KQED's Perspectives

Karina Moreno: Memories From Move-In Day 25.09.2026 3:54 ↓

As she drops her daughter off at school, Karina Moreno reminisces about when she was moving in to college.

William Humnicky: The Journey to What I Truly Missed 24.09.2026 4:02 ↓

William Humnicky shares about a recent backpacking trip.

Taran Singh: The Joys of Gardening 23.09.2026 3:57 ↓

Taran Singh shares about how gardening has been his source of healing.

Tyler Street: Good Day Practice 22.09.2026 3:51 ↓

Tyler Street shares about how he chooses to approach each new day.

Kelly McKenna: Managing My Health 21.09.2026 3:59 ↓

Kelly McKenna shares about navigating through her health struggles.

Alison Donnally: From Lifespan to Joyspan 18.09.2026 4:00 ↓

Alison Donnally shares about taking care of elderly family members.

Udhav Badrinarayan: Embracing Differences 17.09.2026 3:53 ↓

Udhav Badrinarayan shares about his experiences with a student exchange program.

Som Phin: Preserving the Culture 16.09.2026 3:49 ↓

Som Phin shares about her experiences maintaining her cultural history.

Keith Barlow: What, Me Aging? 15.09.2026 3:50 ↓

Keith Barlow reflects on his birthday and his experience getting older. 

Christina Schroeter: A Journey into Motherhood 14.09.2026 4:01 ↓

Christina Schroeter shares about her experience and decision to become a mother.

Aurora Sweet: Beyond the Supplies 04.09.2026 4:00 ↓

Aurora Sweet shares about her experiences picking up school supplies as a child.

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.