KQED's Perspectives

Nikhil Krishnaswamy: Photography Through My Lens 04.11.2024 3:52 ↓

In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.

Holly Hubbard Preston: Seeing is Believing 01.11.2024 4:00 ↓

After a recent visit to the Norwegian Arctic with her mother, Holly Hubbard Preston saw the impact of global warming.

Aanya Sheth: Girls in Magic 31.10.2024 3:55 ↓

After learning some tricks, young magician Aanya Sheth hopes to shatter stereotypes and inspire girls to join the magical world.

Evan Sagerman: Small Fixes 30.10.2024 3:54 ↓

For Evan Sagerman, sometimes forgotten souvenirs can turn into the solutions for new problems.

Evan Ho: Grandparents Visit 29.10.2024 3:57 ↓

When items are mysteriously moved around his house, Evan Ho questions if there is a supernatural connection.

Sarah Huang: Googly Eye 28.10.2024 4:04 ↓

A box of Girl Scout cookies reminded Sarah Huang of her upbringing and why she's proud to be Asian American in the Bay Area.

Elaine Ray: Bus Drivers Are Saints 25.10.2024 3:55 ↓

Commuting can be stressful, but Elaine Ray appreciates the efforts of bus drivers.

Kathy Briccetti: Facing the Beast 24.10.2024 3:59 ↓

Giving up has a negative connotation, but as Kathy Briccetti learned, knowing when to quit is an important and valuable skill.

Lyrik Harris: Woven Together 23.10.2024 4:02 ↓

Lyrik Harris thinks identity is much more dimensional than a single descriptive word would have you believe.

Keith Barlow: Green Burial 22.10.2024 3:58 ↓

Keith Barlow found one final way to honor his mother and her eco-friendly legacy.

Jesse Alejandro Cottrell: My Disappeared Potbelly 21.10.2024 3:56 ↓

When Jesse Alejandro Cottrell started fielding unsolicited comments about his body, he gained a new perspective on what he had lost. 

Paula Reinman: Goldilocks of Dresses 18.10.2024 3:57 ↓

We're in the thick of wedding season, and finding the perfect outfit is on many people's to-do lists. Paula Reinman has these thoughts about the idea of a "perfect outfit."

Gillian Reynolds: Exceptionally Unexceptional 17.10.2024 3:59 ↓

Gillian Reynolds is exceptionally unexceptional at everything she tries. But she’s learned how exceptional that can be. This Perspective originally aired in January 2022.

Joyce Cheung: Conversational Etiquette 16.10.2024 4:01 ↓

Workplace discrimination--and even just personal judgment--can have a very real impact on a person's career. Joyce Cheung reminds us of the boundaries between the personal and the professional.

Karina Moreno: Borders 15.10.2024 3:58 ↓

With so much conflict over borders, you can forget they're manmade. Karina Moreno has this Perspective.

Kiki Fann: Stuttering 14.10.2024 3:54 ↓

Life with a stutter can be isolating and limiting, but it doesn't have to be. Kiki Fann brings us this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in August 2017.

Leslie Smith: Lessons in Listening From a Deaf Dog 11.10.2024 3:58 ↓

The gap of understanding between humans and animals is vast, and building a bridge of communication is a rewarding part of being a pet owner. Leslie Smith brings us this Perspective.

Steven Birenbaum: A Game to Relish 10.10.2024 3:55 ↓

As a tennis lover, Steven Birenbaum was skeptical of the pickleball craze. But he decided not to knock it until he tried it.

Mela Seyoum: My Parents' Footsteps 09.10.2024 3:59 ↓

Some immigrant children have a hard time explaining teen life to parents who grew up in unstable countries. YR Media's Mela Seyoum tells us how she learned to connect with her mom.

William Humnicky: Don't Label Me 08.10.2024 4:00 ↓

With the help of a cultural icon, William Humnicky taught himself a lesson about belonging.

Marilyn Englander: Believe That People Are Good 05.10.2024 3:59 ↓

Marilyn Englander's faith in humanity was shaken when she was hit by a car door while riding her bike.

Laura Bock: A Dream Deferred but Not Forgotten 04.10.2024 3:56 ↓

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

Michael Dorgan: Cancer and the Present Moment 03.10.2024 4:05 ↓

When faced with the unthinkable, Michael Dorgan had to figure out a way to cope.

Becca Robinson: An Often-Broken Social Contract 02.10.2024 4:01 ↓

Becca Robinson reminds us that the safety of others is all of our responsibility when we are navigating the roads.

Tom Moriarty: Rhyme-GPT 01.10.2024 3:52 ↓

AI can do a lot, but it can never replace the human touch. Enjoy this satirical Perspective from Tom Moriarty.