Synopsis
Our series of daily listener commentaries since 1991.
Episodes
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Laura Bello: Sam's Magic Fountain
12/01/2024 Duration: 03minAfter a chance encounter on the Dipsea running trail, Laura Bello had this Perspective.
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Halie Kampman: Chalk Drawings
11/01/2024 Duration: 03minThey were just chalk drawings, but the art of Halie Kampman’s nephew reminded her that learning lasts a lifetime.
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Athena Jiang-Qin: The Uphill Battle for Girls in Tech
10/01/2024 Duration: 03minTech is known for its sexist biases. Athena Jiang-Qin tells us her experience as a young girl in tech.
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Suzette Stone: The Human Connection
09/01/2024 Duration: 04minHealth care can be a wall of tests, charts and jargon. But Suzette Stone has seen how important the human connection can be.
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Geneviève Duboscq: The Saving Grace of Worms
08/01/2024 Duration: 03minSometimes a modest action can have a major payoff. Geneviève Duboscq found an unexpected way to respond to climate change in her own backyard.
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Nina Roehl: Starting Therapy
05/01/2024 Duration: 03minSix months ago, Nina Roehl didn’t think therapy was right for her. But after weighing all her options, she finally decided to finally try it out. YR Media brings her Perspective. This Perspective originally aired in May 2023.
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Niall Kavanagh: One Step at a Time
04/01/2024 Duration: 03minNiall Kavanagh has learned that challenges can bring new perspectives—literally and figuratively.
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Audrey La Jeunesse: The Problem With Trending Body Types
03/01/2024 Duration: 03minThere's a lot of pressure to conform to beauty standards and follow the latest diet trends, especially during this time of year. YR Media’s Audrey La Jeunesse is deeply concerned about the impact that this can have on teens like her.
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Susan Parker: New Year's Eve Run
29/12/2023 Duration: 03minIf you’re going to be striving for a dry January, you might consider taking a page out of Susan Parker’s book, and starting your journey with a different type of New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Ripudaman Malhotra: Thank You, My Body
28/12/2023 Duration: 03minAs we wind down another year, it’s a good time to reflect back and express gratitude. Ripudaman Malhotra brings us this Perspective.
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Vanessa Hua: Heirlooms
27/12/2023 Duration: 03minVanessa Hua brings us this Perspective about stories.
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Alya Cogur: Ballet
26/12/2023 Duration: 03minIt’s peak ballet season, and as dance companies across the Bay Area stage holiday favorites like the Nutcracker, Alya Cogur shares how ballet has shaped her life.
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Mary Cashen: Grammy's Table
25/12/2023 Duration: 03minThis Christmas, countless families will gather around tables so steeped in family lore and life they might as well be part of the family. Mary Cashen brings us this Perspective.
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Misa Sugiura: Learning Christmas
22/12/2023 Duration: 03minAdopting American holiday traditions can be bittersweet for immigrant families. Misa Sugiura tells us about her experience.
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Sydney Wanguhu: Christmas Wishlist
21/12/2023 Duration: 03minIt’s been over 10 years since Sydney Wanguhu stopped believing in Santa Claus. And now, holidays don’t feel the same.
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Debbie Duncan: Totally Paused
20/12/2023 Duration: 03minDebbie Duncan has this Perspective on the rules of the road.
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Ingrid Rojas Contreras: The City Lights
19/12/2023 Duration: 03minA feeling of connection can strike even when you’re feeling the most alone. Ingrid Rojas Contreras tells us her Perspective.
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Annie Kassof: Lady Big Rig
18/12/2023 Duration: 03minSometimes, the roads we take to move on lead us to unexpected places. Annie Kassof tells us about her journey.
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Amy Stalcup: Canine Antidepressant
15/12/2023 Duration: 03minThe struggle with depression can feel overwhelming and impossible to overcome. Amy Stalcup tells us about the unconventional antidepressant that worked for her.
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Oscar Berry: Not Glass
14/12/2023 Duration: 03minOscar Rouvine Berry isn't going to let nerve disease get in his way.