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
The Making of Donald Trump with David Cay Johnston [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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“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 Donal…
Growing up at a Family Nursery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:30
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…
Blue Moon: KSQD Film Gang Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 (S…
Reverend Herb Schmidt Interview – In Memoriam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:07
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 servi…
Corey Andrikopoulus talks about Plant Pollinators [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:23
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…
Project Hail Mary: Film Gang Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 m…