Squid on the Street from KSQD
Community Radio for the Central Coast
KSQD.org
Show overview
Squid on the Street from KSQD has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 34 episodes. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 10 episodes published. Published by KSQD.org.
From the publisher
KSQD hits the pavement and asks locals and tourists questions about life in the 21st century.
Latest Episodes
View all 34 episodesThings That Go “Bump” in the Night-Earthquake Hits Santa Cruz
KSQD’s Squid on the Street attends No Kings Rally 2026
Tony Sloss interviews a handful of protesters on the street for the Santa Cruz No Kings Rally.
The Signs of No Kings: An Audio Montage
Babblery host Suki Wessling walked around our local No Kings 2026 Rally and asked people to do dramatic readings of their signs. Some are more dramatic than others, but all are heartfelt!
Protesting While Vacationing: Audio from No Dictators Rally in Kauai
Busman’s holiday on Kauai. 150 people gathered in the tiny town of Ele’ele, Kauai to join the nationwide “No Kings” rallies. Why did they gather? They had a lot of answers.
Amory Lovins on the Proliferation of Data Centers
This short feature was produced by Daymia Rousseau, Humanities intern from UCSC, with editing help from Rachel Anne Goodman and Howard Feldstein. What follows is the transcript. Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. AI data centers are a booming business, and California is one of the leading states in building them. […]
Thousands March on MLK Day
On Monday, January 21, thousands of marchers filled the streets of Santa Cruz to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Your Squid on the Street was there! Special thanks to Daymia Rousseau for their help editing.
Santa Cruzans march for hope
One of your Squids on the Street, Suki Wessling, caught up with locals at the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and rally to find out which of King’s words or deeds especially resonate with them during these difficult time.
King Tides and Sea Level Rise
Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. In 2023, Santa Cruz county experienced one of the worst storms in the city’s history. In cities like Capitola, streets were flooded , waves crashed into various businesses, and the wharf was destroyed. Meteorologists called it a bomb cyclone with lots of rain and wind. […]
Indivisible organizers encouraged by large crowd at Get ICE Out for Good Rally
Your Squid on the Street, Suki Wessling, caught up with Kelly Menehan and Faye Johnson of Indivisible to talk a little bit about the rally and their organization at the January 2026 Get ICE out for Good Rally in Santa Cruz.
Locals speak up at ICE Out For Good rally in Santa Cruz
Your Squid on the Street interviews rally-goers at the corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz about their reasons for attending the rally on January 11, 2026.
Trump’s Attacks on Trans Rights Have Real Consequences
Hello, I’m Daymia Rousseau, a UCSC Intern reporting for KSQD. The Trump Administration’s attacks on DEI programs have hit especially hard when it comes to access to gender affirming care for trans youth. Regardless of the intense pressure on schools by the Department of education to remove all forms of “gender ideology”, many schools and […]
Reflections of Community: the 2025 Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
What does Santa Cruz love about the holiday season? Squid on the Street spoke to parade participants and attendees at the 2025 Holiday Parade in downtown Santa Cruz. It was a joyous celebration of food, song, costumes, and above all, community. Listen to their voices and click here to see a gallery of photos.
Is AI Ruining Trust Between Students and Professors?
Humanities intern Daymia Rousseau has this look at how AI is impacting students and professors at UCSC.
Nov. 4 Election Special Report
Join Tony Russomanno with guests Chris Krohn and Laz Meiman for a special report in advance of the Nov. 4 election.
Doing Democracy in Santa Cruz at the No Kings Rally
From Suki Wessling: Reporting from the October 18 No Kings Rally in Downtown Santa Cruz today, I heard a clear message: What’s happening in this country is not OK. People from all walks of life came together with a message of unity and hope. Although there was anger, there was a distinct lack of partisanship […]
Squid on the Street: Price of Eggs Got you Fried?
Our intrepid reporter/intern Maury Burnett-Cavoto asks: How are you dealing with the rise in egg prices?
Squid on the Street: International Travel Anyone?
Our intrepid Squid on the Street, UCSC Humanities intern, Maury Burnett-Cavoto asked people how they feel about traveling out of the country under Trump’s current border security crackdowns.
Squid on the Street: Why Fungi?
Our Squid on the Street has been busy. At the fifty-first annual Fungus Faire in Santa Cruz, Maury Cavoto-Burnette asks, Why are you excited about fungi?
Squid on the Street: Reactions to CEO Murder
Maury Cavoto-Burnette is our squid on the street this month. She asks, “What is your take on the killing of the insurance CEO, and the health our nation’s healthcare system?
Squid on the Street-How Long Could You Go Without Your Phone?
Meet our new “Squid on the Street” UCSC Humanities intern, Maury Burnette-Cavoto. She asks: “How long could you go without your cell phone?”. The answers may surprise you.