KQED's Perspectives

Richard Swerdlow: Everything's Coming Up Roses 03.09.2026 4:00 ↓

Richard Swerdlow shares about his experience learning floral arranging.

Vidhi Bubna: A Way of Life 02.09.2026 3:53 ↓

Vidhi Bubna shares about her experiences scuba diving.

Cate Steane: The Land of Peanuts 01.09.2026 3:53 ↓

Cate Steane shares about why she enjoys living in Santa Rosa.

Ben Friedman: The Power of Ritual 31.08.2026 3:49 ↓

Ben Friedman shares about how a friend’s gathering developed into a tradition.

Ali Shiravi: Fight For the Ball 28.08.2026 3:46 ↓

Ali Shiravi shares about how he developed the assertiveness to excel in soccer and other areas of life.

Lev Mandel: The Backstop 27.08.2026 4:01 ↓

Lev Mandel shares about life lessons his father taught him through baseball.

Wayne Antol: Found Good Grief 26.08.2026 3:43 ↓

Wayne Antol shares about how he's managing grief after his wife passed away.

Shia Shabazz Smith: Beyond a Paycheck 21.08.2026 4:01 ↓

Shia Shabazz Smith shares about an early summer job experience.

Marilyn Englander: Corn Season 20.08.2026 3:51 ↓

Marilyn Englander shares why she enjoys corn so much during this time of year.

Tyler Street: Inner Guidance 19.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Tyler Street shares about how he found peace after leaving the medical field.

Vivian Ho: The Language of Access 18.08.2026 3:42 ↓

Vivian Ho shares about her experience navigating language barriers and access to resources.

Martha Olsen Joyce: The Gift of Birthright Citizenship 17.08.2026 3:55 ↓

Martha Olsen Joyce shares about her journey to obtain dual citizenship.

Michelle Matosian: A Difficult Diagnosis 14.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Michelle Matosian shares about her experience dealing with a bone condition.

Oi-Yan Chung: Giving Thanks to Our Teachers 13.08.2026 3:51 ↓

Oi-Yan Chung shares about her experience with teachers and volunteering at her son's school.

Emmett Yu: Not Defined By Birthmark 12.08.2026 3:48 ↓

Emmett Yu shares about embracing and learning to accept his birthmark.

Lisa Liu Grady: Lessons in Hospitality 11.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Lisa Liu Grady shares about an early job experience working in a restaurant.

Nidia Trujillo: When Did We Stop Seeing Each Other? 10.08.2026 3:57 ↓

Nidia Trujillo shares about her struggles in Berkeley and support from the community.

Jay Dayrit: What Makes Us Human 07.08.2026 3:52 ↓

Jay Dayrit shares about working with students on their college applications.

Sukhpaljit Kaur: I Was Just Early 06.08.2026 4:00 ↓

Sukhpaljit Kaur shares about why it's important to remain patient.

When It Is Time to Say Goodbye 05.08.2026 4:06 ↓

Wendy Murphy shares about the pain of losing a beloved family pet.

Chanda Williams: What Midwives Taught Me 04.08.2026 3:58 ↓

Chanda Williams shares about her experiences working with midwives and her pregnancy journey.

Maneet Grewal: Lessons in Absence 03.08.2026 3:44 ↓

Maneet Grewal shares about dealing with the loss of friendships.

Jeevan Gillon: Longing for Approval 31.07.2026 3:36 ↓

Jeevan Gillon shares about learning to set healthy boundaries.

Arya Devanath: An Act of Defiance 30.07.2026 3:53 ↓

Arya Devanath shares about her experiences writing a book.

Kelly White: Comfortable in the Ocean 29.07.2026 3:48 ↓

Kelly White shares about learning to swim in the ocean.