Synopsis
Our series of daily listener commentaries since 1991.
Episodes
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Judie Rae: Wild Turkey
27/09/2024 Duration: 03minJudie Rae learns the difference between the hunter and the hunted when a wild turkey decides it has had enough. This Perspective originally aired in October 2015.
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LaVie Saad: My College Application Process
26/09/2024 Duration: 03minLast year, LaVie Saad graduated high school and survived a tough college application season. But that doesn't mean she got through unscathed. YR Media brings her Perspective.
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Austin Scott: The Physics of Driving
25/09/2024 Duration: 03minAfter years of experience on the road, some drivers forget to prioritize safety. Austin Scott wants to remind us of the gravity of operating a vehicle.
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Jair Avalos: The Snow That Heals
24/09/2024 Duration: 04minA lifetime first brought about a new perspective for Jair Avalos.
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EK Bayer: Wake Up Call
23/09/2024 Duration: 03minLately, it can be hard not to feel distracted and dissociated. EK Bayer says we're due for a wake-up call.
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Larry Murphy: Erasing Memories
20/09/2024 Duration: 04minMany of us have rituals to remember and celebrate our loved ones. Here's Larry Murphy's.
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Elizabeth Fishel: The Stories We Tell and Tell and Tell
19/09/2024 Duration: 03minWe’ve all talked to that broken record with their favorite stories on repeat. Sometimes, it can try our patience. Here’s a Perspective from Elizabeth Fishel.
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Christyn Refuerzo: Braiding Hair
18/09/2024 Duration: 03minChristyn Refuerzo struggled to tell her story, until she discovered the secret ingredient.
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Jasmine Jaksic: Rescue at Pacific Grove
17/09/2024 Duration: 04minA nature excursion for Jasmine Jaksic and her son resulted in a hands-on lesson about our role as stewards of our natural environment.
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Irena Smith: Success Is Not One Size Fits All
16/09/2024 Duration: 03minSociety can make you think that going straight to an elite university after high school is the only measure of intelligence or success. Irena Smith begs to differ.
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Diane Kung: Clean Air and Lung Health
13/09/2024 Duration: 03minIt's been a little over four years since the Bay Area awoke to orange skies, and wildfires continue to rage in California. If you've been feeling a sense of climate doom, you're not alone. Here's a Perspective from Diane Kung.
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Gala Gabirondo: Olemaloke
12/09/2024 Duration: 03minWe have received so much from the California coast. Gala Gabirondo knows a way we can give back.
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Belia Saavedra: Hijacked
11/09/2024 Duration: 04minAs we remember 9/11, Belia Saavedra reminds us of the consequences of letting tragedy fuel hate. This Perspective was produced by YR Media and originally aired in September 2011 as part of a 9/11 remembrance series.
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Linh Nguyen: Perfect Little Smile
10/09/2024 Duration: 04minLinh Nguyen saw herself in the Barbies she played with as a child, and learned a valuable lesson.
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Cathy Gabor: Lost and Alone
09/09/2024 Duration: 04minEven if your experiences aren't the same, finding ways to connect with others can grow your empathy. Cathy Gabor has this Perspective.
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Megan Vered: My 70th Birthday
06/09/2024 Duration: 04minStuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.
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Daniel Shepard: Young Parents
05/09/2024 Duration: 03minBeing a parent is challenging enough. For teen parents, the stigma and judgment they face makes a tough job even tougher. Here's a Perspective from Daniel Shepard. This Perspective originally aired in May 2016.
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Dan Goldes: Dog Dad
04/09/2024 Duration: 03minDan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.
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Olivia Sze: Breaking Out of My Echo Chamber
03/09/2024 Duration: 03minOlivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.
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Sam Robinson: I Wait for Email
02/09/2024 Duration: 03minThis Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.