KQED’s Perspectives

Elizabeth Dyer shares about how a pair of clogs led her to a new viewpoint on parenting.

Jyothi Marbin shares why it's important to call out racial injustice instead of avoiding the subject.

Cheryl Besden shares about the benefits of revisiting the same walking paths.

Sandra Cleveland shares how not participating on social media led her to achieve more in her personal life.

Michelle Hoffman shares about the best parking practices.

Ariana Aparicio shares about the challenges she faced growing up as an undocumented student.

Eishin Chikamatsu shares about honoring and remembering loved ones who have recently passed away.

Evan Nichols shares why boredom can be the key to solving larger issues.

Carol Gilbert reflects on how much education has changed after the COVID pandemic and emergence of AI.

Ashley Blanco shares about her upbringing in San Francisco and why she likes working with young people.

Elizabeth Fishel shares about how she is teaching her granddaughter to appreciate museums.

Archana Dilip shares why she fell in love with San Francisco

Laura Fay shares about her summer job experience working in the hospitality industry.

Arthur Patterson shares about the challenges of working in the tech industry.

Lakshmi Nakka shares why it's important to clear up misconceptions on sexual health equity for young adults.

After volunteering at a food bank, Geri Spieler explains why support is so necessary.

Andrew Crispin shares what it was like to rely on food banks when he was a child.

Max Gutmann explains why we should be paying more attention to having experiences.

Taking care of parents is never easy and Keith Humphreys shares why a robot can't replace that support.

Zayden Bronson shares the inspiring message he creates using rocks.

Vien Nguyen mourns the loss of his pet chinchilla, Rice Boy and how the memories will stay with him.

Scott McMorrow shares about being mobility-impaired and ending the stigma associated with it.

Christine McQueen shares about her summer job experiences working at a restaurant.

Adeline Jones shares about an impactful experience she had at a summer camp.

Guleed Allen explains the differences between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation.

Christine Junge shares about her summer job experience working at an ice cream shop.

Stephen Lavezzo reflects on the similarities between living in Hawaii and the Bay Area

Tom Marks shares why he is hesitant to introduce his young daughter to social media and pop culture.

After a busy day, Marilyn Englander reflects on experiencing nature while walking through her neighborhood.

Ethan Greenberg explains the challenges he faces with juvenile arthritis.

Allan Sison shares how his passion for engineering led to an apprenticeship with NASA.

Larry Lee shares his thoughts on attending a high school reunion and reconnecting with former classmates.

Laura Fay shares about her experience practicing speaking Spanish in different neighborhoods.

Ralph Nichols shares his experience when he took a summer job as an ice delivery truck driver.

Sara Alexander shares why it's sometimes difficult to let go of cherished items

Hudson Roth has played competitive soccer for years and wonders if people have lost sight of what youth sports should be about.

Beth Singer shares about her summer job experience working in the hospitality industry.

Nate Sherry addresses income disparity in Marin County.

Kimberly Charles reflects on a summer job that had a major impact in her life.

Cindy Knoebel shares about her experience trying to swim in the San Francisco Bay.

Paige Mori-Prange shares about why we should me more conscientious about overconsumption.

Peyton Fu-Sarosa shares about her parents, family structure and not hiding her identity.