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KQED's Perspectives

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Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.
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Episodes

Baldeep Singh: The Quarantine 15

Many people put on extra pounds during the pandemic and Dr. Baldeep Singh wishes there was more he could do for his vulnerable patients. When Javier came to see me, he had gained 10 pounds. It was a surprise but since staying at home during COVID, he had stopped exercising and had started eating more. The result was the “Quarantine 15”, the weight gained due to pandemic stressors, such as losing jobs, living in tighter quarters, and facing an unknown virus. More than 40% of Americans say they’ve...

Jul 29, 2021•4 min

Richard Friedlander: I Screwed Up

Mediator Richard Friedlander says the words he hears the least are the words most likely to encourage conflict resolution.

Jul 26, 2021•4 min

Peggy Hansen: Twilight Zone

While human lives are upended, life is normal for the plants and creatures of Peggy Hansen's farm.

Jul 23, 2021•4 min

Life, Monetized

At every stage of life, someone wants a piece of Luke Pease's wallet.

Jul 20, 2021•4 min

Michael Ellis: Ancient Trees

Michael Ellis has this Perspective on a Bay Area tree with an ancient history. Millions of years ago a tropical forest flourished throughout California. Rainfall exceeded 80 inches per year and both temperature and humidity were high. Large broad-leaved evergreen trees dominated a landscape interspersed with conifers. Slowly the climate became drier and cooler and … Continue reading Michael Ellis: Ancient Trees →

Jul 16, 2021•4 min

The Best Time

It’s 3:30 in the morning, and I’m sitting in my favorite chair: a crinkled and worn, brown leather recliner. One of our cats has discovered I’m up, and he’s come to say hello. Miles, our 11 year-old springer spaniel, is curled up on his bed beside me, snoring. Otherwise, it’s quiet, except for the distant humming of an appliance, the wind outside and the creaking of the house. When I find myself unable to sleep through the night, I grab a blanket and stretch out in my chair in the living room, t...

Jul 12, 2021•4 min

Maxine Rose Schur: The Fog in My Head

When Maxine Rose Schur needs to clear her mind she heads straight for the foggiest part of San Francisco – the Sunset District.

Jul 08, 2021•4 min

Jim McClellan: Broken Places

Jim McClelland turns to an ancient Japanese art for hope that a broken country can be repaired, and better for it.

Jul 07, 2021•4 min

Peggy Hansen: Why I Forage

It’s the time of year when highly informed lovers of forest fungi forage for their favorites, and Peggy Hansen is one of them.

Jun 25, 2021•4 min

Barbara Foltin: Pride

Rev. Barbara Foltin's church hands out Pride flags to LGBTQ+ people, their families and neighbors.

Jun 22, 2021•4 min

Nicolle Plescia: Doing Nothing

Like many, Nicolle Plescia and her family had a lot of free time during the pandemic lockdown. Did they waste it?

Jun 21, 2021•4 min

Carol Arnold: Lost and Found

When Carol Arnold needs to get away from it all she goes up and over the Sierras to the dramatic eastern side.

Jun 10, 2021•4 min

Joan Steinau Lester: Loving Day

Joan Steinau Lester celebrates two Supreme Court decisions, both delivered in June, that are milestones for biracial and same sex unions.

Jun 09, 2021•4 min

Mark Clevenger: Your Child

Mark Clevenger's daughter is off to college and everything has changed, except what matters.

Jun 08, 2021•4 min
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