KQED's Perspectives

Despite change, San Francisco will always be a magical place. Just ask Hank Rosenfeld.

Have you ever been seated in front of a kicking toddler on a plane? Sally Zou brings us this Perspective.

Assimilation can often challenge our relationship with our native languages. Rakshithaa Jaiganesh tells us about her journey with Tamil.

A classic card game provided an unexpected source of life skills for Chen Yu.

As Lucienne Noel's parental leave winds down, she reflects on the lessons she learned in the early days with her new child. This Perspective originally aired in February 2023.

Amanda Agustin is used to invasive and inappropriate questions about her sexuality. Here’s her Perspective. This Perspective was produced by YR Media, and originally aired in May 2016.

The loss of a neighborhood business can deal a blow to its community. Michael Gaines has this Perspective.

Carrying on a family legacy through her name, Carmen Corona reflects on the pride in being a first generation college student.

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.