KQED's Perspectives

<p>Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.</p>

Suzan Berns: Looking Through the Glass

A move to a new home brings new beginnings, and also some hard goodbyes. Suzan Berns reflects on those changes.

05-06
04:00

Daniela Medina: Finding My Freedom Through College

Daniela Medina followed a non-traditional path through school. Setbacks in life turned into a journey to college and redemption. This Perspective originally aired in October 2020.

05-03
03:54

Gilbert Ramos: Holding the Door

The smallest acts can have the deepest impacts. Here's a Perspective from Gilbert Ramos.

05-02
03:56

Stephanie Rapp: The Final Gift

Stephanie Rapp tells us about the final gift her mother was able to receive at the end of her life.

05-01
03:59

Kelly Steinhardt: Walking Through Time

Sometimes, it can be easy to forget all the history in our streets and cities. Kelly Steinhardt finds magic in her city walks by tapping into this history.

04-30
03:50

Vicki Larson: We’re Stronger When We Fight Together

The struggle for workers' rights and fair pay feels like an unending one, while the list of billionaires grows. Here's Vicki Larson's Perspective.

04-29
03:59

Jason Singh: Helping Change Lives

According to Jason Singh, good deeds can help make someone’s day – and the world – a little better.  This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.

04-26
03:27

Randell Jed Feliciano: Nothing Comes in an Instant

Leaving home can be hard, yet ultimately rewarding. Randell Jed Feliciano reflects on the opportunities afforded to him by immigrating to the U.S.  This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.

04-25
04:00

Anthony Zhu: Growing From Spite

When he joined the football team to spite his father, Anthony Zhu ended up gaining much more than he ever thought he would. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.

04-24
03:30

Ezra Lamesh: Music Is My Soul, Rhythm Is My Heartbeat

Music can bring the world together in many ways. Ezra Lamesh shares how it has influenced his life and inspired more than just his taste in genres. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.

04-23
04:00

Silvia Floriano-Cruz: Did It Help?

Silvia Floriano-Cruz was unsure if pushing herself to do something new would really help her grow. In her story, she shares the valuable lesson she learned. This Perspective was produced by the KQED Youth Takeover team.

04-22
03:53

Taylor Kaster: My Jewish Identity

A shared value with a role model helped Taylor Kaster change her perspective on her culture.

04-19
03:57

Evan Sagerman: Swords

With age comes an acceptance that bodies are not as resilient as they once were. But that doesn't have to stop you--take it from Evan Sagerman.

04-18
03:57

Rohan Vijendran: A Dance With the Unpredictable

It's hard enough finding your footing as a teen. Rohan Vijendran tells us about an additional challenge he had to learn to dance with.

04-17
04:00

Marilyn Englander: Charity

It feels good to help, but Marilyn Englander wanted to remind herself of the true spirit of charity.

04-16
03:55

Adam Scheer: An Extrovert in a Small Family

Just because a family is small, doesn't mean it's lacking. Adam Scheer brings us this Perspective.

04-15
03:51

Richard Swerdlow: Ludwig

Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Here's what Richard Swerdlow learned when he lost an unexpected friend.

04-12
04:01

Piper Stuip: Romani Identity

The lack of recorded Romani history can leave some feeling alienated from their culture. YR Media’s Piper Stuip shares her recent thoughts on connecting with her Romani identity.

04-11
03:59

Pallavi Sringeshwara: To Be or Not To Be Masking

COVID still exists, and is still causing death and long term illness. Nonetheless, people like Pallavi Sringeshwara face scrutiny for continuing to mask up.

04-10
04:01

Martha Kendall: Mantra of Appreciation

Feeling and expressing gratitude has been proven to make us happier. Martha Kendall tells us about her gratitude ritual.

04-09
03:53

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