Anna Yang: I Can't Read
When confronted with an uncomfortable truth, Anna Yang learned the importance of language in connecting to her culture and family. This Perspective originally aired in September 2022.
Aug 25, 2023•4 min
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X Vazquez: Honoring Trans and Queer Riots This August
In honor of Transgender History Month, YR Media’s X Vazquez reflects on an often overlooked action of queer resistance, right here in San Francisco.
Aug 24, 2023•4 min
Pooja Srivatsa: Misophonia
Sometimes, putting a name to a mysterious affliction can bring relief. Pooja Srivatsa tells us her story.
Aug 23, 2023•4 min
Steven Buks: Touchdown
When his passion led him to try something new, Steven Buks learned anything is possible if you put your mind to it. This piece was produced by KQED's Youth Takeover, and originally aired in November 2022.
Aug 22, 2023•4 min
Richard Friedlander: The End of an Era
Golden Gate Fields will permanently close after its final racing date this fall. Richard Friedlander has this Perspective.
Aug 21, 2023•4 min
Kaitlyn Huang: Girl Boss Energy
Have you ever needed a confidence boost? Kaitlin Huang tells us how she overcame her insecurities. This Perspective originally aired in April 2022.
Aug 18, 2023•4 min
Laurent Fourgo: Tony Bennett's Noble Pursuit
With Tony Bennett's passing last month, Laurent Fourgo pays tribute to the jazz icon and his influence.
Aug 17, 2023•4 min
Pete Gavin: My Small Circle of Contentment
Though the jetsetter life full of travel has its appeal, Pete Gavin tells us why he doesn’t fear missing out.
Aug 16, 2023•4 min
Sheli Cryderman: The Power of Community
After an unexpected encounter with a fellow traveler, Sheli Cryderman was reminded of the power of community.
Aug 15, 2023•4 min
Richard Swerdlow: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
When Richard Swerdlow turned 65, he received a Medicare card…and a headache.
Aug 14, 2023•4 min
Molly Phelps: Long COVID Took My Husband
COVID variant EG.5 is on the rise. Dr. Molly Phelps knows from experience that long COVID is a risk that our health system is underprepared for. This Perspective originally aired in November 2022.
Aug 11, 2023•4 min
Swetha Vimalkumar: Expectations
High expectations can push you to be your best self, but they can also harm relationships and your self-worth. Swetha Vimalkumar has this Perspective.
Aug 10, 2023•4 min
Deidre Silverman: Ducks on the Freeway
Reminders of the love that connects living beings can come in many forms. Deidre Silverman has this story.
Aug 09, 2023•4 min
Jamie Chiahui Gao: Beet or Radish?
A case of mistaken vegetable identity reminded Jamie Chiahui Gao of her own experience as an immigrant.
Aug 08, 2023•4 min
Marilyn Englander: Transforming with Kindness
Inspirational messages can feel cloying and cliché, but Marilyn Englander tells us about a time she took a chance and listened to one of those messages.
Aug 07, 2023•4 min
Sydney Wanguhu: Former Extrovert
The pandemic changed the way a lot of us approach social situations, including Sydney Wanguhu. YR Media brings her Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in April 2023.
Aug 04, 2023•4 min
Evan Nichols: The In-Flight Movie Life
In an era of constant media consumption, Evan Nichols suggests finding a balance between screen time and engagement with the real world.
Aug 03, 2023•4 min
Saadhana Deshpande: Gardening Heals
It’s only Wednesday, but you might already be looking forward to some relief from the work week. Saadhana Deshpande tells us about their stress reliever of choice.
Aug 02, 2023•4 min
Lorin Tams: The Database
With all the influence algorithms have on our lives, Lorin Tams has this case against allowing anything--or anyone--to put us in boxes.
Aug 01, 2023•4 min
Elisabeth Scharbaum: On Fear and Safety
Fear is intrinsic to the human experience, but a childhood memory had Elisabeth Scharbaum thinking about the possibilities of reexamining our fear responses.
Jul 31, 2023•4 min
Ray Pestrong: Seashore Geology
Ray Pestrong finds evidence of the huge forces that shape our planet in the small changes of a sandy beach. This Perspective originally aired in July 2019.
Jul 28, 2023•4 min
Noumaan Faiz: Inflation
Despite working two jobs, YR Media’s Noumaan Faiz says he just can’t keep up with inflation these days.
Jul 27, 2023•4 min
Kat Covell: Consider the Humble Landline
When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.
Jul 26, 2023•4 min
Caleb Monteiro: The Case of the Missing Laundry Key
Losing your laundry key may seem mundane, but it provided Caleb Monteiro a valuable lesson in responsibility.
Jul 25, 2023•4 min
Jasmine Jaksic: The Marshland
When listener Jasmine Jaksic needed a break from the artificial world of AI, she found solace in a nearby marsh.
Jul 24, 2023•4 min
Hiwa Greig: Spam
For Maui-born Hiwa Greig, spam is a staple of their food and culture. But once they moved to Oakland, they realized folks hold a lot of preconceptions towards spam and those who eat it. This Perspective originally aired in May 2022.
Jul 21, 2023•4 min
Gabe Ross: Baseball in the East Bay
The A’s likely departure from Oakland is disheartening to thousands of baseball fans in the East Bay, but Gabe Ross has reason to hope.
Jul 20, 2023•4 min
Johanna Ohm: My Street
A new neighbor inspired Johanna Ohm to reflect on the power of individual action in building community & livable spaces.
Jul 19, 2023•4 min
Steven Birenbaum: Dialing Down the Fight or Flight
Do crime alerts make us safer, or just scared? Steven Birenbaum tells us his Perspective.
Jul 18, 2023•4 min
Johanna McCloy: Vegan at the Table
It can feel isolating to be the only vegan at the table. Johanna McCloy has this Perspective.
Jul 17, 2023•4 min
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