KQED's Perspectives

Gemma Boothroyd: A San Francisco Halloween 30.10.2026 3:54 ↓

Gemma Boothroyd shares about the differences in celebrating Halloween in San Francisco after moving from Canada.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: The Stories That Make a Life 29.10.2026 3:56 ↓

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shares about writing her father's eulogy and the stories that explain who we are.

Leanne Hope Chabalko: A Not-So-Junior Ranger 28.10.2026 3:49 ↓

Leane Hope Chabalko shares a fond memory of exploring historic sites around the Bay Area with her family.

Shunny Murase: Mind the Vowels 27.10.2026 3:53 ↓

Shunny Murase shares about how his accent is perceived in different parts of the world.

Richard Levitt: Not Boring At All 26.10.2026 3:58 ↓

Richard Levitt shares about why he enjoys being a lifeguard.

Diane Jacobson: A Rower's Route 23.10.2026 3:55 ↓

Diane Jacobson shares about why she enjoys rowing.

Patricia Aquino: Reliving Adolescence 22.10.2026 3:50 ↓

Patricia Aquino shares about her experiences parenting a teenager.

Jesse Skeets: The Mystery Date 21.10.2026 3:53 ↓

Jesse Skeets shares about planning secret dates to surprise his wife.

Avery Lo: Searching For Happiness 20.10.2026 3:48 ↓

Avery Lo shares about how nostalgia brought her back to a place of joy.

Karen Pugh: Embracing Evolution 19.10.2026 3:52 ↓

Karen Pugh shares about experiencing Autumn in California.

Franz Bruckner: The Bay's Best Kept Secret 15.10.2026 3:51 ↓

Franz Bruckner is a software engineer for a high tech company. He lives in Newark and enjoys outdoor activities including soccer and rafting.

Nicola Jones: Yearning to Come Home 14.10.2026 4:01 ↓

Nicola Jones shares about finding a new home in the Bay Area.

Vicki Larson: Affluent City 13.10.2026 3:51 ↓

Vicki Larson shares about her experience living in Mill Valley.

Jerry Sun: Different Faiths, One Nature 09.10.2026 3:56 ↓

Jerry Sun shares about his experience learning about different religions.

Joan Cardellino: A Delightful Dish 08.10.2026 3:53 ↓

Joan Cardellino shares about her favorite cake recipe and cooking for her friends.

Rebecca Toy: Definitions of Family 07.10.2026 3:52 ↓

Rebecca Toy shares about the dynamics with her siblings.

Christina Grenier: Grad School at Middle Age 06.10.2026 3:56 ↓

Christina Grenier shares about her experiences after deciding to pursue grad school. 

John Schumann: Settling in to the Bay Area 05.10.2026 3:39 ↓

After relocating from Oklahoma, John Schumann shares about why he enjoys his new home.

Hema Kundargi: Dreams That Never Age 02.10.2026 3:54 ↓

Hema Kundargi shares about why it's important to keep dreaming and evolving.

Aditi Ranjan: Avoiding the Scams 01.10.2026 3:46 ↓

Aditi Ranjan shares why she feels cybersecurity is important.

John Levine: Big Shoes to Fill 30.09.2026 3:58 ↓

John Levine shares about the dress shoes he inherited from his father.

Cydnie Perkins: Time For a Road Trip 29.09.2026 4:03 ↓

Cydnie Perkins shares about the benefits of traveling around the country.

Aayush Hegde: Permission to Ruin a Box 28.09.2026 3:45 ↓

Aayush Hegde shares how he teaches students to solve engineering problems.

Karina Moreno: Memories From Move-In Day 25.09.2026 3:54 ↓

As she drops her daughter off at school, Karina Moreno reminisces about when she was moving in to college.

William Humnicky: The Journey to What I Truly Missed 24.09.2026 4:02 ↓

William Humnicky shares about a recent backpacking trip.