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Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQD
by ksqd.org
KSQD explores familiar and new places and activities of people living in the Monterey Bay Area through the lenses of a long-time resident.
Episodes
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Life and Times of Jan Harwood
Join host Mathilde Rand and her guests: Rachel Harwood, Garth Harwood and Paula LeRoy in conversation about the life and times of Jan Harwood: her inspiring activism, her example of endurance for family and those around her, her directness in truth telling and her creativity. Many of her books…
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Gina Castaneda – Aztecas Youth Soccer Program
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Gina Castaneda, Deputy Probation Officer and the head coach of the Aztecas Youth Soccer Program. Educators know that students who are hungry have difficulties learning. Gina experienced this first hand and this experience guided...
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Energy Storage – Alan Peevers and Roland Saher
Join host Mathilde Rand and guest Roland Saher and Alan Peevers in a conversation about energy storage in batteries, renewable energy, ways to save energy and prevent black and brown outs. Resources: selfgenca.com quitcarbon.com...
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SUNDay – Pauline Seales and Roland Saher
Join host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Pauline Seales and Roland Saher of the Santa Cruz Climate Action Network. All around the country communities are organizing actives for SUNDay. On September 21, both Santa Cruz and Monterey are scheduling activities that uplifts solar and renewable...
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Familiar Strangers – Margaret Kahn
Joind host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Margaret (Margy) Kahn about her latest book Familiar Strangers: Stories of America and the Middle East. Website: PearlNotePress.com Book cover by Linda Riddle
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Linda Wilshusen – Why Live Oak Never Was Annexed and Other Stories
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Linda Wilshusen. Linda moved to Santa Cruz County in 1967 to attend UCSC. She moved to Live Oak in 1988 and soon there after, she became involved with Live Oak Neighbors and started exploring the history of Live Oak. She brings...
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Wilma Chandler and Susan Forrest – 36North
Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Susan Forrest and Wilma Chandler of 36North, a Playwright’s Collective. 36North brings its Script-In-Hand Reading Series from May through September to the Actors Theatre. Learn about its members and the support these playwrights provide each other and how…
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Sally-Christine Rodgers – Pitch In
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Sally-Christine Rodgers, organizer of the Trash Talkers. Trash Talkers is a coalition of elected officials, agencies and nonprofits. They created the Pitch-In Initiative for Santa Cruz County to eliminate the behavior of…
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Phil McManus and Amy Harrington – Santa Cruz Welcoming Network
Join host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Phil McManus and Amy Harrington of the Santa Cruz Welcoming Network. Phil McManus is retired after many years of work promoting human rights in Latin America and collaborating with nonviolent social change movements there. He learned to speak Spanish…
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Maria Gitin and Marcia Hashimoto – Acts of Courage
Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Maria Gitin and Marcia Hashimoto about Acts of Courage. Maria Gitin did field work with the SCLC SCOPE project in Wilcox County, AL in the Summer of 1965 and with the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) in community...
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HERStory – Second Annual Celebration
Exploring Monterey Bay host, Mathilde Rand and her guests Jessie Durant, Stephanie Sumarna, Madeline Aliah and Scarlett Folger talk about the second annual HERstory celebration to be held March 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Museum of History and Art. Contact info: Stephanie Sumarna: 831-466-5810…
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Downtown Plan Expansion – Frank Barron and Rick Longinotti
Host, Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Frank Barron and Rick Longinotti about the Santa Cruz Downtown Expansion. Frank Barron is a retired urban planner and a proponent for direct input by the community on building higher than the already generous height limits. Rick Longinotti is an...
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Sarah Harbison – Collection Management Services
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Sarah Harbison of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Sarah shares the joys of acquiring items for the library, connecting with patrons, and the workings of the Collection Management Services. Learn about some of the unique items for loan, such as an...
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8 Tens @ 8 – Helene Simkin Jara and Anita Natale
Anita Natale and Helene Simpkin Jara share information and interesting anecdotes with host Mathilde Rand about the 8 Tens @ 8 Festival in Santa Cruz. This festival is in its 29th year of bringing 10 minute plays in one program. Contact information: SC County Actor’s Theater, 1001 Center St, SC...
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Laurie Corn, Sally Grey and Alan Ritch – First Person Singular Program
On Monday, December 30 host Mathilde Rand was in conversation with Alan Ritch, Sally Grey, and Laurie Corn, longtime contributors to First Person Singular, which is a 2-minute commentary program on KSQD. The conversation revolved around their inspirations, writing process and experiences with...
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Andrea van de Loo – The Pressing Stones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi’s Daughter
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Andrea van de Loo (pronounced Lo), the author of The Pressing Stones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi’s Daughter. A major focus of Andrea’s life has been the healing from the impact of war and overcoming the massive shadow of her...
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Exploring Monterey Bay: Margy Kahn
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Margy Kahn. Margy, a trained linguist, is also a playwright, the author of The Children of the Jinn: In Search of the Kurds and their Country, and a musician. For her field study in linguistics, she spent a year with the Kurds. She is presently writing...
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Sarah Beck – Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Exploring Monterey Bay host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Sarah Beck, Executive Director of the Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Sarah is a passionate advocate for the role of our public libraries as centers of lifelong learning, incubators of community-wide innovation…
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Paula Marcus – Reflections and Actions for Peace in the Middle East
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Senior Rabbi Paula Marcus on listening and learning and coming together for peace. Information about podcast and groups Rabbi Marcus mentioned in the conversation: Unapologetic-Third Narrative Groundwork Choosing Nonviolence...
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Exploring Monterey Bay: Porter memorial Library
Join Exploring Monterey Bay host, Mathilde Rand, in conversation with Meg Madsen and Juli McDermott of the Porter Memorial Library. This library with its fascinating history is a gem in the center of Soquel. Have Meg and Juli enchant you with facts and anecdotes. Contact Information:...
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ExploringMontereyBay: Rich Stedman – MBARD
Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Rich Stedman of MBARD, Monterey Bay Air Resources District. MBARD regulates and educates about air quality in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. Rich shares many practical information about air quality, what we can do, and how MBARD helps with...
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Exploring Monterey Bay: Susie Bauer – Mopane
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Susie Bauer of Mopane (Mo-paw-nee), a non-profit shop raising money for a baby elephant orphanage in Botswana and local organizations in the Monterey area. Listen to stories of contacts with elephants, the courageous work of people in Botswana to save…
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ExploringMontereyBay: Catherine Crockett – Monterey Peace and Justice Center
Host Mathilde Rand and Catherine Crockett President of the Monterey Peace and Justice Center enjoy a conversation about the work of the MPJC and the many activities the center undertakes. (Contact) Information: Phone: 831-889-7322 Email: [email protected] Website: peacecentral.org
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ExploringMontereyBay: Kristin Praly – Horse Sense Education
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Kristin Praly of Horse Sense Education and Advocacy. Horse Sense Education is an organization aimed to improve the quality of life of humans and horses through integrative and educational programs. Contact Information: [email protected] (831)...
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Meals On Wheels Salinas Valley – Regina Gage
Regina Gage of Meals On Wheels of Salinas Valley shares with host Mathilde Rand a wealth of informative and fun facts about the multi-layered work of her organization. Phone: 831-758-6325 Website: mowsalinas.org Email Regina: [email protected]
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Deborah Osterberg – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Deborah Osterberg is the author of the book Historic Tales of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Big Trees Grove. Her book traces the history of how a grove of giant redwoods in Felton became the first grove of coast redwoods ever preserved for public recreation and how it became the place where...
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When A Woman Tells The Truth – Wilma Chandler, Lynda Watson, and Laurie Corn
Join host Mathilde Rand in conversation with Wilma Marcus Chandler, Lynda Watson and Laurie Corn about the book, “When A Woman Tells The Truth: Writings and Creative Work by Women Over 80.” Wilma Chandler and Dena Taylor edited the book, Lynda Watson created the necklace that adorns the front…
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Historical Landmark Blue Plaques
Host Mathilde Rand, Don Lauritson and Nathan Goodman enjoy a conversation about the Historic Landmark Museum of Art and History Blue Plaques program of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. For more information, here is the link to the blue plaque page on the MAH website:...
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Espressivo: A Small Intense Orchestra
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.
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HERStory – Stephanie Sumarna and Jamie Garfield
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: [email protected] or 831-466-5810...
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Environmental Literacy – Amity Sandage
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...
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Janis O’Driscoll and Rowan Rammer – Aptos Library
Janis and Rowan share stories about the new Aptos Library, the continuing programs and new activities. Learn how the public was involved in the design. Teens gave their input to their space and the creation of new activities. Celebrate how the Aptos library is becoming an even greater community...
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Notable Women – Stephanie Sumarna and Jessie Durant
In a conversation with host Mathilde Rand, Stephanie Sumarna and Jessie Durant introduce and discuss several Santa Cruz Notable Women Past and Present as part of a wider celebration of women. This first annual celebration of SC notable women, includes the creation of a game with trading cards...
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Martha Nitzberg – Celebrating Migration
Martha Nitzberg of the Natural Bridges State Beach joins host Mathilde Rand. She brings wonderful stories of the Migration Festival and Tide Pool training. The migration Festival is annually on the second Saturday of February Contact information: Website: parks.ca.gov and look for Natural Bridges...
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Fighting Climate Change One Home At A Time – Jennie Dusheck and Lauren Weston
Host Mathilde Rand meets with Jennie Dusheck, career science writer and Lauren Weston, Executive Director of Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet. They discuss opportunities to fight climate change by electrifying homes. Links to informational websites (also thanks to Magi Amma): The Switch Is On...
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – Barry Bowman and Ginna Holcombe
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Barry Bowman and Ginna Holcombe about the exciting work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: expanding educational activities and building community through interest groups, courses, and monthly meetings, while connecting OLLI’s members with UCSC…
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Capitola Historical Museum – Deborah Osterberg
Exploring Santa Cruz looks into the creative exhibits at the Capitola Historical Museum, which displays many surprising and informative elements. Host Christine Barrington talks with Deborah Osterberg, author, researcher and curator of the museum. Since 2021, Deborah highlights the signs of times...
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Mark Levy – Life of a Singer Songwriter
Mark Levy, long-time Santa Cruz resident, talks with host Mathilde Rand about his 50-year-long carer as singer-songwriter and surprise comedian. Songs appearing in this program: Homeless Shuffle from Take Off Your Cloths No Sittin’ in Santa Cruz from Born to Be Wired Contact info:...
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Santa Cruz Metro – Michael Tree
Michael Tree of Santa Cruz Metro Transit District speaks with host Mathilde Rand about the new developments at SC Metro, the purchase of fuel cell electrical buses and the plans for more than 175 affordable housing units on Metro property.
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Padcasters – Becca King-Reed and Janie Islas
Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Becca King Reed and Janie Islas about technology innovation in the classroom, and in particular using the Padcaster. Contact Info for Becca King Reed: [email protected] Contact Info for Janie Islas: [email protected] and 831-786-2488
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Natural Bridges State Beach- Martha Nitzberg
Martha Nitzberg of the Natural Bridges State Beach joins host Mathilde Rand in a conversation about the State Park. Topics include the disappearance of one bridge 43 years ago, the beginnings of a new natural bridge, Welcome Back Monarch history and the 2023 festivities, and mu more. Website:...
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David Warren – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Society
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...
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Michael Saint – Update Electrical Vehicles Grants and Rebates
Michael Saint discusses with host Mathilde Rand, the latest information on grants and rebates for electrical vehicles. Website for more information: https://evsforeveryone.org/
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Stephanie Sumarna – Ed Tech and Innovation
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. Distance Learning, Collaboration, Engaging Lessons are some of the topics discussed. Contact information:...
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Reesa Feldsher and Jennifer Cass – SpectrumImprov
Reesa Feldsher joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss the use of Improv in her speech language therapy sessions and classes for peope on the autism spectrum. Jennifer Cass, some-time assistant and she share some games and the benfits of improv games for everyone, Contact: Website:...
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Nancy Ellen Abrams – The New Human 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...
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Ziggy Rendler-Bregman – Self-Publishing Poetry and Visual Art
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: [email protected] Website: ziggyrendlerbregman.com What a difference a comma can make!
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Stoney V Godet – Autism Family Network
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, Watsonville Other events, see…
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Jo Kenny – Thats My Park
Jo Kenny talks with host Mathilde Rand about Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks: programs, support, Big Basin Bloom, fire, floods, Imagining Big Basin and Seacliff Parks, and special programs. Contact info: Website: ThatsMyPark.org Jo Kenny: [email protected] Volunteer opportunities:...
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Liz Pollock – Cocktails Mocktails and more
Liz Pollock joins host Mathilde Rand to discuss her book Lost Restaurants of Santa Cruz County, cocktails, mocktails and the exhibit of rare “kitchen appliance instruction manuals.” Location of exhibit: The Book Club of California, 312 Sutter Street, Suite 500, San Francisco Exhibit open April 3…
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