KQED's Perspectives

Sam Jacobs: Sadness Meets Sourdough 11.12.2024 4:05 ↓

After losing her father, Sam Jacobs honors his memory by channelling her grief through baking.

Max Gutmann: A Suspect Use of Language 10.12.2024 3:56 ↓

Max Gutmann weighs in on why the word "suspect" should not be overused.

Hema Kundargi: Walking Meditation 09.12.2024 4:00 ↓

After healing from a painful fall, Hema Kundargi learned the value of walking meditation.

Jiayang Gu: Invisible Boundaries 06.12.2024 3:58 ↓

After witnessing an emergency situation, Jiayang Gu explores how biases in health care can impact women.

Crystal Barillas: A Strong Foundation in Nature 05.12.2024 3:54 ↓

Crystal Barillas shares about her family's deep connection with visiting national parks and her love of nature.

Larry Lee: There is No "Other" 04.12.2024 3:45 ↓

After the recent presidential election, Larry Lee looks for common ground between political parties.

Craig Isom: Jury Duty 03.12.2024 3:58 ↓

While jury duty may feel like an inconvenience, Craig Isom shares why it's important and encourages people to participate. 

Katie Reilly: Let's Talk About Perimenopause 02.12.2024 3:45 ↓

Katie Reilly navigates conversations on perimenopause and why more education is needed. 

Richard Chow: My Father's Words 27.11.2024 4:00 ↓

When his sister discovers an old letter from their late father, Richard Chow has the opportunity to learn more about him.

Soliane Pells-Wehner: Just A Trim 26.11.2024 3:52 ↓

After being teased for her haircut, Soliane Pells-Wehner learned not to focus on negative opinions.

Lucille Pazdan: The Hill 25.11.2024 3:51 ↓

After a race in cross country goes wrong, Lucille Pazdan reflects on what she learned from the experience.

Jen Hurley: I Met My Best Students in Jail 22.11.2024 4:02 ↓

After deciding to teach in a jail, Jen Hurley learned a great deal from her students.

Cate Hansen: Discomfort of Discipline 21.11.2024 3:49 ↓

When Cate Hansen found herself struggling in practice, her father's advice on discipline helped turn things around.

William Humnicky: Parenting With Pizza 20.11.2024 3:57 ↓

A journey to pick up a pizza shows William Humnicky and his wife how much people value taking breaks. 

Randee Fenner: Babysitting in a Smart Home 19.11.2024 3:59 ↓

When Randee Fenner decided to babysit, figuring out the smart devices in the home proved to be more challenging than expected.

Sonya Pendrey: Hard to Plant Roots 18.11.2024 3:57 ↓

While Sonya Pendrey is passionate about outdoor education, financial challenges made it harder for her to plant roots.

John R. McCoy: Running in My Forties 15.11.2024 3:58 ↓

For John R. McCoy, running started off as just a hobby, but now it's developed into a form of meditation. 

Jenny Fan Raj: Tough Conversations at the Table 14.11.2024 3:52 ↓

With the changing political landscape, Jenny Fan Raj hopes to have difficult discussions with her family on Thanksgiving.

Vicki Larson: A Tale of Two Proposals 13.11.2024 3:57 ↓

When her son gets engaged, Vicki Larson shares her thoughts on reimagining marriage.

Maryann LoRusso: The Way to Know Someone 12.11.2024 4:03 ↓

Taking a flower arranging class helped Maryann LoRusso to form a deeper connection with her mother-in-law.

Megan O'Malley: Making Spaces to Grow 11.11.2024 4:00 ↓

Spending time with her mother who taught at an elementary school inspired Megan O'Malley to later become a teacher herself.

Araceli Garcia: Boys Unlocked 08.11.2024 3:42 ↓

After her brother's experience with law enforcement, Araceli Garcia reflects on the impacts of juvenile incarceration.

Richard Swerdlow: Bedtime Story 07.11.2024 3:50 ↓

While going to bed early may not seem like fun, Richard Swerdlow has embraced his new routine.

Sumudu Desilva: California Dreamin' 06.11.2024 4:00 ↓

Migrating from Sri Lanka to the United States with her family wasn't easy for Sumudu DeSilva, but she now feels at home in the Bay Area.

Laura Fay: From Judgment to Appreciation 05.11.2024 3:59 ↓

After making an assumption about a former colleague, Laura Fay learned to appreciate working with people of different ages.