Leslie Smith: The Story of Timo the Pitbull
Animal shelters in the Bay Area are overcrowded. Leslie Smith brings us this tale of one beloved shelter dog. This Perspective originally aired in March 2023.
Jul 14, 2023•4 min
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Episodes
Steve McMoyler: My Chat With Dickens
A conversation with an AI chatbot led Steve McMoyler to question the virtues of the technology.
Jul 13, 2023•4 min
Geri Spieler: The Family I Never Knew
A journey to Warsaw uncovered surprising family connections for Geri Spieler and her son.
Jul 12, 2023•4 min
Abe Marshall: It's Not Just Water
When Abe Marshall experienced hearing loss, he feared judgment from his peers, but found acceptance and pride instead. This Perspective originally aired in February 2023.
Jul 11, 2023•4 min
Lauren Nazario: The Joy of Biking
Joy and community can be found in surprising places. For Lauren Nazario, it’s on two wheels, on the slow streets of San Francisco.
Jul 10, 2023•4 min
Angela Omulepu: As American as Apple Pie
What were you doing when the mob assaulted the Capitol? Angela Omulepu was baking a pie. This Perspective originally aired in January 2021.
Jul 07, 2023•4 min
Athena Jiang-Qin: The Uphill Battle for Girls in Tech
Tech is known for its sexist biases. Athena Jiang-Qin tells us her experience as a young girl in tech.
Jul 06, 2023•4 min
Damian Stout-Lehman: California
A hike to see one of California’s wonders inspired Damian Stout-Lehman to reflect on the nature of our state.
Jul 05, 2023•4 min
Victor Schachter: A 21st Century Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is 247 years old today. Victor Schachter suggests it might benefit from a revision to reflect modern realities. This Perspective originally aired in July 2021.
Jul 04, 2023•4 min
Joanne Greene: How Getting Hit By a Car Saved My Life
Sometimes a horrible incident can bring unexpected positive change. Joanne Greene tells us her story.
Jul 03, 2023•4 min
Mark Morodomi: Peanut Duck
When a popular Chinese restaurant in Oakland closed last year, Mark Morodomi is left with warm memories of family and a dish rarely served anymore. This Perspective originally aired in January 2023.
Jun 30, 2023•4 min
Nina Thompson: Navigating News on Social Media
An increasing number of teens are turning to social media to get their news. But for YR Media’s Nina Thompson, navigating all that information requires some fact-checking.
Jun 29, 2023•4 min
Stewart Florsheim: On Becoming a German Citizen
If the country that persecuted your family offered you citizenship, what would you do? Stewart Florsheim has this Perspective.
Jun 28, 2023•4 min
Diego Moreno Espinoza: Life Through a Lens
As he prepares for a new chapter in his life, Diego Moreno Espinoza reflects on how his past experiences have led him to where he is today.
Jun 27, 2023•4 min
John Palmer: How I Was Wrong About Driverless Cars
Being able to admit when you’re wrong can bring about an openness to new ideas. John Palmer tells us about his changing attitude on driverless cars.
Jun 26, 2023•4 min
Tanieng Huang: Reach For The Stars
As an artist and immigrant, Tanieng Huang shares the story of how her art practice helped her grow and break through the barriers of language. This piece was produced as part of KQED Youth Takeover, and originally aired in April 2023.
Jun 23, 2023•4 min
Mike Blasenstein: Cashing In on Pride
It's Pride month, and as usual the parades will be marked by corporate floats and contingents sporting rainbow flags. Mike Blasenstein wonders if that level of support from business is enough.
Jun 22, 2023•4 min
Jim McTarnaghan: Protesting for Democracy
Witnessing a protest in Tel Aviv inspired Jim McTarnaghan to interrogate the role of the ‘dem’ in democracy.
Jun 21, 2023•4 min
Alex Argov: Success Is the Sum of Small Strokes
When high school student Alex Argov returned to in-person classes, he discovered a new motto that helped him readjust to the new social environment.
Jun 20, 2023•4 min
Ebony Haight: It's Your Turn
Ebony Haight is tired of pretty words and disavowals of racism not backed up by action. It is, she says, your turn to do something about it.
Jun 19, 2023•4 min
Evan Ho: Father's Day
With Father’s Day coming up, Evan Ho reflects on the joys of raising a child.
Jun 16, 2023•4 min
Lauren Vuong: Grief and the Ribbon of Life
A Buddhist ritual helps Lauren Vuong cope with the passing of her father.
Jun 15, 2023•4 min
Saahil Mishra: Logging into Loneliness
High schooler Saahil Mishra has a vision for a reformed social media... one that makes us more human.
Jun 13, 2023•4 min
Elham Gheytanchi: Star of Solidarity
Elham Gheytanchi’s father taught her that religion is a private matter. But in recent years she’s started questioning that idea. The following Perspective contains a mention of sexual assault.
Jun 12, 2023•4 min
Jesse Alejandro Cottrell: Larry, My Gouty Toe
After discovering he has the same health condition as his father, Jesse Alejandro Cottrell grapples with aging and other ways he's similar — or dissimilar — to his dad.
Jun 09, 2023•4 min
Munira Shamim: The Trail of Life
On her 22-mile runs, Munira Shamim encounters runners with varying athletic abilities and backgrounds. It's why she sees the trail as a great unifier and community.
Jun 08, 2023•4 min
Irena Smith: Success, Deconstructed
Irena Smith is keenly aware of the expectations weighing on teenagers and parents alike. And she's come to realize what metric of success really matters to her.
Jun 07, 2023•4 min
Simone Green: The Value of Queer Art
A poem in a volume pulled from a bookstore shelf, helps Simone Green navigate her journey of discovery.
Jun 06, 2023•4 min
Theresa Padden: Dawn Chorus
Birdsongs at sunrise provide Theresa Padden and her mother with a moment of shared beauty while an inevitable loss looms over them.
Jun 03, 2023•4 min
Richard Levitt: Over It
What happens when your favorite books and movies lose their luster? Richard Levitt shares how he’s trying to get his groove back.
Jun 02, 2023•4 min
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