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Talk of the Bay from KSQDVoices of Resistance: Honoring Thairie Ritchie & Confronting Trump’s AmericaOn 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 weeks, featuring a speech from Rep. Ilhan Omar and a live community calls on the state of our democracy. https://www.gofundme.com/f/thairie-ritchies-recovery-fund 2025-02-0638 min

Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsVoices of Resistance: Honoring Thairie Ritchie & Confronting Trump’s AmericaOn 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 […]2025-02-0638 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDWorkforce Housing Solutions ActBodie 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 is successful, the ballot measure will appear on a special election ballot in November. Full details can be found here: https://santacruzlocal.org/2025/01/17/ballot-measure-affordable-housing-santa-cruz/2025-01-2249 min

Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsWorkforce Housing Solutions ActBodie 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 […]2025-01-2249 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDSibley Simon on Tackling Housing Challenges in Santa Cruz: Insights from Workbench’s PartnerOn this episode of “Talk of the Bay”, host Bodie Shargel dives into housing issues in Santa Cruz with Sibley Simon, a local housing advocate, founder of New Way Homes, and a partner at Workbench. The conversation stems from Simon’s participation at this past summer’s housing forum hosted by Lookout Santa Cruz and Housing Santa Cruz County, which featured discussions on state and local policies impacting housing development. Topics included the tension between state mandates and local control, the effects of supply-and-demand dynamics on rent, and the challenges of building affordable housing within current cost structures. Simon...2024-12-1548 min

Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsSibley Simon on Tackling Housing Challenges in Santa Cruz: Insights from Workbench’s PartnerOn this episode of “Talk of the Bay”, host Bodie Shargel dives into housing issues in Santa Cruz with Sibley Simon, a local housing advocate, founder of New Way Homes, and a partner at Workbench. The conversation stems from Simon’s participation at this past summer’s housing forum hosted by Lookout Santa Cruz and Housing Santa […]2024-12-1548 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDInterview: Kristen Brown, Candidate for District 2 Santa Cruz County SupervisorIn this engaging interview, Kristen Brown, the current mayor of Capitola and candidate for Santa Cruz County Supervisor (District 2), discusses the final stretch of her campaign with host Bodie Shargel. In the final week, Brown’s campaign to focus on get-out-the-vote efforts, reconnecting with supporters, and ensuring ballots are submitted. She also mentions plans to attend a conference on transit and transportation immediately after the election, showing her continued commitment to public service, regardless of the outcome. Brown concludes the interview expressing gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunity to serve, emphasizing her readiness to “hit the...2024-10-3015 min

Talk of the Bay KSQD - Latest NewsInterview: Kristen Brown, Candidate for District 2 Santa Cruz County SupervisorIn this engaging interview, Kristen Brown, the current mayor of Capitola and candidate for Santa Cruz County Supervisor (District 2), discusses the final stretch of her campaign with host Bodie Shargel. In the final week, Brown’s campaign to focus on get-out-the-vote efforts, reconnecting with supporters, and ensuring ballots are submitted. She also mentions plans to […]2024-10-3015 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDDNC coverage in Chicago, Part II of IVTonight on KSQD’s Talk of the Bay, we will continue our week-long coverage of the Democratic National Convention, describing events both inside and outside this quadrennial gathering. Tonight’s report will include interviews with a proud Zionist who was among a group of 40 protesting the protesters. Then we interview two Palestinian women who say that the goal is not returning to the pre-1967 border, but rather the pre-1948 one. We also go to the convention floor where we catch up with Santa Cruz County Democrat delegates, Nelly Vaquera and Lani Faulkner. We’ll also include a brief interview with S...2024-08-2358 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDChris Krohn's Republican Nation Convention Coverage Part 2How has the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump’s life affected delegates at this convention? Chris Krohn and Isabel O’Malley-Krohn confront several Republican delegates to talk to about how the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 14th in Butler, Pennsylvania, changed the tone and tenor within this GOP convention? Three of these delegates– the first one is Mike from Portland, Tx. then Kathy from Orange County, Ca. and Cynthia from L.A. County—offer their analysis and it’s steeped in God and political conspiracies. Then, Christina Bellantoni, the Director of the Media Center and...2024-07-2600 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDWhat’s Left of the Left? (Part 2)“What’s Left of the Santa Cruz Left?” We continue our deep dive into this city’s ongoing growth machine and its economic and social collateral damage. Is all this growth good for Santa Cruz? And what about this “SoLa” plan, South of Laurel? It’s slated to bring some 1600 units to the city’s South of Laurel area? In the aftermath of last March’s defeat of ballot measure M, the floodgates of market-rate housing development are open wide. The building boom is on! Can Surf City’s charm and live-and- let-live way of life survive? Or will today’s current locals be us...2024-06-2600 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDTalk of the Bay: KSQD Celebrates with Santa Cruz Pride!June is Pride month across the nation and Santa Cruz set off the celebrations with their joyous parade on June 2. KSQD was there and captured the voices and spirit of one of longest-running Pride parades in the state. On this day people came in all their playful finest to line up and walk in solidarity with the LGBTQI+ community standing for the right to be one’s authentic self, feel accepted, safe, and an integral part of the community in which they live–a reality that is sadly becoming harder in certain parts of the country but is a dream...2024-06-2500 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel4/2/24: Rail and Trail Vote with Faina Segal and Barry ScottI like trains, they go chugga-chugga choo-choo, but a vote from the County Board of Supervisors on March 26th would imply that Supervisors Koenig and McPherson do not. I talked with Faina Segal and Barry Scott from Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail and Trail about what this vote means and where advocates go from here. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org.2024-04-1856 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel3/19/24: West Cliff with Lola Quiroga and Steven SveteWest Cliff Drive is Santa Cruz's largest and most used recreational corridor. Despite this, most of its space is used for moving cars and parking cars. Due to recent damage in storms, change is coming to West Cliff. Transit advocates Lola Quiroga and Steven Svete joined me to discuss the conversations taking place and how listeners can get involved. Sign their petition here. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen...2024-03-2653 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel3/12/24: Gen Z with Josh Brons and Jason ParkGen Z's political impact is much discussed. Are they too radical and apathetic, or are they informed, activated, and ready to shape America's political (near) future? Two leaders in politically activating Gen Z, Josh Brons and Jason Park joined me to discuss. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org.2024-03-1458 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel3/6/24: Way Too Early Election RecapOverthinking based on incomplete information is one of my passions, so I'm glad I get to share it with you, dear listener. I took this week's show to break down the day-after results from the March primary election. This included conversations with Kate Daniels, who looks headed for election to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, and Don Lane, who was integral in the campaign that looks to have defeated Santa Cruz's Measure M. We also got a special call in from Joy Schendledecker, who ran for Santa Cruz City Council District 3. Talk of the Bay airs...2024-03-0957 min

KSQD 90.7 FM Santa CruzElection Coverage 2024 Measures K, L, & NTalk of the Bay hosted by Bodie Shargel features an interview with County Supervisor of District 3 Justin Cummings about Measure K and L, a 1/2 cent sales tax for the County and City respectively. Later Bodi talks with Tony Nuñez, committee member for YES on Measure N, supporting a bond for the Pajaro Valley […]2024-02-2800 min

Talk of the Bay from KSQDElection Coverage 2024 Measures K, L, & NTalk of the Bay hosted by Bodie Shargel features an interview with County Supervisor of District 3 Justin Cummings about Measure K and L, a 1/2 cent sales tax for the County and City respectively. Later Bodi talks with Tony Nuñez, committee member for YES on Measure N, supporting a bond for the Pajaro Valley Health Care District. https://santacruzlocal.org/election/2024-mar-05/measures/k-county-sales-tax/ https://santacruzlocal.org/election/2024-mar-05/measures/l-santa-cruz-sales-tax/ https://santacruzlocal.org/election/2024-mar-05/measures/measure-n-pajaro-health/ 2024-02-2800 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel2/6/24: District 5 Supervisor "forum" with Tom Decker, Monica Martinez, Christopher Bradford, and Theresa BondIn less than a month, District 5 voters will choose between 4 candidates to become their next county supervisor – either picking the winner or the two who will face off in November, if none get over 50%. From institutional experience to lived experience, each candidate brings a unique perspective and vision for the district's future. I spent a few minutes with each candidate to discuss what they're about. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KS...2024-02-1059 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel1/23/24: Measure M with Hector Marin and Zennon Ulyate-CrowIn my continuing mission to talk to candidates for office in Santa Cruz's March primary election, I was joined by Hector Marin, a candidate for City Council District 2. He presented his argument to support Measure M, which will also be on March ballots in the city. UCSC Student Housing Coalition founder Zennon Ulyate-Crow joined to make the argument against Measure M. Differences of opinion on Measure M are grounded in fundamental differences in housing policy. While my two guests have remarkably similar values in many areas, our Measure M debate inevitably broadened to cover many of the...2024-01-2557 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel1/2/24: Unpacking 2023 with Joey Mauro2023 was quite the year. We should probably talk about it. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org.2024-01-0458 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel12/19/23: Joe Thompson and Tony RussomanoLots is happening for Democrats. Hours before the show, it was announced that Donald Trump will not be appearing on primary ballots in Colorado under a State Supreme Court ruling. Here in Santa Cruz, our local Democratic Party (DCC) recently made its endorsements for County Supervisor, Santa Cruz City Council, and ballot measures. DCC delegate and host of KSQD's "What a Week" Tony Russomano and DCC endorsee Joe Thompson joined me to talk about it all. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen...2023-12-2256 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel12/12/23: Kayla Kumar and Sylvie SteinSince the Israeli military increased violence in Gaza after October 7th, organizers around the world have called for a humanitarian ceasefire in the region. Straight after a Santa Cruz City Council meeting, at which the Council voted to discuss a ceasefire resolution in December, activists Kayla Kumar and Sylvie Stein of the group Palestine Solidarity Central Coast spoke with me about local organizing efforts in support of Palestinians. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or...2023-12-1553 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel12/5/23: Hunger Strike with Ami Chen Mills and Thairie RitchieAccording to Lookout Santa Cruz, "Five men in the Santa Cruz Main Jail have been on a hunger strike for nearly a month citing poor treatment by guards, the high costs of commissary goods and concerns that jail officials are reading their private communications with attorneys." Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org. 2023-12-1259 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel11/28/13: Housing for People with Diana Alfaro and Frank BarronHousing for People is a ballot measure that City of Santa Cruz voters will be presented with in March of 2024. The measure would increase Santa Cruz's inclusionary rate to 25% and require city-wide referendum votes to change zoning to allow for more height. Affordable housing developer Diana Alfaro and retired land use planner Frank Barron joined my to talk about the merits of the ballot measure. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen...2023-11-3058 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel11/14/23: Dave TannaciI talked with Santa Cruz city worker and SEIU 521 member Dave Tannaci about his run for Santa Cruz City Council District 1. We explored what a working class, solidaristic approach to electoral politics could look like in Santa Cruz. Since Dave forgot his campaign's website url in a self proclaimed "brain fart" at the end of the show, I'll link it here. https://tannaciforsantacruz.com/ Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online...2023-11-1657 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel10/31/23: Halloween Special with Drew LloydHappy Halloween!! If you're like me, there's nobody in this world more monstrous than the fascist Republicans working to harm people of color, LGBTQ+ people, women, working class people, and pretty much anyone they can in the United States. I spoke with BAYMEC Board President Drew Lloyd about what's going on and what we can do about it. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org.2023-11-0355 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel10/10/23: 2024 Election Preview with Ryan MeckelInterspersed between KSQD's fall pledge drive, guest Ryan Meckel and I sat down to do some old-fashioned punditry on the 2024 elections for Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Santa Cruz City Council and educational seats around the county. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org.2023-10-1353 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel9/26/23: The Clarence Thomas Development with Rob Moore, Meilin Obinata and Joy SchendledeckerA development at 908 Ocean St in Santa Cruz is being proposed by the Trammell Crow Company, the development company formerly CEO'd by billionaire Harlan Crow. I spoke with Rob Moore, a Los Gatos Town Councilmember who was elected on a platform which included support for increasing development, yet offered some critiques of our current paradigm on development. I was also joined by Meilin Obinata and Joy Schendledecker who offered some additional criticism of how development is treated. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm...2023-09-2857 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel8/1/23: Heritage Trees with Cyndi Dawson, Gillian Greensite and Zennon Ulyate-CrowGuests Cyndi Dawson, Gillian Greensite and Zennon Ulyate-Crow, all deeply involved in the politics of development in the City of Santa Cruz, discuss heritage trees. This long-standing City ordinance requires residents to gain City approval to cut down certain large trees. This conversation informs a larger one on the philosophy of environmentalism. As development and climate change are among the defining issues of our political era in Santa Cruz, progressives must reach an agreement on how to reconcile housing construction, green space and a reduction in CO2 emissions. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid...2023-09-2158 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel9/12/23: Evan MorrisonThe Free Guide is shifting the narrative on one of Santa Cruz's most politically charged topics: homelessness. The small service provider is punching above its weight, operating the City's RV safe parking program and severe weather shelters. My conversation with Executive Director Evan Morrison covered their work, progress made by the City, and public perception of the issue. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM, KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM, or listen online at KSQD.org.2023-09-1456 min

Talk of the Bay with Bodie Shargel8/30/23: Barbara LeeAs the race heats up to be the next United States Senator from California, all three frontrunners decided to make stops in Santa Cruz County. I spoke with Congresswoman Barbara Lee in advance of her August 28th campaign event in Watsonville. Talk of the Bay airs on K-Squid. Tune in to episodes I host every other Tuesday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Listen at KSQD 90.7FM Santa Cruz and KSQT 89.5FM and 89.7FM Prunedale, or listen online at KSQD.org.2023-08-3157 min