Kzsc Fm On-demand

Butch Hancock, country singer-songwriter and founding member of The Flatlanders, on performing with his son Rory, his series of "No Two Alike" shows at the Cactus Cafe in Austin, and how songwriting requires self-discipline. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.          

John Laird, California State Senator, discusses the Santa Cruz WAMM (Wo/Man's Alliance of Medical Marijuana), zoning disputes, and how California is streamlining environmental regulation. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.          

Sam Chase, vocalist and guitarist for The Sam Chase & the Untraditionals, on writing 120 songs during the pandemic, how different musical stylings merge in the Untraditionals' work, and how being the least talented musician in the room can be a good thing sometimes. Hosted by "Kalamity Kyle" Keller and Kaos.    

Aaron Jones, singer and multi-instrumentalist for traditional Scottish band The Old Blind Dogs, discusses how traditional folk music is affected (and unaffected) by modern musical sensibilities, how The Old Blind Dogs has evolved over the decades, and how Jones makes a living as a musician. Hosted by "Kalamity Kyle" Keller and Kaos.    

Ben Rice -- lawyer and member of WAMM (the Wo/Men's Alliance for Medical Marijuana) -- discusses WAMM's founding, altercations with police over growing medical marijuana, and an important upcoming City Council vote. Hosted by "Kalamity Kyle" Keller and Kaos.    

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, discusses the State Legislatures's "suspense file," how the state is handling a potential $32 billion budget shortfall, and the nitty-gritty of how a bill moves through committees. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.      

John Laird, California State Senator, on collaborating with other state governments, a recent bill with the Sierra Conservancy, and how bills are named. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.    

Tina Baine, author of AROMASTORY: The Overlooked History Of An Underdog Town, on her journalism background, local land grants, and the 12-year process of writing AROMASTORY (which, according to Baine, was not unlike childbirth). Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and Kaos.      

Fred Keeley, mayor of Santa Cruz, discusses his personal history in Santa Cruz, pay issues in local government, and the city's various housing expansion efforts (most notably south of Laurel). Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and "Kalamity Kyle" Keller.          

John Laird, California State Senator, on the pitfalls of corporate fundraising, UCSC on-campus housing, and recent environmental issues in the Sierra Nevada. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.    

Dave Reid -- Director of the Santa Cruz County Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience -- discuss the office's founding, their response to recent winter storms, and what a public works official can and can't control. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.    

Griffin Boyle and Gine Johnson from Central Coast Community Energy 3CE discuss their efforts to re-direct profits locally, the function and importance of heat pumps, and 3CE's Electrify Your Home program. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.          

Jim Greiner, percussionist for local band Yuji Tojo, on layering electric guitar tracks, musical influences, and the "business" part of the "music business." Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.      

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, speaks on the recent deadline for "gutting and amending" bills, how her office writes bills, and "new Assembly smell." Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.          

Don Lane, former mayor of Santa Cruz, discusses his recent Lookout Santa Cruz op-ed entitled "Eight things you know about homelessness that are wrong." Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and Kaos.    

John Laird, California State Senator, on his encounter with President Biden, touring disaster sites in Santa Cruz County, and the recent Benchlands encampment closure. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, Tamara Caselin Avila ("DJ Tamarindo"), and Kaos.          

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, speaks on President Biden's recent visit to Santa Cruz, the different federal agencies involved in storm response, and the bills she's currently working on. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange, "Kalamity Kyle" Keller, and Kaos.    

Nick Pasculli, Chief Public Information Officer and Communications Director for Monterey County, discusses the logistics behind disaster declarations, what Monterey County is doing to prepare for the next storm, and storm safety protocol. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange and "Kalamity Kyle" Keller.

Gail Pellerin, CA's 28th District Assemblymember, on her recent election win, her experience as a rules committee staffer, and joining various Assembly committees. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange.    

Matt Miller, Senior Program Specialist for local nonprofit Ecology Action, talks about his time at UCSC, Eco Action's Adult Bike Program, and the possibility of improving bike infrastructure in Santa Cruz. Hosted by "Dangerous Dan" Orange.