The June 18, 2023 show includes:      

+++  [6-17] FNB meal interviews: Helema Hamm on portapotty paucity and other perils for unhoused women      

+++  Musemaster Mel Nunez calls for restoration of Red Church Mondays and remembers Dan Ellsberg—died two days ago.
+++   Clearskies Cat, Free Guide worker, on the Tier 3 Oversized Vehicle program (all filled up!) at the Armory             

+++   Staccato Sammy challenging the activist narrative             

+++   “Call ’em Out” Claire with flyers and bullhorn leads pickets demanding freedom for Maya and Sebastian, court-napped children       maya.and.sebatian on Instagram.                 

 +++    “Jumbalaya” Joy and “Ready to Roll” Reggie present a Santa Cruz Cares plea for Oversized Vehicles to Westsiders: https://www.youtube.com › watch?v=HinlTmLlk5g              +++    Musical biography of David Rovics early years on All My Days at https://drovics.podbean.com/e/all-your-days-interview-part-1/    +++    Flashback Fury to March 1994 in front of the Bookshop Coonerty (aka Bookshop Santa Cruz) featuring Jerry, Steve Sullivan, Stephen Bender, and a Raging Neal Coonerty as well as Jerry and Gary on the Phoenix Project (city-mandated Phoenix, AZ encampment)

The June 15, 2023 show is a collection of 1994 Flashbacks which includes:

• [March 1, 94]  Keith McHenry, Kathren Marsh, Greg Price, Janice, Robert Norse on the many pretexts used to deny Food Not Bombs Health and Park permits as well as Bathrobespierre’s Food Trial conviction earlier in the year.
• [March ’94]  News clips of the protests against Neal Cooerty’s sitting and sparechanging bans
• [March ’94]  Darrell Alan Gault (“Dag”) and guests denounce & debate protests against Coonerty’s anti-homeless laws
• [April -94]   Some of KSCO’s “Saturday Special” with then-Mayor Scott Kennedy defending the anti-panhandling law and more. 

The 6-11-23 Show includes:

• Wes White and various homeless activists confront the Salinas City Council and the Monterey County Board of Supervisors:  Salinas/Monterey County CA Homeless Union Express Needs to the Jurisdictions, Look to Pass SB 567  youtube.com/watch?v=d6M8rlbYTfE&t=23s 
• Jesse Challenge from Berkeley’s Chess Corner, Part 2:  Downing Trees in People’s Park Doomed Equitable Housing There
  
• Reggie Meisler on the modified Oversized Vehicle Ordinance coming up at Shitty Council 6-13
• Quiver Watts, San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness editor of the homeless publication Street Sheet,  on the S.F. struggle
• Scope-It-Out Scott Graham mucks the mud of the upcoming Shitty Council meeting

The Flashback to 5-24-2015 includes: 
Lucero Luna, fiery local and traveling activist, translates some of the show into Spanish as co-host and commentator

Bathrobespierre on Vending and “Free Speech Zones” downtown

Doc Mike on the first 24-hour forbidden-to-park-except-by-permit on the streets near the Homeless (Lack of) Services Center [HLOSC]

D.J. Merlin on Salinas leading into a discussion of police body cameras pro-and-con”

Push-em-back” Pat calls cop higher-up’s to deter beat cop bullshit

Courney Hanson opposing solitary confinement for juveniles

Georgia Murphy on sheriff racial discrimination [Nov 2, trespass ticket for sitting at the bus stop]

Mayor Don Lane (“Gone Lame”) questioned about the Public Work’s 24-hour homeless parking ban near the HLOSC

Doc Mike Grills City Manager Martin Bernal”Friend to the Famished” Phil Posner confronts Parks & Rec Boss Danette Shoemaker on a trial camp in the parks & open bathrooms

Making Contact: Dehumanization Throughout Time to Justify Slavery and Ethnic Cleansing

The June 8, 2023 show includes:             

+++      [throughout the show] selections from Peggy Seeger’s vinyl Familiar Faces      

+++   [6-5] Hijacking homes for Hiway 9 survival refugees: Kazoo on conditions in the Funding Matters “Paul Lee Loft” where he’s staying after the demolition of his home and property a week or more ago.
      +++   [6-5] Lawseeker Laura urges Kazoo and Derek to sue for loss of property, demand replacement of worker Jeremy Leonard whose actions allegedly facilitated the destruction of their property.
             +++      [6-5] Refugee, musician, and disabled activist Sonny Lopez on police evictions removing camper property as “debris”, losing his instruments, ID, and other vital items.
      +++   [6-4] Calvin Moss, homeless advocate and researcher, in Joshua Tree and Los Angeles on sweeps in Palm Springs, Banning & NomadLand.
             +++      [6-4] Peggy Lee Kennedy, Moss’s colleague and Venice Justice Committee activist, on L.A. City Council corruption and bigotry.             +++      [6-7] Jesse, sidewalk chess club organizer on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley, on pressure against Chess Corner and other gentrification ghoulery there.

The 6-4 Show includes: 

• [5-29]  Chat with Robert Woodleaf on the Monday taping off of the 2^nd hillside section of the Pogonip Hiway 9 encampment and life in the Paul Lee Loft for housing seeker Kazoo.
  
• Woodleaf on the many residents of the area and the failure of alternate housing/shelter alternatives
• [5-29] Kyle and Maya from City on a Hill Press (up at UCSC); Sharpsight Suzanne praises city worker Jeremy Leonard, critiques police sweeps.
• “Stay the Course” Steve Conover on the disability discrimination up at the Armory
• [6-3]  Sentry and strummer Steve of Food Not Bombs on unexpected personal community support.
• [6-1]  HUFF meeting info exchange prompts investigation and outreach for those under attack near Hiway 9.

Flashback to December 11, 2011:

• Troublesome Thomas, Bathrobespierre Robert, and Crowsnest Coral on the future of the Occupy Santa Cruz movement
• Silver-tongued Steve Pleich seeking Injunctive relief to restore access to the Occupy movement at night
• Attorney Ed Frey’s account of his arrest the previous week at Occupy
• D.J. Embryo and Bathrobespierre discuss the use of force—however “rule-compliant” in organizations and Occupy.
• “Dead On” David Silva thanks Occupy for saving his life.
• “Katzenjammer” Keith McHenry in Taos, reporting on his experiences with many Occupy’s around the country.
• “The Real Definition of Terrorism” by Glenn Greenwald
• SCPD Chief Kevin Vogel makes City Hall grounds and offices at noon a “no go” zone and holds Alex Darocy without charges
• 8 cops versus 2 bicyclists just outside City Hall
• Anson Krekler: Million Dollar Blues; Dreamcatcher:  Occupy Santa Cruz’s San Lorenzo Park Annex removal on Honey, the last holdout.
• Reports from the Forbidden Zone on 12-9-11—Camille and Abbi challenging the 7 pm curfew law on a cold night.  
• Noah of Occupy on the 5 arrested in the San Lorenzo Park sweep defending the homeless encampment
• Tom of the Occupy the Sanitation Committee on the closing down of the portapotty.

The June 1, 2023 show is a Flashback to December 23, 1999.  It includes:

• [some sound distortion in the music; turn down the sound and skip forward]
• Elderly homeless Mary Kourie on Mayor Sugar’s “not on the agenda” reaction to the homeless crisis
• Co-Host K.C. the Bubble Lady joins Bathrobespierre in reviewing the scene in Wichita, KS and Santa Cruz
• Ernie, the piano man, arrested & jailed for non-payment of a Sleeping Ban ticket
• Lighthouse Linda on Judge Danner’s justice on Sleeping Ban tickets.
• Buttery worker and writer Chris Larsen reports on his Holland sleep-on-the-road trip
• Inglewood homeless man James Brown beaten to death (Akron Journal story)
• Robert Steffan, the “Pink Umbrella” man, who sat on a bench in a garbage bag outside Bunny’s shoes—his story.
• Copwatch Bob Duran on Officer Bluebully Brandt breaking up anti-Capitalist carolers outside
• (distorted) Speech to City Council about Robert Steffan.

 The 5-28-2023 includes:            

++++ https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/may/21/new-york-city-has-a-right-to-shelter-but-will-it-establish-a-right-to-sleep-outside/                      ++++ [5-25] Shawn Fraser on ousted from Benchlands into revolving door Coral St.;  Jessie McLaine on losing 4 cars in 4 months           

++++ [5-22] Steve Conover’s happier follow-up report on Michele’s entrance into the Armory           

++++ [5-21]  Bubbah, “Nobody”, and Paul on the Encampment meeting and other Pogonip survival reflections          

++++ [5-21]  Michael and Anna—out of hope as another sweep looms
++++ [5-21]  Zack, Dregs coffeehouse worker’s view from the counter         ++++ [5-22]  Alonzo, Ramido, Jose, and Meagan: on the day the Spanish-speaking Pogonipster camp was roped off           

++++ [5-27]  Jake on the Scotts Valley scene; Kazoo in flight from the Pogonip sweep; Drew’s Food not Bombs update; Dreadeye—still struggling with a friend’s vehicular cites           

++++ [5-27]  Johnny—artist, chef, fisherman—while sketching at Dreg’s.

The Flashback to 12-1-2011 features:          

++++ Cracker, in-studio guest throughout, describes his ledge-perch in Occupy San Jose        

++++ FRSC DJ Embryo reports from Occupy L.A. defends the vacant bank occupation in Santa Cruz, transcending the private property law

The May 25, 2023 show is a Flashback to February 23, 2012 and includes: 

• Richard D. Martin, former Security guard, denounces misuse of money at Monica Martinez’s Homeless [Lack of] Services Center  & mistreatment at the Armory shelter at 115 Coral St.
• Free Radio Santa Cruz [FRSC] frenemy broadcasters Bathrobespierre Robert Norse banters with technical mainstay Uncle Dennis Davie
• Interviews with sidewalk musicians and street scalawags including Angela Flynn and Saxy Peter, the controversial saxophonista
• Three-way phone exchange with Steve Pleich from the Occupy Santa Cruz General Assembly and FRSC musician Embryo from LA on the false sanctity of “private property” around the 75 River St. occupation suddenly being prosecuted as multiple felonies
• [2-19]  One man attempts to restart the Occupy in front of the courts.
• [2-18]  Casey Livingood describes the Gary Johnson “Sleeping is Not a Crime” protest on a bench outside the courts

The May 21, 2023 show includes:  

• Delaware and Shaeffer 5-20 street meeting of De Anza neighbors, anti-RV activists, and Santa Cruz Cares speakers debating next steps with Oversized Vehicle Ordinance (OVO) now enforceable law in Santa Cruz, banning nighttime parking of all vehicles 20′ or over midnight to 5 a.m. citywide (much of conversation hard to hear due to wind factor) & Bathrobespierre Robert’s commentary (much more audible)
• Darius M. gives a brief report on the Louden Nelson meeting with Mayor Keeley, Evan Morrison, and some of the public on homelessness with no mention of the Camping ordinances.
• “Step-Up” Steve Conover’s emergency phone calls on behalf of his partner Michele, then sleeping on the sidewalk in front of Coral St.
• [5-11] Interviews with Shorty, Hungry Hobo, & other evictees at the soon-to-be-demolished Sycamore Grove campsites. [hard to hear]
• [5-15] Follow up interviews with Shorty, HH, and others.
• Robert Woodleaf  vs. Hurricane Helga on “homeless clutter”
• 6 Cops, a CSO, and a Canine Cop to “encourage” folks to move on, with Jeremy Leonard tight-lipped about specific vacancies.
• More assorted interviews from the refugees:  Brandon, William Carpenter

The November 20th, 2011 Flashback includes:

• [11-9] Prunedale resident, Monterey radio broadcaster, and Occupy Santa Cruz supporter Denica de Foy on Occupy Santa Cruz (OSC) horizontal “leadership” and Move On‘s  & local Union’s conservative co-opting.
• [11-9] Dennis OCC portapotty/bathroom shutdown by City authorities
• Bathrobespierre’s account of repressive response at City Council; Dennis’s attempt to get mellow meetings with Sheriff Wowak
• “Scope it Out” Scott Graham on the De Sal controversy
• [11-10]  Structures & RVs at or near OSC, then removed by deputies; 11-19 OSC report from Mike, with protest 30 out of 40 days
• Reports from outside Santa Cruz
• Attorney Ed Frey on legal challenges against OSC.
• Criticism of Union lack of support for OSC; “Lighthouse” Linda Lemaster and “Soothsinger” Coral Brune on Disruption at OSC meetings

The May 18 2023 show, a Flashback from March 17, 2000, includes:

• [obscure Phil Ochs songs throughout]
• Interviews at the Pacific Ave. Table to end the Sleeping Ban uniting renters, tourists, and outside sleepers: Rent-strapped 7-year Broker’s Assistant; Former Sentinel employee Tammy Blake on recent beatings of homeless; Vandwellers Mike and Jim—from landlord to hotel to friend’s house to van; Low-profile car-dweller, David Donald (aka “Whatever”) under-the-bridge sleeper; Sabrina on police hassles.
• Update on Sleeping Ban Initiative, David Silva’s fast crusade against the Ban, planned protests at City Council, massive boycott/CD downtown.
• Single young woman on frequent police pressure; FRSC’s “Janitor” also a Post office report from passing worker; James on threats in his van. 
• Paddy Long on rent doublings; gone-by-done places needed. 
• “Sit in the rain” orders to Spring Mobilization to End the Sleeping Ban at Del Mar overhang.
• David L.–poem on war against all.
• Traveler Fouche; former Beach Flats resident against hard drugs; clean-up squatter Craig Fletcher ticketed, handcuffed, evicted.
• [3-9] Anthony Perez, Chris Murkley, vanster, surfer, and worker—”get out of town” signs on his vehicle.
• David from Stockton, Santa Barbara, and here; David 2, privileged street local, on police tolerance of anti-homeless violence.
• Melissa is upset on indifference towards Camping Ban.
• Jerry Henry, street preacher, on jailing for standing at a bus stop, taking dog & car.
• Bathrobespierre & Scope-it-Out Scott on the last big City Council meeting—Dolphin Lee acquisition votes in Closed Session and Redevelopment Agency.
• Visiting Presidential candidate (2000) Ralph Nader ducks a Sleeping Ban question—in spite of the state Green Party position opposing it.