KQED's Perspectives

Alex Coburn: What Makes a Great Leader 09.04.2025 3:47 ↓

Alex Coburn explains why elephants make great leaders.

Vicki Larson: A Complicated New Role 08.04.2025 3:57 ↓

Vicki Larson shares her concerns about stepping into her new role as a mother-in-law.  

Maya Farías: Grateful for the Time 07.04.2025 3:47 ↓

Losing a pet is never easy and Maya Farías reflects on the time she spent with her dog.

Keith Humphreys: A Day at the Barbershop 04.04.2025 3:58 ↓

Keith Humphreys shares what happened when he took his son to a barbershop for the first time.

Jonathan Kathrein: Save Transitional Kindergarten 03.04.2025 3:58 ↓

Jonathan Kathrein weighs in on why transitional kindergarten is important for children's educational development.

Christine Schoefer: Good Words 02.04.2025 3:58 ↓

When Christine Schoefer decides to help her husband buy a truck, her way with words makes all the difference.

Taran Singh: Jiu Jitsu Pasta 01.04.2025 3:54 ↓

Taran Singh shares his pasta recipe while waiting to pick up his son from a martial arts class.

Nora Vik: Miles of Connections 31.03.2025 3:46 ↓

Cycling has taken Nora Vik across the country, meeting all types of bike riders along the way.

Shruti Gopinathan: Reimagining Connection 28.03.2025 3:53 ↓

Shruti Gopinathan reflects on her experience raising an only child in the Bay Area.

Lubna Qureishi: Observing Ramadan 27.03.2025 3:56 ↓

As Ramadan comes to an end, Lubna Qureishi shares her experience as a Muslim woman fasting and taking care of her son.

Dylan Houle: Help Others Find Their Footing 26.03.2025 3:58 ↓

Dylan Houle shares about his experience supporting people searching for employment and the emotional toll it takes.  

Alessandra Comier: Redefining Strength 25.03.2025 3:51 ↓

After sustaining several injuries, Alessandra Comier reflects on the determination it takes to make a full recovery.  

Jenny Yu: Keep Pedestrians Safe 24.03.2025 3:49 ↓

Jenny Yu's life changed after her mother was hit by a car. Now, she advocates for pedestrian safety and speed cameras.

Rania Sanford: In Honor of Women 21.03.2025 3:53 ↓

Rania Sanford shares about her experience as an immigrant in America and Women's History Month.

Lisa Grady: The Hummingbird Intruder 20.03.2025 3:56 ↓

Lisa Liu Grady shares her experience trying to free a friendly flying companion.

Donovan Dooley: Climate Change on the Run 19.03.2025 3:55 ↓

Donovan Dooley shares how running opened his eyes to the impacts of climate change in California.

Natalie Dement: Ant Admiration 18.03.2025 3:43 ↓

Natalie Dement remarks on the tenacity of ants after they make their way into her home.

Laura Fay: Leprechauns and Cultural Awareness 17.03.2025 3:51 ↓

For St. Patrick's Day, Laura Fay reflects on the stereotypes and cultural differences in celebrating the holiday.

Munira Shamim: Matters of the Heart 14.03.2025 3:57 ↓

After her mother-in-law passed away from a heart attack, Munira Shamim shares about how the symptoms impact women of color.

Cleveland Justis: A Robust Partnership 13.03.2025 3:44 ↓

Cleveland Justis admires the beauty of national parks and explains why they need to be protected.

Kara Henderson: My Footprint 12.03.2025 3:59 ↓

Kara Henderson shares her memories of her grandmother and the promise she made to be more eco-friendly.

Megan O'Malley: Women in Mythology 11.03.2025 3:59 ↓

Megan O'Malley reflects on myths about women throughout the ages.

Susan DeMersseman: Uncharted Territory 10.03.2025 3:54 ↓

For Susan DeMersseman, having a core group of friends that help each other navigate traveling, health issues and aging makes all the difference.

Steven Birenbaum: Straight to Voicemail 07.03.2025 3:47 ↓

Steven Birenbaum shares his frustration after his late father's voicemails were accidentally deleted.

Cheryl Downes McCoy: Choosing to Love 06.03.2025 4:03 ↓

Cheryl Downes McCoy shares about what it was like raising a child who identifies as transgender and why supporting them is so important.