KSQD 90.7 FM Santa Cruz

KSQD 90.7 FM Santa Cruz

Author: ksqd.org Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into the vibrant, unfiltered voice of California's Central Coast with KSQD 90.7 FM Santa Cruz. This community-powered podcast brings the eclectic spirit of local radio directly to your ears, featuring a rich tapestry of conversations and stories you won't find anywhere else. Each episode reflects the unique character of the region, diving into pressing local news, insightful cultural commentary, and thoughtful explorations of society and the arts. You'll hear from educators, artists, activists, and everyday neighbors, all contributing to a dynamic and authentic dialogue. Produced by ksqd.org, the audio captures the essence of community engagement, offering a platform where diverse perspectives on education, culture, and current events are not just heard but celebrated. Listening feels like dropping in on a smart, passionate, and sometimes delightfully quirky town hall meeting, where the topics shift from environmental issues to artistic breakthroughs with genuine curiosity. This podcast is your direct line to the heartbeat of Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas, perfect for anyone who believes media should be rooted in place and people. It’s more than a broadcast; it’s an ongoing, collective conversation that invites you to listen, learn, and connect with the Central Coast community, wherever you are.
Episodes
Post-Traumatic Growth: Rebuilding After Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:00
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…
Fighting for a Better Online World with Cindy Cohn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
Fighting Poverty in our own Backyard with Maria Elena de la Garza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 servic…
Midwinter Break: Film Gang Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 S…
Rooted in Service with Human Rights Commissioner Denise Miranda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 Rica…
Poisonous Plants in Your Garden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
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 flo…