KQED

KQED's Perspectives

Society EN ↓ 1376 episodes

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

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KQED

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Society

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www.kqed.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Jessica Smits: It's All About Respect 24.02.2025

After witnessing adults being rude to kids on the field, cross country coach Jessica Smits says it's time for the disrespect to end.

Randolf Klein: The Final Frontier 21.02.2025

Randolf Klein shares why diversity matters when providing opportunities in the workplace.

Carole Henmi: A Day of Remembrance 20.02.2025

Carole Henmi reflects on the U.S. executive order that authorized the internment of Japanese Americans and how it impacted her family.

Hunter Stoval: I Won't Be Erased 19.02.2025

Despite the recent executive orders from the Trump administration, Hunter Stoval stands proudly in his identity.

Yumi Wilson: Missing the Signs 18.02.2025

Yumi Wilson opens up about taking care of her sister and recognizing abuse after she was brutally attacked by her husband.

Isabel Daniels: Closure 17.02.2025

Isabel Daniels reflects on one of life’s most difficult losses: the loss of a friendship. 

Veronica Sibley: The Sandwich Generation 14.02.2025

Caring for an aging parent while raising your own children can be a daunting task. But this is one challenge you don’t have to face alone, as Veronica Sibley reminds us.   

Keith Barlow: It's Never Too Late 13.02.2025

Keith Barlow shares how learning other languages was embraced by his family.

Saachi Dhillon: When Friends Change 12.02.2025

For Saachi Dhillon, navigating high school came with new changes and challenges, especially with friendships. 

Elizabeth Levett Fortier: The People on the Bus 11.02.2025

Elizabeth Levett Fortier reminds us that the value of a San Francisco Muni ride is often much higher than the fare. 

Disha Zaidi: Navigating Sympathy and Empathy 10.02.2025

After her father fell ill, Disha Zaidi shares how empathy from friends and family made a big impact.  

Andrea Stryer: The Gingko Tree 07.02.2025

Andrea Stryer reflects on an exchange she had with a teacher who challenged her work on a school project.

Tim Davern: The Earth is a Liver 06.02.2025

Tim Davern shares the parallels of repairing liver function and taking care of planet Earth.

Elizabeth Rynecki: How Oceans Shape Our Lives 05.02.2025

Elizabeth Rynecki shares about the important role oceans and trading goods play in our everyday lives.

Ben Friedman: A Grateful Dad 04.02.2025

Ben Friedman shares why he appreciates having time to spend with his son.

Cate Steane: Everyone Needs Compassion 03.02.2025

While grieving the loss of her best friend, Cate Steane shares why having compassion for others is so important.

Jenness Hobart: Aging Into Things 31.01.2025

Jenness Hobart shares how her life experiences have changed as she ages.

Whitney Sterten-Hall: What Remains 30.01.2025

Whitney Sterten-Hall shares her memories about the Altadena home she grew up in that was recently devastated by wildfires in Los Angeles.

Grant Yee: Hit the Ground Running 29.01.2025

Grant Yee shares how he became passionate about playing volleyball and how it improved his life.

Deepika Sikri: Raising Sons in a Post-Feminist World 28.01.2025

Deepika Sikri shares her experiences as a mother raising her sons to respect women.

Rob Glen: A Tool for Empathy 27.01.2025

Rob Glen reflects on his conversations with family after seeing a new film about Bob Dylan.

Richard Levitt: No Shoes, No Problem 24.01.2025

Richard Levitt steps in to reflecting on cultural conventions, one shoe at a time.

Sindhu Nair: Renewed Hope 23.01.2025

After her lost necklace is found, Sindhu Nair reflects on why gratitude is important.

Bruce Stoffmacher: The Ants 22.01.2025

After ants invaded his home, Bruce Stoffmacher finds the silver lining in dealing with the infestation.

Rocel Ocampo: Finding Connection Beyond Language 21.01.2025

Rocel Ocampo shares about her struggles learning to speak Tagalog with her family. 

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