KQED's Perspectives

Anahi Ruiz Moncada: No More Stage Fright 24.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Anahi Ruiz Moncada shares about how she overcame her performance anxiety.

Hector Perez: A Close Encounter 23.06.2026 3:32 ↓

Hector Perez shares about being struck by a car and his family's reaction.

Yvonne Baginski: The Struggles of Parenting 22.06.2026 3:58 ↓

Yvonne Baginski shares about the challenges she faced raising her children.

Matt Fogelson: A Break in Tradition 19.06.2026 3:57 ↓

Matt Fogelson shares about the relationship with his father and raising his son.

Laina Hall: A Tale of Two Shores 18.06.2026 3:48 ↓

Laina Hall shares about the differences between living in the Bay Area and Australia.

Sylvia Dong: Living in the Moment 17.06.2026 3:34 ↓

Sylvia Dong shares her thoughts on a popular phrase.

Siva Kumar: Meaning Behind Phrases 16.06.2026 3:45 ↓

Siva Kumar is a non-AI-assisted software engineer. He lives in Sunnyvale.

Lev Mandel: Affordability is a Feeling 15.06.2026 3:51 ↓

Lev Mandel shares his concerns over financial choices.

Nancy Clark: Reading is Fundamental 12.06.2026 3:48 ↓

Nancy Clark reflects on how reading changed her life.

Shannon Baker: The Dating Dilemma 11.06.2026 3:57 ↓

Shannon Baker shares about her previous dating woes.

Axel Polu: Breaking the Cycle 10.06.2026 3:43 ↓

Axel Polu shares how he overcame procrastination.

Kate Farnady: In Search of Serendipity 09.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Kate Farnady shares about the unexpected benefits of breaking out of her comfort zone.

Christine Schoefer: Packing My Suitcase 08.06.2026 3:58 ↓

Christine Schoefer shares about her packing process and how plans can go awry.

Sara Alexander: Hummingbird Magic 05.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Sara Alexander shares how a desire to remove cobwebs led to a pleasant discovery.

Sophie Abitbol: Learning Italian 04.06.2026 3:48 ↓

Sophie Abitbol shares about her quest to learn a new language.

Meaghan Schaefer: Enough Souvenirs 03.06.2026 3:59 ↓

Meaghan Schaefer shares about her cancer journey.

Roopa Mohan: The Family Car 02.06.2026 3:53 ↓

Roopa Mohan reminisces about her family car in India.

Stephanie Rapp: Keeping Friendships Alive 01.06.2026 4:00 ↓

Stephanie Rapp shares about her experience maintaining a strong connection with her best friend.

Katherine Fan: Lessons in Love 28.05.2026 4:00 ↓

Katherine Fan shares about how timing plays a role in finding love.

Larry Lee: Elusive Longing 27.05.2026 3:43 ↓

Larry Lee shares his experiences working in his father's restaurant as a child.

Gbama Mbayo: Black, But Not Black Enough 26.05.2026 3:49 ↓

Gbama Mbayo shares about her experience navigating African American culture after moving to San Francisco.

Arthur Patterson: On to the Next Chapter 22.05.2026 3:52 ↓

Arthur Patterson shares why he is leaving San Francisco.

Sandhya Acharya: You Too 21.05.2026 3:53 ↓

Sandhya Acharya explains how she adjusted to American culture.

Steven Birenbaum: This Old Couch 20.05.2026 3:59 ↓

Steven Birenbaum reflects on his decision to give away a piece of furniture with sentimental value after his mother passed away.

Enkhgerel Bayasgalan: The Kind of Loneliness No One Sees 19.05.2026 3:40 ↓

Enkhgerel Bayasgalan shares about times in her life when she felt lonely.