KQED's Perspectives

Despite working two jobs, YR Media’s Noumaan Faiz says he just can’t keep up with inflation these days.

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

Losing your laundry key may seem mundane, but it provided Caleb Monteiro a valuable lesson in responsibility.

When listener Jasmine Jaksic needed a break from the artificial world of AI, she found solace in a nearby marsh.

For Maui-born Hiwa Greig, spam is a staple of their food and culture. But once they moved to Oakland, they realized folks hold a lot of preconceptions towards spam and those who eat it. This Perspective originally aired in May 2022.

The A’s likely departure from Oakland is disheartening to thousands of baseball fans in the East Bay, but Gabe Ross has reason to hope.

A new neighbor inspired Johanna Ohm to reflect on the power of individual action in building community & livable spaces.

Do crime alerts make us safer, or just scared? Steven Birenbaum tells us his Perspective.

It can feel isolating to be the only vegan at the table. Johanna McCloy has this Perspective.

Animal shelters in the Bay Area are overcrowded. Leslie Smith brings us this tale of one beloved shelter dog. This Perspective originally aired in March 2023.

A conversation with an AI chatbot led Steve McMoyler to question the virtues of the technology.

A journey to Warsaw uncovered surprising family connections for Geri Spieler and her son.

When Abe Marshall experienced hearing loss, he feared judgment from his peers, but found acceptance and pride instead. This Perspective originally aired in February 2023.

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

What were you doing when the mob assaulted the Capitol? Angela Omulepu was baking a pie. This Perspective originally aired in January 2021.

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

A hike to see one of California’s wonders inspired Damian Stout-Lehman to reflect on the nature of our state.

The Declaration of Independence is 247 years old today. Victor Schachter suggests it might benefit from a revision to reflect modern realities. This Perspective originally aired in July 2021.

Sometimes a horrible incident can bring unexpected positive change. Joanne Greene tells us her story.

When a popular Chinese restaurant in Oakland closed last year, Mark Morodomi is left with warm memories of family and a dish rarely served anymore. This Perspective originally aired in January 2023.

An increasing number of teens are turning to social media to get their news. But for YR Media’s Nina Thompson, navigating all that information requires some fact-checking.

If the country that persecuted your family offered you citizenship, what would you do? Stewart Florsheim has this Perspective.

As he prepares for a new chapter in his life, Diego Moreno Espinoza reflects on how his past experiences have led him to where he is today.

Being able to admit when you’re wrong can bring about an openness to new ideas. John Palmer tells us about his changing attitude on driverless cars.

As an artist and immigrant, Tanieng Huang shares the story of how her art practice helped her grow and break through the barriers of language. This piece was produced as part of KQED Youth Takeover, and originally aired in April 2023.