KQED's Perspectives

Sumedha Kota has seen the ramifications of caste discrimination play out in her community. She brings us this Perspective.

When Jasmine Jaksic needed a break from the artificial world of AI, she found solace in a nearby marsh. This Perspective originally aired in July 2023.

Becoming a student athlete changed Rishan Patel’s life. And now, he hopes to do the same for others — helping them off the bench and getting in the game. YR Media brings this Perspective.

Jolie Kanat has these words of wisdom for the parents out there.

An author’s stories make Sara Alexander reflect on the beauty of nature versus the modern world.

Whether it’s letting you pass, or cutting you off, William Humnicky has this Perspective on the human element of driving.

After a chance encounter on the Dipsea running trail, Laura Bello had this Perspective.

They were just chalk drawings, but the art of Halie Kampman’s nephew reminded her that learning lasts a lifetime.

Tech is known for its sexist biases. Athena Jiang-Qin tells us her experience as a young girl in tech.

Health care can be a wall of tests, charts and jargon. But Suzette Stone has seen how important the human connection can be.

Sometimes a modest action can have a major payoff. Geneviève Duboscq found an unexpected way to respond to climate change in her own backyard.

Six months ago, Nina Roehl didn’t think therapy was right for her. But after weighing all her options, she finally decided to finally try it out. YR Media brings her Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in May 2023.

Niall Kavanagh has learned that challenges can bring new perspectives—literally and figuratively.

There's a lot of pressure to conform to beauty standards and follow the latest diet trends, especially during this time of year. YR Media’s Audrey La Jeunesse is deeply concerned about the impact that this can have on teens like her.

If you’re going to be striving for a dry January, you might consider taking a page out of Susan Parker’s book, and starting your journey with a different type of New Year’s Eve celebration.

As we wind down another year, it’s a good time to reflect back and express gratitude. Ripudaman Malhotra brings us this Perspective.

Vanessa Hua brings us this Perspective about stories.

It’s peak ballet season, and as dance companies across the Bay Area stage holiday favorites like the Nutcracker, Alya Cogur shares how ballet has shaped her life.

This Christmas, countless families will gather around tables so steeped in family lore and life they might as well be part of the family. Mary Cashen brings us this Perspective.

Adopting American holiday traditions can be bittersweet for immigrant families. Misa Sugiura tells us about her experience.

It’s been over 10 years since Sydney Wanguhu stopped believing in Santa Claus. And now, holidays don’t feel the same.

Debbie Duncan has this Perspective on the rules of the road.

A feeling of connection can strike even when you’re feeling the most alone. Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells us her Perspective.

Sometimes, the roads we take to move on lead us to unexpected places. Annie Kassof tells us about her journey.

The struggle with depression can feel overwhelming and impossible to overcome. Amy Stalcup tells us about the unconventional antidepressant that worked for her.