KQED's Perspectives

Shia Shabazz Smith: Beyond a Paycheck 21.08.2026 4:01 ↓

Shia Shabazz Smith shares about an early summer job experience.

Marilyn Englander: Corn Season 20.08.2026 3:51 ↓

Marilyn Englander shares why she enjoys corn so much during this time of year.

Tyler Street: Inner Guidance 19.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Tyler Street shares about how he found peace after leaving the medical field.

Vivian Ho: The Language of Access 18.08.2026 3:42 ↓

Vivian Ho shares about her experience navigating language barriers and access to resources.

Martha Olsen Joyce: The Gift of Birthright Citizenship 17.08.2026 3:55 ↓

Martha Olsen Joyce shares about her journey to obtain dual citizenship.

Michelle Matosian: A Difficult Diagnosis 14.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Michelle Matosian shares about her experience dealing with a bone condition.

Oi-Yan Chung: Giving Thanks to Our Teachers 13.08.2026 3:51 ↓

Oi-Yan Chung shares about her experience with teachers and volunteering at her son's school.

Emmett Yu: Not Defined By Birthmark 12.08.2026 3:48 ↓

Emmett Yu shares about embracing and learning to accept his birthmark.

Lisa Liu Grady: Lessons in Hospitality 11.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Lisa Liu Grady shares about an early job experience working in a restaurant.

Nidia Trujillo: When Did We Stop Seeing Each Other? 10.08.2026 3:57 ↓

Nidia Trujillo shares about her struggles in Berkeley and support from the community.

Jay Dayrit: What Makes Us Human 07.08.2026 3:52 ↓

Jay Dayrit shares about working with students on their college applications.

Sukhpaljit Kaur: I Was Just Early 06.08.2026 4:00 ↓

Sukhpaljit Kaur shares about why it's important to remain patient.

When It Is Time to Say Goodbye 05.08.2026 4:06 ↓

Wendy Murphy shares about the pain of losing a beloved family pet.

Chanda Williams: What Midwives Taught Me 04.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Chanda Williams shares about her experiences working with midwives and her pregnancy journey.

Maneet Grewal: Lessons in Absence 03.08.2026 3:44 ↓

Maneet Grewal shares about dealing with the loss of friendships.

Jeevan Gillon: Longing for Approval 31.07.2026 3:36 ↓

Jeevan Gillon shares about learning to set healthy boundaries.

Arya Devanath: An Act of Defiance 30.07.2026 3:53 ↓

Arya Devanath shares about her experiences writing a book.

Kelly White: Comfortable in the Ocean 29.07.2026 3:48 ↓

Kelly White shares about learning to swim in the ocean.

Michelle Chen: The Fish Tank Experiment 28.07.2026 3:44 ↓

Michelle Chen shares what she learned from maintaining the diverse marine life in her fish tank.

Johanna Rauhala: Illuminated Memories 27.07.2026 3:59 ↓

Johanna Rauhala shares memories about her father’s work in San Francisco.

Sarah Han: Writing For a Home 24.07.2026 4:03 ↓

Sarah Han shares about her creative writing process.

Paul Blumenthal: Retirement 23.07.2026 3:58 ↓

Paul Blumenthal shares about what he is looking forward to after recently retiring.

Anayat Mohan: From Panic to Perfection 22.07.2026 3:41 ↓

Anayat Mohan shares about how she changed her thinking around study habits.

Heath Watenmaker: Why I Became a Rabbi 21.07.2026 4:02 ↓

Heath Watenmaker shares how a summer job led him to pursue a completely different career path.

Bia Vieira: A Complicated History 20.07.2026 3:52 ↓

Bia Vieira shares how coffee reminds her of her upbringing.