KQED's Perspectives

Natasha Mar: More Than A Medal 16.02.2026 3:41 ↓

Natasha Mar reflects on why she loves dancing.

Vedant Hathalia: Use Responsibly 13.02.2026 3:54 ↓

Vedant Hathalia shares about his experiences with AI and what he thinks can be improved.

Marilyn Englander: Call Me By Your Name 12.02.2026 3:55 ↓

Marilyn Englander explains why it's important to learn people's names.

Negar Ajayebi: What Home Means to Me 11.02.2026 3:55 ↓

Negar Ajayebi shares how her perception of home has changed after moving to the United States.

Larry Lee: Caregiver Dilemmas 10.02.2026 3:50 ↓

Larry Lee shares about the challenges of taking care of his aging parents.

Vicki Larson: No Need to Conform 09.02.2026 3:48 ↓

With Valentine's Day approaching, Vicki Larson shares why it's OK to not feel pressured to celebrate

Veronica Wong: Enjoying the Return 06.02.2026 4:00 ↓

Veronica Wong shares about what she’s learned from traveling the world.

Andrew Dickson: Opinions Vary 05.02.2026 3:54 ↓

Andrew Dickson shares about why it's important to appreciate nature and shared outdoor spaces.

Richard Swerdlow: Costs of Living 04.02.2026 3:55 ↓

Richard Swerdlow weighs in on how risings costs for groceries, healthcare and housing can have a negative impact.

Aniyah Zamora: In Seasons, Not Seconds 03.02.2026 3:45 ↓

Aniyah Zamora shares how gardening and art helped her to learn how to slow down.

Ashley Lee: Different Parts of Me 02.02.2026 3:42 ↓

Ashley Lee shares about her names and choosing an identity.

Maxine Rose Schur: The Things We Hold Dear 30.01.2026 4:00 ↓

Maxine Rose Schur shares about what it means to hold on to precious items from family members who have passed away.

Dee Seligman: A Second Chance 29.01.2026 3:59 ↓

Dee Seligman shares about her experience volunteering at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

Abhay Dandekar: Nurturing Trust 28.01.2026 3:54 ↓

On National Pediatrician Day, Abhay Dandekar shares why it's important to build trust with patients.

Daedalus Howell: Embracing Mediocrity 27.01.2026 3:58 ↓

Daedalus Howell shares about the challenges in his creative process as a writer and filmmaker.

Carlos Roig: Thankful for the Food 26.01.2026 3:55 ↓

Carlos Roig shares about his upbringing, farming and the importance of food.

Nicole Reynoso: Hope in the Face of Peril 23.01.2026 3:55 ↓

Nicole Reynoso weighs in on the challenges educators, parents and students face and why she remains hopeful.

Theresa Nelson: A Plan to Give Back 22.01.2026 3:47 ↓

Theresa Nelson shares how her family gives back to worthy causes.

Christina Matua: A Greener Future 21.01.2026 3:53 ↓

Christina Matua reflects on her neighborhood and why environmental health matters.

Aditi Desai: The Power of Lovingkindness 20.01.2026 3:57 ↓

After a traumatic event, Aditi Desai shares how she plans to move forward.

Andrea Ibanez Terrazas: The Geography of Opportunity 16.01.2026 3:53 ↓

Andrea Ibanez Terrazas shares about her upbringing and how zip codes play a role in accessibility.

Eva Meyersson Milgrom: The Aging Myth 15.01.2026 3:47 ↓

Eva Meyersson Milgrom shares about her experiences aging and forming a new social group.

Anupama Shetty: The Reading Routine 14.01.2026 3:59 ↓

Anupama Shetty shares how reading with her children is a mutually beneficial experience.

Stacey Kertsman: Cultivating Curious Minds 13.01.2026 3:58 ↓

Stacey Kertsman shares her concerns teaching students with the rise of AI.

Nate Seltenrich: A Change in Seasons 12.01.2026 3:59 ↓

Nate Seltenrich reflects on his connection to nature and seasonal changes.