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An interview with Dr. Macarena Gómez-Barris, Chair of Social Science and Cultural Studies at Pratt Institute about her research on the harm of extractivism on Indigenous territories in the Americas. She writes and teaches on social and cultural theory, decolonial thought, racial and extractive capitalism, social movements, queer and submerged perspectives, critical Indigenous studies, experimental film, and social / environmental transformation. She is the author of books about state violence in Chile, about indigenous struggles against extractive capitalism and more recently, about art and the pink tide in Latin America. We discussed various aspects of her research, specifically the areas focused on indigenous struggles against extractive capital.

Experienced geriatrician and author, Dr. Anne Kenny and host Dan Woo dissect their experiences of caring for elder relatives, through the lens of Kenny's book Making Tough Decisions about End-of-Life Care in Dementia. 2nd segment: Info on the future of tenant protections in Santa Cruz. Theme music: "1978" by Do Make Say Think, and "Mirrors" by Homebrew (homebrewsantacruz.bandcamp.com)

Dr. Susan J. Noonan and Jon McGee enlighten host Dan Woo on their books: Take Control of Your Depression, and Dear Parents: A Field Guide For College Preparation theme music: "1978" by Do Make Say Think and "Mirrors" by Homebrew (homebrewsantacruz.bandcamp.com)

Dustin (DJ Maladroit) got to sit down with hip-hop beat maker Guala Beatz. They discuss Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, video game nostalgia, and more.

Dustin (DJ Maladroit) recently got to sit down with electronic dream-pop artist Adib Sin. They talk about his time working at a ramen shop, Miyazaki films, and their love for music featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog games.

Bennett interviews Groom of the Tomb author, gamebook collector, and bibliographer Demian Katz. Demian describes how he got his start collecting and the origins of gamebooks.org, the definitive bibliography of interactive fiction. Tales of rare finds and the collector's frenzy that literally threatened to collapse his house! Demian has since donated his collection to Special Collections at UC Santa Barbara for safekeeping and future scholarship. A librarian himself, he discusses gamebooks' interdisciplinary place amongst literary history, computer science, game design, and their cousin in pop publishing, the cheap, mass produced melodramatic blockbuster "dime novels" of the late 19th century. Plus hope in the rediscovery of gamebooks in the Twitch era and the authors of today! A few of Demian's gamebook recommendations: Life's Lottery Fabled Lands series Lone WolfLost Worlds (novel game systems) Combat Heroes (novel game systems) Steam Higwayman Treasure Hunt (early example of the form)

Santa Cruz City School Board candidates debate before Tuesday's Election. Public Water Now from Monterey County talks with Dan Woo about the prospects for a public water takeover on the Monterey Peninsula from privately-owned California American Water.

Zombpocalypse by Matt Youngmark

This episode explores Monterey County's water company buyout ballot measure. Dan Woo also shares his elated, but conflicted, view of a democratic party in civil conflict...and of course new developments on Measure M.

The gang plays To Be Or Not To Be by Ryan North, a spectacularly successfully Kickstarted branching narrative adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Zach calls in from "the good Ferrell's Donuts" (respectfully disagree). Hear don give the 'ultimate sigh' as emo Hamlet. Ophelia is really into plumbing. Spooky, scandalous graveyard makeout sessions! Lauren calls in from Taco Bell and gets the ghost puns rolling. With guests Michael Chemers, Elizabeth Swensen, and Don.

The gang returns to Groom of the Tomb by Demain Katz, a tribute to the melodramatic dime novels The Bride of the Tomb. Hearts ache, tears flow, new love is spurned! The ponies you ordered last episode have arrived. Bennett calls out the listeners until they pick up the phone, and our opiated protagonist make a fateful trip to the poorly constructed theatre... Theme song: Bossa d'Automne by Thiaz Itch

Drew Glover, longtime Santa Cruz resident talks about his second run for city council, and the issues he is running on! Dan Woo runs down a bit of his Mail-in ballot to guide the conversation.

A dissection of Prop 10, a bill that enters a scene of sky-rocketing housing costs, would allow California communities to enact across the board rent control rather than laws affecting just half the population. A caller gets several minutes of airtime and finds both common and uncommon ground with host Dan Woo.   Theme music: "1978" and "The Universe!" both by Do Make Say Think; "Mirrors" by Homebrew (https://homebrewsantacruz.bandcamp.com)

The gang plays Groom of the Tomb by Demain Katz, a book that combines  his love of melodramatic dime novels with his extensive gamebook knowledge. Our very sad very rich protagonist can hardly drag himself out of his palatial hotel room after the death of his bride to be. We unlock keys and fail dice rolls as depression and a new love interest threaten to divert the investigation into her mysterious suicide. Theme song: Bossa d'Automne by Thiaz Itch

Part 2 of Thrusts of Justice by Matt Youngmark. The gang continues to get to know their super powered battle armor. We take a side trip to an undersea cave and get drunk on ancient pirate rum. Save yourself or your mysterious new friend? Tad and Bennett discuss their least favorite ways to die. Special guest Donovan joins. Theme song: Bossa d'Automne by Thiaz Itch

The gang plays Thrusts of Justice by Matt Youngmark. Your online journalism career is flailing - you jump at the chance to become the superhero you always admired! A little kid calls in and has pragmatic recommendations. Will that nosy neighbor ruin our chance to save the world? And can we trust this guy in the black helicopter? Theme song: Bossa d'Automne by Thiaz Itch

Award-winning author and UC Santa Cruz alumna Reyna Grande discusses her new memoir A Dream Called Home (2018). A Dream Called Home is her follow-up memoir to The Distance Between Us. This new memoir tells the story of her pursuit to become the first in her family to earn a college degree at UC Santa Cruz and to find her place in her new adoptive country.

MariaElena De La Garza is currently the Executive Director of the Community Action Board (CAB) of Santa Cruz County and recipient of the 2018 UC Santa Cruz’s Tony Hill award for her work as a community leader. Paulina Moreno is the Project Director of the Thriving Immigrants Initiative a new south county CAB project coordinating legal services, policy advocacy, education and outreach, and essential services to the immigrant community. In this interview, they talk about the work of CAB, about what they see as challenges facing immigrant families and students in our county, and about the new Thriving Immigrants Initiative.

Howard Penn, Executive Director of the Planning and Conservation League alerts listeners to the expiration of the Land And Water Conservation Fund on September 30, barring congressional action. Host Dan Woo steers the conversation.

LC of Not So Distant Relatives' interviewed Herb Alpert and Lani Hall about  “Herb Alpert Re-imagines the Tijuana Brass”.  Alpert is an iconic trumpet player and the co-founder of A&M Records. He also is a composer, sculptor, and philanthropist. He has won nine Grammys and is the only artist to hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 pop chart as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist. Lani Hall is a Grammy-winning singer and composer in her own right. She was the lead singer of Brasil ’66 from 1966 until 1971 and is also known singing the title song to the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again".  The duo, who have been married since 1974, kick off their tour here in Santa Cruz on Saturday, September 15th, at the Rio Theatre, brought to you by long-time KZSC sponsor, Kuumbwa Jazz.