KQED's Perspectives

Chandler Hoffman: Friendship Matters 02.06.2025 3:54 ↓

Childhood friendships are important and Chandler Hoffman shares how they make an impact throughout our lives.

Kevin Bendemire: A Meaningful Drive 30.05.2025 4:02 ↓

Kevin Bendemire shares how much he appreciates bonding with his daughter on her way to school.

Peter Hiep A: Belief in Others 29.05.2025 3:51 ↓

Peter Hiep A shares about his upbringing in Marin County to an immigrant family and why he’s passionate about helping others from similar backgrounds.

Megan Neale: Children Are the Future 28.05.2025 4:02 ↓

Megan Neale reflects on why she enjoys working with and investing in children.

Weiying Wu: More Than A Helping Hand 27.05.2025 3:57 ↓

Weiying Wu shares why she enjoys volunteering and community service.

Riley Mulcahy: Nurturing Talents 23.05.2025 3:52 ↓

Riley Mulcahy shares about growing up with dyslexia and why he wants to support other people.

Jim Oswald: The Power of Pets 22.05.2025 3:53 ↓

Losing a pet is never easy. Jim Oswald mourns the loss of his canine companion, Lulu.

Elliott Turner: Unapologetically Me 21.05.2025 3:36 ↓

Elliott Turner shares about his identity, upbringing and supporting marginalized communities.

Yoel Iskindir: Reclaim the Narrative 20.05.2025 3:49 ↓

Yoel Iskindir shares about his upbringing in Marin County and what inspired him to pursue a film career

Nilika Singhal: Embrace Our Differences 19.05.2025 3:57 ↓

Nilika Singhal shares why talking to kids about seizures can help them understand how the brain works.

Andrea Mackenzie: Preserve California’s Landscape 16.05.2025 3:53 ↓

Andrea Mackenzie shares about the beauty of California's landscape.

Larry Kwan: Broken in Our Own Ways 15.05.2025 3:52 ↓

Larry Kwan shares about the vibrancy of the Tenderloin neighborhood and how we all face different challenges in life.

Elias Lopez: The Kite Connection 14.05.2025 3:43 ↓

Elias Lopez is an editor and writer. He lives in San Jose.

David Rodstein: Finding My Way Back Home 13.05.2025 3:51 ↓

David Rodstein shares about why he misses California and his journey to return home.

Lisa Liu Grady: Every Step Counts 12.05.2025 3:58 ↓

During the pandemic in 2020, Lisa Liu Grady picked up a new hobby: walking outdoors and exploring new neighborhoods.

Lucia Kanter St. Amour: More Than Mimosas 09.05.2025 3:57 ↓

Lucia Kanter St. Amour shares her thoughts on how to really support mothers on Mother's Day

Jude Yuen: A Warning Sign 08.05.2025 4:02 ↓

Jude Yuen raises concerns over seeing his peers participating in sports betting.

Aditi Desai: Turning A New Page 07.05.2025 3:46 ↓

For Aditi Desai, books have served as a way to stay grounded and make new friends.

Susannah Brouwer: An Autism Journey 06.05.2025 4:01 ↓

Susannah Brouwer shares about taking care of her autistic son and why the stigma needs to end.

Naomi Hsu: How Writing Can Heal Us 05.05.2025 4:01 ↓

Naomi Hsu shares about how writing can be therapeutic and create empathy.

Rosita Ventura-Gomez: I Will Keep Fighting 02.05.2025 3:44 ↓

Rosita Ventura-Gomez shares how she remains determined to speak out against the deportation of undocumented people.

Richard Swerdlow: An Attack on Education 01.05.2025 4:00 ↓

Richard Swerdlow weighs in on why dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is the wrong approach.

Kathy Nguyễn: Finding A Home 30.04.2025 3:59 ↓

On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War, Kathy Nguyễn reflects on her family's experiences moving to the United States.

Andrew Lam: Memories Stay With Us 29.04.2025 3:56 ↓

Andrew Lam reflects on the fall of Saigon during the Vietnam War and what that meant for his family.

Megan Beltran: Stellar Performances 28.04.2025 3:55 ↓

As a voice teacher, Megan Beltran shares why she is inspired by her high school students' musical performances.