Linh Nguyen saw herself in the Barbies she played with as a child, and learned a valuable lesson.By KQED

BOATS THIS WEEK (SEP 9-15, 2024) — Tuesday this week marks the anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, which we see in the movie 300: Rise of an Empire. Then, of course, we'll be looking at this week's anniversary of the 9/11 attacks from the movie United 93. For our third historical event, we'll learn about A Star-Spangled Story and how an event fr…

Even if your experiences aren't the same, finding ways to connect with others can grow your empathy. Cathy Gabor has this Perspective.By KQED

Stuck on what to do for your birthday? You might try taking a page out of Megan Vered's book.By KQED

BOATS TODAY (SEPT 5, 2024) — After four days of fighting the flames, the Great Fire of London was finally extinguished on this day in 1666 so today we'll learn more about how the events from exactly 358 years ago today were shown in the TV miniseries called The Great Fire. Until next time, here's where you can continue the story. Watch it now: Find…

Being 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.By KQED

Dan Goldes has found that the ups and downs of parenthood can also come in a four-legged form.By KQED

Olivia Sze found that opening her ears and mind allowed her to bridge differences.By KQED

BOATS THIS WEEK (SEPT 2-8, 2024) — On this day almost two thousand years ago, the Battle of Actium decided power in Rome. Not coincidentally, we'll learn about that today from a TV show called Rome. The second event from this week in history according to the movies comes from the 1993 film called Geronimo: An American Legend, because Wednesday this…

This Labor Day, here's a Perspective from Sam Robinson about an often-overlooked portion of the labor force.By KQED

Editor's Note: The fire started after midnight on September 2nd in London, so if you're in the United States like I am then you might see this minisode release on September 1st due to time zones. BOATS TODAY (SEPT 2, 2024) — The Great Fire of London started exactly 358 years ago today, so we'll learn how well the TV miniseries called The Great Fire…

Scott Lawrie's grandmother taught him a simple way to find the space to appreciate life, even when the going gets tough.By KQED

Phoebe Lefebvre is eligible to vote for the first time this year. And going into this election, she has a lot on her mind. YR Media brings her Perspective.By KQED

It can be a burden to educate others, but sometimes the reward can have a vast ripple effect. Shailaja Venkatsubramanyan has this Perspective.By KQED

Meeting other people with shared experiences is critical to our sense of belonging. Selina Mei has this testament to the power of community.By KQED

BOATS THIS WEEK (AUG 26-SEPT 1, 2024) — Tomorrow marks the 60th anniversary of Disney's Mary Poppins premiered, and that event is shown in the 2013 movie called Saving Mr. Banks about the making of Mary Poppins. If that's too confusing, give the episode a listen to unravel it all. From there, we'll travel to the west of Java to the movie incorrectl…

Craig Isom finds magic in the skies above us, and the community around us. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.By KQED

When confronted with her daughter’s smartphone request, Kat Covell devised a surprising analog solution to meet her needs.By KQED

Mitchel Adler has this appeal to the wishers out there.By KQED

One of the easiest ways to show respect for someone else is to respect their name. Todd Gutmann tells us about the teacher who taught him that.By KQED

In honor of Transgender History Month, YR Media’s X Vazquez reflects on an often overlooked action of queer resistance, right here in San Francisco.By KQED

BOATS THIS WEEK (AUG 19-25,2024) — Historical events from the movies start with The Crucible and how it depicts the Salem witch trials from this week in 1692. Then, we'll learn a bit about Patsy Cline's hit song "Crazy" because it was this week in 1961 that she started recording it in the studio, and that's shown in the 1985 biopic about her life c…

We live in an era of easy distractions. Mihir Joshi has advice for those struggling to stay focused.By KQED

Ray Chery has found a new way to appreciate his life and all the joy in it.By KQED

On her son's first day of middle school, Sandhya Acharya finds that it is a first day of school for her as well. This Perspective originally aired in September 2023.By KQED

What’s in a name? For Kate Montana, the answer is entwined with complex questions about history and identity.By KQED

The Mummy (1999) is packed with supernatural powers, Hollywood magic, and...maybe some truth? After all, mummies were a real thing. We'll chat with acclaimed Egyptologist Dr. Aidan Dodson to find out how much of the movie is based in history. Where to start learning more of the true story Monarchs of the Nile Sethy I, King of Egypt: His Life and Af…

BOATS THIS WEEK (AUG 12-18,2024) — Today is the 81st anniversary of the conspiracy theory from the 1984 movie The Philadelphia Experiment. Or is it? Tune in to find out. After that, we'll move into the Shakespearean classic-turned-modern movie Macbeth (2015) because this Wednesday is the 984th anniversary (1040 CE) of King Duncan I of Scotland's de…

After helping his mother through the process of medical aid in dying, Stewart Florsheim wants to spread awareness of the options available to Californians.By KQED

When you're facing life after a major change, taking the first step can be the hardest part. Here's a Perspective from Jane Meredith Adams.By KQED