KQED's Perspectives

Nancy Clark: Reading is Fundamental 12.06.2026 3:48 ↓

Nancy Clark reflects on how reading changed her life.

Shannon Baker: The Dating Dilemma 11.06.2026 3:57 ↓

Shannon Baker shares about her previous dating woes.

Axel Polu: Breaking the Cycle 10.06.2026 3:43 ↓

Axel Polu shares how he overcame procrastination.

Kate Farnady: In Search of Serendipity 09.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Kate Farnady shares about the unexpected benefits of breaking out of her comfort zone.

Christine Schoefer: Packing My Suitcase 08.06.2026 3:58 ↓

Christine Schoefer shares about her packing process and how plans can go awry.

Sara Alexander: Hummingbird Magic 05.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Sara Alexander shares how a desire to remove cobwebs led to a pleasant discovery.

Sophie Abitbol: Learning Italian 04.06.2026 3:48 ↓

Sophie Abitbol shares about her quest to learn a new language.

Meaghan Schaefer: Enough Souvenirs 03.06.2026 3:59 ↓

Meaghan Schaefer shares about her cancer journey.

Roopa Mohan: The Family Car 02.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Roopa Mohan reminisces about her family car in India.

Stephanie Rapp: Keeping Friendships Alive 01.06.2026 4:00 ↓

Stephanie Rapp shares about her experience maintaining a strong connection with her best friend.

Katherine Fan: Lessons in Love 28.05.2026 4:00 ↓

Katherine Fan shares about how timing plays a role in finding love.

Larry Lee: Elusive Longing 27.05.2026 3:43 ↓

Larry Lee shares his experiences working in his father's restaurant as a child.

Gbama Mbayo: Black, But Not Black Enough 26.05.2026 3:49 ↓

Gbama Mbayo shares about her experience navigating African American culture after moving to San Francisco.

Arthur Patterson: On to the Next Chapter 22.05.2026 3:52 ↓

Arthur Patterson shares why he is leaving San Francisco.

Sandhya Acharya: You Too 21.05.2026 3:53 ↓

Sandhya Acharya explains how she adjusted to American culture.

Steven Birenbaum: This Old Couch 20.05.2026 3:59 ↓

Steven Birenbaum reflects on his decision to give away a piece of furniture with sentimental value after his mother passed away.

Enkhgerel Bayasgalan: The Kind of Loneliness No One Sees 19.05.2026 3:40 ↓

Enkhgerel Bayasgalan shares about times in her life when she felt lonely.

Keith Barlow: Welcome to the Family 18.05.2026 3:54 ↓

Keith Barlow shares about being invited into another family's culture and tradition.

Shizuka Tapia: Listen to Each Other 15.05.2026 3:53 ↓

Shizuka Tapia shares about her experiences after moving from Japan to San Francisco.

Jennifer Brandel: Focus on Relationships 14.05.2026 4:00 ↓

Jennifer Brandel shares how her child's cancer diagnosis changed the way she connects with people.

Lisa Liu Grady: Inspired By Bruce Lee 13.05.2026 3:57 ↓

Lisa Liu Grady shares about how Bruce Lee's career shaped her childhood.

Camille Cusumano: Embracing the Land 12.05.2026 3:53 ↓

Camille Cusumano shares about her love for the Marin Headlands.

Fred Brill: An Unexpected Companion 11.05.2026 4:01 ↓

Fred Brill shares about how he and his wife surprisingly found a new canine companion.

Richard Swerdlow: AI in the Classroom 08.05.2026 3:55 ↓

Richard Swerdlow shares how AI can have a negative impact on teaching students.

Karina Moreno: Adapt With Nature 07.05.2026 3:59 ↓

Karina Moreno shares about her reservations around hiking with her phone.