson and Norman Brown. We’ll talk about Love and Power and how better emotional versatility can improve relationships and reduce our impact on the planet… and on each other. Our guests start out by […]
Madeline Hnatowich Dean looks at ten years in a bottle. This program was co-produced by the late Margie Kern-Marshall. Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske.
“A Long Road to Tao: A Thought-Provoking and Uplifting Film Inspired by a True Story” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) This interview will take you on a journey into the recesses of your soul and will explore the ontological question: What is our underlying essence? Internationally acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize nominated, […]
Political reporter for Lookout Santa Cruz, Chris Neely takes us through the California and Santa Cruz races as we near the March 5th election.
Gitta Ryle was 7 when her mother sent her and her 10-year-old sister Renee from their home in Vienna, Austria to France to be hidden from the Nazis. What followed was seven years of separation and fear, always hiding and hoping not to be caught and killed. Her father was killed in Auschwitz. Gitta tells […]
Laurie Corn follows red shoes through the streets of Paris. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
Ami Chen Mills interviews TikTok and Instagram sensation Walter Masterson, who dons MAGA garb (a MAGA cap and American-flag shirt) and ventures out into “MAGA” land to interview, mock and troll the Christian Right, “forced birthers,” Moms for Liberty, C-PAC and Trump supporters. A film actor and comedian, Masterson’s new gig (since 2020) has earned […]
A conversation about psychedelics with holistic facilitator Steve Elfrink of Om Terra Psychedelics. How dreams and psychedelics shift consciousness and help resolve trauma. He describes primary consciousness as the body and the subconscious while secondary consciousness is everyday awareness. Primary consciousness is present all the time, but is deeply accessed through dreaming and psychedelics. Steve […]
The season of summer fun is winding down, but if you missed your vacation trip this year, we invite you join Talk of the Bay host, Christine Barrington, for a music-filled frolick down Idaho’s Salmon River with Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips and Santa Cruz’s very own Coffis Brothers, who yearly join the extraordinary […]
As a high school student, Dick Harrah had his first lesson on becoming a teacher. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
Host Mathilde Rand enjoys a wonderful conversation with Wima Marcus Chandler and Dena Taylor. The focus is on the many ways the Santa Cruz community and beyond has been enriched with poetry, prose, playwright, music, and art. Much of their work has highlighted the impact of women in such projects as 36 North, In Celebration […]
Would you let a bot interpret your dreams? Should you? We speak with Joanna of Blue Lotus Queendom about the pleasures and pitfalls of using AI with dreams. Also what is Yoga Nidra and how does it support Dreamwork. Joanna gives many suggestions about how to use AI with our dreams but that list does […]
“Warnings: The Holocaust, Ukraine, and Endangered American Democracy” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) “Holocaust education must sound the alarm—clearly, insistently, repeatedly: The Holocaust is a warning,” write the philosophers John K. Roth and Leonard Grob, two of the most respected Holocaust scholars in the world As extreme right-wing political movements, […]
Tim Jackson and Bobby Bishop join David Bean on-air to talk about Tim’s retirement as Artistic Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival and his final event this year.
In the sixties, Laurie Corn once danced to a different beat. Photo courtesy of Shardar Tarikul.
Meade Fischer thinks about complexity and the economy. Photo courtesy of Vlada Karpovich.
Housing for People is a grassroots citizens’ initiative campaign. Keresha Durham, Susan Monheit, Frank Barron, and Candace Broen were interviewed in August of 2023 by host Len Beyea about their campaign, what the initiative would achieve if it qualifies for the ballot and gets voter approval, and what motivated each of them to engage […]
Connecting with our ancestors. Our guest Stephanie R. Burns starts by describing her all-inclusive view of ancestors which is far vaster than our biological lineage, including the most ancient ancestor of them all, the Earth. She says that we can choose to communicate only with benevolent ancestors and are also able to heal the less […]
Roger McNamee is an American businessman, investor, venture capitalist and musician. He is interviewed by David Bean discussing the roots of San Francisco music and how that has influenced his band, Moonalice.
Mark Weller of Californian’s for Pesticide Reform discusses the tribunal planned for the 12th of September as well as other issues of pesticide reform in California. People’s Tribunal on Pesticide Use and Civil Rights in California | Live Event and Webinar Online Webinar Law Law – CLEANR Law – HP To register for online access: […]
Blanca Zarazua’s father was a Bracero. She now holds multiple degrees in higher education, including a legal degree from Santa Clara University. Learn about how being the daughter of immigrant parents inspired her to become an immigration lawyer . In 2003 Ms. Zarazúa was honored with a lifetime appointment by Mexico’s former President Vicente Fox […]
Episode 58: How do parents go on after their child’s death? In this episode, we talk with father and author Colin Campbell about how he’s finding ways to live “with hope and purpose” after his two teen children were killed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. Two other parents contribute stories about their grief after losing children to suicide and overdose. Also with us for this conversation is psychotherapist, grief specialist, and writer Kara Bowman. Join us for this honest, tender, and surprisingly hopeful conversation.
In this program from several years ago, Jeri Bodemar reflects on honey bee democracy. Photo courtesy of Lisa Fotios
Richard J. King is the author of five books of nonfiction about our relationship with the global ocean, including most recently Sailing Alone: A History. He has also written Ahab’s Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick, lauded in Science, Nature, and American Scholar. He also wrote Lobster, which was acclaimed by the New […]
David Warren and Mathilde Rand discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications for society. David also discusses the Community Series on AI at the Capitola Library starting Tuesday, September 12 at 6;30 PM. This is a collaborative event between Community Television of Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries with participation of the […]
Can we predict who will develop PTSD? Our guest, Dr. Greg Mahr, studies patients with acute trauma, and he discovered that their dreams in the days and weeks after their injury suggest who will recover fully and who will be mired in PTSD months later. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition that occurs after […]
“Igniting A Bold New Democracy”
“Be Bold America!” Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT)
“You are not alone … and there is a solution. The stark polarization in American politics is woven into the fabric of our culture – but it doesn’t have to be.” – Ruth Backstrom
Are you tired of broken politics and the deteriorating quality of life in America and aware that we need a dramatic shift for democracy to survive? Igniting A Bold New Democracy is an inspiring guide for creating a powerful pro-democracy movement using powerful approaches American citizens have used in the past to create reforms. Igniting A Bold New Democracy shares how proven facilitation methods, known as Dynamic Facilitation, could draw on our collective wisdom to design a vision for the new modern democracy that we deserve and need.
Interview Guest:
Dr. Ruth Backstrom, holds a BA in history and a PhD in education. Ruth spent 10 years working as a community advocate for more sustainability, and a champion for creating a food policy council. As she discovered that people are yearning to have conversationsabout how to solve the problems in our country, Ruth envisioned ways that citizens could come together to have authentic problem-solving conversations again, discover how to respond to these tumultuous times, and then enact reforms as all want.
For August on The Sunday Dinner we’re digging into “The Roots and Playin’ Games”! Guests: 1st course, The Roots Interns DJ Lil Spice and DJ Pink Strawberry Starburst. 2nd course: Kappa. The Roots of Traditional Foods and Cultural Practices: Connecting to the Land for Health and Wellness, is a one year grant under the auspices of […]
Sally Grey shares her grandmother’s recipe for rubber dumplings. Photo courtesy of Malidate Van.
A spiritual lesbian lawyer activist with Jewish roots, our guest, Roberta Kurlioff, tells the story of growing up in an orphanage and then building her home in the woods of Maine, creating a meaningful life even in the face of great losses. Her memoir is “Framing a Life: Building the Space to Be Me.” Roberta […]
Margie Kern-Marshall inadvertently helps her grandson with his secret wish. Photo courtesy of Victoria Rain.
Daniel Savio is a member of the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Artistic Collective, and he is the company’s resident Lyricist, Composer, and Musical Director. Daniel has been with the Troupe since 2015, as a musician, and has been writing songs for the company since 2019, including those in this year’s new original musical: BREAKDOWN. […]
In July, I spent five weeks teaching podcasting to 25 UCSC students stationed in the tiny artist town of Dingle, Ireland. The students were encouraged to find a topic they were curious about and that had meaning to them. These are three out of six podcasts that were created. The first podcast, Dinny in Dingle, […]
As more and more people discover the coastal gem that is Big Sur, the original Big Sur Land Use Plan is being put to the test. A group, Keep Big Sur Wild is gearing up to wage legal battles to keep the coast from commercial development that they say would make the traffic even worse. […]
How Kinship Practices Could Foster New Relations between Humans and Nature, with Prof. Rosalind Warner of the Earth Systems Governance Project Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 20th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 89.7 FM, K207FE(FX) 89.5 FM and KSQD.org The Rights of Nature is one way to rethink the relationships between humans and […]
Annie Emblem learns at an early age the magic of imagination. Photo courtesy of Vlad Vasnetsov.
Companioning the dying through lucid dreams. Our guest shares some of her experiences of psychopompic dreaming. Starting when she was 9 or 10 she would dream of being in a classroom where she learned how to change the dream. Several years later she describes her first experience of helping a dying person happened several years […]
Andrea Macon asks, “When does a chicken capon become a chicken caper?” Photo courtesy of Brenda Timmermans.
The Cabrillo College name change process has inspired both admiration and divisiveness. Amidst the controversy, the core reasons impelling the name change are often sidelined. On the Talk of the Bay Monday, August 14, Christine Barrington features excerpts from the April 2021 Cabrillo College Community Name Exploration Education Series entitled “The Impact of Colonization on […]
Big Basin State Park is the oldest state park in California and also the most devastated by the CZU Fire that swept through in 2020. In this show, we hear from Bonny Hawley, Executive Director of the Friends of the Santa Cruz State Parks, and Erin Dunning, State Park Interpreter, about the history and current […]
Also urban shamanism and setting sacred space. Our guest today is Andrusa Lawson of Divine by Design. Dreams like myths can be regarded as stories that are not true but that say something true. The essence of setting a sacred space being intentional and finding a common sense of meaning. Andrusa recommends enlisting various people […]
Her Most Authentic Self: Women in Comedy This episode features two amazing funny women, Karin Babbitt and Leah Rogers, speaking from the heart. For them, and for all comedians of their ilk, comedy is about bringing their authentic selves to the stage. It’s about being able to express deep, difficult feelings and ideas in a […]
Does Nature have Rights? with Katie Surma of Inside Climate News Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 6th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 89.7 FM, K207FE(FX) 89.5 FM and KSQD.org
More than 50 years ago, Christopher Stone, a UCLA law professor, wrote a groundbreaking book Should Trees Have Standing? in which he argued for the right of trees to be represented in courts of law. Since then, the Rights of Nature movement has taken the world by storm; some countries have encoded such rights into their constitutions. But what does it mean to say that trees, rivers and animals have rights? Does the “rights of nature” make any practical sense? And who is pushing for such rights?
Join Sustainability Now! host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Katie Surma, a reporter at Inside Climate News. She has been covering the “rights of nature” beat at ICN since 2021 and has written extensively on the topic. Find out whether the trees and critters in your back yard and all around us are people, too.
That’s on Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 6,2023, from 5-6 PM right here on community radio for the Monterey Bay Region, KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 87.9 FM, K207FE (FX) 89.5 and KSQD.org, streaming on the internet.
Sustainability Now! is underwritten by the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation.
Stephanie Sumarna, teacher on special assignment in Ed Tech and Innovation at the Santa Cruz COE, talks with host Mathilde Rand about her work with local teachers during and after Covid. Photos Stephanie Sumarna
Episode 57: Psychotic symptoms, often collectively referred to as psychosis, can be part of many illnesses and are when the brain has trouble distinguishing between what is real from what is not. Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness, and as many as 3 out of every 100 people will experience an episode of psychosis in their lifetime due to either a medical or a mental health condition. It is common for a person to experience psychotic symptoms for more than a year before receiving treatment. Early treatment of psychosis is critical because it often means better recovery. Understanding more about and learning to recognize psychotic symptoms means being in a better position to help those experiencing psychosis get the appropriate care sooner. Joining me for this conversation is Dr. Jennifer Davis, a Double Board Certified General and Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist and two guests who are both in recovery from their mental illnesses, peer counselor Tim Beveridge and peer specialist Kenah Roberts.
Alan Ritch asks, “Isn’t she beautiful?” As the photo of Charis is not in public domain, we are posting a black and white photo from the author of this piece.
Christine Barrington welcomes back the dynamic permaculture duo “Vital Cycles.” Anne Freiwald and Lydia Nielson offer mindset bombs to transform what you thought you knew about gardening. Gleaned from the Permaculture Design Certification courses they teach across California, learn how to break up with fertilizers, grow your own water, and why diversity is essential at all […]
Starting with an in-depth interview with conductor Cristi Măcelaru, host Suki Wessling does a second dive into this year’s Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. Executive Director Ellen Primack also joins to talk with two of this year’s composers, Gabriela Ortiz and Anna Clyne, about their work and taking part in the festival. For more information: […]
Midway through Asteroid City, Wes Anderson’s latest experiment in Brechtian distancing, a young girl is given a Rorschach test. Within every inkblot, she sees variations of the same thing. Detractors of Anderson’s work can undoubtedly relate to her; one of their main criticisms is that all of his films are more or less the […]
Mari Lynch discusses an important aspect of bike safety and protocol. Photo courtesy of Noelle Otto.
Festival Executive Director Ellen Primack, poet-in-residence Farnaz Fatemi, and composer Kevin Puts join host Suki Wessling for a discussion of the return of the annual Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, a local gem with an international luster. This long-running festival puts Santa Cruz on the contemporary music map, with composers who range from young unknowns […]
Moms for Liberty and other Far Right groups are already organizing in counties and cities across California. Could it happen here? Santa Cruz County is majority Democratic and considers itself to be highly “inclusive.” “Moms for Liberty” and other far right, extremist groups have taken over school boards across the nation with an eye […]
For this month’s Sunday Dinner the theme is Full Circle: Sankofa. DJ Dupsie interviews two marvelous guests: Angel Riotutar shares some of her story growing up in Santa Cruz and how she came to be the Director of the American Indian Resource Center at UC Santa Cruz. Sheyna Burns shares her aspirations regarding vertical farming and […]
On August 7 the Cabrillo College Board of Trustees will meet to decide on a new name for Cabrillo College. The name-change process began in June of 2020 when a name-change petition request signed by one-hundred individuals was presented to the Board of Trustees. After a deliberative and educative process the Trustees voted to change […]
Carmel Public Library Foundation keeps the Carmel Library open, relevant and thriving and ensures free library service in perpetuity by providing funding for 100% of the books, materials, programs, equipment and services. The library is an essential part of life on the Central Coast of California, and thanks to generous support from charitable donations, Carmel […]
Nature’s Best Hope with Professor Douglas Tallamy A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 23rd, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 89.7 FM, K207FE(FX) 89.5 FM and KSQD.org According to those who know, we are in the midst of the Sixth Great Extinction, this one brought on […]
Marjan Vahdat is an Iranian award-winning singer and musician. Her career has given a deeper knowledge of Iranian poetry and music to large audiences in Europe, America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Marjan has developed her personal style based on the Persian vocal tradition of classical and regional folk music, with a contemporary expression. She […]
Have you ever felt better about yourself after telling someone your story? Today we speak with author and cult survivor Gerette Buglion who guides others to tell their “I got out” stories in a process she calls Writing to Reckon. We start with a question from podcast listener Beth sent via Instagram, “What was your […]
The Hidden History of American Democracy with Thom Hartmann “Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) Democracy is the default state of virtually every animal species on earth, and humanity is no exception. Only with the power of great wealth, control of media, or the force of arms and technology is it […]
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling interviews Dr. Gail Newel about her career, which spanned a tumultuous period in public health. Dr. Newel reflects on the county’s response to Covid and how the local culture was reflected in how locals stepped up to help or to protest. Another issue that continues to dominate […]
Alaya Vautier is the Restorative Justice Programs Director at the Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County (CRC). The CRC has been providing restorative justice services, mediation, training, facilitation and other conflict resolution services in the county for over 35 years. Alaya directs the Parent-Teen Mediation Program, the Victim Offender Dialogue Program, the Reconciliation […]
When should you do the opposite of what you usually do? Today we speak about lucid dreaming, shadow work, and dream yoga with Chris Cunniffe. Chris had been a lawyer for 8 years when he had a dream which nudged him onto a more spiritual path. In the dream, Chris was at a Milli Vanilli […]
Acclaimed as being “astonishingly creative and an educator in the best sense of the word”, Anupam Saraph has been making the magic of systems leadership accessible to institutions and individuals across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. He has brought inspiring insights and empowered unconventional interventions through his methods. In 1994, systems thinker Donella […]
When Public Works is Homeland Security, with Jackie McCloud
Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 9th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM, KSQT 89.7 FM, K207FE(FX) 89.5 FM and KSQD.org
When is the safety, health and well-being of people a concern for homeland security? Jackie McCloud, Watsonville’s Environmental Sustainability Manager in Public Works, has been accepted into the Naval Postgraduate School’s MA program in Security Studies at their Center for Homeland Defense and Security in Monterey. According to McCloud, “People might see the words ‘Homeland Security’ and think that it doesn’t match with Public Works and climate change, but Public Works is homeland security adjacent in that we provide domestic security to residents. One of the greatest threats to our residents is climate change.” Join Sustainability Now! host Ronnie Lipschutz and Jackie McCloud to hear a whole new take on “Homeland Security.”
The Babblery is a podcast about women’s lives, and though identified female at birth, transgender men are not women. Recent events underscore, however, that LGBTQ rights and women’s rights are deeply entwined. And people’s views of pregnancy and birth are intrinsically tied to their perspectives on women. What can the experiences of transgender men who […]
Dr. David Scheel is the author of the just-released MANY THINGS UNDER A ROCK: The Mysteries of Octopuses [W. W. Norton & Company, June 13, 2023]. The book is a fascinating collection of stories about octopuses – old fables, amazing stories, extraordinary findings by other researchers, and his own extensive underwater research experiences. Dr. […]
Opening July 7 on The Cabrillo Stage: The Hunchback of Notre Dame! On Exploring Santa Cruz, Monday at 3:30pm Christine Barrington interviews The Stage’s new Artistic Director, Andrea Hart, as well as Director Vin Nguyen, Choir Director Cheryl Anderson and Choreographer Brance William Souza, on how they are bringing Victor Hugo’s timeless novel to life. […]
Episode 56: About one third of people who have a mental health condition also develop a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. In this episode, we discuss the complicated intersection of these problems, a combination that currently afflicts nearly 17 million Americans. Joining us for this conversation about co-occurring disorders is psychotherapist Cynthia Nollenberger and artist-musician Rick, who shares about his journey to mental health recovery and, eventually, to substance use recovery. This 2019 interview has been re-edited with new material and personal stories added.
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling interviews Sarah Tinger, General Manager of the Santa Cruz Hostel, and Terri Fisher-Mastick, the current President of the Santa Cruz Hostel Society, about the past, present, and future of this historic site in Santa Cruz. Two blocks from the beach and four blocks from downtown, the Santa […]
Instead of puzzling over the meaning of your dreams, bring them to life with Natural Dreamwork. This show originally aired last Fall. Katherine speaks with poet and author Rodger Kamenetz. He suggests a practice of exploring dreams which starts with counting your blessings. He also spoke about dreams as symbolic in the same way that […]
If Travis Bickle – the antihero Paul Schrader created for Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver – had an affair with a horticulturist, their love child might resemble Narvel Roth, the subject of Schrader’s latest film, Master Gardener. Travis and Narvel document their obsessive thoughts in journals, both are products of their violent pasts, and neither […]
Peter St John discovers the secret to the simple way. Photo courtesy of Leeloo Thefirst.
Journalist Ami Chen Mills interviews Ukranian-American author & activist, Andrea Chalupa who is co-author of the recently released graphic novel, “Dictatorship: It’s Easier Than You Think,” co-host of the essential, national podcast “Gaslit Nation“ and producer/writer of the film “Mr. Jones” on Stalin‘s intentional genocide-famine in Ukraine. Chalupa is a deep expert on US, Russian […]
Juneteenth commemorates when the last enslaved people in the country were informed of their freedom. Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or the country’s second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation’s history. On Talk of the Bay, Monday June 19, Christine Barrington marks the holiday with local […]
Why do we go to all the trouble and expense to come to a conference anyway? I ask six dreamers what they find here and the answers vary: family, inspiration, friendship, understanding, plus going to conference is like going to Hogwarts! My guests are Victoria Rabinowe, Curt Hoffman, Marcia Emery, and Bob Krumhansl in the […]
The late Jane McCormick Crowley took heart in a simple truth. Photo Courtesy of Nicollazzi Xiong
KSQD “Behind the Mic” Interview with Jill Cody Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT) ksqd.org/be-bold-america Jill Cody is a pro-democracy truth activist. Jill is fighting for Americans to reclaim their boldness in pursuit of a creative, constructive, and compelling America that nurtures an America with ethical principles and functional systems. Jill believes we can be […]
As Andy Carman began winding down his private practice as a psychologist, he searched for ways to make a difference addressing the many environmental challenges we face. Impressed by the work of our numerous dedicated local environmental groups, he looked at how to publicize their many educational and volunteer opportunities, so that everyone can […]
Thairie Ritchie is a current Community Organizer and Activist. He organized the Juneteenth March in 2020. He is a former Co-Host of the Unheard Voices program at KSQD,and currently lead organizer of the March Towards Love and Courage Event coming up Monday, June 19, 2023. The march will address the current State of Black […]
The Babblery is a podcast about women’s lives, and though identified female at birth, transgender men are not women. Recent events underscore, however, that LGBTQ rights and women’s rights are deeply entwined. And people’s views of pregnancy and birth are intrinsically tied to their perspectives on women. What can the experiences of transgender men who […]
Nightmares: what’s their cause and cure? Our guest is clinician and dream demystifier, Dr. Leslie Ellis. Nightmares seem to be caused by anything upsetting whether in recent life or from long ago. Luckily, we don’t need to know what is causing a nightmare to work with it. Dreaming helps us metabolize emotions but nightmares can […]
In 2016, Jeri Bodemar shared some of her concerns about the environment. With an update in 2023. Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets.
Blackberry dramatizes the breathtaking rise and fall of the company behind the innovative communication device.
Joby Aviation, the company designing and building an electric air taxi recently opened new headquarters in Santa Cruz (right next to KSQD). Oliver Walker-Jones and Tina West talk about the big plans the company has to put Santa Cruz on the map as the hub of sustainable aviation.
California Local is obsessed with all things involving the Golden State, from its history to the news of the day. After launching last year in eight counties (including Santa Cruz, our headquarters), we are expanding soon—with the eventual goal of covering all 58 counties. We offer our members one-click connections to community groups, and government […]
On Talk of the Bay, host George Cadman welcomes representatives from local organizations that serve our LGBTQ+ community: RCFam, The Neighbor’s Pub, and Pajaro Valley Pride. The show features the wonderful positive work that is being done in our community in a variety of ways. Later in the show, the guests address the transphobic letter […]
Humans have used psychedelics for thousands of years – from Indigenous ceremonies to counterculture revolutions. But nowadays, we often hear about them in a different context: medicine. Scientists are testing psychedelic treatments for depression, addiction and PTSD. And many point to psilocybin — that special something that makes magic mushrooms magic…as having great promise to […]
Land stewards at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park recently had a controlled burn to remove some of the undergrowth that has overgrown parts of the park. Elissa Welle, a student in the UCSC Science Communications program, has the story.
Host Mathilde Rand welcomes Nancy Ellen Abrams. Nancy Abrams’ modest goal is a beautiful, meaningful, accessible, and accurate version of the new human story emerging from the sciences, especially from cosmology and evolutionary biology, because such a story could bypass religions and unify us humans enough to cooperate worldwide against climate change. She is a […]
Dreaming can help us prepare for and recover from loss, but how do we continue to engage with Spirit during our waking lives? Today, we have a conversation about Lucid Living with Sahlah Dubel. This is a rebroadcast of a August 2022 show. Stay tuned for updates about Divine by Design at the end of […]
KSQD marched happily in the SC Pride Parade 2023, which was richly attended this year with large crowds and big hearts filled with community connection and a determination to stand together to support inclusiveness and belonging for all people. Fifty-seven Registered groups walked up Pacific to joy-filled raucous cheering ending at Abbot square where there […]
What do Cabrillo journalism students think about the infiltration of AI in all forms of social media and educational settings? Is it the end of humanity or a new tool or both? They just watched Tristan Harris’ “AI Dilemma” and react to what is presented.
Charles Pasternak is no stranger to theater or Shakepeare. He is the new co-artistic Director of the long-standing and much-beloved theater company Santa Cruz Shakespeare. He talks about the three plays in production this season and why this particular company has remained a local favorite.
SoundSwell is a music data-base created by the Santa Cruz County Public Library that features local musicians and offers streaming and download options for albums you might not easily access anywhere else. To help you discover the who’s who of Santa Cruz music the Library not only offers the SounSwell database, they are also offering […]
Episode #55: People have been moving their bodies through dance for thousands of years, and there’s a reason. Movement and dance offer many benefits for mental health and brain function. Joining me for this conversation about the therapeutic benefits of movement and dance are Dr. Rachel Jordana Horodezky, a licensed psychotherapist, yoga instructor, and dance instructor; entrepreneur and dancer Shankar Hemmady; and arts administrator and lifelong dancer Valéria Miranda.
Sunday Dinner with DJ Dupsie utilizes theories of intersectionality, storytelling, and healing to center dialogue about identity, the land, space and time, and art. All in an attempt to bend the arc of our universe towards justice. Sunday Dinner is a spinoff of the podcast Tackling the Taboo which can be found on YouTube with two full seasons to […]
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on…” Dreams and the theater with guest Professor Angel Morgan. Angel starts by describing lucid dream drama where the dreamer is performer, director, audience and also playwright, getting to chose whether to change the dream or not, saying that this kind of dream exploration helps build the muscle […]
Join the Watershed Rangers as they learn about the San Lorenzo River watershed on their field trips with the Coastal Watershed Council’s “Watershed Rangers” education program offered through schools and youth programs across the county. Christine Barrington interviews environmental program educators Sam Adelson and Maria Rocha, along with many of the young scientists who comprise […]
Ziggy Rendler-Bregman shares her poetry and visual arts with host Mathilde Rand and talks about the wonders and joy of self-publishing her work in collaboration with many local Santa Cruzans.Contact info: zig.poet@gmail.comWebsite: ziggyrendlerbregman.com
Stoney V Godet joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss the Autism Family Network. Listen to the reason for the network and the activities and events the Network is organizing.Communiverse event, May 20, 2023 from 10-3 at the San Andreas Regional Center, 1110 Main St, WatsonvilleOther events, see the website.Website: autismfnsc.orgEmails: gabby@autismfnsc.org or svgodet@gmail.comPhone: 831-345-5363 or Stoney at 831-227-7966Hask tags: #communiverse, #autismfnscevents
Elaine Johnson Executive Director of Housing Santa Cruz County, a nonprofit that advocates for affordable housing, announces May is Affordable Housing Month. Multiple community groups present an impressive series of events throughout the county. The range of events includes a keynote speaker at Cabrillo College, an urban planner, policy expert and author, an outdoor resource […]
In this rebroadcast from Jan 2022, Gilda Morina Syverson reads three of her dream-inspired poems throughout the show starting off with one about connecting with her ancestors. Gilda then talks about her Italian-American father and how his interest in dreams sparked her life-long interest. We speak about spiritual guides, guardian angels and animal guides (which […]
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling speaks with Stuart Rosenstein, Director of the Queer Youth Task Force of Santa Cruz County and co-chair of the 26th Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, along with two awards nominees, Nadine Said and Sion Erkiletian. Nadine is Mission Hill Middle School Librarian and an ally to queer […]
Episode #54: Artistic self-expression of any kind, even making “ugly" art, can help us process emotions and create a profoundly healing process. We’re joined by psychotherapist, art therapist, and registered nurse Mary Welschmeyer, artist and cancer survivor Lisa Handley, and childcare professional and abuse survivor Elena Stenger to discuss how accessing their creative process has catalysed their healing and supplied ongoing support for mental wellness.
Was that a coincidence or synchronicity? The Radio 8 Ball Show gives you practice seeing into your subconscious by noticing musical synchronicities. We speak today to the founder and host of the Radio 8 Ball Show, Andras Jones. With the song “When I Dream” by Bart Davenport. We define synchronicity, then Andras describes one of […]
Students from UCSC, Santa Cruz High, and Mission Hill Middle School walked out of class to call attention to inaction on climate change. This piece was produced by science writing intern, Luis Melecio-Zambrano.
On May 19th Mountain Community Theater will present “The Viewing Room” a comedy full of gallows humor in which the patriarch of a family comes back to settle old scores and seek reconciliation for past wrongs. What could possibly go wrong? We hear from Director, Peter Gelblum, and actors Dave Halper and Martin Kachuck who […]
In this chat with founder/organizer Steve Vagnini, we look at the evolution of this local street festival into a major music event in the area.
Take a peek into how UCSC supports students to increase financial wellness. “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Money” is a workshop created by The College 9 and John R. Lewis College CoCurricular Programs Office (The CoCo) and the SlugCents Financial Wellness Program. During “Let’s Taco ‘Bout Money,” (an event created and led by students Ella Chapman and Ash […]
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling welcomes four guests to talk about downtown plans for the summer and beyond. We feature Jorian Wilkins, the Executive Director for the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz, Shiri Gradek, the Brand Director for the Downtown Association, Nikki Patterson, Director of Development & Communications at the Santa Cruz […]
Today marks our 200th podcast! We speak with Alaya Dannu who converses with her ancestors in her dreams and has learned how to pray using sacred dance steps. She describes these dreams as the transmission of ancestral memory across generations. They always arise from lucid dreams and yet cannot be incubated or controlled. We speak […]
Considering the commercial success of his previous movie – the award-winning World War I drama 1917 – you could say British filmmaker Sam Mendes definitely earned the right to indulge himself in a pet project. Hence, Empire of Light, a movie inspired by both his love of cinema and his actual mother whom Mendes […]
A cafe at UCSC’s Pogonip Reserve? Give a listen to Kevin Heuer’s unique idea. Photo courtesy of Amy Farías
Who is the bold personality behind “Be Bold America!”? “Talk of the Bay” host, Christine Barrington, takes you “Behind the Mic” with host Jill Cody, author of America Abandoned and Climate Abandoned whose vision for an American political renaissance centers on igniting citizen action. Every other Sunday at 5:00pm on KSQD, Jill hosts local and […]
What is a futuristic dino apple? This is a creature that came out of Katie’s forearm in a dream. She has been working with this image for years now and it has opened a rich vein of authenticity and ridiculousness. Katie talks about this image and about how leading a parade for the Festival of […]
For Samantha Gallardo, the best decision did not come easy. Picture courtesy of Blue Arauz.
We hear from two artists, Cynthia Strauss, a performance artist, and Angela Gleason, a metal and jewelry artist about their collaborations with unhoused locals on expressing and discussing this issue through art Police Chief Bernie Escalante and Unhoused Musician Sonny Lopez and Rap Artist Alwa Gordon Collaborate On New Song! This and other collaborations […]
We hear from members of the Rhythm Avenue teen band and their mentor, (Yoga) Matt Pinck. Be Natural is a music school that has been teaching music lessons and mentoring teen bands since 1998. Matt Pinck is the CEO and leader of 13 bands! The members are Freya Magnante, vocals, Marke Fulop-Furlano, guitar, and Rowan […]
For Jacob Crandall first-hand experience strengthened his resolve. Photo Courtesy of Life Matters
Cathy Day is the Climate Policy Coordinator for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC). Cathy has worked on agriculture and climate change for most of the last 20 years. Before joining NSAC, she taught in the Environmental Science and Studies and Sustainable Food Systems programs at Stetson University, where she also led implementation of […]
On Talk of the Bay, host Suki Wessling explores how the study of humanities intersects with the future of technology. First, Sarah Papazoglakis and Theresa Hice-Fromille speak about their research into how speculative fiction created by underrepresented communities can pinpoint hopes and concerns about technology. By studying and documenting the issues explored in speculative fiction, […]
Warning! Poor audio from 3:00 to 16:30. Either hang in there for the fascinating content, or skip forward. Want a better life? Who doesn’t?! Our guest today is called the myth slayer. Scott Mason will help you identify your toxic myths and create better ones. We start by defining mythology giving an example about the […]
A morbidly obese man racked with self-loathing makes a desperate eleventh-hour attempt to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter in the overstuffed but worthwhile drama, The Whale. Brendan Fraser, reshaped by three hundred pounds of prosthetics, stars as Charlie. Charlie’s horrific physical condition isn’t the only thing that makes the titular metaphor so apropos; […]
What are your best or worst middle school memories? Everyone has some, and they’re not always sunny! Rogelio Valdez has this collage of reactions from local people. Warning: These stories may bring up your own awkward memories from middle school!
What would you tell someone thinking of moving to Santa Cruz? Kaya Henkes-Power has this short “Squid on the Street” feature.
KSQD intern, Elnaz Sarber interviews two Silicon Valley engineers about the present impact and potential future impact of ChatGPT and similar AI programs on the world of tech and beyond.
In 2021 alone, 21000 people ended up in emergency rooms in California due to fentanyl overdoses. Lisa Cooper, CEO of Santa Cruz Surgery Center has created an outreach campaign to get the antedote to Fentanyl overdosing into the hands of the public to prevent deaths. On April 22, the public can receive free Narcan doses […]
Samuel C. Spitale is the author of How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality (Quirk Books 2022). He’s an L.A.-based writer, storyteller, and media studies expert with degrees in Advertising and Media Management who’s written for Huffington Post, […]
Dan Haifley is a member of the Board of Directors of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and Chair of the board of Catamaran Literary Reader. He was the first executive director of Save Our Shores and of O’Neill Sea Odyssey. The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is a grassroots effort led by […]
It’s April Fool’s Day, and we are talking with dreaming’s biggest trickster Robert Moss. Moss is a shamanic dreamer and author of over two dozen books. Today talk about traveling without leaving home. Robert describes himself as a story teller who helps people find their story. He begins with the tale of what happened when […]
Each year, the Nexties Awardss celebrate entrepreneurs and movers and shakers in various categories. In this interview, Matthew Swinnerton of Event Santa Cruz tells us about the winners and the awards which take place March 31.
Episode #53: Writing and telling our stories can be powerfully healing. To honor National Poetry Month, we look at how the simple process of writing or journaling can be used to support mental health and wellness and lead to healing. We’re joined by writer, poet and teacher Patrice Vecchione and two of her former writing students, diversity trainer Erin-Kate Escobar and high school student and writer Briar Spungin. This is the first in a two-part series on creativity and wellness.
Jason Scorse has a healthful recipe for the Republican Party. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studio.
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. Mark starts out by talking about the innocence of dreams and how they tell the truth, even though we often can’t recognize it. Julia suggests we can look […]
by Suki Wessling When I found out that Santa Cruz had a female lighthouse keeper for 31 years, I naively wondered whether there were other female lighthouse keepers in her time. It turns out that Victorian women lighthouse keepers were a “thing”—stunningly, at the turn of the 20th century there were at least four of […]
During this year’s movie award season, much ado about nothing was made over Andrea Riseborough Academy Award nomination for her extraordinary performance in the indie film To Leslie. While ethical questions swirled around the use of social media to champion a movie hardly anyone saw, another criminally underseen art house film remained virtually unnoticed. […]
On April 1 join a special community celebration: The March to End Homelessness! Host Janet Quinn interviews Mer Stafford, Chief Impact Officer for Santa Cruz non-profit Housing Matters about the rich background that inspired this celebration to raise awareness and highlight solutions. The March, taking place on April 1 in the heart of downtown Santa […]
Frequent rains and storms of last winter have had a heavy impact on the farming industry. According to San Francisco Chronicle, just in Monterey County, more than 15,000 acres of farmland were flooded in January costing over 330 million dollars in damages. The flood affected the production of fresh berries, like strawberries and raspberries as […]
Maria Cadenas is founder of the Undocu-fund, a nonprofit which distributes cash and other support to undocumented families. She talks about how the people of Pajaro and other farmworkers affected by the floods need more than a few charity dollars, they need to have a dignified income and housing so that our food systems and […]
Gail Pellerin represents parts of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. In this interview she talks about several bills she is introducing, including legislation about reproductive and voting rights.
Robin Lee Davidson smiles in the middle of a green and brown wedding? Phot courtesy of Cottonbro studio.
Kaya Henkes-Power learned that some things are not negotiable. Photo courtesy of the Vie Studio.
Jasmine Nájera is the CEO of Pájaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA). Jasmine is a life-long Santa Cruz County resident who is committed to serving her community as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her MSW from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005 and a BA in History from the […]
Michael Tree is the CEO and General Manager of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, more commonly known as Metro. He came to Santa Cruz Metro in April of 2022 after more than 27 years of experience in public transportation and city management, most recently as executive director of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit […]
When are ADHD and dyslexia assets instead of handicaps? When you are an octopus! Our guest today is Dr. Octopus himself, Perry Knoppert. We talk about about his nonlinear revolution called the Octopus Movement. Perry’s movement welcomes all out-of-the-box thinkers celebrating neurodiversity, multipotentiality and deep curiosity. We muse over how nonlinear dreams are, and Perry […]
In this interview, Cabrillo College student Jacob Crandall talks with his father, a disability rights lawyer who uses the law to find justice for people in wheelchairs.
In this interview by Cabrillo College student, Rogelio Valdez-Perez, we hear from Miguel Martinez, the 17-year-old guitarist of the band Los Enchilados in Watsonville who is organizing a big music event for young players to showcase their talents.
The Pajaro River in Watsonville breached last Saturday in the early hours of the morning. 1700 residents of the Pajaro community were evacuated in the middle of the night. Flooding caused a 350 feet breach of the river levee and five feet of water covered the town. Pajaro has a population that is 94% Hispanic, […]
With more than half of the nation’s school districts experiencing teacher shortages, many parents, teachers, and institutions are left to wonder why this is happening. Cabrillo College student Kaya Henkes-Power has this profile of her mother, Heather Henkes, a San Diego-based art teacher working at Mission Bay Highschool. Starting her career in 2000, Henkes has […]
We are now three years into the covid 19 pandemic that has spread worldwide. Society has since adjusted to living in an active pandemic, but one environment that has been severely impacted is hospitals and medical care facilities. Cabrillo student Aja Anderson talks with Amy Rodriquez, a licensed nurse from Bascom Surgery Center Los Gatos, […]
The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Cruz is celebrating 50 years of serving the area’s youth with many enriching afterschool and day programs. As the opioid crisis hits ever younger ages, how might programs like these prevent the tragedy of addiction and overdose? Cabrillo student and reporter Casey Paz shares this interview with Girls […]
Martha Kendall admits she is proud of her addiction. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
The late Dick Harrah proves that he was a hot teacher. Photo courtesy of Francis Seura.
UC Santa Cruz’s Humanizing Technology Certificate Program for undergraduate students studying engineering and other STEM fields is an innovative educational program that hopes to solve an age-old problem: How do we educate technologists both to create cutting edge technology and to foresee some of the problems it might create? From the invention of the wheel, […]
Tap into your midnight mind and supercharge your writing! Today, we are “Dreaming on the Page” with author of seven books and Certified Dream Professional Tzivia Gover. Tzivia tells us she started paying attention to her dreams because of her many nightmares about scary dogs, and it has been a long road both in befriending […]
Casey Sustaita-Paz at an early age discovered the way to find and express himself. Photo courtesy of Elina Sazonova.
Johnsmith, a renowned and accomplished songwriter from the Midwest, was a guest on KSQD recently. His songs and stories will delight you.
The Tannery Arts Center has a storied history. Now, it’s been brought to life by a new audio walking tour.
An omnipotent being is threatening the multiverse. Who ya gonna call? Spiderman? Dr. Strange? How about a middle-aged Asian-American woman failing as a wife and mother? Her name is Evelyn, and she’s the unlikely hero of Everything Everywhere All at Once, the mind-bending action-comedy written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinerts, collectively […]
Steve Pleich talks about International Women’s Day and the right to choose. Photo courtesy of Katie Godowski
John Golder is a local solar inventor, building innovator, retired contractor, former building inspector, survival skills instructor, youth sports advocate, and anti-bureaucrat. He can be contacted at ahoy.capt.jhond@gmail.com
Also can dreams open our minds to other consciousnesses? Our guest today is professor emeritus Curt Hoffman, PhD. Curt is an archeologist and an anthropologist. He starts by describing that several big dreams shared with colleagues inspired his interest in dreaming. He has been a member of IASD (International Association for the Study of Dreams, […]
Internationally recognized orchid hybridizer Andy Easton joins Joe Truskot and Steven E. Popp on KSQD’s weekly garden show, “In The Garden.” Andy was visiting California from his new home in El Retiro, Colombia.
10 days of free films mark the 11th annual Watsonville Film Festival which begins March 3rd. This year the festival is honoring actor Pepe Serna, who has appeared in over 400 television shows and movies. Festival director Consuelo Alba and Pepe Serna talk about countering negative stereotypes of Latinos in film and telling positive stories […]
Fred Keeley talks about new height limits on large housing developments and the repairs or changes to West Cliff Drive, plus Brown Act violations from the mayors select committee.
Dr. Tiffany Wise-West is the Sustainability and Climate Action Manager at the City of Santa Cruz, California. She is a licensed professional civil engineer with over 25 years of experience in municipal environmental planning, programming, policy and infrastructure development and implementation. Drawing on her interest in innovation and education, she specializes in collaborating across […]
Episode #52: We’re joined by ACA Program participants Bill Trimpi and Birch Curry to discuss their childhoods in dysfunctional families, the lasting mental health impacts of those experiences, and how they found support and growth in the 12-step program Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA). Community member Patrice Vecchione tenderly describes the confusion and heartbreak of growing up with a mother with alcohol addiction.
The Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticultural Area (AVA) stretches along the mountains, the only AVA in the US to be defined by terrain rather than geographical boundaries. Before there was an AVA in these mountains, there were women: women in the vineyards, women in the cellars, and women writing about, promoting, and selling the wine […]
By following the wisdom of each dream, one by one, we can experience powerful awakening and healing. Our guest today is Archetypal Dreamworker Amy Trafford. Amy starts by saying that dreams help us find meaning in life and that even difficult dreams offer us a place of love. We talk about shadow work, projection and […]
Elnaz Sarbar Boczek shares her encounter with Potzilla. Featured picture courtesy of Kamshotthat.
“You Are the Universe: Ram Dass Maps The Journey” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 5:00pm (PST) “We are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to, or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we are so deeply interconnected with one another.” – Ram Dass You Are the Universe: […]
To Leslie is the type of film adults would flock to before Disney and superheroes saturated the market. Here’s hoping Andrea Riseborough’s controversial but well deserved Oscar nod inspires lovers of mature cinema to seek it out.
Making a Case for Compassionwith special guest Sara SchairerThis month, we are excited to have Sara Schairer, compassion educator, as our guest. Sara Schairer is the founder and executive director of Compassion It®, a nonprofit organization and global social movement whose mission is to inspire daily compassionate actions and attitudes. A facilitator of the Compassion Cultivation Training® (CCT) course, Sara leads trainings for audiences of all walks of life, from corporate executives to inmates at correctional facilities.Sara is a contributing author to the book The Neuroscience of Learning and Development: Enhancing Creativity, Compassion, Critical Thinking and Peace in Education, and writes for Deepak Chopra’s Center for Wellbeing website.Sara’s new book, A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet, is available now.
Gillian Greensite and John Hall discuss saving heritage trees on Lot 4 in Santa Cruz. All of the trees are slated to be removed to make way for the new mixed-use project. Gillian and John discuss the ill-fated results of removing all trees and propose saving some trees.
More Info: https://scruzclimate.org/tree-cutting/
Note: What does inequality look like today in America? It is 50 trillion dollars moved from the middle class to the 1% since Reagan took office in 1981. It looks like only three billionaires owning as much wealth as the bottom half of America. It looks like one Millennial owning more money than all the other millennials in the country! Inequality is killing us ... literally!
“Be Bold America!”
Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT)
The aim is to have a society that treats everyone well – and health will follow.
The complex answer to why the United States does so poorly in health measures has at its base, one pervasive issue: the United States has by far the highest levels of inequality of all the rich countries. The antidote must start with a broader awareness of the nature of the problem.
Inequality Kills Us All details how living in a society with entrenched hierarchies increases the negative effects of illnesses for everyone. Dr. Bezruchka states that health in the United States is not what should be expected for such a rich country, one that spends a fortune on medical care.
He now looks at the country as the patient in need of treatment.
Interview Guest:
Stephen Bezruchka, M.D., M.P.H. is the author of Inequality Kills Us All and he is an Associate Teaching Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Health Systems & Population Health and of Global Health at the School of Public Health, University of Washington.
Due to decades as an emergency physician and his years of community health experience in Nepal, Dr. Bezruchka discovered that health in the United States is not what should be expected for such a rich country, one that spends a fortune on medical care. To understand why that was true, he obtained a Master of Public Health degree at Johns Hopkins University, where he was exposed to the social and political factors that matter most to advance health.
Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an Idea
"Be Bold America!" Sunday, January 15, 2023 ` 5:00pm (PST)
In the world of ecoart, a genre which combines art techniques, political activism, and scientific insight to create pieces that speak directly to our current ecological threat, Aviva Rahmani’s cutting-edge work grapples with the political, social, and cultural realities of the day and expresses a deep compassion and concern for injustice.
In a new autobiography, groundbreaking and acclaimed artist, Rahmani shares her evolution as a woman, an artist, an ecofeminist, and a fearless defender of the natural world.
Her autobiography, Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an Idea, offers an intimate tour of her life and work. Along the way Rahmani hones her inventive style integrating painting, sculpture, film, music, performance, and, ultimately, the natural world. In one of her most celebrated pieces, The Blued Trees Symphony, she used a series of endangered forest sites, starting in New York state, as her canvas by painting trees with a blue marking that corresponded to the musical movements of an aerial symphony.
Interview Guest:Aviva Rahmani, PhD is a pioneering ecological artist who has worked at the cutting edge of the avant-garde since she committed to her career in art at the age of nineteen. Rahmani is an affiliate of the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She earned her PhD from the University of Plymouth, UK, and received her BFA and MFA at the California Institute of the Arts. She co-edited the anthology, Ecoart in Action: Activities, Case Studies, and Provocations for Classrooms and Communities.She frequently exhibits, publishes, and presents internationally. Recently, she completed a residency with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council on Governors Island in New York. Visit: https://www.avivarahmani.com.
“State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on The American Mind”
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KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday,
January 1, 2023 at 5:00pm (PT)
“A fascinating and compelling case that right-wing politics has subverted our democracy … This book unmasks the politics of fear – the deeper chords touched by campaigns that appeal to the dark side.” – Robert Shrum
Bryant Welch is a clinical psychologist and attorney who has been observing the American mind as it has played out in the political arena for over two decades.
Dr. Welch’s most recent book, “State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on the American Mind,” was prescient in its prediction of the current American political climate.
He wrote “State of Confusion” due to his increasing concerns with the growing instability of the American mind, itself, as it struggles under trauma and political manipulation to bear the psychological burdens needed to maintain democracy.
Dr. Welch predicted that the assault from the right would destabilize the ability of citizens to discern right from wrong, honest from dishonest, pushing our democracy into a slide towards dictatorship.
Interview Guest:
Bryant Welch. Ph.D. J.D., is a nationally renowned clinical psychologist and attorney. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Dr. Welch received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina and later was a Research Associate Graduate of the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute. He has won advocacy awards from the American Psychological Association, and took a hard stand against their involvement in torture under the Bush Administration. Dr. Welch currently lives and practices clinical psychology in Sausalito, California.
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It's live radio! What a crazy show. There were technical issues (edited out) and the confirmed interview guest was a no show. Thank goodness Jill and Pettis read Lynne Twist's book, Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself.
However, it turned out to be a great program. Pettis and Jill talk about how they are living a committed lives right now!
“Be Bold America!” Sunday,
December 18 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT)
How does one person make a difference in the world? People constantly seek to discover meaning in their lives, but as humans take on the challenges facing us in this decade and beyond, we are searching for it now more than ever.
A committed life demonstrates the power of dedication that goes beyond the self, and teaches how to live a committed life that enables you to draw on resources and capacities from your most authentic self. In five parts, Lynne Twist shows how to make and keep commitments, engage in individual and collective action, and discover ways to connect and collaborate to make a difference.
“Natural Consequences: Intimate Essays for a Planet in Peril”
“Be Bold America!” Sunday, December 4 2022 at 5:00pm (PT)
“Natural Consequences” is a collection of 42 environmental essays. These essays variously encourage readers to get out in nature and restore our relationship to the land in order to better recognize the challenges of climate change. Collected into six sections, these personal narratives, explore the threats of fire, drought, development, and fracking.
These essays are thoughtful vignettes and are fascinating historical interpretations that clearly lay out our challenges and they offer local, regional, and global solutions to reduce the natural consequences of our actions.
Interview Guest:
Char Miller is the W.M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History at Pomona College. Professor Miller is a publicly, engaged, historian, widely active in efforts to address, environmental issues, and provide historical context to climate change. His author of over 15 books.
In addition to his academic work, Miller is active in the leader ship programs for the US forest service, as well as building, public awareness of environmental and climate change issues. This is led to his contributions to museum exhibitions, such as California continued at the archery museum in Los Angeles, and numerous op-eds, and commentaries in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Chronicle.Interview may also be found on Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jill-cody/episodes/Natural-Consequences-Intimate-Essays-for-a-Planet-in-Peril-e1rq79v
Jason shares several vivid examples of working w the shadow in his own dreams. He shares about how his dreams have helped him evolve out of toxic positivity and away from the strictures of the Catholic church in which he was raised without losing his faith in Jesus. He describes how to use active imagination […]
Have you ever wondered about the history of the landscapes around you, how they were shaped and by whom? UCSC Associate Professor of Anthropology Andrew Mathews has and he has studied landscape histories and their transformations in Italy. Now he has published his research in Trees are Shape Shifters–How Cultivation, Climate Change and Disaster Create […]
In Martin McDonagh’s eagerly awaited fourth film, The Banshees of Inisherin, there’s a sparsely populated island just off the coast of Ireland known as… Inisherin. The year is 1920, and the islanders are a colorful lot trying to make the best of their uneventful lives. Pádraic, portrayed by Colin Farrell, and his best friend, […]
In this week’s episode of the Santa Cruz Naturalist, host Frankie Gerraty talks to UC Santa Cruz marine mammal biologist Allison Payne about ocean acoustics and eavesdropping on rare, deep-ocean whales. The show airs on Tuesday Nov. 22nd at 7:54 AM, Wednesday Nov. 23rd at 3:55 PM, and Thursdays Nov 24th at 6:55 PM.
When a comic’s in the house, all your prepared questions go out the window. In this surprisingly serious and insightful interview with host Suki Wessling, local comedian and comedy promoter DNA talks about his comedic roots—and the roots of the American standup comedy tradition—that go back to the early Borscht Belt. We touch on the […]
Transform your tragic into magic! After all, like the title of her new book, A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste. Our guest today is Doctor Dream herself, the inimitable Kelly Sullivan Walden. We talk about nightmares and about how hypnotherapy, dreaming and post-death consciousness all seem to tap into the same place which […]
Midterm Reflections and Reverberations Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, November 22nd, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Who are the real winners and losers in Santa Cruz after “Election 2022?” Were the in-town and out-of-town developers and real estate interests finally able to put Santa Cruz in their land grab […]
What Do The Midterms Mean For The Longterm On Climate? Be Bold America! Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) So… that’s why I tell you to keep your eyes wide. To keep them wide open… at least on one side. ~ Dr. Seuss Keep at least one eye open and focused on the climate crisis these […]
Sacramento,CA: Under a court-ordered deadline to regulate the use of the cancer-causing fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D, or Telone), the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on Tuesday issued a draft rule that opens the door to increased use of the third most heavily used pesticide in California agriculture. Among the proposed provisions of the draft […]
In this interview, I speak with Cliff Friedlander, one of the organizers of United Against Hate Week Santa Cruz County. The following article was written by the aunt of a young man whose life was taken away when he intervened in a hate crime in Portland, Oregon United Against Hate Week: Building Bridges, Healing Wounds […]
Jim Christmann is the operator of the oceanographic research vessel Shana Rae. To a wide range of academic, commercial, and governmental clients, Shana Rae is a trusted friend that needs no introduction. After sailing much of the eastern North Pacific for fun in the early 70s, Jim Christmann operated a university coastal research vessel […]
Judy Geer and Nancy Abbey are concerned about the representation of Cuba in the US media.
Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State prison, Randle found out what truly matters to him.
Nearly two decades have passed since acclaimed auteur Todd Field released his last film. After his 2001 directorial debut, In the Bedroom, featuring Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson in their award-winning portrayal of a married couple struggling with grief, Field took five years to deliver his acclaimed second feature, Little Children, which exposed the […]
What’s it like to be a woman in the cannabis industry? Molly Hildenbrand, Ginger Dawn, and Mo George-Payette came to the industry via different paths and connected with each other as women who have embraced the healing power of CBD. Molly’s company, Be Rooted Botanicals, produces CBD herbal creams. Mo’s company, Momo’s CBD, produces CBD […]
Dreams often bring simple moments of magic that can make all the difference, and every dream has hidden jewels ready to be uncovered. We talk today to dream guide and professional gemologist Jane Carleton. Jane describes how she knows when a person has found the right gem for them because their bodies change and their […]
Frans Lanting is a world-renowned wildlife photographer who lives in Santa Cruz when he’s not traveling the world in search of great photos of rare and iconic creatures and landscapes. His latest project, Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales, focuses on our own Monterey Bay and the many amazing creatures and ecosystems that make […]
Professor Stephen Zunes discusses the various reasons Democrats did better than expected, from higher youth turnout to abortion rights.
The world’s climate is changing and it is changing more and more rapidly. What are we to do? In two weeks, at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. This is the 30th such gathering since 1992 and there is not much to […]
On Talk of the Bay, three other KSQD hosts join Suki Wessling to talk about how we got from there to here. Ronnie Lipschutz, host of Sustainability Now, is Emeritus Professor of Politics at UCSC and runs the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation. Jill Cody, host of Be Bold America, wrote the book, “America Abandoned: The […]
Host Mathilde Rand is joined by water exercise teachers Lynn Difley and Erin Coolman and student Amy Locks in a discussion about the how, why, and impact of water exercise, as well as the options in Santa Cruz. Contact information for Lynn Difley, Capitola Fitness and for Erin Coolman, coolman@cruzio.com.
Instead of puzzling over the meaning of your dreams, bring them to life with Natural Dreamwork. Katherine speaks with poet and author Rodger Kamenetz. He suggests a practice of exploring dreams which starts with counting your blessings. He also spoke about dreams as symbolic in the same way that poems are and about dreaming as […]
Minds, Muses and Music Talk of the Bay with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, November 7, 5-6 PM Today, we go into the minds, muses and music of two long-time radio programmers here at KSQD. First up is the anchor and genius behind the Computer Man Show, Luigi Oppido. He brings his incomparable wit and wisdom about […]
“Nice Democracy Ya Got There! Shame If Something Happened To It.” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) Will we still have a Democratic Republic on Wednesday, November 9? This coming election will be a real moment of truth. It has come to this … you are either for democracy or you are not. […]
California’s 28th assembly district has two women running from the Democratic and Republican sides of the aisle. Gail Pellerin (D) was Santa Cruz County’s election clerk for 32 years and Liz Lawler (R) was city councilmember for Monte Sereno in Santa Clara County. Both have very different views of what California needs in terms of […]
Episode #48: While Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (commonly called HIV and AIDS), has been transformed from a deadly disease to a chronic, manageable condition, there is still stigma, discrimination and misunderstanding that can have a significant impact on the mental health of those living with it. Guest host and psychotherapist Kaleo Kaluhiwa is joined by mental health counselor Bryan Golson to discuss the unique and complex physical and mental health needs of those living and aging with HIV. Guest Jim Schultz also joins the conversation to share his experience of living through the AIDS epidemic and explain how he has learned to manage and even thrive with his condition over the last 30+ years.
Ray Newkirk hopes to build together on what we have in common. For more information maca.us.com
Sleep paralysis, spirits, lucid nightmares, and other things that go bump in the night. Today it’s a Halloween special with lucid dreamer, Ryan Hurd. We talk about trickster energy in dream, dream vortices and evil clown dreams. Also lucid postures and talismans. I share another recent “Dream Journal nightmare”, and we take a call from […]
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, October 31 at 5pm Christine Barrington completes her interview series exploring the Global Carbon Reward, a climate initiative and important new policy proposal that could be a hail-mary pass for the health of the bio-sphere and human civilization. In this episode Dr. Delton Chen highlights the monetary mechanisms by […]
Over the past few weeks, Santa Cruz Naturalist producer Chloe Rickards interviewed three different employees or associates of the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz. The Norris Center is a combination museum, teaching center, and research center – all revolving around its massive collection of preserved specimens. From lichen to […]
For the first time in history, the city of Santa Cruz will have a mayor elected at-large by city voters. In this one-hour conversation, former Assemblymember and former County Supervisor, Fred Keeley and community activist Joy Schendledecker discuss a wide array of issues, from housing to transportation to homelessness to the character of the downtown.
Earlier this year, Jordan Peele released his third thriller, Nope, a completely unique amalgam of sci-fi, horror and creature feature. Don’t be surprised if you hear more about Nope this coming award season – it’s that good! In the meantime, if you’re in the Halloween spirit and have a hankering for something spooky, look […]
In a story Olga Cossi shared several years ago, we learn that trust is not forgotten. Olga Cossi was a story teller who wrote many inspiring books.
“Roar Like A Goddess” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “It is time for all women to come out of the closet and roar with all their spiritual power … because that is our true sound.” – Acharya Shunya In light of women in the United States losing rights […]
Can dreamwork lead to post traumatic spiritual growth? Today’s guest is author and therapist Linda Schiller. Linda speaks about waking dream moments and synchronicity. She then defines spirituality as an ability to feel held and speaks about how dreams, even painful dreams, can help us grow that ability. We also speak about the three faces […]
Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State Prison, Million shares an important teaching for life.
On Talk of the Bay, Monday October 24 at 5pm, Christine Barrington interviews Professor Bettina Aptheker about her new book: Communists in Closets. Queering the History: 1930’s-1990’s. Until the late 1990’s homosexuality was expressly disavowed by the Communist party, even though some of its greatest contributors were homosexuals. Betttina tells the story of the party […]
Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Justin Cummings are vying for the 3rd District Supervisor’s seat in Santa Cruz County. Hear their differing views on housing, mental health, and fire recovery as well as other county-wide topics.
On Talk of the Bay, Wednesday, October 19, Christine Barrington continues a series on the Global Carbon Reward, a bold new policy proposal for funding climate mitigation efforts worldwide. Imagine a global monetary policy, backed by the world’s central banks, that rewards all players from corporations, to municipalities, to individuals, for certified actions that effectively […]
On October 30th, 2015, a fire broke out in a popular Bucharest nightclub known as the Colectiv. It was the deadliest fire in Romanian history, killing twenty-six people. In the aftermath of the fire, an additional thirty-seven burn victims died while under hospital care, even though many of them should have survived. So why […]
Radical feminist Andrea Dworkin was a powerful voice in feminism in the 80s and 90s, willing to go on talk shows like The Donahue Show and articulate her ideas about women, men, pornography, and violence. In American culture, she became emblematic of “the angry feminist” stereotype. The new film, My Name is Andrea, revisits Dworkin’s […]
Have you ever lost a loved one to a controlling group? Whether around religion, self-improvement or politics, such losses can be devastating. Today we have a conversation with author and cult-recovery educator Gerette Buglion about why it is so important to keep open communication with the loved one and to offer our support for them […]
What is the role of joy on the spiritual path? The bodhisattva path and the path of compassion require us to have an awareness of the suffering of beings – are joy and compassion contradictory? Or can joy be used to sustain our spiritual path and practice? Join us for an exploration of the theme […]
City Employees on Strike! Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, October 18th, 5-6 PM on KSQD, 90.7 FM and KSQD.org They get up early to pick up our garbage and stay late to make sure the sewage flows away from our homes. Many got sick from Covid-19 during the 2-year pandemic because they […]
To some, it might look like a musician’s paradise; Hours and hours of 30-minute performances by artists from multiple countries and multiple music genres, all jamming with, well, themselves and a bunch of looping equipment. What you might NOT know, is that Santa Cruz is the place that spawned much of the international craze called […]
Ayo Banjo is one to watch. Having graduated recently from UCSC, he’s already up and running an new nonprofit organization called Santa Cruz Black. They are focused on affordable housing and jobs. Ayo also has his hand in local politics, helping newbies who might not think they can run for office prepare for what it […]
“Fire, Fire on the Mountain!” New Threats to Organic Farming in California On Sustainability Now! Sunday, October 16th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Farming is tough enough as it is, but when farmers face the loss of organic certification due to climate-related disasters and wildfires, what can they do? Join Host Ronnie […]
Recorded several years ago at Salinas Valley State Prison, Eddie shares the importance of mail day.
What if humanity could take a giant step forward towards a climate transformation? On Talk of the Bay, Wednesday October 12, Christine Barrington interviews Dr. Delton Chen, Founder of the Global Carbon Reward along with Renegade Economist, Della Duncan, who together will headline at a November 2 event at the Resource Center for Non-Violence called […]
On Indigenous Peoples Day, host Suki Wessling welcomes University of California at Santa Cruz Professor Felicity Amaya Schaeffer to discuss how borders and technology affect the indigenous people who are enclosed, separated, and surveilled in our border regions. We explore Schaeffer’s research into the history of borders and the technology used to enforce them, as […]
How does the Divine show up in dreams? How does trauma? The Dream Journal today hosts a conversation about the Wisdom of the Soul with Astrologer and Dreamworker Jill Eras. Let the exploration of self and soul begin! Jill has been interested in astrology from age four when she asked the librarian for books on […]
“State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and The Assault on The American Mind” KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “A fascinating and compelling case that right-wing politics has subverted our democracy … This book unmasks the politics of fear – the deeper chords touched by campaigns that appeal to the […]
We asked representatives on both sides of Santa Cruz’s Measure O campaign to explain their support or non-support for the initiative. On the “NO” side was former mayor, Don Lane, and on the “YES” side, designer, Lisa Ekstrom. Santa Cruz Measure O is on the ballot in Santa Cruz on November 8, 2022. A “yes” […]
“We will live in the future that we dream of today. Call in your freedom now.” The Dream Journal hosts strategist and designer Victoria Rogers who created several soundscapes in a project called Black Noise with the particular needs and sensibilities of black people in mind. We explore topics including the inequities of dream spaces and how […]
Peter Strickland is a British filmmaker with a steadily growing cult following, and with only four features under his belt, he’s established himself as one of the U.K.’s preeminent visual stylists. Strickland’s 2014 film, The Duke of Burgundy, is a relationship drama with a provocative twist and deserves to be discovered by a much […]
Renowned climate writer and activist Bill McKibben calls this book, just out in September 2022, “a truly needed compendium of Big Oil’s endless lies.” This interview delves into the story and how it was reported. Investigative journalist, Geoff Dembicki exposes the truly nefarious plot by big oil to misinform the public about the dangers of […]
Episode #47: To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re turning our attention to bipolar disorder, a serious mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. If not treated and managed, bipolar disorder can be dangerous and cause great disruption in a young adult’s life. Guest Allyson Makuch shares her experience of living with and managing bipolar disorder throughout her college and graduate school years. University of California, Santa Cruz Director of Psychiatry, Dr. David Lo also joins us to inform us about bipolar disorder and ways to manage it while in college.
The late Olga Cossi shared an amazing creativity preparing meals. Here is here vegan way to cook ravioli.
On Talk of the Bay with Suki Wessling: A pile of new environmental laws are coming our way in California since Gov. Newsom signed this session’s bills. Although the effects of many of them will be felt slowly, one change has already come to your kitchen: the new food scrap composting law. Many of us […]
Do you want to make your own brain a safe haven? We explore the idea that healing happens when we resonate with other human beings and with ourselves. In this replay from a popular show recorded in January 2021, our guest neuroscience educator Sarah Peyton talks about how our inner voice is part of our […]
Running for City Council in Santa Cruz Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, September 27th, 5-6 PM Sean Maxwell is running for a city council seat. He would be the first person ever to represent what is being called the 6th District. The wild district map (above) appears to do the opposite of […]
“The United States of Distraction” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) Sorry. It’s a terrible thing to say. But bring it on, Donald. Keep going… It may not be good for America but it’s damn good for CBS. ~ Les Moonves, (at the time) the Executive Chairman and CEO, CBS Network The United States […]
Christine Barrington hosts John Orlando, the Director of the Santa Cruz Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series, which he founded in 1985. The Distinguished Artist’s Series brings world-renowned thinkers and artists to our region, and on September 24 John Orlando will be performing solo at Peace United Church in a memorial concert entitled Love and Loss […]
“Isn’t there more?” This is a question that most of us have probably asked at one time or another. The Dream Journal this week hosts certified Spiritual Director and Dreamworker Kim Vann who speaks about how when these longings surface, it is the no less than the emergence of our own “Inner Divine, God Within”. […]
There is so much to know and celebrate about Santa Cruz’s rich water resources, and the Seymour Marine Discovery Center is the perfect guide to help you do just that. In this episode you will hear all the latest news from the Seymour Center’s Executive Director, Jonathan Hicken. Enjoy a sneak preview of the Seymour Center’s […]
In this interview, I have a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation/rumination about immigration, identity, politics and creeping fascism. Daniel Ruanova is a painter and sculptor and self-described “border rat,” growing up traveling between Tijuana and Calexico. “Daniel Ruanova’s irreverent and involved style of border art-making rose to prominence in the later half of the 1990’s; his eye-popping […]
The short play festival finally returns after a couple of covid false starts with 10 new plays. In this interview, we get a little preview of two of the pieces and talk with the actors and directors making it all possible. My guests were director Suzanne Schrag, and actors Sarah Kaufman, Matt Clarke, and Lillian […]
Yes or No on Measure O? Round 2 Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, September 13th In our previous show, Talk of the Bay explored a range of perspectives about the library-garage-mixed use project proposed for Lot 4. It’s a lively debate, pro and con, on Measure O, the Our Downtown, Our Future […]
Several years ago, Kennedy Tripp recorded this piece, asking “Will we learn from the past?”
Film editor Alex Camilleri is a Maltese-American who grew up in Minnesota. Beginning at a very young age he dreamt about making a movie that takes place in Malta. His career path lead to collaborations with director Ramin Bahrani, first as an assistant editor for Bahrani’s criminally underseen 2014 film, 99 Homes, then as […]
Children’s books have been in the headlines a lot, from being banned from school libraries to celebrated as being more inclusive. When children’s authors write, how do they think of inclusivity? In this conversation with authors Monica Wesolowska and Ian & Sarah Hoffman, host Suki Wessling explores what children’s books mean to children, to authors, […]
When the onion rolled out from under the seat of her car, everything changed for Kathleen. She wrote a book about using her inner resources to battle cancer called, “Year of the Onion: A Healing Journey with Cancer.” Kathleen describes how she chose the middle path of following her intuition and her dreams as she […]
The Hidden History of Neoliberalism with Thom Hartmann “Be Bold America!” Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) While America is at a crossroads regarding its economic future, many of us don’t fully understand how we got here! How and why did neoliberalism become so prevalent in the U.S. and why is it time […]
Joy Schendledecker is running for Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. Joy lives in Santa Cruz, working as a mom, artist, and community organizer. Joy is a member of the Working Families Party and Democratic Socialists of America, and serves on the organizing committees of Sanitation for the People and Santa Cruz Cares, helping […]
Greg Cotten is the founding member of Friends of Juristac. Juristac is the local indigenous sacred landscape that is threatened by a sand mine. Greg is of European descent and has been working closely in Solidarity with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band for the last seven years. Greg is also a local marine biologist […]
How can we create spaces of pleasure for queer and black people? What about dream spaces? Today our guest is Tuere Khanyisa, the founder of Black Femme Brunch. She is an avid lucid dreamer and she has lots to say about the pursuit of pleasure. Tuere shares some of her intense dreams and suggests that […]
Yea or Nay on Measure O? Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, September 6th, 5-6 PM There has likely been no local ballot initiative as hotly debated as Measure O, the “Our Downtown, Our Future” initiative since Measure M, the pro-rent control ballot measure which appeared on the ballot in 2018. The Measure O initiative ballot […]
For the past decades, two writers have documented the many stories and people who occupy this vibrant stretch of California coastline we call home. In part two of this interview, Wallace Baine and Geoffrey Dunn discuss the changing face of our town, and the various stories of people who visited, have long ago passed, or […]
For the past decades, two writers have documented the many stories and people who occupy this vibrant stretch of California coastline we call home. In part one of this interview, Wallace Baine and Geoffrey Dunn discuss the changing face of our town, and the various stories of people who visited, have long ago passed, or […]
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, September 5 at 5pm, Christine Barrington welcomes Longtime Mixed Media Artist Sara Friedlander about collaborative efforts to grow the Santa Cruz Artists Assistance and Relief Fund (SCAARF), started in 2008 in answer to the critically limited funds available to artists facing emergencies in Santa Cruz county. Joining Sara will […]
Ep. 46: An inside look at traumatic brain injury, or “TBI,” and how these injuries influence mental health. People of all ages get them in a variety of ways—from sports injuries to car accidents to domestic falls and many of these individuals develop mental health symptoms that can last for months or even years. Our guest and author JoAnne Jones talks about recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury that occurred when she was assaulted and robbed. Also with us is rehabilitation and physical medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Yu who shares information about the mental health symptoms, treatment approaches, and recovery strategies associated with mild to severe traumatic brain injuries.
Gary Patton: “We Live In a Political World” On Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, August 30th, 5-6 PM Some politicians serve their time in office and then ride off into the sunset, never to be heard from again. Not Gary Patton. He was a Santa Cruz County Supervisor for 20 years, from […]
There’s something vaguely amusing about the title of the new indie film, Emily the Criminal. It almost sounds like the type of children’s book that Samuel L Jackson might read to his little ones. But Emily the Criminal is nothing if not serious. Aubrey Plaza, best known for comedic roles, is cast against type as […]
Join hosts Suki Wessling and Christine Barrington for a special conversation about religious views of abortion. Although in heated political debates it may seem that abortion pits religious people against secular people, the truth is much more nuanced. Joining us to discuss this important and difficult issue are Rabbi Paula Marcus of Temple Beth El, the Reverend David Pattee of Peace United Church of Christ, and the Reverend Terra Collier-Young, a Unitarian Universalist Community Minister.
In this second part of Mathilde Rand’s conversation with Patrick Williams, he shares his work in Watsonville and Jericho, Colombia where small farms feed the body and mind of community members. He and Ellen Murtha also talk about the work of the Welcoming Network for refugees and asylum seekers. Email: SantaCruzWelcome@gmail.com Website: SantaCruzWelcomingNetwork.com
Anxiety, depression and other daily challenges are real, powerful and inescapable and they have information for you on your path of individuation. A dream provides a kind of embodiment of current of psychic energy; we can welcome it in and offer it tea and cookies as if it were a person that we just met. […]
“What’s up Doc? What’s Going on With Our Schools?” KSQD 90.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “It is universally admitted that a well-instructed people alone can be permanently a free people.” ~ James Madison In states all over the country, classrooms have become culture war battlegrounds. The National Education Association stated […]
Our emotions bring us our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows. We wouldn’t survive without them, and yet they can also cause us to harm others and ourselves. What is the purpose of emotions, and how can we cultivate more emotional balance? Join us for this conversation with well-known emotions researcher and educator, Dr. Eve […]
In this piece written several years ago, Patrice Vecchione remembered her father and the intoxication of inspiration which still resonates today.
What does it mean to create a business based on values that seem to have little to do with the product being sold? Cat & Cloud Coffee co-owner Jared Truby visited Talk of the Bay to speak on that subject. Cat & Cloud is an up-and-coming coffee company because of their product, which has been […]
Dreaming can help us prepare for and recover from loss, but how do we continue to engage with Spirit during our waking lives? Today, we have a conversation about Lucid Living with Sahlah Dubel. Sahlah shares several stories about the recent passage of her mother and how her dreams both prepared her for the event […]
Pushed Out Again and No Where to Go! Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, August 23rd, 5-6 PM Homelessness response on the part of the city of Santa Cruz has reached perhaps a breaking point. The city council is poised to send in the cops and clear the Benchlands camp over the next […]
Jordan Peele is one of the most original filmmakers working today. His latest feature, Nope, with a title referenced within the film as shorthand for “No effing way,” is that rare Hollywood beast perilously close to extinction – a summer spectacular that isn’t a sequel or part of a franchise. Peele has a talent […]
Michael Gene Sullivan (he/him) (Head Writer, San Francisco Mime Troupe Collective) has performed with all four of the Bay Area’s Tony award-winning theaters: American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory Theater, Theatreworks, and the San Francisco Mime Troupe (where he is also a Collective Member, director, and as Resident Playwright has written or co-written over 25 […]
Ami Chen Mills welcomes Evan Morrison, Executive Director of The Free Guide, Santa Cruz’s newest homeless services agency, and 2 other guests working with the homeless. The city has contracted The Free Guide to run a new safe-parking program. Evan has worked extensively with veteran and chronically homeless populations, including the hundreds of people about […]
Sally Lehrman is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on building a more trustworthy press. She was named one of MediaShift’s Top 20 Digital Innovators (2018) for her work founding and leading The Trust Project. Previously an award-winning reporter on medicine and science, her honors include a Peabody Award, duPont-Columbia and the John S. […]
On Talk of the Bay, host Christine Barrington welcomes co-host Suki Wessling to the other side of the mic in her role as a member of the Jazz Society of Santa Cruz County. This year, the Jazz Society was awarded a CARD Grant from the City of Santa Cruz. These grants were awarded to organizations […]
What is it about sharing a dream that feels so satisfying? We talk today to Linda Koncz from Portugal and Erika Kapronczai from Hungary to talk about their creation: DREAMPIRE an archive containing thousands of video clips of people telling their most significant dreams. Word analysis (shown below) shows that some of the most common […]
Molly Morabito, is a climate organizer with the Climate Law Institute to support communities mobilizing for a just transition off fossil fuels. Molly supports campaign and coalition work to obtain specific science-based, progressive climate actions from the federal government, such as ending all federal fossil fuel leases and permits, banning crude oil and gas exports, […]
The upheaval in the world today is evidence that the cultural myth that we in the western world are living under is undergoing a radical evolution. Our old myths are dying. What will be our new myth and will humanity survive the chaotic transformation? Christine shares the stories of two scientists who used astral travel […]
What is a musician to do in the face of unspeakable tragedy? Make music, of course. When Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022 local musician, Kathryn Veditz, felt a need to create in answer to devastation. Gathering dear friends and collaborators amongst the Santa Cruz musical community she set out to arrange and record […]
My guest is UCSC Arboretum Director, Martin Quigly, who waxes eloquent about the qualities of Amorphophallus Titanum, the saga of its blooming, and the crowds that came to see and smell it. The corpse flower was the main attraction on Tuesday at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum after flowering against expectations. Arboretum officials had all […]
As mental health days are becoming more common in the workplace, many people are making sure they have enough time for activities they love to keep them from experiencing burnout at work. One way many people love to decompress is with outdoor activities, such as hiking, kayaking, or a plethora of other options. In this […]
With less than a month left to meet its Aug. 31 deadline, the effort to save Watsonville Community Hospital needs less than $6 million to reach its goal. Six months of fundraising spanning local, statewide, public and private sectors has resulted in a secured amount of more than $61 million of the $67 million total […]
How a Republican Grandfather Helped Legalize Abortion with Dr. Caroline Tracey On Sustainability Now! Sunday, August 7th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org These days, one’s political affiliation is often a clue to one’s position on abortion (and vice versa). That was not always the case. During the 1950s and into the 1970s, […]
Ep. 45: People all over the world are experiencing mental health issues in response to climate change, including trauma, anxiety, and grief. In this episode, we’re joined by Gen Zer Chloe Rosen who talks about growing up with climate change awareness and its impact on their mental health. Also with us is Paula Wild, a Millennial Yoga Therapist and Outdoor Educator who shares some healing practices that can help us individually and in community be better prepared to address the growing global mental health crisis caused by climate change.
Fifty years ago, Santa Cruz was at the center of a stormy debate about women’s right to bodily autonomy. In this case, the fight was over midwifery and home birth, both of which were illegal in California at the time. Dedicated young women including Kate Bowland and Raven Lang risked their own bodily autonomy—and were […]
Much of the recent public discussions about religion often focuses exclusively on political power and right-wing social movements. However, these conversations often overlook voices of faith who articulate a different vision than is often portrayed in the media. Barney Wiget is a retired pastor and author whose latest book, “What on Earth,” explores the social […]
Today we talk with author Kelly Lydick about her new release Dream Incubation for Greater Self Awareness. Kelly is a Gateway Dreaming Coach, Reiki Master and is the founder of Waking the Dream. We start off by speaking about the importance of aligning of mind, body and spirit and how dreams bring us into balance […]
In this interview, director Peter Gelblum describes the inspiration for making the new film about survivors of the CZU fire. “The CZU Fire In Their Own Words – Fighting Fires, Losing Homes, and Rebuilding Community” is a new powerful and moving 90-minute film produced by Mountain Community Theater, created by Peter Gelblum. In the spring […]
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. Creating it was a 10-year, hard-fought battle by locals which almost didn’t happen. In this interview with Deputy Superintentent Dawn Hayes and Research Ecologist, Andrew Devogelaere, we hear about the challenges, successes, and scientific discoveries that have marked the sanctuary’s thirty year […]
David Anthony, teacher of African American History at UC Santa Cruz, remembers the years of his son’s coming of age. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Keith Salmon is a world-renowned nature videographer. He shares with Katherine how he was inspired by a series of distressing dreams to leave his academic job to become more connected to nature. He eventually found his calling as a videographer. We talk about the ability of animals to be present in their environment while humans […]
Marco Poehner, an educator, asks: “What kind of learner are you?” Produced by Laurie Corn.
Host Len Beyea interviews Willy Elliott-McCrea and Suzanne Willis of Second Harvest Food Bank upon the 50th Anniversary of the food bank’s founding (the first in California and second in the nation), Willy Elliott-McCrea’s 44 years with the organization and his retirement this month, the 50th anniversary Open House and Celebration Dinner, and their […]
Ami Chen Mills recently ran for Santa Cruz County Supervisor in District 3. She is a mental health professional who has written three books, including: The Spark Inside for teens and State of Mind in the Classroom for educators. For ten years, she directed the national nonprofit, Center for Sustainable Change. She has also […]
Join host Ronnie Lipschutz in this Blast from the Past (originally broadcast on May 23, 2021) as he speaks with Dr. Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forestry and Conservation Sciences about the social life of trees. Her 2021 book, Finding the Mother Tree–Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest, has just been published. According to Simard, communication […]
Jason Scorse is not inclined toward optimism in our current political scene. Produced by Laurie Corn
From Old Left, to New Left, SC Irascible Political and Culture Icon Bruce Brattton Talks S**t…About Almost Everything on Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, July 19th, 5-6 PM Tuesday, July 19th Talk of the Bay, host Chris Krohn goes one on one with writer, movie critic, and Santa Cruz historian Bruce Bratton. […]
In this conversation with young composers and the Cabrillo Festival Conductor-in-Residence, host Suki Wessling delves into the process that young musicians go through as they seek a career in Contemporary Music. The Cabrillo Festival allows us a peek into this process with its annual “In the Works” concert, a free event that happens this year […]
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Jesse Silva, Adult Services Librarian of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Her focus is on community engagement and library outreach with historically marginalized populations. website: santacruzpl.org Email: silvaj@santacruzpl.org Phone: 831-427-7700 x 7669 Read more: * Get Inside: Responsible Jail and Prison Library Service, Nick Higgins, Director of Outreach […]
Eavesdrop in on the Tucson dream conference and find out what is happening at the IASD conference. Guests are Suzanne Maniss, G. Scott Sparrow, Linda Mastrangelo, Curtis Hoffman, Alina Mansfield, Linda again (to answer a listener question from Sharon Reinbott about using dreams in therapy) and ending with Max Deaton. We also play extended versions […]
The motto of the United States, E pluribus unum (“Out of Many, One”) speaks to a pluralistic democracy with protections for every citizen, and a freedom from the religious tyranny that gripped much of Europe during the time of the country’s founding. Yet, for many, this promise is being undermined by a small segment of the […]
The late Bruce Scott was a psychotherapist in Santa Cruz and author of the book Being Real: an ongoing Decision. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!” ― Thomas Jefferson How do we do politics right when the Republican Party has abandoned America? Americans were in “possession of” and were building upon, […]
With his 2009 film, Inglourious Basterds, Quentin Tarantino indulged in familiar pet themes of loyalty, retribution, and skewed moral rectitude. What changed was the genre he chose as his canvas, the World War II movie. But his talent for subverting genre conventions was at its peak. Inglourious Basterds has no battalions or exploding artillery; […]
Nathan Kennedy, a software quality assurance engineer, sings a silent song of peace. Produced by Marsea Marcus, Margie Kern-Marshall and Laurie Corn.
Social Service Funding in Santa Cruz–What’s in Store? Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, July 12, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org As Covid money flowed into this county from the state and federal government to fund businesses and homeless services, local government seems poised to cut back on supporting social […]
Did Covid change the way you dream? We talk today about about the 15,000 pandemic dreams collected so far by Harvard researcher Dr. Deirdre Barrett and what they say about how we respond to crisis. We start with a conversation about how our guest decides which dreams to write down and which to forget and […]
Sheryl Kern-Jones reveals one of the secrets of her mother’s long life. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director and Conductor Cristian Măcelaru, the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music is all about “music of our time, for our time.” The 60th anniversary season includes works by twelve American composers, a stunning roster of soloists, three world premiere commissions, and seven West Coast premieres. This interview features the Festival’s […]
In Santa Cruz, July is Not too Late to Plant Seeds! with Renee Shepherd of Renee’s Garden On Sustainability Now! Sunday, July 10th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Have you procrastinated on planting a garden or been too busy? Do you think it’s too late and you’ll have to wait until next […]
Paul Johnston shares how Santa Cruz residents are helping refugees. (co-written by Ellen Murtha) Website: SantaCruzWelcomingNetwork.com email address: santacruzwelcome@gmail.com
Dr. Shepherd Siegel, a descendant of oil barons and bootleggers, grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the midst of that whole utopian sixties thing. He was a rock and jazz musician, then educator. His first teaching assignment was with youth in lockup in the County Juvenile Detention Center, the only un-mellow […]
Host Mathilde Rand and Tom Noddy talk about Tom Scribner, the person portrayed playing the musical saw in a downtown Santa Cruz statue. What is the significance of the statue and who is Tom Scribner? Materials for your review: 1) Biography of Thomas Jefferson Scribner, authored by his granddaughter Laura Cooper Fenimore http://www.scribnerfamilies.org/Documents/Family%20Reports/Tom%20Biography.pdf 2) scribnerfamilies.org/Images6.htm […]
Host Suki Wessling moderates a special Independence Day panel discussion about abortion and California’s status as an Abortion Sanctuary State. Our panel includes Pam Conelly, Chief Operations Officer at Encompass Community Services and a board member of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Dr. Jen Hastings, a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCSF Department […]
Sleep loss is at epidemic levels today. What are we missing out on? How can dreams help cure insomnia? Because of what our guest calls, “Wake centrism,” Americans are subject to hyperarousal, and 60-70 million of us have some level of insomnia. This is an epidemic levels of sleep and dream loss. We also talk about […]
The roll of stress in chronic hives — how to detect high histamine levels; The drug Baricitinib for rheumatoid arthritis also works for the hair loss condition alopecia areata; Artificial intelligence general solution to protein folding prediction from just DNA sequence; Using psilocybin to treat depression; How to repel ticks when in the woods; Many […]
Modern zombie flicks began with the 1968 George Romero classic, Night of the Living Dead. Comedies were soon to follow. Minor classics such as The Return of the Living Dead and Peter Jackson’s Dead Alive excelled at gross-out humor. But Shaun of The Dead, directed by Edgar Wright and released in 2004, is the […]
Meet Fred Keeley! Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, July 5th, 5-6 PM, on KSQD Fred Keeley has worn many political hats in his 24 years serving in public office: county supervisor, state assemblymember, Speaker Pro-Tem in the California Assembly, and finally, Santa Cruz County Treasurer. And now, in the twilight of his […]
Episode #44: Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Judith Ain and Family Medicine Physician Assistant and Integrative Medicine Specialist Dr. Cynthia Quattro to discuss tick-borne Lyme Disease and the mental health effects associated with it. Judith shares her personal story of trying to figure out what was happening as her health deteriorated and how she got diagnosed, sought treatment and learned to live with long-term symptoms. Dr. Quattro offers information about the cause of Lyme Disease and how and where to get accurately diagnosed. She also shares information about integrative treatment approaches.
Long time contributor to First Person Singular, in this piece from 2015, Olga Cossi shares a story of her husband’s encounter in a grocery store.
UC Regents Apparently Buy Hilltop Apartments and Now Management Company Threatens Mass Evictions Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, June 28th on KSQD It is well-know that UC Santa Cruz demands exorbitant rents for on campus housing from many already vulnerable students. These campus rents have long been a major driver of the […]
Today Katherine talks to Gregg about some mysteries including what people fear and why many people may be not interested in or even fear their own dreams. This is a popular replay show from December 2019. Gregg Levoy has written two books: Callings, Finding and Following an Authentic Life and Vital Signs: Discovering and Sustaining […]
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, June 27, 2022 Christine Barrington and Talk of the Bay Co-Host Suki Wessling explore the impact of the County’s new funding model for awarding non-profit grants across the region. In 2015 the county set a new intention for how they disburse funds with a program called C.O.R.E (Collective of Results […]
Tim Rudolph, a Santa Cruz poet inspired by Ed Abbey, Gary Snyder, and the perfect Burrito, asks, “Fight or Flight?”
All about kidney stones; The benefits of age-based kidney function testing; Dairy intake linked to prostate cancer? But research supports yogurt benefits against cancer; Follow up on beer supporting microbiome diversity and the tricky issue of candida overgrowth; Evaluating the normal eye floaters and flashes with age vs. acute conditions that need immediate attention; Sleep […]
Are elephants people, too? Do they have rights? A recent ruling by a New York state court said that “elephants may be intelligent and deserving of compassion” but that Happy, an elephant confined in the Bronx Zoo, is not a person. A growing number of human people around the world disagree and argue that both […]
Jason Scorse points out what is debatable about the GOP wanting to pull out of debates. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Join host Suki Wessling in conversation with Professor Timothy Johnstone of UC Santa Cruz. Tim runs The Johnstone Laboratory: Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry Research Group, which is a mouthful. But Tim has the rare ability to talk about complex questions of chemistry and medicine in a way that transmits both the value of what he does […]
Are you ready for a dream revolution? If our guest Dr. Catherine Shainberg reads it right, this could be as big as the 16th century reformation. Catherine starts by describing how she was told as a child to stop “dreaming her life away”, and yet here she is now with a full-time career of teaching […]
Will Hangin says it is not just redwoods, the eternal sunshine, blue skies, and the surf that attracts people to Santa Cruz. Produced by Laurie Corn.
In these uncertain times, our roles as individuals in the sweeping events washing over the world stage can feel deeply unclear, sometimes frightening and frequently overwhelming. It is tempting to respond to these often painful situations by vacillating between anger and complacency. Buddhist teachings can offer insight into accepting “what is” while developing the capacity […]
As the homeless crisis in Santa Cruz grows, city officials stumble blindly towards an as yet non-existent solution. The current strategy of pushing more and more poor people into the “official” homeless encampment in San Lorenzo Park has created a health and human crisis. The houseless have also moved across the river and up into […]
“In The Arena: What Can We Learn From A Presidential Hopeful’s Defeat?” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “… that the utmost reward of daring should still be to dare.” – Robert Frost Americans should honor and remember those who failed in pursuit a great goal; in this case, the presidency of the […]
Recommendations for COVID-19 booster vaccine shots; Suboxone is an important drug to treat pain and opiate drug withdrawal; New studies examine the neurological effects of long COVID disease; Evaluation of toothpaste for temperature-sensitive teeth; Anti-aging supplement strategies are usually anti-inflammatory agents; Cortisol levels are lowered when people are exposed to dogs; What to do about […]
Novavax is a more conventional vaccine against COVID-19; The many roles of iron in physiology, especially in immunity, but too much is toxic; The role of red blood cells in the immune system; All about Central Serous Retinopathy; Functional Medicine Conference review: Sleeping before and after learning is beneficial; Direct current stimulation devices improve sleep […]
Citizen Science Apps Transform the Citizen and the Science Megan Kalomiris What if a simple nature walk could contribute to science and conservation? [ Bird songs and approaching footsteps through foliage ] With easy-to-use citizen science phone apps, this is reality. [ iPhone taps ] Citizen science apps brings science to your hands…everybody’s hands. […]
On Talk of the Bay, June 13, 2022 Christine Barrington interviews UCSC Distinguished Professor Emerita Bettina Aptheker to solicit her insights on the rapidly deteriorating right to choose in the United States. As one of the core actors in the Free Speech Movement and the successful effort to free Angela Davis, Professor Aptheker understands the […]
Santa Cruz Elections Wrap-up: What Happened? Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, June 14th So, after a month of voting in an election that had some pretty significant issues and candidates on the Santa Cruz ballot, what happened? Believe it or not less than 40% of registered voters voted and there are still […]
Celeste Gutierrez interviews recent Harbor High graduate Itzel Bastidas as she shares the obstacles of attending school during a global pandemic as well as applying for college.
Near death experiences (NDEs) provide evidence that consciousness exists outside of the body. We speak today with scientist, lucid dreamer and instigator in-chief at the International Association for the Study of Dreams, Robert J. Hoss. Bob shares evidence from his study of over 4000 published NDEs suggesting near universal experiences around death independent of religious […]
Laws do change. Years ago, Bruce Scott witnessed in court a prelude to today’s mores. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Initial takes on the first moments of the historic January 6th Committee hearings, plus analysis of the primary elections in California and locally.
Alan Fisher grew up in Southern New Jersey, eventually moving to New Brunswick, NJ for college at Rutgers University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. While living in New Brunswick he had access to New Jersey transit trains and Amtrak trains on the NorthEast corridor. This along with the start of the Pandemic made him revisit […]
Movie award season is inherently ephemeral. Even diehard film buffs would be hard pressed to recall all of the winners at this year‘s Oscar ceremony, let alone the nominees, and the nominations for Best International Feature seem to fade from memory the quickest. One little slice of movie nirvana in danger of being soon […]
Meet the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership with Tahra Goraya On Sustainability Now! Sunday, June 12th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Sustainability Now! co-host Brooke Wright speaks with Tahra Goraya, the new President & CEO of the tri-county Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP). MBEP works on housing, broadband access, workforce development, renewable energy […]
Brian Hansen, a software engineer, uses his creative mind to solve a mystery. (Read by Sami Corn) Produced by Laurie Corn.
The San Francisco Zoo has all sorts of animals on display… lions, koalas, lemurs. [loud lemur noises] But the zoo also cares for animals hidden from the public eye… like western pond turtles. I’m McKenzie Prillaman, a science reporting intern at KSQD. Western pond turtle are the West Coast’s only native freshwater turtle. And these […]
Host: People here in Santa Cruz are part of a growing field called community or citizen science. For the region’s amateur fossil collectors, their finds might just help paleontologists figure out what life was like millions of years ago right here on the central coast. A new study examined how many vertebrate specimens collected in Santa […]
Sometimes amongst the back and forth of politics the real people being affected by our laws get lost in the shuffle. Our guests on this episode see abortion care up close and extremely personally. Host Suki Wessling is joined by three abortion care specialists: Jessica Dieseldorff is a nurse practitioner and Senior Program Manager of […]
Host Mathilde Rand explores the environmental educational programs at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with Felicia van Stolk, executive director, and Kiersten Elzy-Loving, Development and Community Partnerships Manager. The museum’s mission is to connect people with nature and science to inspire stewardship of the natural world through an array of educational programs and […]
We speak about nightmares and the nervous system using an approach combining polyvagal theory and embodied experiential approaches including Gendlin’s practice of Focusing. She argues that learning to find a sense of safety is not just necessary for treatment to proceed but that the sense of safety is the treatment itself. Dr. Ellis also speaks […]
New UV therapy for a variety of inflammatory skin conditions; Inflammasomes are multiprotein complexes of the innate immune system responsible for the activation of inflammatory responses; COVID-19 vaccine booster timing with other vaccines such as shingles; Detailed physiology of muscle contraction and other membrane channel systems; Antibacterial drug Mupirocin (Bactroban) can treat lichen sclerosus; Varieties […]
“Escaping The Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) “The conspiracy theory rabbit hole is a complicated place, and the people are complicated individuals.” – Mick West The World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison […]
Host: For years, scientists have sought after the blueprints for human life—the entirety of our DNA—called a genome. Knowing how it’s arranged would help researchers and doctors understand diseases. Scientists mostly succeeded in 2003 when the Human Genome Project sequenced nearly all of a human’s DNA. But a sizeable chunk still remained a mystery. The […]
Daniel Rosenberg is a publicist, radio producer, and music producer who played a major role in introducing US, Canadian and western European audiences to music from around the globe. He produced the radio show Café International and produced episodes of the nationally syndicated radio program Afropop Worldwide, and CBC’s radio program Global Village, and […]
Ep. 43: Join us this month as we take a deeper dive into the question “What’s Your Soul Food?“ We continue to explore the many ways our listeners take care of their bodies and minds. We’ll learn more about how these self-care practices help us work through traumas and find resilience when facing life’s many challenges. Joining your host Debra Sloss is psychotherapist and trauma specialist Kara Bowman. Together they discuss how self-care supports mental and physical health. Be sure to check out Episode 42, Part 1 in the Building Resilience series to hear more on this topic!
Some Goings On About Town with Tim Fizmaurice, Candace Brown and Drew Glover Talk of the Bay, with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, May 31, 5-6 PM Some shocking campaign revelations became widely public recently, a result of four current councilmembers being present at fundraiser for Third District Supervisor candidate, Shebrah Kalantari-Johnson. Community Activist, Ann Simonton was present at this […]
How Dreams Impact Our Mental Health. Our guest today is IASD president, Michelle Carr, PhD. We talk about Michelle’s research in which cognitive methods are used to induce lucid dreaming in the sleep laboratory and about using lucid dreams to treat nightmares. Michelle describes some of the new dream engineering tools that are available including […]
There may be a chance to see one of the most stunning displays of meteor showers in years on Monday night, 9:30-10:30 PM pacific time. Hear more from former NASA scientist and expert in all things astronomy, Joe Jordan.
Fighting Fires with Fire with Dr. Sasha Berleman, Wildland Fire Scientist Sustainability Now! Blast from the Past! Sunday, May 29th, 5-6 PM Once again, California is dry, dry, dry and that probably means we are in for a wild wildfire season. Since the beginning of 2021, there have been 10,000 wildfires across the state, and […]
Dr. Dawn comments on the 2nd amendment and gun issues; The problem with news media exaggerations, such as the new Monkeypox infections; Reports from an online conference about neurological effects of inflammation in the brain; Pediatric neuroinflammatory disorders; The diagnosis and treatment of the strange condition, Stiff Man Syndrome; Depression can also be caused by […]
Voters will go to the polls on June 7th in California’s primary election. In Santa Cruz, the San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, Davenport and Scotts Valley, voters will choose among four candidates for the newly redrawn 28th Assembly district. Last week we brought you a forum with three of the candidates, Gail Pellerin, Rob Rennie, […]
Patrick Harte interviews Janine Chicourrat who is the Portola Hotel & Spa general manager. Janine’s career has encompassed successful tenures at some of California’s most renowned hospitality companies, including the Pebble Beach Resorts and the Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group. She brings over 25+ years of operations and management leadership to her position as general […]
Piet Canin of Ecology Action talks about the need for more electric car charging stations in California and how residents can get rebates and help to choose an electric car.
Jason Scorse advises we better look up to see where the right wing is headed. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Attempting a remake of a great movie is more often than not a fool’s errand. You can forgive some filmmakers for trying to share their fanboy obsessions with a new generation, like Peter Jackson did with King Kong or Steven Spielberg with West Side Story. It’s not as easy to forgive those who try […]
Save the Redwoods League, astonishingly, is over 100 years old. But that’s young compared to many of the trees they are trying to save. Redwood forests are perhaps the single greatest treasure that California offers the world. These magnificent trees only live here, and create a magical universe all their own. We humans feel drawn […]
Host Mathilde Rand and guests Stephanie Rios and Aimee Mizuno discuss the hands-on approach to the educational programs of the Watsonville Wetlands Watch. WWW is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley. watsonvillewetlandswatch.org (831) 728-1156 WWW is on Facebook Instagram- @wetlandswatch
Metaphors and the Self in a Zombie Pandemic Dream. We talk with Professor Jeannette Mageo, PhD about her lifelong work and many books on dreams and also about her upcoming keynote presentation at the IASD conference in Tucson in July. Jeannette lived in Santa Cruz for years getting her PhD in the UCSC history of […]
Problems with eyewitness testimony depends on confidence only for the first time questioned; The old anti-inflammatory drug colchicine has a new use in treating heart diseases; Microbiome fingerprint reveals severity of melanoma and possibly other types of cancer; Fecal transplant from young mouse into older mice extended life; Do anti-inflammatory drugs or natural supplements inhibit […]
“The Plot to Take Away Your Medicare, Unveiled!” “Be Bold America!” Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) (Action Requested: Flood the White House switchboard to urge President Biden to stop DCE/REACH today! Call 202-456-1111 from 11:00am-3:00pm EST. A script may be found at www.nationalsinglepayer.com and click on the call-in script link.) When Willie […]
On May 19 Pauline Seales and Max Rogozienski interviewed Erica Aitken. They discussed two movements Erica has been involved with recently: Our downtown Our Future (aka ODOF) and Empty Home Tax (EHT). Both movements recently submitted petitions to the City for the November election. Erica also talked about the recent city council Brown Act violation […]
Three of the four candidates for the 28th State Assembly District appeared in a radio forum answering questions about everything from climate change to what to do with the state’s surplus. They are Rob Rennie, Gail Pellerin and Joe Thompson. (The fourth candidate did not respond to an invitation to appear). The top two vote-getters […]
Lucid dreaming and dream-inspired music. Our guest this week is host of the podcast “The Dreams That Shape Us.” Steven Ernenwein’s interest in dreaming started with a spontaneous lucid dream he had in college. He shares it with us and how it changed his life, moving him toward a place where he has grown deeper […]
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, May 16, 2022 Christine Barrington welcomes back Queen Reverend Mutima Imani to speak about her upcoming May 25 online event Awakening to Black Love featuring Dr. Marvin X and his book “How To Recover from the Addiction to White Supremacy: A 12-Step Model.” May 25th marks the 2-year anniversary of the murder […]
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has often commented that the foundation of Buddhist practice is cultivating a good heart. As important as mindfulness and concentration meditations are within the Buddhist tradition, it is crucial to balance such practices with the cultivation and development of altruism, good will and care. The practice of the Four Immeasurables is […]
Maria Fofanova, an athlete, competes with a stereotype her first days on campus. Produced by Laurie Corn.
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, May 16, 2022 Christine Barrington welcomes back Scotts Valley Mayor Donna Lind to explore how we can celebrate and honor the critical work of our firefighters through supporting greater awareness around the mental health challenges first responders face and advocating for policies to improve their access to treatment. As […]
Measure for Measure in Santa Cruz and the County Supervisor’s Race Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, May 17th, 5-6 PM on KSQD, 90.7 FM and streaming on KSQD.org Last week on Talk of the Bay, Third District Supervisor candidate Ami Chen Mills was interviewed about her candidacy. This week, we speak with one of her opponents, current Santa Cruz […]
MRI imaging show some disc degeneration in most pain-free elders; Plastic contamination is everywhere in food and topical body products — study in pregnant woman is alarming; Genetic influences of endometriosis, polycystic ovary disease, preeclampsia and eclampsia; How leaky gut leads to the autoimmune disease Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia; Vitamin K and Vitamin C creams are […]
MRI imaging show some disc degeneration in most pain-free elders; Plastic contamination is everywhere in food and topical body products — study in pregnant woman is alarming; Genetic influences of endometriosis, polycystic ovary disease, preeclampsia and eclampsia; How leaky gut leads to the autoimmune disease Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia; Vitamin K and Vitamin C creams are […]
Our Squid on the Street asks: What memories will stick with you from this pandemic? Here’s what folks had to say…
On Talk of the Bay, Monday, May 16, 2022 Christine Barrington welcomes back Queen Reverend Mutima Imani to speak about her upcoming May 25 online event Awakening to Black Love featuring Dr. Marvin X and his book “How To Recover from the Addiction to White Supremacy: A 12-Step Model.” May 25th marks the 2-year anniversary of the murder […]
As the pandemic wears on it’s easy to think it’s over. The changing mask rules combined with a desire to “get back to normal” has created an odd mixture of behaviors and expectations when going out in public. In this program, students in my Cabrillo College Journalism course, “Writing for the Broadcast Media” tackle this […]
Guest on Talk of the Bay were the following students who are nominees or awardees for the Queer Youth Leadership Awards, now in their 25th year. At a time when politicians have introduced over 200 bills that would restrict LGBTQIA rights, these young leaders are standing up to bigotry and attempting to educate the adults […]
Science by the People! Biodiversity & Community Science with Rebecca Johnson & Alison Young, California Academy of Sciences On Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 15th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Join Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Rebecca Johnson and Alison Young, Co-Directors of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at […]
Host Suki Wessling explores the world of educational nonprofits with Karen Haralson and Nancy Birang of Nourishing Generations, which runs after school programs in nutrition and cooking in our local schools. We discuss their program and how it works, but then move on to weightier topics: Why is essential information, that by some estimates could […]
California lost residents last year. Some moved out because of the high cost of housing or better jobs elsewhere. Others moved in. In Santa Cruz during the Covid pandemic, people from Silicon Valley got a taste of beach-side living and are moving here permanently. They can afford the higher costs of housing here, and some […]
Santa Cruz has many organizations working to help the homeless. WINGS is one such program that seeks to help people get the proper documents they need to navigate the red tape involved in getting housing. They also provide beds, cleaning supplies and other appliances that help people set up a home when they do get […]
Lucille Tepperman is a student at Cabrillo College. This is a short feature she produced about UCSC’s Genomics lab creating small organelles made of stem cells in order to better understand brain development. New Research at the Genomics Institute Host Intro : At the UCSC Genomics Institute, scientists are making “mini-brains”…They’re not real brains, but […]
As sea levels rise due to climate change, city planners and oceanographers are often called upon to make suggestions as to how to cope with advancing erosion. The big questions are who will pay for it and how long insurance companies will keep insuring these homes in harm’s way. Mike Hefling has this report.
McKenzie Prillaman went to UCSC and has this story: Narrator: California’s wildfire season grows worse every year, forcing landowners and institutions to come up with creative ways to prevent fires. At UC Santa Cruz, they’re trying a new approach… goats. Hundreds of hungry goats are at the university right now. And they’re munching on […]
If you are a horror film aficionado, chances are you’ve heard of Julia Ducournau, whose 2016 breakout movie, Raw, became an instant cult hit. Despite its mutilations and cannibalism, Ducournau used Raw to explore benevolent themes such as family and love. With her long-awaited second feature, Titane, Ducournau takes a look at the same themes […]
Lira Filippini, Candace Brown and Gillian Greensite join host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about small unit proposals in Santa Cruz. They make sense of the alphabet soup related to housing: SRO, SOU, FDU and RHNA and discuss the impacts of each of them.
We know that humanity originated in Africa. Africa is therefore at the root of all that makes us human: our spirituality, civilization, arts, sciences, philosophy, and even our conscious and unconscious minds. Today we welcome back poet and author Dr. Edward Bruce Bynum. We talk about his new book Our African Unconscious: The Black Origins […]
“Will There Ever Be Equality for Mothers? “Be Bold America!” Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) Tidal alludes to water. More importantly, though, it connotes a movement caused by disruptions from below. Tidal Equality is about expanding equity and inclusion by expanding democratic decision-making. Co CEO’s and Founders, Dr. Kristen Liesch and Anna […]
Who is Ami Chen Mills and Why is She Running? Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, May 10th on KSQD, 90.7 FM & KSQD.org. Who is Ami Chen Mills? She is running against current Santa Cruz city councilmembers Justin Cummings and Shebrah Kalantari-Johnson to be the next Third District supervisor, since Ryan Coonerty is retiring from […]
On Talk of the Bay Christine Barrington goes Behind the Mic with Noreen Nolan and Bill Van Bloom, co-hosts of Jazz Tracks every 2nd Thursday of the month. The Behind the Mic series at KSQD reveals and celebrates the community behind our community radio station. Noreen and Bill, like most of our DJ’s, have deep roots in radio […]
On Talk of the Bay Christine Barrington interviewed Scott Garfield for her Behind the Mic series revealing and celebrating the fascinating community behind our community radio station K-Squid 90.7 FM. Scott Garfield hosts the late night musical adventure known as AFTER HOURS, which airs every week on the cusp of Wednesday/Thursday— Midnight to 2 AM!! […]
On Talk of the Bay, December 20, 2021 Christine Barrington went Behind the Mic with Christopher Smith, DJ for Sunday morning’s Classical Tune Up. KSQD is community radio—whether it’s music or talk, much of the programming streaming your way on 90.7 FM is created by community volunteers offering their expertise for the sheer love of […]
Cabrillo student Steven Rodrigues asked people how rising gas prices were influencing their driving habits. Here’s what they had to say.
The role of T-cells in the action of COVID-19 booster vaccines; Vitamin K does not cause blood clots and the different roles of vitamin K1 vs. K2; Paxlovid and EVUSHELD are antibody treatments for COVID-19 that attack the spike protein; CRISPR experiment proves a gene mutation leading to Lupus; Coronary arterial plaque, the calcium CT […]
On Thursday May 5 Pauline Seales and Lani Faulkner talked about the importance of including elderly and disabled people in transit planning and discussions. They also reviewed the progress of the efforts against measure D (“greenway” ) on the June ballot, and the delays in trail completion which will result if measure D passes. […]
Veronica Negron honors her mother. This piece is read by Cynthia Strauss. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Meagan B Newman, and her family, is waiting… This piece is read by Alice Borjiet. Produced by Laurie Corn.
We live on the edge of the Monterey Bay. But unless we’re divers, most of us don’t know what lurks deep beneath the water’s surface. You might be surprised to hear that a rainbow of sponges and corals lives on the ocean floor. And it turns out that a state law designed to protect and […]
On Talk of the Bay May 2, 2022 Christine Barrington goes Behind the Mic with Jennifah Chard, Dj and host of the funky, the eclectic, and the always joyful, Zombie Jamboree happening every Friday night from 8-10 pm Behind the Mic is a show dedicated to revealing and celebrating the community behind our community radio […]
On Talk of the Bay May 2, 2022, Christine Barrington goes Behind the Mic with Bruce Larson, KSQD DJ and co-host of Tuesday’s Don’t Fence Me In. Local Radio, it turns out, is not just a humdrum affair. It has featured strange people saying odd, perceptive, and occasionally wise things, as well as playing music other […]
Trickster energy, shadow work and learning to love the nightmare. Andrusa describes how he pursued personal growth as a way to move beyond his poverty-stricken and violent childhood. Andrusa starts by describing a powerful Red Dream in which he asks to meet his shadow. The resulting healing moment involves the TV character Alf. Red dreams help […]
Let’s Go Ride our Bikes! with Matt Miller On Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 17th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org Join Sustainability Now! hosts Brooke Wright and Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Ecology Action’s Matt Miller about bicycles, Bike Month, e-bike rebates and local transportation policies and practices, more generally. Matt is […]
Grae Zimmerman, student at Cabrillo College asks people where they would want to go if they could.
Silk organic tea bags are really plastic mesh that degrades into microplastics that are not good for you; Certain bacteria are linked to more aggressive prostate cancer. Evaluating cardiac artery plaque with carotid artery ultrasound; Research finds regular patterns of near-death experiences from cardiac arrest. Using Zinc to inhibit viral RNA production in cell culture […]
The Santa Cruz Welcoming Network was our featured guest on Talk of the Bay this week. In this program I spoke to: Elizabeth (not her real name) Elizabeth and her two teenage sons are from El Salvador. They came here in great trauma. They witnessed the murder of their father when he resisted giving his […]
Jason Scorse speaks to how the Ukranian crisis again emphasizes our dependence on fossil fuel. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Ep. 42: To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we ask the question, “What’s Your Soul Food?“ We hear from listeners about the many ways they take care of their bodies and minds in order to support their mental health. Joining your host Debra Sloss is psychotherapist and trauma specialist Kara Bowman to discuss how these self-care choices can build resilience and support mental and physical health. Be sure to join us again next month for Part 2 in this series to hear more!
Marco Poehner, a teacher in Monterey, gives advice to all voters for all elections. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Does your kid understand money? Do you? Kids in school don’t just learn the Three R’s anymore. School is a preparation for life, and it turns out that modern life is…complicated. Host Suki Wessling welcomes financial educators to talk about the financial skills that will serve us well in whatever economic climate we find ourselves […]
A Conversation Among Friends on Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, April 25th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM & streaming on KSQD.org This week’s Talk of the Bay guests are local activists Ron Pomerantz and Lira Filippini. They will be in conversation with host Chris Krohn. The topics are wide open, but will center on […]
Park Ranger Chris Tomkins may have gotten more up close and more personal with the Elephant Seals in Año Nuevo than just about any two legged creature. Chris joins guest host Erik Nelson as he reveals the private lives of these stupendous local denizens — and the best ways you can see them for yourself […]
Exploring dreams is a powerful way to integrate psychedelic experiences. Our guest is Dr Tom Whalen. We talk about differences and similarities between dreaming and psychedelics in brain activation and in the abundance of various neuro transmitters. Tom talks about the importance of working with dreams non-interpretively since offered ideas can overrule the innate wisdom […]
“Can We Take the Heat?” with Bonnie Schneider “Be Bold America!” Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 5:00pm (PDT) The impacts of climate change have become dire. Rising temperatures, volatile weather, and poor air quality affect our physical and mental health in dangerous new ways. From increasing the risk of infectious disease to amplifying emotional stress […]
COVID-19 News: Second booster is recommended, EVUSHELD and Paxlovid treatments for COVID-19; Is high dose of Biotin useful? High biotin intake can interfere with hormone test results; Vitamin K2 helps reduce visceral fat; mRNA technology and the attempt to develop oral vaccines; Edible fluorescent silk tags to identify fake drugs; Caller inquires about how much […]
Al Manzella asked people this pressing question. Here’s what they had to say to our Squid on the Street.
UCSC students Lizette and Bijan are spearheading efforts for a UC Green New Deal, pushing UCSC and other campuses to decarbonize and electrify, abandoning their use of fracked gas to power their operations. Find out how that’s going, plus their plans for a talk with the Chancellor of UCSC on Earth Day.
Cartoonist Tim Eagan has a new graphic novel coming out. We spoke about that, and his approach to cartooning, among other things. Head First starts in the real world, but we soon enter the surreal universe of the subconscious mind — and the phantasmagorical dreamscape of Subconscious Comics. You may recognize this parallel reality if […]
Sophia was our Squid on the Street this week and asked students at Cabrillo College whether they preferred online or in-person learning.
Edwin Huizinga and William Coulter stopped by KSQD’s Coast Ridge Ramble to share a few tunes with listeners. https://www.facebook.com/rachel.goodman.771/videos/711136523356821/
Our perceptions of “reality” are much more subjective than we often think. In this episode, we will talk about both Buddhist and modern scientific views of the mind, our ways of knowing, and how our mind makes sense of the world around us. We will also talk about how we can change our minds, and how […]
Mike Hefling asked people what they thought of the changing mask mandates. Here’s what they had to say.
On Talk of the Bay, April 18, 2022 host Christine Barrington interviews internationally renowned Choral Conductor Cheryl Anderson about the upcoming performances in which her choral performers will be participating. Cheryl Anderson helms the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, which has toured throughout the finest concert halls in the United States and Europe, and, in addition to the Cabrillo […]
This week at Santa Cruz Naturalist, Chloe Rickards chats with Quinn Todzo about the geological history of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the sandstone formations at Castle Rock State Park. Learn more about geology with Quinn at his podcast, The Rock Behind the Climb. Episode 1 goes into a deep dive of the Santa […]
Want to bypass your standard train of thought and get unstuck? Sleep on it! We talk about how dreaming is a kind of supercharged brainstorming with today’s guest Nicoline Douwes Isema who calls her work Thinking in Your Sleep. We start by talking about how when we are in a state of focused thinking, the […]
“Yes on Greenway” vs. “No Way Greenway” Talk of the Bay, Tuesday, April 19th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM & KSQD.org Game on! The rail-trail debate may finally be decided this June 7th. Will it be rail with trail, or trail only? Last week on Talk of the Bay we went deep into […]
With a full lunch crowd at the cafe, Olga Cossi, morning chef, gets herself in hot water. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Strategies for vaccine development to deal with successive variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus. A study links vaping with diabetes. All about the BRCA gene mutations and new techniques to diagnose breast cancer. The importance of the variations of vitamin K. Should I worry if I can hear my heartbeat when lying on the side to sleep? […]
On Thursday April 14 Pauline Seales interviewed Heidi Harmon, Senior Public Affairs Director, Let’s Green CA! And former Mayor of San Luis Obbispo. Heidi described her current role at Let’s Green Ca promoting the Romero Bill SB1230. This bill will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reduce toxic air pollution, bolster energy resilience, and support green jobs by promoting a faster […]
In a veiled reference to colonialism and Middle Eastern oil, the science fiction film Dune takes place over eight thousand years from now when humanity, under the auspices of a feudalistic empire, has colonized various planets. The most important planet politically and economically is the inhospitable desert world of Arrakis, informally referred to as […]
Comedian turned horticulturalist Richard Stockton shares his story about germinating original pot seeds from a cache that had been frozen since the 1970s and the wave of interest it has generated in growers and pot enthusiasts.
Jack Bowers is a pianist/keyboardist and songwriter and member of the seminal 60’s rock band, Oganookie. In this interview, he tells some juicy stories about the founding of the band and the early rock scene in Santa Cruz in the 60s and 70s.
Theresa Tagging an Elephant Seal (NMFS permit 19108) To be an Elephant Seal in the Spring! with Theresa Keates On Sustainability Now! Sunday, April 17th, 5-6 PM on KSQD 90.7 FM and KSQD.org In the Spring, Elephant Seals turn to love…and fighting… and feeding… and laying around in the sun. We are just past […]
Jonathan Myerson Katz , author of Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America’s Empire, received the James Foley/Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism for reporting from Haiti. His first book, The Big Truck That Went By, was shortlisted for the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction and […]
Kathryn Petrocelli, a writer and a teacher, gives a child’s perspective to an ancient and hallowed ritual. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Medical professionals of the past made wide-ranging recommendations, from smoking cigarettes to lose weight to drinking liquor with steak to aid digestion. We expect modern dietary recommendations to be more science-based, but are they?
Livia Monteleone speaks with host Mathilde Rand about her life and her music. Born in Italy, Livia has lived in and loved Santa Cruz since the late 90’s. She is a musician, traveler, a radio host, and an advocate for justice. She and her band have designed a music workshop for persons detained in prison.
Re-creation through recreation. Our guest is Rev Ryan Althaus and topics include mental health, spirituality and psychedelics. Ryan starts by describing his history with mental health issues and says his goal now is to get his laugh back by recognizing that maybe he is not crazy but kooky. He describes some of his psychedelic experiences […]
Molly Tierney tries to be a good homemaker with a French accent. Produced by Laurie Corn.
Cars, buses bikes & trains in Santa Cruz ?! Talk of the Bay with Chris Krohn, Tuesday, April 12, 5-6 PM on KSQD, 90.7 FM & KSQD.org streaming on the Internet The Green New Deal for California is not yet a done deal, not even close, but many are toiling day and night to make […]
“What Happened To Dad?” with Jen Senko “Be Bold America!” Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 5:00pm (PT) “Once upon a time, there was an average American family living in an average American town. After the family moved to a new state, the father left his carpool and began a long solo commute to work. And […]
Some allergic asthma sufferers have less severe COVID-19 symptoms! More COVID news. mRNA vaccines are easier to revise for new variants. Extracellular vesicles and a new signaling pathway based on RNA found in round worms. How to protect against side effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor use. Fighting diabetes and cancer with microRNA, which regulates […]
KSQD’s Billie Harris, the voice of Saturday’s Child, heard every Saturday morning since the station began, has passed away at age 90. The program was founded originally by Marilyn Patton and later was hosted by JoAnne King. Billie became a regular and recognized voice on the program shortly after its inception. Her son, Clifford Harris, […]
Photo credit: Dioscoro Respino Recio Sr. on Main Street, c.1930, photograph, Collection of Dioscoro “Roy” Recio Jr. The community-led Tobera Project and partners at UC Santa Cruz will unveil the Watsonville is in the Heart Digital Archive on Saturday, April 9th, from 7-9 p.m., at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. In this […]
Annieglass founder named artist of the year Congratulations to Annie Morhauser of Annieglass who was named artist of the year for Santa Cruz County by the arts council. In this interview, Annie talks about the moment she became inspired to be a glass artist and the tricky balancing act of being nationally known and locally […]
On Moment of Truth, Thursday, April 7, 2022 host Alvin Dawkins continues the conversation with Dr. Dicken Bettinger. (Catch Part 1 in the Moment of Truth Blogpost for March 24, 2022) From the pandemic to a crisis of democracy, from political turbulence to the climate crisis, how can we stay sane, be grounded in the […]
On Moment of Truth, Thursday, March 24, 2022 host Alvin Dawkins interviews Dr. Dicken Bettinger From the pandemic to a crisis of democracy, from political turbulence to the climate crisis, how can we stay sane, be grounded in the present moment, and in our mental health and well being – as we look to see […]
Sandra Owen learns something important when listening to her young nephew. Produced by Laurie Corn.
On April 4, 2022 Christine Barrington interviews Maestro Michel Singher, conductor of Espressivo Orchestra performing this Saturday at 4 pm at the San Lorenzo High School Performance Auditorium with a program entitled: Jazz, Le Jazz, Der Jazz featuring the music of Darius Milhaud, Michael Dougherty and Kurt Weill. With the leading professional instrumentalists in Santa […]