KQED's Perspectives

Laura Fay: Behind the Tidy Rooms 12.08.2025 3:53 ↓

Laura Fay shares about her summer job experience working in the hospitality industry.

Arthur Patterson: Third Time’s The Charm 11.08.2025 3:52 ↓

Arthur Patterson shares about the challenges of working in the tech industry.

Lakshmi Nakka: Spread the Word 08.08.2025 3:57 ↓

Lakshmi Nakka shares why it's important to clear up misconceptions on sexual health equity for young adults.

Geri Spieler: Stretched Thin 07.08.2025 3:46 ↓

After volunteering at a food bank, Geri Spieler explains why support is so necessary.

Andrew Crispin: More Than a Box of Food 06.08.2025 3:58 ↓

Andrew Crispin shares what it was like to rely on food banks when he was a child.

Max Gutmann: Steak and Artichokes 05.08.2025 3:59 ↓

Max Gutmann explains why we should be paying more attention to having experiences.

Keith Humphreys: Caring For Parents 30.07.2025 3:51 ↓

Taking care of parents is never easy and Keith Humphreys shares why a robot can't replace that support.

Zayden Bronson: It's All About Belief 29.07.2025 3:44 ↓

Zayden Bronson shares the inspiring message he creates using rocks.

Vien Nguyen: A Beloved Pet 28.07.2025 3:55 ↓

Vien Nguyen mourns the loss of his pet chinchilla, Rice Boy and how the memories will stay with him.

Scott McMorrow: Not the Enemy 25.07.2025 3:39 ↓

Scott McMorrow shares about being mobility-impaired and ending the stigma associated with it.

Christine McQueen: Short Order Summer Job 24.07.2025 3:58 ↓

Christine McQueen shares about her summer job experiences working at a restaurant.

Adeline Jones: Moving With Confidence 23.07.2025 3:46 ↓

Adeline Jones shares about an impactful experience she had at a summer camp.

Guleed Allen: Appreciate the Culture 22.07.2025 3:53 ↓

Guleed Allen explains the differences between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation.

Christine Junge: One Scoop at a Time 21.07.2025 3:34 ↓

Christine Junge shares about her summer job experience working at an ice cream shop.

Stephen Lavezzo: A Love Letter 18.07.2025 3:58 ↓

Stephen Lavezzo reflects on the similarities between living in Hawaii and the Bay Area

Tom Marks: Parenting in the Digital Age 17.07.2025 3:51 ↓

Tom Marks shares why he is hesitant to introduce his young daughter to social media and pop culture.

Marilyn Englander: Unplugged 16.07.2025 3:54 ↓

After a busy day, Marilyn Englander reflects on experiencing nature while walking through her neighborhood.

Ethan Greenberg: The Hardest Part of Arthritis 15.07.2025 3:59 ↓

Ethan Greenberg explains the challenges he faces with juvenile arthritis.

Allan Sison: Headed For Space 14.07.2025 3:55 ↓

Allan Sison shares how his passion for engineering led to an apprenticeship with NASA.

Larry Lee: A Thoughtful Reunion 11.07.2025 3:58 ↓

Larry Lee shares his thoughts on attending a high school reunion and reconnecting with former classmates.

Laura Fay: Language Connections 10.07.2025 4:04 ↓

Laura Fay shares about her experience practicing speaking Spanish in different neighborhoods.

Ralph Nichols: Not So Cool 09.07.2025 3:59 ↓

Ralph Nichols shares his experience when he took a summer job as an ice delivery truck driver.

Sara Alexander: Don't Let Go? 08.07.2025 3:56 ↓

Sara Alexander shares why it's sometimes difficult to let go of cherished items

Hudson Roth: Keeping Sports Fun 07.07.2025 3:33 ↓

Hudson Roth has played competitive soccer for years and wonders if people have lost sight of what youth sports should be about.

Beth Singer: A Summer of Service 03.07.2025 3:54 ↓

Beth Singer shares about her summer job experience working in the hospitality industry.