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KQED's Perspectives

by KQED

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

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Episodes

  1. Gemma Boothroyd: A San Francisco Halloween

    Gemma Boothroyd shares about the differences in celebrating Halloween in San Francisco after moving from Canada.

  2. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: The Stories That Make a Life

    Colleen Patrick-Goudreau shares about writing her father's eulogy and the stories that explain who we are.

  3. Leanne Hope Chabalko: A Not-So-Junior Ranger

    Leane Hope Chabalko shares a fond memory of exploring historic sites around the Bay Area with her family.

  4. Shunny Murase: Mind the Vowels

    Shunny Murase shares about how his accent is perceived in different parts of the world.

  5. Richard Levitt: Not Boring At All

    Richard Levitt shares about why he enjoys being a lifeguard.

  6. Diane Jacobson: A Rower's Route

    Diane Jacobson shares about why she enjoys rowing.

  7. Patricia Aquino: Reliving Adolescence

    Patricia Aquino shares about her experiences parenting a teenager.

  8. Jesse Skeets: The Mystery Date

    Jesse Skeets shares about planning secret dates to surprise his wife.

  9. Avery Lo: Searching For Happiness

    Avery Lo shares about how nostalgia brought her back to a place of joy.

  10. Karen Pugh: Embracing Evolution

    Karen Pugh shares about experiencing Autumn in California.

  11. Franz Bruckner: The Bay's Best Kept Secret

    Franz Bruckner is a software engineer for a high tech company. He lives in Newark and enjoys outdoor activities including soccer and rafting.

  12. Nicola Jones: Yearning to Come Home

    Nicola Jones shares about finding a new home in the Bay Area.

  13. Vicki Larson: Affluent City

    Vicki Larson shares about her experience living in Mill Valley.

  14. Jerry Sun: Different Faiths, One Nature

    Jerry Sun shares about his experience learning about different religions.

  15. Joan Cardellino: A Delightful Dish

    Joan Cardellino shares about her favorite cake recipe and cooking for her friends.

  16. Rebecca Toy: Definitions of Family

    Rebecca Toy shares about the dynamics with her siblings.

  17. Christina Grenier: Grad School at Middle Age

    Christina Grenier shares about her experiences after deciding to pursue grad school.

  18. John Schumann: Settling in to the Bay Area

    After relocating from Oklahoma, John Schumann shares about why he enjoys his new home.

  19. Hema Kundargi: Dreams That Never Age

    Hema Kundargi shares about why it's important to keep dreaming and evolving.

  20. Aditi Ranjan: Avoiding the Scams

    Aditi Ranjan shares why she feels cybersecurity is important.

  21. John Levine: Big Shoes to Fill

    John Levine shares about the dress shoes he inherited from his father.

  22. Cydnie Perkins: Time For a Road Trip

    Cydnie Perkins shares about the benefits of traveling around the country.

  23. Aayush Hegde: Permission to Ruin a Box

    Aayush Hegde shares how he teaches students to solve engineering problems.

  24. Karina Moreno: Memories From Move-In Day

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

  25. William Humnicky: The Journey to What I Truly Missed

    William Humnicky shares about a recent backpacking trip.

  26. Taran Singh: The Joys of Gardening

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

  27. Tyler Street: Good Day Practice

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

  28. Kelly McKenna: Managing My Health

    Kelly McKenna shares about navigating through her health struggles.

  29. Alison Donnally: From Lifespan to Joyspan

    Alison Donnally shares about taking care of elderly family members.

  30. Udhav Badrinarayan: Embracing Differences

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

  31. Som Phin: Preserving the Culture

    Som Phin shares about her experiences maintaining her cultural history.

  32. Keith Barlow: What, Me Aging?

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

  33. Christina Schroeter: A Journey into Motherhood

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

  34. Aurora Sweet: Beyond the Supplies

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

  35. Richard Swerdlow: Everything's Coming Up Roses

    Richard Swerdlow shares about his experience learning floral arranging.

  36. Vidhi Bubna: A Way of Life

    Vidhi Bubna shares about her experiences scuba diving.

  37. Cate Steane: The Land of Peanuts

    Cate Steane shares about why she enjoys living in Santa Rosa.

  38. Ben Friedman: The Power of Ritual

    Ben Friedman shares about how a friend’s gathering developed into a tradition.

  39. Ali Shiravi: Fight For the Ball

    Ali Shiravi shares about how he developed the assertiveness to excel in soccer and other areas of life.

  40. Lev Mandel: The Backstop

    Lev Mandel shares about life lessons his father taught him through baseball.

  41. Wayne Antol: Found Good Grief

    Wayne Antol shares about how he's managing grief after his wife passed away.

  42. Shia Shabazz Smith: Beyond a Paycheck

    Shia Shabazz Smith shares about an early summer job experience.

  43. Marilyn Englander: Corn Season

    Marilyn Englander shares why she enjoys corn so much during this time of year.

  44. Tyler Street: Inner Guidance

    Tyler Street shares about how he found peace after leaving the medical field.

  45. Vivian Ho: The Language of Access

    Vivian Ho shares about her experience navigating language barriers and access to resources.

  46. Martha Olsen Joyce: The Gift of Birthright Citizenship

    Martha Olsen Joyce shares about her journey to obtain dual citizenship.

  47. Michelle Matosian: A Difficult Diagnosis

    Michelle Matosian shares about her experience dealing with a bone condition.

  48. Oi-Yan Chung: Giving Thanks to Our Teachers

    Oi-Yan Chung shares about her experience with teachers and volunteering at her son's school.

  49. Emmett Yu: Not Defined By Birthmark

    Emmett Yu shares about embracing and learning to accept his birthmark.

  50. Lisa Liu Grady: Lessons in Hospitality

    Lisa Liu Grady shares about an early job experience working in a restaurant.

About this show

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

Hosted by

KQED

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does KQED's Perspectives have?

KQED's Perspectives has 1,000 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 30, 2026.

What is KQED's Perspectives about?

Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

How often does KQED's Perspectives release new episodes?

KQED's Perspectives publishes a few times a week, based on its 1,000 episodes since September 2022.

Who hosts KQED's Perspectives?

KQED's Perspectives is created and hosted by KQED.
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