KQED's Perspectives

Richard Swerdlow: Having "The Talk" 04.03.2025 3:38 ↓

Richard Swerdlow shares how now is the right time to have difficult conversations on politics.

Max Gutmann: Taking Risks and Defining Them 03.03.2025 4:00 ↓

Max Gutmann shares how a true risk is worth the reward.

Julia Chen: Girls of Four Generations 28.02.2025 4:05 ↓

Julia Chen shares about her complicated relationship with her mother and how that changed once she had a daughter.

Marisela Gonzáles Ginestra: Why Representation Matters 27.02.2025 3:59 ↓

For Marisela Gonzáles Ginestra, hearing stories that reflect her community and background makes all the difference.

Gayle Asali Dickson: Black History is American History 26.02.2025 3:54 ↓

Gayle Asali Dickson reflects on her role in the Black Panther Party and the importance of Black History Month.

Millie Watson: Love Exists 25.02.2025 3:57 ↓

Millie Watson shares her triumphs and struggles finding love.

Jessica Smits: It's All About Respect 24.02.2025 4:00 ↓

After witnessing adults being rude to kids on the field, cross country coach Jessica Smits says it's time for the disrespect to end.

Randolf Klein: The Final Frontier 21.02.2025 3:54 ↓

Randolf Klein shares why diversity matters when providing opportunities in the workplace.

Carole Henmi: A Day of Remembrance 20.02.2025 4:01 ↓

Carole Henmi reflects on the U.S. executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans and how it impacted her family.

Hunter Stoval: I Won't Be Erased 19.02.2025 3:59 ↓

Despite the recent executive orders from the Trump administration, Hunter Stoval stands proudly in his identity.

Yumi Wilson: Missing the Signs 18.02.2025 3:56 ↓

Yumi Wilson opens up about taking care of her sister and recognizing abuse after she was brutally attacked by her husband.

Isabel Daniels: Closure 17.02.2025 3:48 ↓

Isabel Daniels reflects on one of life’s most difficult losses: the loss of a friendship. 

Veronica Sibley: The Sandwich Generation 14.02.2025 3:59 ↓

Caring for an aging parent while raising your own children can be a daunting task. But this is one challenge you don’t have to face alone, as Veronica Sibley reminds us.   

Keith Barlow: It's Never Too Late 13.02.2025 4:00 ↓

Keith Barlow shares how learning other languages was embraced by his family.

Saachi Dhillon: When Friends Change 12.02.2025 3:50 ↓

For Saachi Dhillon, navigating high school came with new changes and challenges, especially with friendships. 

Elizabeth Levett Fortier: The People on the Bus 11.02.2025 3:56 ↓

Elizabeth Levett Fortier reminds us that the value of a San Francisco Muni ride is often much higher than the fare. 

Disha Zaidi: Navigating Sympathy and Empathy 10.02.2025 3:59 ↓

After her father fell ill, Disha Zaidi shares how empathy from friends and family made a big impact.  

Andrea Stryer: The Gingko Tree 07.02.2025 3:52 ↓

Andrea Stryer reflects on an exchange she had with a teacher who challenged her work on a school project.

Tim Davern: The Earth is a Liver 06.02.2025 3:53 ↓

Tim Davern shares the parallels of repairing liver function and taking care of planet Earth.

Elizabeth Rynecki: How Oceans Shape Our Lives 05.02.2025 3:54 ↓

Elizabeth Rynecki shares about the important role oceans and trading goods play in our everyday lives.

Ben Friedman: A Grateful Dad 04.02.2025 3:58 ↓

Ben Friedman shares why he appreciates having time to spend with his son.

Cate Steane: Everyone Needs Compassion 03.02.2025 3:56 ↓

While grieving the loss of her best friend, Cate Steane shares why having compassion for others is so important.

Jenness Hobart: Aging Into Things 31.01.2025 3:59 ↓

Jenness Hobart shares how her life experiences have changed as she ages.

Whitney Sterten-Hall: What Remains 30.01.2025 3:51 ↓

Whitney Sterten-Hall shares her memories about the Altadena home she grew up in that was recently devastated by wildfires in Los Angeles.

Grant Yee: Hit the Ground Running 29.01.2025 3:48 ↓

Grant Yee shares how he became passionate about playing volleyball and how it improved his life.