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The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, is a razor-sharp black comedy that puts forward startling dilemmas about relationships in the modern era. The film follows Emma Harwood, played by the incomparable Zendaya, and Charlie Thompson, played by Robert Pattinson, as they navigate the week leading up to their wedding. Upon their introduction, Emma and Charlie […]

Patrick Meyer and Curt Keyer talk about the 1970s and 1980s in Santa Cruz County, LGBTQ+ organizing and how people in Santa Cruz interfaced with Harvey Milk and San Francisco

Is that Teflon in your food and water? Good for eggs, maybe, but probably not for you! with Dr. Faith Kibuye, Penn State University On Sustainability Now! Sunday, May 10th, 5-6 PM on KSQD ⁠Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances⁠—commonly known as ⁠PFASs⁠ and “forever chemicals”—have become ubiquitous in the environment and are being found almost everywhere […]

Chris Upham interviews Sofia Orlando and Sam, who are apart of the X Academy Robotics club.

UCSC Arboretum horticulturalist Hann Osborne discusses his efforts to identify plant species in dozens of habitats throughout California. These geographic areas vary by soil, altitude, temperature ranges, rainfall, proximity to the ocean, and the degree to which development has affected them. Osborne and his crew record the plant species found in each area to create […]

Chirs Upham interviews Becky Steinbruner about the Measure J and Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Chris Upham interviews Tim Sylvester and his students who are apart of the X Academy Robotics club.

“Saving the American Dream” “Be Bold America!” Airs May 1, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT) “John K. Roth has spent over five decades challenging students to wrestle with the import and meaning of the American Dream and inspiring them to fulfill its promise. In Saving the American Dream, he uses that lifetime of philosophical and historical […]

Chris Upham interviews Dave Benet about the Scientific Diver Certification Program at UCSC.

Episode 90: Films don’t just entertain—they can shape how we understand ourselves and our lives. In this episode, media expert Yalda T. Uhls joins host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss to explore the psychological impact of cinema, especially during childhood and adolescence. Community members share powerful stories about films like Inside Out 2 and Annie Hall that helped them better understand...