KQED's Perspectives

Feb 03 2025 1036 ep. 4 mins 110

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Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.

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Cate Steane: Everyone Needs Compassion

Feb 03 2025 3 mins

While grieving the loss of her best friend, Cate Steane shares why having compassion for others is so important.

Jenness Hobart: Aging Into Things

Jan 31 2025 3 mins

Jenness Hobart shares how her life experiences have changed as she ages.

Whitney Sterten-Hall: What Remains

Jan 30 2025 3 mins

Whitney Sterten-Hall shares her memories about the Altadena home she grew up in that was recently devastated by wildfires in Los Angeles.

Grant Yee: Hit the Ground Running

Jan 29 2025 3 mins

Grant Yee shares how he became passionate about playing volleyball and how it improved his life.

Deepika Sikri: Raising Sons in a Post-Feminist World

Jan 28 2025 3 mins

Deepika Sikri shares her experiences as a mother raising her sons to respect women.

Rob Glen: A Tool for Empathy

Jan 27 2025 3 mins

Rob Glen reflects on his conversations with family after seeing a new film about Bob Dylan.

Richard Levitt: No Shoes, No Problem

Jan 24 2025 3 mins

Richard Levitt steps in to reflecting on cultural conventions, one shoe at a time.

Sindhu Nair: Renewed Hope

Jan 23 2025 3 mins

After her lost necklace is found, Sindhu Nair reflects on why gratitude is important.

Bruce Stoffmacher: The Ants

Jan 22 2025 4 mins

After ants invaded his home, Bruce Stoffmacher finds the silver lining in dealing with the infestation.

Rocel Ocampo: Finding Connection Beyond Language

Jan 21 2025 3 mins

Rocel Ocampo shares about her struggles learning to speak Tagalog with her family.