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First Person Singular - Latest Episodes
First Person Singular from KSQD segments feature the unique voices of our community, sharing a commentary, personal story, or an observation. To see the entire archive of this show, please visit https://ksqd.org/feed/podcast/fpsingular/
Episodes
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Persuasive Silence
Sarah Rabkin tells a tale about the stunning power of silence.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – Worst of the Worst
Jason Scorse says our situation is “beyond the pale.” Photo courtesy of Monstera Production.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Ed Weingold – Indentured Studentude
Ed Weingold looks into the origin of student debt. Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Professors
Laurie Corn makes sense now of what her college professors once said. Photo courtesy of israwmx.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – What Binds Us
Sally Grey remembers what binds us. Photo courtesy of Juan Photo and Video.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Hiroshima
Steve Pleich talks about the shadow of the mushroom cloud. Photo courtesy of Irfan Rahat.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Grey Wolves
Bahia Brunelle sets the record straight about the Grey Wolf.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Fisherman and the Satyr
Alan Ritch meets a Satyr and a fisherman.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Dinner
The late Olga Cossi says, “Here’s what to do when your husband asks ‘What’s for dinner?'” Photo courtesy of Daniela Elena Tentis.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Ray Newkirk – Fruit of the Devil
Ray Newkirk talks about the Fruit of the Devil. Photo courtesy of Fuzzy Rescue.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Tone
The late Bruce Scott changes his tone of speaking to his son. Photo courtesy Kindel Media.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Fighting For Peace
Sarah Rabkin ponders “Is fighting for peace an oxymoron?” Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jeri Bodemar – Finding Peace
Jeri Bodemar is finding peace. Photo courtesy of Septimiu Lupea.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Amy McElroy -Bully
Amy McElroy listens proudly as her daughter tells of a clash with a classmate. Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock project.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Ed Weingold – Monterey Bay
Ed Weingold is thankful for what we have in Santa Cruz and watchful of the future. Photo courtesy of Jeff Nissen.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – The Good Professor
Laurie Corn gives homage to the good professor.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – The Rule of Law is Gone
Jason Scorse says, “The worst is yet to come.” Photo courtesy of Charles Criscuolo.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Ortigia
Alan Ritch visits the oldest mikveh in Europe.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey Fireworks
Sally Grey remembers the fireworks of her childhood. Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Resilient Redwoods
Bahia Brunelle admires the resiliency of redwoods.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Ilse Rowe – Meals
The late Ilse Rowe, celebrated a special anniversary in 2009. Photo courtesy of Lazarus Ziridis.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Dying to Die
The late Olga Cossi, a writer of books for children and adults, once said, “How foolish I am.” Photo courtesy of Aleksandar Pasaric.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Past Beliefs
The late Bruce Scott found a way to free himself from beliefs that held him back. Photo courtesy of Alexandro David.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Fluidity Forever
Sarah Rabkin notes, “There’s more than one way to make an impact in world affairs.” Photo courtesy of Nataliya Vaitkevich.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jeri Bodemar – The Power of Asking
Jeri Bodemar believes in the power of asking. Photo courtesy of Ann H.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Pirate Dan de Malformed – Power of Music
Pirate Dan de Malformed makes music to change lives. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Cooper.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Before Plastic
Laurie Corn remembers the days before plastic. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – The Enemy Within
Jason Scorse comments on the “Enemy Within.” Photo courtesy Yan Krukau.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Graziela’s Parable
Alan Ritz shares Graziela’s parable.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Two Erikas
The late Sigrid McLaughlin has a key to the mystery of the two Erikas. Photo courtesy of Friede Dia.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – North Beach
Bahia Brunelle shares her memories of North Beach.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – Showers
Sally Grey remembers some of her best showers. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Newspaper
Olga Cossi once said, “Extra! Extra! Don’t read all about it.” Photo courtesy of Madison Inouye.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Liams Fire
The late Bruce Scott tells how Liam’s fire was put out by school children. Photo courtesy of Mikhail Nilov.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Housing
Steve Pleich gets real about housing. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirst Person Singular: Jeri Bodemar – Rewriting
Jeri Bodemar asks, “Does endless repetition by the media make ideas real?” Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jen Walker – Kitten Season
Jen Walker ponders kitten season in the animal shelter. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Sheep and Wolves
Sarah Rabkin advises how to be your truest activist self. Photo courtesy of Polina.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Bucket List
Laurie Corn’s bucket list is gone… in a good way. Photo courtesy of Suzy Hazelwood.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jason Scorse – We Are Now The Bad Guys
Jason Scorse warns, “Now we are the bad guys.” Photo courtesy of Rosemary Ketchum.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Hosni and His Kasbah
Alan Ritch visits a Sicilian Kasbah.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Elliot McWhinnie – Mothers Day
For Elliot McWhinnie, a certain Mothers Day was life changing. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Upside Down Bats
Bahia Brunelle shares what she learned about an upside down creature.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSinglar: Sally Grey – Tadpoles
Sally Grey recalls the childhood adventures she had in the Fall River of South Dakota. Photo courtesy of Chris F.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Me
The late Olga Cossi asked, “Remember me?” Photo courtesy of Efrem Efre.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – Jailer
The late Bruce Scott once found himself in jail with no bail. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Meade Fischer – Parenting
Meade Fischer questions parent’s roles and responsibilities in today’s techie world. Photo courtesy of Matheus Bertelli.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Jane McCormick Crowley – Language
The late Jane McCormick Crowley reflects on the effects of language.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sally Wing – Foster Failure
Sally Wing ironically considers herself a failure when it comes to foster care for dogs. Photo courtesy of Brett Sayles.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sarah Rabkin – Hunting and Pecking
Sarah Rabkin finds her own creative way to be a quiet activist. Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Good Friday
Alan Ritch enjoyed two processions on Good Friday when he was in Italy.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Grandma
Laurie Corn asks, “When is a grandma not a grandma?”
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Erin Conway – Easter Bunnies
If you are thinking of getting your kids bunnies for Easter, Erin Conway has good advice. Photo courtesy of Mike Bird
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Ray Newkirk – What IS a Patriot?
Ray Newkirk asks, “What IS a Patriot?” Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Secretive Salamander
Bahia Brunelle shares about the secretive salamander.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – Saturday Matinees
Sally Grey remembers Saturdays at the movies. Photo courtesy of Tima Miroshnichenko.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Farewell
The late Olga Cossi says farewell to a dear friend. Photo courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott – George
The late Bruce Scott looked back on the life of a childhood friend. Photo courtesy of Saeid Anvar.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Harrision Herzog – Barrista
Harrison Herzog has some advice for fellow coffee lovers. Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk.
First Person Singular - Latest EpisodesFirstPersonSingular: Elliot Eliyah McWhinnie – Pizza Day
In elementary school Elliot Eliyah McWhinnie discovers something elementary about how to find peace in your every day life. Photo courtesy of Narda Yescas.