KQED's Perspectives

Dan Goldes: Dog Dad 04.09.2024 3:57 ↓

Dan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.

Olivia Sze: Breaking Out of My Echo Chamber 03.09.2024 3:54 ↓

Olivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.

Sam Robinson: I Wait for Email 02.09.2024 3:56 ↓

This Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.

Scott Lawrie: People of the Sun 30.08.2024 3:42 ↓

Scott Lawrie's grandmother taught him a simple way to find the space to appreciate life, even when the going gets tough.

Phoebe Lefebvre: Young Voters’ Voices Are More Important Than Ever 29.08.2024 3:59 ↓

Phoebe Lefebvre is eligible to vote for the first time this year. And going into this election, she has a lot on her mind. YR Media brings her Perspective.

Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan: Teaching America To Say My Name 28.08.2024 3:57 ↓

It can be a burden to educate others, but sometimes the reward can have a vast ripple effect. Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan has this Perspective.

Selina Mei: Friendship Across Borders 27.08.2024 3:59 ↓

Meeting other people with shared experiences is critical to our sense of belonging. Selina Mei has this testament to the power of community.

Craig Isom: A Shared Sense of Wonder 26.08.2024 4:00 ↓

Craig Isom finds magic in the skies above us, and the community around us. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.

Kat Covell: Consider the Humble Landline 23.08.2024 4:00 ↓

When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.

Mitchel Adler: Wishing Well 22.08.2024 3:55 ↓

Mitchel Adler has this appeal to the wishers out there.

Todd Gutmann: Mr. Sousa 21.08.2024 3:54 ↓

One of the easiest ways to show respect for someone else is to respect their name. Todd Gutmann tells us about the teacher who taught him that.

X Vazquez: Honoring Trans and Queer Riots This August 20.08.2024 3:56 ↓

In honor of Transgender History Month, YR Media’s X Vazquez reflects on an often overlooked action of queer resistance, right here in San Francisco.

Mihir Joshi: Running Away From Our Phones 19.08.2024 3:32 ↓

We live in an era of easy distractions. Mihir Joshi has advice for those struggling to stay focused. 

Ray Chery: Quiet Through the Noise 16.08.2024 3:57 ↓

Ray Chery has found a new way to appreciate his life and all the joy in it.

Sandhya Acharya: First Day Picture 15.08.2024 3:55 ↓

On her son's first day of middle school, Sandhya Acharya finds that it is a first day of school for her as well. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.

Kate Montana: What's in a Name? 14.08.2024 3:59 ↓

What’s in a name? For Kate Montana, the answer is entwined with complex questions about history and identity.

Stewart Florsheim: MAiD in California 12.08.2024 4:00 ↓

After helping his mother through the process of medical aid in dying, Stewart Florsheim wants to spread awareness of the options available to Californians.

Jane Meredith Adams: Two Jims 09.08.2024 3:54 ↓

When you're facing life after a major change, taking the first step can be the hardest part. Here's a Perspective from Jane Meredith Adams.

Stephanie Longo Denman: The Thank You Boomerang 08.08.2024 4:01 ↓

Gratitude is proven to be associated with greater happiness. Here's a Perspective from Stephanie Longo Denman. This Perspective originally aired in November 2020.

Lauren Nazario: The Joy of Biking 07.08.2024 3:59 ↓

Joy and community can be found in surprising places. For Lauren Nazario, it’s on two wheels, on the slow streets of San Francisco.

Emily La: Not Just Words 06.08.2024 4:02 ↓

Words have power, and Emily La hopes others will learn to understand. Please note this Perspective contains mentions of sexual assault.

Sydney Wambui Wanguhu: My Last Name 02.08.2024 3:44 ↓

YR Media’s Sydney Wambui Wanguhu is incredibly proud to be African. But that wasn’t always the case.

Louise Aronson: The Joy of Writing 01.08.2024 4:00 ↓

Louise Aronson brings us this Perspective about the joys of writing. This Perspective originally aired in September 2015.

Gil Ladetzky: Ten and Two 31.07.2024 3:45 ↓

A single moment can have tremendous impacts. Gil Ladetzky tells us why this has shaped his way of life.

Jessica Shao: Cantonese 29.07.2024 3:58 ↓

Our native language can be a touchpoint to our cultural identity. To Jessica Shao, it's much more than that.