KQED

KQED's Perspectives

Society EN ↓ 1376 episodes

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

Author

KQED

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.kqed.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Marilyn Englander: Unplugged 16.07.2025

After a busy day, Marilyn Englander reflects on experiencing nature while walking through her neighborhood.

Ethan Greenberg: The Hardest Part of Arthritis 15.07.2025

Ethan Greenberg explains the challenges he faces with juvenile arthritis.

Allan Sison: Headed For Space 14.07.2025

Allan Sison shares how his passion for engineering led to an apprenticeship with NASA.

Larry Lee: A Thoughtful Reunion 11.07.2025

Larry Lee shares his thoughts on attending a high school reunion and reconnecting with former classmates.

Laura Fay: Language Connections 10.07.2025

Laura Fay shares about her experience practicing speaking Spanish in different neighborhoods.

Ralph Nichols: Not So Cool 09.07.2025

Ralph Nichols shares his experience when he took a summer job as an ice delivery truck driver.

Sara Alexander: Don't Let Go? 08.07.2025

Sara Alexander shares why it's sometimes difficult to let go of cherished items

Hudson Roth: Keeping Sports Fun 07.07.2025

Hudson Roth has played competitive soccer for years and wonders if people have lost sight of what youth sports should be about.

Beth Singer: A Summer of Service 03.07.2025

Beth Singer shares about her summer job experience working in the hospitality industry.

Nate Sherry: Stand in Solidarity 02.07.2025

Nate Sherry addresses income disparity in Marin County.

Kimberly Charles: The Job That Changed Everything 01.07.2025

Kimberly Charles reflects on a summer job that had a major impact in her life.

Cindy Knoebel: A Dream Deferred 30.06.2025

Cindy Knoebel shares about her experience trying to swim in the San Francisco Bay.

Paige Mori-Prange: Spend Wisely 27.06.2025

Paige Mori-Prange shares about why we should me more conscientious about overconsumption.

Peyton Fu-Sarosa: An Equal Life 26.06.2025

Peyton Fu-Sarosa shares about her parents, family structure and not hiding her identity.

Lalith Satheesh: Not About Competition 25.06.2025

Lalith Satheesh shares about the cultural differences and adjusting after moving to a new city.

Alijondro Jacqueson: Finding My Calling 24.06.2025

Alijondro Jacqueson shares how his grandfather influenced his love of playing baseball.

Chrissy Hoffman: Extending Grace 23.06.2025

Chrissy Hoffman talks about how acceptance over anger can lead to a deeper understanding.

Cynthia Hayashi: Finding Balance 20.06.2025

Cynthia Hayashi shares about how martial arts helped in her self-exploration.

Yash Bhuva: Coming Together 19.06.2025

Yash Bhuva shares how he overcame barriers to be vulnerable with strangers.

Nicholas Adams: A City on the Rise 18.06.2025

Nicholas Adams shares why he loves San Jose and what makes the city vibrant.

Richard Swerdlow: A Right to Be Happy 17.06.2025

Richard Swerdlow shares why it's important to protect same-sex marriage and LGBTQ rights.

Keith Barlow: Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces 16.06.2025

Keith Barlow shares how people are like puzzle pieces that connect to each other.

Deidre Green: A Father's Love 13.06.2025

In honor of the upcoming Father's Day holiday, Deidre Green shares her favorite memories about her dad.

Ritik Shenoy: Technology Turbulence 12.06.2025

While technology can have a positive impact, Ritik Shenoy shares why it's OK to slow down sometimes.

Alexandra Perrault: The Height Problem 11.06.2025

Alexandra Perrault shares how reluctantly switching to a new sport became a blessing in disguise.

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