Rachel Anne Goodman talks with members of the community who are helping immigrants before, during and after Trump’s ICE raids. Guests include Sherry Cassedy, long-time family lawyer and mediator, immersing in immigration law and coordinator of the Childcare Safety Plan Network.  Paul Johnston, participant in several networks (Welcoming Network, Interfaith Network, Removal Defense Collaborative, Know […]

On this episode of Talk of the Bay, host Bodie Shargel dedicates the first half of the show to honoring civil rights activist Thairie Ritchie, reflecting on his powerful legacy and the recent tragedy that shook Santa Cruz. Then, we shift gears to the national stage, analyzing the impact of the Trump administration’s first two […]

Talk of the Bay’s host PK Hattis is joined by longtime Santa Cruz Sentinel photographer Shmuel Thaler. Both Thaler and Hattis, who also works as a reporter at the Sentinel, are mourning the death of colleague Jess York, who died in January after battling a rare form of neuroendocrine cancer for more than four years. […]

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from our smartphones to electric vehicles, but they also come with risks. In this episode of Talk of the Bay, Meilin Obinata sits down with Patrick Durham, a mechanical engineer and firefighter, to dive deep into lithium battery safety, fire prevention, and risk management.   Who is Patrick Durham? Patrick Durham […]

On this Talk of the Bay, Meilin Obinata interviewed two members of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United to find out what is motivating workers to form a union for the first time in the history of the aquarium. In this show, you’ll hear from two members of the organizing committee who are attempting to […]

Tom Little Bear is President and Chairman of the Esselen tribe of Monterey County. He discusses the land back movement to return stolen lands from native tribes, and a recent 327 -acre land acquisition on the Little Sur River in Monterey County, facilitated by the Western Rivers Conservancy. Native tribes are leading the way on […]

Happy Dog Hot Dog, a beloved hot dog stand in Santa Cruz, was recently featured in an interview with KSQD’s Meilin Obinata. During the conversation, owner Daniel Aguirre shared insights into the history of Happy Dog, its dedication to high-quality ingredients, and its role in Santa Cruz’s vibrant food scene. The interview also explored the […]

Author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston passed away on December 21st, 2024. Ms. Wakatsuki Houston (aka Firehorse Woman) was the author of the best-selling young adult book, Farewell to Manzanar. which chronicled her family’s experience as prisoners during World War II at a concentration camp. Ms. Houston is remembered in this show by author/actor/friend Frank Abe, George […]

Bodie Shargel interviews two of the organizers behind the Workforce Housing Solutions Act, which kicked off its signature-gathering effort last week. Andrew Goldenkranz, the current chair of the County Democratic Party and Grace Stetson, signature gathering coordinator discuss the details of this proposed Santa Cruz city parcel tax and property transfer tax.  If their effort […]

The Pregnant Mare Rescue project buys pregnant mares from auctions where they would have been sold for horse meat and rehabilitates them on a property in Aptos, California. We hear from director Denna Stone about how her rescued horses now serve as therapy animals for wounded veterans and people experiencing mental health challenges.