Unique special programs in the archives include:

Youthtopia Archives Page
Listen to past shows of KUSP's monthly teen talk program.

Quarterly Call-In - Tuesday, June 26- Listen
Every three months, station decision-makers invite you to tell them on the air what you think of the station. What do you like, what else would you like to hear? Call in with your questions about the future of KUSP, make suggestions, and hear about plans in the works. WIth General Manager Terry Green, Music Director Rob Mullen, and Public Affairs Director JD Hillard.

Quarterly Call-In - Sunday, February 11 - Listen
Every three months, station decision-makers invite you to tell them on the air what you think of the station. What do you like, what else would you like to hear? Call in with your questions about the future of KUSP, make suggestions, and hear about plans in the works. WIth General Manager Terry Green, Music Director Rob Mullen, and Public Affairs Director JD Hillard.

Health Dialogues Forum - Mon., December 19 - Listen On domestic violence. In partnership with Community Television of Santa Cruz County.

Talk of the Bay - Wed., November 29 - Listen Rebroadcast of our Nov. 14 Health Dialogues Forum, in partnership with Community Television of Santa Cruz County, on methamphetamine. Easy to obtain and highly addictive, meth use is on the rise – straining our social and government services, and ripping families apart.

Hugh Masekela Special, Monday, August 1st Listen
An extensive interview with the South African trumpeter and jazz legend Hugh Masekela, produced by KUSP's Robert Pollie. Masekela talks about his life and music, his recovery from addiction, the fight against apartheid and the state of South Africa today. Originally aired in July, 2004.

Quarterly Call-In - Friday, February 4th Listen
Every three months, station decision-makers invite you to tell them on the air what you think of the station. What do you like, what else would you like to hear? Call in with your questions about the future of KUSP, make suggestions, and hear about plans in the works. WIth General Manager Terry Green, Music Director Rob Mullen, and Public Affairs Director Bonnie Jean Primbsch

Heroin - September 21st - 22nd Part-1 Part-2
KUSP's two part series on heroin. Looking at law enforcement and at local Latin American women's expierience and recovery

Youthtopia - October 24th, 2004 Listen
Special Election Show

Quarterly Call-In - Tuesday, October 5th Listen
"How's my broadcasting?" Call 831-476-2800 or 1-800-655-5877 to talk with General Manager Terry Green; Music Director Rob Mullen; and Public Affairs Director Bonnie Jean Primbsch about what you think of your public radio station. What's working for you, what's not, and what do you suggest?

FCC Hearing in Monterey- Monday, July 26th Listen
The FCC localism task force hearing is over, but you can still hear what happened. KUSP presents the best of the hearing—what broadcasters are doing right, what needs to change, and ideas for how the FCC can make broadcasters more responsible to their listening communities. This special program is supported by a grant from Granite Construction Company.

Hidden Health Risks for Kids - Mon-Tues July 19-20
KUSP's two-part series starts with teens in the tanning bed, and concludes with toxic mold in Central Coast schools.Part-1 Part-2

KUSP Quarterly Call-In - Sunday, July 11th Listen
Your chance to tell us how we're doing, and hear the State of the Station report. General manager Terry Green, Music Director Rob Mullen, and Public Affairs Director Bonnie Jean Primbsch will all be on hand to hear what you like and what you'd like to hear on KUSP, and answer any questions you have.

Birth Culture in Santa Cruz - Monday, June 14th
KUSP’s two-part series about birth culture in Santa Cruz, Rosy Weiser looks at women’s choices- and how they’ve changed- in a community with no shortage of possible ways to consummate birth. Part-1 Part-2

Youthtopia –Saturday, April 24th Listen
KUSP's show by, for and about teens on the central coast is back. This time, the teens address mental health. Hear the teens’ reports on the dangers of anti-depressants and how drugs and depression are connected; and learn what teens are going through and how to help--from Sube Robertson of Santa Cruz County Children's Mental Health, and local psychologist Tony Hoffman.

Amy & David Goodman Live @ Rio Theatre - Sunday April 18, 2004 Listen
Host of the daily hour-long talk show Democracy Now! Amy Goodman and co-author David Goodman speaking in Santa Cruz, part of their 70+ city tour, and promoting their new book "The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them". (Section with David will be added shortly.)

KUSP Quarterly Call-In - Monday, April 19th, 2004 Listen
Once every three months or so, station decision makers gather round the mic and put on the headphones--to tell you what's happening at KUSP, and to ask you directly what you think of the station. Find out about plans for the future, notable radio folk coming to the area, what's going on in music, public affairs, the website and other behind-the-scenes stuff.

Peter Troxell Tribute - Friday, March 19, 2004 Listen
Former KUSP station manager Peter Troxell passed away on Wednesday March 17th. He was a long-time vital member of the arts community in Santa Cruz County. Listen to a musical tribute, with some of the music that inspired him and hear remembrances from others in the community, hosted by Bonnie Jean Primbsch. View the playlist on the show. Also visit the family site, http://troxell.com/peter.

Youthtopia – Sunday, February 29th
Our team of teenage reporters takes on the thorny issue of sexuality. More than 50% of high school seniors are sexually active. Hear what how local teens are navigating the sticky world of when to do it, whether to do it, and how to talk about it.

Youthtopia - Sunday, January 25th
The show will look at such issues as self-esteem, body image, obesity, and eating disorders. Join a group of local teens, for a straightforward discussion about teens and self-image.

Youthtopia - Sunday, December 28th, 2003
Central Coast Public Radio's show by, for, and about teens is
back with a focus on the hard drugs. Addictive drugs like heroin, crystal
meth and cocaine are more and more common on high school campuses around
the central coast. What are teens getting exposed to, and what does each
drug actually do to your body? Hear from recovery counselors, teens in
rehab, and other everyday kids trying to navigate their way through the
reality of heard drugs.

Quarterly Call-In - Saturday, December 13th, 2003
KUSP invites your feedback during our quarterly call-in. General Manager Terry Green, Program Director Howard Feldstein, and Public Affairs Producer Bonnie Jean Primbsch will tell you about developments at the station, and answer your questions. We invite your comments about our public affairs programs, music programs, website, and any aspect of our service to you.

Agnazar Interview on Giramondu - December 7, 2003
Listen to interview and performance with Tadjik artist Aqnazar and his interpreter, Leslie Dunton-Downer.

Tenores di Oniferi Interview on Giramondu - October 26, 2003
Interview and live music with Tenores de Oniferi from Sardinia. Small-group polyphonic singing in Sardinia, rooted in the pastoral world of the Italian island, is a rich tradition dating back thousands of years. Four male voices, a soloist singing the melody, and three harmony parts sung in a highly nasal manner, combine for a music filled with harmonies and overtones, sometimes with sung poetry improvised on the spot.

Mariza Interview on Giramondu - Sunday, June 27, 2003
Host Gypsy Flores interviews the great singer of Fado, Mariza. Born in Mozambique and raised in Portugal, she has been performing fado since the age of five, when, before she could read the lyrics, her father sketched little cartoons to help her remember them. Now she's being credited with reinventing the form.

Youthtopia - Sunday, November 23rd 2003
Santa Cruz has a reputation as one of the pot capitals of the United
States. How do teens living here cope with dope? What kind of messages are
parents giving teens? And what are the real facts about what pot does to
your body and mind? Local teens and licensed drug counselor, Alan Sherer
have a straightforward discussion about teens and marijuana.

Youthtopia – Sunday, October 26th 2003
Alcohol use and abuse; alcoholism; how drinking affects social, sexual, and other behavior.

Youthtopia - Sunday,September 28th 2003
Sunday night at 6pm, KUSP's Teen Radio show, Youthtopia, returns to the
airwaves. Join hosts Kyle Van West, Tim Armstrong, Max Goldenkrantz and a panel of teens from local high schools as they talk about peer pressure and how it effect their lives. Calls are welcome, at 476-2800.

Quarterly Call-In - September 26, 2003
Terry Green, the new Station Manager for KUSP will answer questions from callers along with Program Director Howard Feldstein and outgoing Station Manager Peter Troxell.

KUSP Call In - July 30, 2003
NPR President Kevin Close answers questions from callers. Hosted by Station Manger Peter Troxell and Program Director Howard Feldstein.

Foreign Stories Project - June 22, 2003
Producer: Howard L. Scherr
1.Intro 2.Juarez Holiday 3.Greece 4.Korean Kisses 5. Nicaragua 6.Iowa vs. Finland
7. Down Home at Siple Dome, Antartica 8. Outro

Youthtopia – Sunday, June 29th, 2003
Gang violence has a big impact on the Central Coast communities, with two gang-related murders in the past two months. This “Get Real” forum was taped before a live audience of teens at the Watsonville Youth Center. Hear what gang members say about being in “the system” and how they got out of gang banging. Also teen pregnancy issues.

Quarterly Call-In - Monday, June 30th, 2003
Several new programs, changes, and features on KUSP to report - and for you to weigh in on! Tell Station Manager Peter Troxell, Program Director Howard Feldstein, and Public Afairs Producer Bonnie Jean Primbsch what you think about what you hear on Central Coast Public Radio--and what you'd like to hear. Also: is the website useful? Is our signal clear? Is KUSP all it could be? Our regular rap session, Monday at 10am.

Youthtopia - Sunday, May 25th, 2003
KUSP's monthly health program by, for, and about teens is back---this time out, hosts Kyle Van West and Max Goldenkranz tackle school violence and bullying. Call in with your stories about harrassment, verbal abuse, and fights started or avoided, as well as your solutions for dealing with tense or violent situations. Hear from peer counselors in conflict intervention at local schools, and other experts, Sunday at 7pm.

Youthtopia - Sunday, April 27th, 2003
Sunday evening at 7,Youthtopia is back--the health show by, for, and about teens on the Central Coast. This month's topic: "how to get what you want, without getting more than you bargained for." Hosts Kyle Van West and Tim Armstrong discuss date rape and being safe in relationships. Joining them will be Meghan Curley of Planned Parenthood, and Gillian Greensite of the UCSC Rape Prevention Office. Call in with your questions, comments and advice to share, Sunday at 7pm.

Health Dialogues feature - Tuesday, April 15th, 2003
KUSP's Rachel Anne Goodman produced this spot that examines how news of violence in the world can affect the mental health, not just of those directly affected by the violence, but even by people who just hear about it. It's part of KUSP's focus this week on "violence as a community health issue," and you can hear it at 6:33 and 8:33am during our broadcast of Morning Edition.

Youth Special- Sunday, March 30th, 2003
Do you know what your kids think of this war? Are you a teen who needs to be heard? KUSP presents a special edition of our program by, for, and about teens on the central coast. Hear teens weigh in with their perspective on the war, student protest, and related issues. Call in to join the discussion, hosted by Tim Armstrong, Kyle Van West, and Kate Escobar of Youthtopia. Sunday at 7pm.

Youthtopia - Sunday, March 23rd, 2003
KUSP presents "Youthtopia" our monthly teen health show, by, for, and about local youth. The topic for this month's show is STD's and AIDS. Hosts Kyle Van West and Max Goldenkranz will interview Meghan Curley of Planned Parenthood, and Aaron Martin of the Equinox AIDS program and take calls from the audience. Teens and parents of teens are especially encouraged to call in, 7pm Sunday.

KUSP Quarterly Call In – Wednesday, March 19th, 2003
Peter Troxell, Howard Feldstein, Bonnie Jean Primbsch
Calls about schedule changes at KUSP and general questions related to programming and support.

Youthtopia - February 23rd, 2003
The first show of our new teen, health call-in. This weeks topic: "Sex & Birth Control" is hosted by Kyle Van West, Tim Armstrong & Meghan Curley.

Mind Body Spirit – December 17, 2002
Nancy Shanfield welcomes Raven Stevens, from ‘Paws of Reflection, to discuss the connection between animals and people. Nancy also speeks with Kathleen Welch and tom McKay about Cabrillo College’s outreach program on Health and Career Advocacy.

Find out what the people are saying about KUSP. New York Times best selling author Caroline Myss was in Santa Cruz recently to discuss her book Sacred Contracts. Presented by Gateways Books, she spoke on January 27th at The 1st Congeregational Church in Santa Cruz before a full house.

Congresswoman Barbara Lee's speech in Santa Cruz.  The speech was organized by The Santa Cruz Resource Center for Nonviolence.

2002 is KUSP Radio's 30th birthday year.  In this one hour show, you can hear the voices and opinions of some of the hundreds of volunteer programmers who have dedicated their skills and energy to this unique station since its beginnings in a store room at the back of a restaurant.  Open our time capsule, condensing 30 years into an hour.

KUSP presents a special series examining teen pregnancy in our area.  What information do teens have, and what pressures do they face?  What influences teens' sexual attitudes and behavior?   You'll hear directly from high school students, teen mothers, peer counselors, and others in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.  The series was produced and hosted by KUSP's Rachel Anne Goodman. 

Program 1 - A look at sex education in our schools.
Program 2 - "Baby Think It Over" is a doll that acts like a real baby. 
Program 3 - Stacy Cox is a 15-year-old peer counselor at Edward Alvarez High School in Salinas.
Program 4 - The diaries of Christy Fernandez. 
Program 5 - Aptos High junior Dayna Zimmerman talks with fellow students about prom night and sex.
Program 6 - Aptos High junior Dayna Zimmerman talks with fellow students about sex and relationships
Program 7 - Brian Vasquez is a sophomore at Edward Alvarez High School in Salinas.

KUSP presents a special series examining our area's critical nursing shortage.  Local hospitals are scrambling to fill positions.  How is the quality of care affected?  What is the prognosis for increasing the nurse-to-patient ratio?  You'll hear from nurses, patients, nursing students and others.  The series was produced by KUSP's Rachel Goodman.

Program 1 - The Background
Program 2 - Patient's Stories
Program 3 - A Nurse's Story
Program 4 - The Ratios Law
Program 5 - Nursing Education at Cabrillo