KQED's Perspectives

A case of mistaken vegetable identity reminded Jamie Chiahui Gao of her own experience as an immigrant. 

Inspirational messages can feel cloying and cliché, but Marilyn Englander tells us about a time she took a chance and listened to one of those messages.

The pandemic changed the way a lot of us approach social situations, including Sydney Wanguhu. YR Media brings her Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in April 2023.

In an era of constant media consumption, Evan Nichols suggests finding a balance between screen time and engagement with the real world.

It’s only Wednesday, but you might already be looking forward to some relief from the work week. Saadhana Deshpande tells us about their stress reliever of choice.

With all the influence algorithms have on our lives, Lorin Tams has this case against allowing anything--or anyone--to put us in boxes. 

Fear is intrinsic to the human experience, but a childhood memory had Elisabeth Scharbaum thinking about the possibilities of reexamining our fear responses.

Ray Pestrong finds evidence of the huge forces that shape our planet in the small changes of a sandy beach. This Perspective originally aired in July 2019.

Despite working two jobs, YR Media’s Noumaan Faiz says he just can’t keep up with inflation these days.

When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.

Losing your laundry key may seem mundane, but it provided Caleb Monteiro a valuable lesson in responsibility.

When listener Jasmine Jaksic needed a break from the artificial world of AI, she found solace in a nearby marsh.

For Maui-born Hiwa Greig, spam is a staple of their food and culture. But once they moved to Oakland, they realized folks hold a lot of preconceptions towards spam and those who eat it. This Perspective originally aired in May 2022.

The A’s likely departure from Oakland is disheartening to thousands of baseball fans in the East Bay, but Gabe Ross has reason to hope.

A new neighbor inspired Johanna Ohm to reflect on the power of individual action in building community & livable spaces.

Do crime alerts make us safer, or just scared? Steven Birenbaum tells us his Perspective.

It can feel isolating to be the only vegan at the table. Johanna McCloy has this Perspective.

Animal shelters in the Bay Area are overcrowded. Leslie Smith brings us this tale of one beloved shelter dog. This Perspective originally aired in March 2023.

A conversation with an AI chatbot led Steve McMoyler to question the virtues of the technology.

A journey to Warsaw uncovered surprising family connections for Geri Spieler and her son.

When Abe Marshall experienced hearing loss, he feared judgment from his peers, but found acceptance and pride instead. This Perspective originally aired in February 2023.

Joy and community can be found in surprising places. For Lauren Nazario, it’s on two wheels, on the slow streets of San Francisco.

What were you doing when the mob assaulted the Capitol? Angela Omulepu was baking a pie. This Perspective originally aired in January 2021.

Tech is known for its sexist biases. Athena Jiang-Qin tells us her experience as a young girl in tech.

A hike to see one of California’s wonders inspired Damian Stout-Lehman to reflect on the nature of our state.