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Perspectives

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Perspectives

Perspectives

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KQED's series of daily commentaries by radio listeners and is one way in which KQED Public Radio works to keep the "public" in public radio.

Most Recent Episodes

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.

Emily Beitiks: Generational Caregiving

Sometimes the end of life resembles its beginning. Listener Emily Beitiks tells us her Perspective.

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.

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.

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.

C.J. Hirschfield: Apps for the Outdoors

We've all heard the complaints about technology ruining real life. C.J. Hirschfield has this rebuttal.

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.

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.

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.

Eva Sharma: My Eye Beats AI

When tasked with a personal writing assignment, Eva Sharma learned just what the "artificial" in artificial intelligence means.

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