Susan Parker: New Year's Eve Run
If you’re going to be striving for a dry January, you might consider taking a page out of Susan Parker’s book, and starting your journey with a different type of New Year’s Eve celebration.
Dec 29, 2023•4 min
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Ripudaman Malhotra: Thank You, My Body
As we wind down another year, it’s a good time to reflect back and express gratitude. Ripudaman Malhotra brings us this Perspective.
Dec 28, 2023•4 min
Vanessa Hua: Heirlooms
Vanessa Hua brings us this Perspective about stories.
Dec 27, 2023•4 min
Alya Cogur: Ballet
It’s peak ballet season, and as dance companies across the Bay Area stage holiday favorites like the Nutcracker, Alya Cogur shares how ballet has shaped her life.
Dec 26, 2023•4 min
Mary Cashen: Grammy's Table
This Christmas, countless families will gather around tables so steeped in family lore and life they might as well be part of the family. Mary Cashen brings us this Perspective.
Dec 25, 2023•4 min
Misa Sugiura: Learning Christmas
Adopting American holiday traditions can be bittersweet for immigrant families. Misa Sugiura tells us about her experience.
Dec 22, 2023•4 min
Sydney Wanguhu: Christmas Wishlist
It’s been over 10 years since Sydney Wanguhu stopped believing in Santa Claus. And now, holidays don’t feel the same.
Dec 21, 2023•4 min
Debbie Duncan: Totally Paused
Debbie Duncan has this Perspective on the rules of the road.
Dec 20, 2023•4 min
Ingrid Rojas Contreras: The City Lights
A feeling of connection can strike even when you’re feeling the most alone. Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells us her Perspective.
Dec 19, 2023•4 min
Annie Kassof: Lady Big Rig
Sometimes, the roads we take to move on lead us to unexpected places. Annie Kassof tells us about her journey.
Dec 18, 2023•4 min
Amy Stalcup: Canine Antidepressant
The struggle with depression can feel overwhelming and impossible to overcome. Amy Stalcup tells us about the unconventional antidepressant that worked for her.
Dec 15, 2023•4 min
Oscar Berry: Not Glass
Oscar Rouvine Berry isn't going to let nerve disease get in his way.
Dec 14, 2023•4 min
Amiya Sheshadri: Irises
When Amiya Sheshadri's garden started to show signs of neglect, it made her wonder what else she might be neglecting.
Dec 13, 2023•4 min
Terence Mulligan: A Resilient Community
When you've been through a traumatic event, reminders can come at the most unexpected times. Terence Mulligan tells us his Perspective.
Dec 12, 2023•4 min
Pete Gavin: First Rain
With winter around the corner, Pete Gavin has this Perspective about the changing seasons.
Dec 11, 2023•4 min
Amanda Hu: Monumental Destiny
Amanda Hu ponders life and history on her daily jogs.
Dec 08, 2023•4 min
Suzanne LaFetra: Voir Dire
When the crime is sexual assault, and over half of women in the U.S. have been victims of sexual violence, what does an impartial jury of peers look like? Suzanne LaFetra ponders this question.
Dec 07, 2023•4 min
Shreya Anand: Underrepresented in STEM
Being underrepresented can be a frustrating and isolating experience. Shreya Anand used the feeling as motivation to build connections and make change.
Dec 06, 2023•4 min
Karina Moreno: Broken, but Still Whole
In times of great pain and despair, Karina Moreno takes comfort in a family saying that has gotten them through dark days before.
Dec 05, 2023•4 min
Nila Venkat: Debating Sexism
When Nila Venkat went to her first debate competition, she found it to be a microcosm of the real world... much to her dismay. This Perspective originally aired in October 2016.
Dec 04, 2023•4 min
Emily Beitiks: Generational Caregiving
Sometimes the end of life resembles its beginning. Listener Emily Beitiks tells us her Perspective.
Dec 01, 2023•4 min
Richard Swerdlow: My Husband's Phone Number
When your right to marry is not always guaranteed, like Richard Swerdlow, it's easy to recognize the little things that make marriage special.
Nov 30, 2023•4 min
Charles Feng: Sibling Support
Part of being a parent to siblings is witnessing the ups and downs--some literal--of their dynamic. Charles Feng has this Perspective.
Nov 29, 2023•4 min
Emily Au: The Ao Dai and Me
It can be hard to connect with your roots. Emily Au shares how she finally found pride in her culture through traditional wear. Emily's piece was produced with free curriculum from KQED Youth Media Challenge.
Nov 28, 2023•4 min
C.J. Hirschfield: Apps for the Outdoors
We've all heard the complaints about technology ruining real life. C.J. Hirschfield has this rebuttal.
Nov 27, 2023•4 min
Sayre Quevedo: Halfway Out
The holidays can mean seeing a lot of your family, for better or for worse. Sayre Quevedo has this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in December 2010.
Nov 24, 2023•4 min
Shriya Bhamidipati: Thanksgiving Biryani
The beauty of the holidays can also be seen in the variety of our personal and family traditions. On this Thanksgiving Day, Shriya Bhamidipati tells us about hers.
Nov 23, 2023•4 min
Hanna Clements-Hart: Holiday Grieving
The holiday season is about joy and celebration with family and friends. Yet for many, it’s also a time of sadness, even mourning. Hanna Clements-Hart has this Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in December 2018.
Nov 22, 2023•4 min
Eva Sharma: My Eye Beats AI
When tasked with a personal writing assignment, Eva Sharma learned just what the "artificial" in artificial intelligence means.
Nov 21, 2023•4 min
Serena Perfetto: The Power of San Francisco's Communities
Lately, every headline about San Francisco is paired with the words “doom loop.” Serena Perfetto isn’t buying it.
Nov 18, 2023•4 min
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