KQED's Perspectives

Brian Smith: In the Space Between Words 17.01.2025 4:01 ↓

Brian Smith reflects on how silence can be a healing force.

Darya Mead: If the Shoe Fits 16.01.2025 4:00 ↓

When her son's girlfriend was searching for cowboy boots, Darya Mead had the right pair available.

Chris Knight: Teaching and Technology 15.01.2025 4:00 ↓

Chris Knight shares how educational technology has changed over the years.

Josephine Krebs: Chasing Perfection 14.01.2025 3:39 ↓

Josephine Krebs shares how her experience playing the piano helped her to learn a healthy balance around setting expectations and happiness.

Jonathan Jordan: The Power of Kindness and Gratitude 13.01.2025 3:43 ↓

Jonathan Jordan shares a heartfelt exchange between himself and an airport employee after he lost a loved one.  

Matt Dilworth: How A Flag Sparked Conversation 10.01.2025 3:53 ↓

Matt Dilworth shares how hanging an Israeli flag led to meaningful conversations with his neighbors.

Martha Engber: How a Civil Discussion Burst My Political Bubble 09.01.2025 3:45 ↓

Martha Engber shares her eye-opening experience talking with people who have different political views.

Raghav Popuri: Red Card Reflections 08.01.2025 3:51 ↓

After an incident on the soccer field, Raghav Popuri learned the value of regulating his emotions.

James Wernikoff: Rebuilding Hope for the Bay Area 07.01.2025 3:53 ↓

James Wernikoff shares his thoughts on improving the Bay Area's housing crisis.

Susan Dix Lyons: Just Us 06.01.2025 3:59 ↓

Susan Dix Lyons shares how her relationship with her husband grew deeper over time.

Keith Barlow: Tension and Release 03.01.2025 4:00 ↓

Keith Barlow shares how tension and release are a natural part of life.

Candida Pugh: What We Can Learn From Dogs 02.01.2025 3:58 ↓

Candida Pugh shares how dogs taught her how to stay focused on the present moment.

Hanna Clements-Hart: Lessons on the San Francisco Bay 01.01.2025 3:57 ↓

After a sailing lesson, Hanna Clements-Hart reflects on how she can apply what she learned on dry land.

Gloria Saltzman: How to Make a New Year's Resolution 31.12.2024 3:55 ↓

Gloria Saltzman shares how she will make her New Year's resolutions.

Brandon Vu: Go Eat 26.12.2024 3:47 ↓

Brandon Vu reflects on one of the lessons his mother taught him about eating.

Erin Walsh: A Christmas Tradition 25.12.2024 3:50 ↓

Erin Walsh shares about her family's Christmas tradition and celebrating her cultural identity.

Steve Sandoval: Reconnecting to My Culture 24.12.2024 3:47 ↓

Steve Sandoval discusses the importance of his cultural identity through reflection and how his relationship with his family has changed.

Richard Swerdlow: The Job of Cooking 23.12.2024 4:02 ↓

Richard Swerdlow shares what he learned about cooking from his mother.

Max Gutmann: Hard Things and Easy Things 20.12.2024 3:56 ↓

Max Gutmann shares how balance bikes helped his kids learn how to ride with confidence.

Jenny Fan Raj: Headed in the Right Direction 19.12.2024 3:52 ↓

Jenny Fan Raj shares a recap of how the political conversation with her family on the holidays didn't go as planned.

Maxine Rose Schur: The Garbage Men 18.12.2024 4:09 ↓

Maxine Rose Schur reminisces about the sanitation workers in her neighborhood when she was growing up.

Teresa Gaines: Worried Over a Warning 17.12.2024 4:01 ↓

After a recent disaster warning, Teresa Gaines shares how she felt unprepared.

Sheli Cryderman: The Importance of Traditions 16.12.2024 3:59 ↓

Sheli Cryderman reflects on one of her favorite memories of Christmas and a cultural tradition.

Marilyn Englander: Food Diplomacy 13.12.2024 3:55 ↓

As she begins preparing her New Year's resolution, Marilyn Englander dives into how to plan a menu for a holiday party.

Munira Shamim: When Love Comes With More 12.12.2024 3:57 ↓

After convincing her mother to move in with her family, Munira Shamim builds a deeper connection with her.