KQED's Perspectives

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

Jen Hurley: I Met My Best Students in Jail

After deciding to teach in a jail, Jen Hurley learned a great deal from her students.

11-22
04:02

Cate Hansen: Discomfort of Discipline

When Cate Hansen found herself struggling in practice, her father's advice on discipline helped turn things around.

11-21
03:49

William Humnicky: Parenting With Pizza

A journey to pick up a pizza shows William Humnicky and his wife how much people value taking breaks.

11-20
03:57

Randee Fenner: Babysitting in a Smart Home

When Randee Fenner decided to babysit, figuring out the smart devices in the home proved to be more challenging than expected.

11-19
03:59

Sonya Pendrey: Hard to Plant Roots

While Sonya Pendrey is passionate about outdoor education, financial challenges made it harder for her to plant roots.

11-18
03:57

John R. McCoy: Running in My Forties

For John R. McCoy, running started off as just a hobby, but now it's developed into a form of meditation.

11-15
03:58

Jenny Fan Raj: Tough Conversations at the Table

With the changing political landscape, Jenny Fan Raj hopes to have difficult discussions with her family on Thanksgiving.

11-14
03:52

Vicki Larson: A Tale of Two Proposals

When her son gets engaged, Vicki Larson shares her thoughts on reimagining marriage.

11-13
03:57

Maryann LoRusso: The Way to Know Someone

Taking a flower arranging class helped Maryann LoRusso to form a deeper connection with her mother-in-law.

11-12
04:03

Megan O'Malley: Making Spaces to Grow

Spending time with her mother who taught at an elementary school inspired Megan O'Malley to later become a teacher herself.

11-11
04:00

Araceli Garcia: Boys Unlocked

After her brother's experience with law enforcement, Araceli Garcia reflects on the impacts of juvenile incarceration.

11-08
03:42

Richard Swerdlow: Bedtime Story

While going to bed early may not seem like fun, Richard Swerdlow has embraced his new routine.

11-07
03:50

Sumudu Desilva: California Dreamin'

Migrating from Sri Lanka to the United States with her family wasn't easy for Sumudu DeSilva, but she now feels at home in the Bay Area.

11-06
04:00

Laura Fay: From Judgment to Appreciation

After making an assumption about a former colleague, Laura Fay learned to appreciate working with people of different ages.

11-05
03:35

Nikhil Krishnaswamy: Photography Through My Lens

In the age of smartphone photography, Nikhil Krishnaswamy wonders if AI-generated images will become the norm.

11-04
03:52

Holly Hubbard Preston: Seeing is Believing

After a recent visit to the Norwegian Arctic with her mother, Holly Hubbard Preston saw the impact of global warming.

11-01
04:00

Aanya Sheth: Girls in Magic

After learning some tricks, young magician Aanya Sheth hopes to shatter stereotypes and inspire girls to join the magical world.

10-31
03:55

Evan Sagerman: Small Fixes

For Evan Sagerman, sometimes forgotten souvenirs can turn into the solutions for new problems.

10-30
03:54

Evan Ho: Grandparents Visit

When items are mysteriously moved around his house, Evan Ho questions if there is a supernatural connection.

10-29
03:57

Sarah Huang: Googly Eye

A box of Girl Scout cookies reminded Sarah Huang of her upbringing and why she's proud to be Asian American in the Bay Area.

10-28
04:04

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