KQED

KQED's Perspectives

Society EN ↓ 1376 episodes

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

Author

KQED

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.kqed.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Brayan Dionicio Llanos: More Than A Policy 17.11.2025

Brayan Llanos shares the challenges of navigating immigration paperwork with his parents.

Justin Kan: More Than a Backyard Game 14.11.2025

Justin Kan explains why he enjoys badminton and how more people should invest in the sport.

Lina Lin Hoshino: A Late-Night Call 13.11.2025

Lina Lin Hoshino reflects on a call where she was able to assist worried parents with their baby.

Katy Haynes: Living Inside the Graph 12.11.2025

Katy Haynes reflects on enjoying her time parenting her young son.

Matthew Spaur: Love for San Pablo Bay 11.11.2025

Matthew Spaur reflects on why he enjoys the water, birds and other wildlife in the San Pablo Bay.

Shia Shabazz Smith: Transformed By Love 09.11.2025

Shia Shabazz Smith shares about her faith and journey to embrace the fullness of life.

Andrea Solis: The Road to Recovery 07.11.2025

Andrea Solis shares about her struggles with mental health, identity and her recovery process.

Dorin Greenwood: Between Two Homes 06.11.2025

Dorin Greenwood shares about her experience after moving from Canada to the Bay Area.

Arjun Rajkumar: Don't Chase Perfection 05.11.2025

After receiving a disappointing grade, Arjun Rajkumar changes his view on what perfection means.

Vivienne Wu: Learning Can Be Messy 04.11.2025

Vivienne Wu shares how writing and learning are not always a clear path.

Ansh Singh: Exhausted By Explanations 03.11.2025

Ansh Singh shares about the stress of explaining his identity to his classmates.

Laura Fay: A Haunted Holiday 02.11.2025

Laura Fay shares about her first experience with Halloween in California after moving from Ireland.

Lisa Liu Grady: Holding On to Tradition 30.10.2025

After a change in her personal life, Lisa Liu Grady shares how she plans to navigate the upcoming holiday.

Elaine Tse: Learning to Fly 28.10.2025

Elaine Tse shares about the struggle of finding a high school for her oldest son.

Susan Hoffman: Back to Visit 27.10.2025

Susan Hoffman shares about her journey between the Bay Area and Washington to help take care of her family.

Arjun Nelabhotla: Learning to Be Observant 24.10.2025

Arjun Nelabhotla shares his experience volunteering and helping a former jazz singer.

Jiji Salam: A Love for Dancing 23.10.2025

Jiji Salam learns to embrace dancing after deciding to try something new.

Jaime Chaves: Look to the Sky 22.10.2025

For Jaime Chaves, birdwatching is more than a pastime. It's a form of meditation.

Eleanor Pai: The Fear Was of Me 21.10.2025

Eleanor Pai shares about her struggle dealing with a disorder while in school.

Rashmi Bajoria: Inspired to Draw 20.10.2025

Rashmi Bajoria shares about her experience taking an art class for the first time.

Swati Singh: The Light in Little Moments 15.10.2025

Swati Singh shares why small acts of kindness make a big difference.

Delaney Steele: Appreciating The Time 14.10.2025

Delaney Steele shares about how a random act of kindness helped reshape a relationship.

Kavya Samudrala: A Neutral Party 13.10.2025

Kavya Samudrala shares about her unique experience working at a hospital.

Richard Swerdlow: Christmas Came Early 10.10.2025

Richard Swerdlow reflects on how quickly stores in San Francisco get ready for the December holiday.

Yoyo Li: A Dish to Call My Own 09.10.2025

Yoyo Li shares about her experience cooking for her family.

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