KQED's Perspectives

Enya Pan: Love as Thick as Porridge 23.02.2024 3:59 ↓

How can you tell if you’re loved? Sometimes, says Enya Pan, it’s the difference between thick and runny porridge.

Jacky Law: Finding Belonging and Safety in Shelter Housing 22.02.2024 3:48 ↓

Facing hardship and feeling shame can keep you from owning your story. But Jacky Law found that sharing your story can be the antidote to shame.

Ashley Knowlton: Generational Ritual 21.02.2024 3:53 ↓

When you have a hereditary disorder, it can feel like an inevitable outcome for your children. Ashley Knowlton wonders if there's anything she can do about it.

Purvi Jejurkar: Lab Coat and Ghungroos 20.02.2024 3:59 ↓

Purvi Jejurkar finds her two seemingly opposite vocations complement each other.

Niall Kavanagh: Duty Free 16.02.2024 3:59 ↓

It's easy to feel uninspired by the state of the world today, but Niall Kavanagh has a role model who reminds him of the power of generosity and compassion.

Isha Smith: Discovering Home 15.02.2024 3:49 ↓

YR Media’s Isha Smith moved around a lot growing up. But it wasn’t until they moved to the Bay Area when they discovered what it means to be home.

Natalie Baldaccini: Didn't We Used to Date? 14.02.2024 3:40 ↓

On this Valentine's Day, we bring you a story of modern love from Natalie Baldaccini.

Vicki Larson: A Different 'I Do' 13.02.2024 4:01 ↓

How do you define a successful relationship? For Vicki Larson, it's not just about a ring on your finger.

Salim Boykin: Singing With His Heart 12.02.2024 3:55 ↓

Love is in the air, and that love includes self-love and confidence. Here's a Perspective from Salim Boykin.

Vanessa Hua: Shedding Hair for the New Year 10.02.2024 3:56 ↓

Vanessa Hua and her hair stylist face some decisions rooted in Lunar New Year tradition.

Russell Yee: Hats Off 08.02.2024 3:46 ↓

We've all experienced culture clash with our generational neighbors. Here's Russell Yee's Perspective on the matter.

Martha Engber: Bay Area Neurodiversity 07.02.2024 3:56 ↓

Martha Engber hopes for a future where all types of diversity are celebrated and appreciated.

David Giesen: Androcles and the Catalytic Converter Thieves 06.02.2024 3:56 ↓

When crime strikes, it's easy to feel defeated and helpless. David Giesen tells us how he stays hopeful.

Sophie Alarcon: The Comfort in Being a Sock 05.02.2024 3:47 ↓

Sophie Alarcon reflects on what it's like to navigate the world as one half of a pair.

Hank Rosenfeld: Heart Beats 02.02.2024 3:59 ↓

Despite change, San Francisco will always be a magical place. Just ask Hank Rosenfeld.

Sally Zou: Little Humans on Board 01.02.2024 3:59 ↓

Have you ever been seated in front of a kicking toddler on a plane? Sally Zou brings us this Perspective.

Rakshithaa Jaiganesh: To Speak Like Water 31.01.2024 3:57 ↓

Assimilation can often challenge our relationship with our native languages. Rakshithaa Jaiganesh tells us about her journey with Tamil.

Chen Yu: How Poker Can Help You Navigate Everyday Life 30.01.2024 3:55 ↓

A classic card game provided an unexpected source of life skills for Chen Yu.

Lucienne Noel: Maternity Leave 29.01.2024 3:55 ↓

As Lucienne Noel's parental leave winds down, she reflects on the lessons she learned in the early days with her new child. This Perspective originally aired in February 2023.

Amanda Agustin: I'm No Gay Ambassador 26.01.2024 3:58 ↓

Amanda Agustin is used to invasive and inappropriate questions about her sexuality. Here’s her Perspective. This Perspective was produced by YR Media, and originally aired in May 2016.

Michael Gaines: Garret's Bike Shop 24.01.2024 3:58 ↓

The loss of a neighborhood business can deal a blow to its community. Michael Gaines has this Perspective.

Carmen Corona: An Inherited Dream 23.01.2024 3:52 ↓

Carrying on a family legacy through her name, Carmen Corona reflects on the pride in being a first generation college student.

Sumedha Kota: Caste in San Francisco 22.01.2024 3:55 ↓

Sumedha Kota has seen the ramifications of caste discrimination play out in her community. She brings us this Perspective.

Jasmine Jaksic: The Marshland 19.01.2024 3:59 ↓

When Jasmine Jaksic needed a break from the artificial world of AI, she found solace in a nearby marsh. This Perspective originally aired in July 2023.

Rishan Patel: Off the Bench 18.01.2024 3:46 ↓

Becoming a student athlete changed Rishan Patel’s life. And now, he hopes to do the same for others — helping them off the bench and getting in the game. YR Media brings this Perspective.