635 episodes
KQED's Perspectives KQED
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4.7 • 19 Ratings
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Our series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.
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Damian Stout-Lehman: California
A hike to see one of California’s wonders inspired Damian Stout-Lehman to reflect on the nature of our state.
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Victor Schachter: A 21st Century Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is 247 years old today. Victor Schachter suggests it might benefit from a revision to reflect modern realities.
This Perspective originally aired in July 2021. -
Joanne Greene: How Getting Hit By a Car Saved My Life
Sometimes a horrible incident can bring unexpected positive change. Joanne Greene tells us her story.
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Mark Morodomi: Peanut Duck
When a popular Chinese restaurant in Oakland closed last year, Mark Morodomi is left with warm memories of family and a dish rarely served anymore.
This Perspective originally aired in January 2023. -
Nina Thompson: Navigating News on Social Media
An increasing number of teens are turning to social media to get their news. But for YR Media’s Nina Thompson, navigating all that information requires some fact-checking.
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Stewart Florsheim: On Becoming a German Citizen
If the country that persecuted your family offered you citizenship, what would you do? Stewart Florsheim has this Perspective.
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.