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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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.

Host Mathilde Rand and Alina Hammer share a conversation about Medical Aid In Dying. Alina Hammer has been involved in the Dying With Dignity and End Of Life Option for more than 4 decades. Get the latest information and listen a conversation about the impact on patients, doctors and families a like. Contact information: 1-800-247-7421 […]

Host Mathilde Rand discusses alternatives to Pay Day Lenders with Richard Cooper and Katie Fairbairn of the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union. More information at sccccu.org or 831-425-7708  

The program starts with guests Jan Shirchild and Dave Andrew, who join host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about the 2021 tax preparation, in particular the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. They share how tax payers can get information about getting their taxes done for free through Project Scout of the Seniors […]

An homage to Omar Guzman, KSQD’s part-time  Operations Assistance for 3 years after he left for a full-time job. Jean Kratzer hosts.

Host Mathilde Rand engages with Debbie Bulger and Richard Stover in a fascinating conversation about their book, “Secret Walks and Staircases in Santa Cruz. A behind the scenes look of Santa Cruz.