KQED's Perspectives

Eva Sharma: My Eye Beats AI 21.11.2023 3:55 ↓

When tasked with a personal writing assignment, Eva Sharma learned just what the "artificial" in artificial intelligence means.

Serena Perfetto: The Power of San Francisco's Communities 18.11.2023 3:49 ↓

Lately, every headline about San Francisco is paired with the words “doom loop.” Serena Perfetto isn’t buying it.

Tasneem Sadok: Hot and Cool 17.11.2023 3:59 ↓

Tasneem Sadok wears a headscarf, and the experience wearing it in the United States blows hot and cool.

Nina Thompson: AI in the Classroom 16.11.2023 3:59 ↓

As more AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT enter the classroom, YR Media’s Nina Thompson reflects on what changes could be made to adapt to the technology.

Beth Touchette: Zoomies 15.11.2023 4:00 ↓

Raising pets can teach us many things about the circle of life. Beth Touchette brings us this Perspective.

Laura Bock: A Dream Deferred but Not Forgotten 14.11.2023 3:56 ↓

Laura Bock says it’s never too late to pursue your dreams.

Byron Noel Gordon: Fatherhood Means Patience 13.11.2023 3:58 ↓

When faced with a disheartening parenting situation, Byron Noel Gordon found encouragement when he confided in a community of fellow fathers.

Jane Anne Staw: Small Take on a World View 10.11.2023 4:00 ↓

When fighting for a better world leaves you despondent, it can be hard to care for your mental health. Jane Anne Staw has this suggestion. This Perspective originally aired in May 2018.

Stewart Florsheim: Reflections on the Anniversary of Kristallnacht 09.11.2023 4:01 ↓

On the 85th anniversary of the Night of Broken Glass, Stewart Florsheim has this Perspective.

Emily Calix: Homelessness 08.11.2023 3:47 ↓

When you’ve never known homelessness, you might not be able to empathize with the experience. Emily Calix tells us her story.

Yvonne Baginski: My Summer of Love 07.11.2023 4:00 ↓

Yvonne Baginski tells us about the summer where everything changed.

Ann Manheimer: Smoldering 06.11.2023 3:57 ↓

After a close call, Ann Manheimer had these thoughts about the future of our world.

Awet Habtom: Shedding Patriarchy 03.11.2023 4:00 ↓

A first generation Eritrean immigrant, YR Media’s Awet Habtom must learn for herself how to navigate cultural norms – including sexism and patriarchy. This Perspective originally aired in December 2017.

Leslie Smith: We Called Him Uno 02.11.2023 3:51 ↓

Today is Dia de los Muertos, a day to honor our loved ones—including our pets. Leslie Smith brings us this Perspective.

Nico Fischer: Finding My Identity as a Teen 01.11.2023 3:42 ↓

When someone asks you who you are, what do you say? Nico Fischer has these thoughts on finding his own identity.

J. Moe: The Uninvited Guest 31.10.2023 3:51 ↓

Happy Halloween! J. Moe gets us in the spirit...pun intended.

Ken Martin: Symptoms 30.10.2023 4:01 ↓

Facing a difficult diagnosis can take someone on a journey of emotions and thoughts. Ken Martin tells us his Perspective.

Finley Davis: Talking Back to Catcallers 27.10.2023 3:59 ↓

Enduring street harassment is an unfortunate reality for women and girls. Finley Davis tells us how she deals. This Perspective originally aired in April 2018.

Dan Goldes: Dog Dad 26.10.2023 3:57 ↓

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

Charlotte Rosario: Saying the Word "Suicide" 25.10.2023 3:54 ↓

Sometimes the things we avoid talking about are the things we need to talk about the most. Charlotte Rosario has this Perspective.

Kayleigh Yee: Oneness Explained 24.10.2023 3:56 ↓

By embodying this Buddhist value in her daily life, Kayleigh Yee found newfound positivity.

Aarush Guglani: Quest to Save Our Planet from Climate Chaos 23.10.2023 3:53 ↓

When faced with climate despair, Aarush Guglani found hope and community through action.

Christopher James Bowers: A Miracle 20.10.2023 3:57 ↓

The successes of modern medicine can seem miraculous, but Christopher James Bowers explains why that term can be reductive.

Mila Mincy: Woman, Life, Freedom 19.10.2023 3:57 ↓

Growing up, Mila Mincy's warm memories with her family formed the basis of her Persian identity. But in learning more about her culture’s history, she has learned more about herself. YR Media brings her Perspective.

Simi Monheit: Passing Through 18.10.2023 3:59 ↓

Simi Monheit’s most recent trip to the Sierras is the source of fond memories and dread for the future. This Perspective originally aired in July 2021.