KQED

KQED's Perspectives

Society EN ↓ 1432 episodes

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

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KQED

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Society

Podcast website

www.kqed.org

Latest episode

Oct 6, 2026

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Episodes

Swati Singh: The Light in Little Moments 15.10.2025

Swati Singh shares why small acts of kindness make a big difference.

Delaney Steele: Appreciating The Time 14.10.2025

Delaney Steele shares about how a random act of kindness helped reshape a relationship.

Kavya Samudrala: A Neutral Party 13.10.2025

Kavya Samudrala shares about her unique experience working at a hospital.

Richard Swerdlow: Christmas Came Early 10.10.2025

Richard Swerdlow reflects on how quickly stores in San Francisco get ready for the December holiday.

Yoyo Li: A Dish to Call My Own 09.10.2025

Yoyo Li shares about her experience cooking for her family.

Megan Yu: Looking Forward to Life 08.10.2025

Megan Yu shares how her perspective on aging and new opportunities changed.

Stephanie Rapp: Freeing Up My Mind 07.10.2025

Stephanie Rapp shares how disengaging from social media allowed her to be more present.  

Claudia De Pasquale: What I Wish I Knew 06.10.2025

Claudia De Pasquale shares about her diagnosis of breast cancer.

Karina Moreno: Not Alone in Caregiving 03.10.2025

Karina Moreno shares about her experience taking care of a parent with dementia.

Carmen Corona: Commas in Her Story 02.10.2025

Carmen Corona reflects on how commas played a role in her family’s history.

Sahil Jain: A Wild Connection 01.10.2025

Sahil Jain shares about his love for foraging in nature.

Steven Birenbaum: Designated Driver 30.09.2025

Steven Birenbaum reminisces about his carpool experience after he moved to the Bay Area.

Hanna Clements-Hart: Look For The Helpers 29.09.2025

Hanna Clements-Hart shares about where to look for help when times are hard.

Bill Selig: Leave Therapy to Humans 26.09.2025

Dr. Bill Selig weighs in on why AI does not make a good therapist.

Nathan Lee: Getting Your Hands Messy 25.09.2025

Nathan Lee shares about what he learned from cooking his mother's recipe for Korean crab soup.

Munira Shamim: Until Robots Take Over 24.09.2025

Munira Shamim shares about her experience with AI and trying to change a lightbulb.

Greg Eskridge: Sharing My Voice 23.09.2025

Greg Eskridge shares about his experience being incarcerated and how storytelling impacted his life.

Yeo Yong Kiat: Not Just Pretty Wallpaper 22.09.2025

Yeo Yong Kiat shares about his family's experiences navigating California's landscape.

Rachel Lopez Rosenberg: Appreciating the Time We Have 12.09.2025

Rachel Lopez Rosenberg explains how dealing with death regularly allows her to cherish life more.

Ella Rosenblatt: The Importance of Pronouns 11.09.2025

Ella Rosenblatt weighs in on why empathy matters when discussing animals.

Bridgette Corridan: Envision a Brighter Future 10.09.2025

Bridgette Corridan shares how she leaned in to a spiritual practice during California's wildfire season.

Lydia Bird: An Unforgettable Day 09.09.2025

Lydia Bird reflects on what it was like to witness Orange Sky Day in the Bay Area.

Mike Adamick: A Culture of True Crime 08.09.2025

Mike Adamick explores why people enjoy true crime narratives.

Dej Knuckey: Mourning in the Digital Age 05.09.2025

Dej Knuckey shares about how grieving has changed with the rise of social media.

Juliet Reyes: Back to School 04.09.2025

Juliet Reyes reminisces about why it's hard to say goodbye when children go off to school.

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