KQED's Perspectives KQED
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- Society & Culture
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Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.
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Keith Lam: Zero-Sum Game
The skills and lessons we learn from our academics and extra-curriculars can have many real-world applications. But Keith Lam tells us about one takeaway he says needs reconsideration.
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Sofia Overby: Passion to Pointe
In our journeys to progress at a skill or hobby, many of us look to role models for guidance and inspiration. Sofia Overby tells us about the moment she became a role model herself.
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Steven Saum: Commissioner of Forests and Weeds
For Steven Saum the life of his father, long ago passed away, is only slightly captured in a handful of momentos.
This Perspective originally aired in June 2021. -
Knives Nguyen: A Tricky Intersection
As a second generation Asian American, it was much easier for Knives Nguyen to come out to their friends at school than to their mom. YR Media brings their Perspective.
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Arya Konanur: A Life Well Lived
Making a new friend at a senior home gave Arya Konanur a new perspective on a life well lived.
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Antonio Inserni: Jury Selection
When you open your mail to find jury summons, what's your reaction? Antonio Inserni gives us reason to see it as an opportunity.
Customer Reviews
Interesting Slice of Bay Area Life
I have listened for a long time. I appreciate the diversity of experiences that each host brings. The podcast is 3 minutes or less, so it provides a quick snapshot of Bay Area Life.
One of the most interesting podcasts
I am a podcast junkie. I listen to at least an hour of podcasts everyday and this is one of my favorites. The perspectives range the gambit from political to humorous to interesting and sometimes just absurd. Almost all of them have something interesting to share. Definitely worth the 2 minutes of your day.
Original, personal stories from San Francisco
I highly recommend KQED's daily Perspectives. The Perspectives series highlights the best of the SF Bay Area's personal stories and opinions, but with resonance for everyone. They give me the world in miniature. I especially look forward to Michael Ellis' natural history Perspectives.