Archive for the ‘KQED’ Category.

KQED Perspectives – ‘Oui’ Is French For Health Care

On a visit to Paris, Alison van Diggelen suffers a painful knee injury and experiences healthcare, French style.

Host: Alison van Diggelen

KQED Perspectives – Green Peer Pressure

Alison van Diggelen feels the heat everywhere to go green. Does the heat work — and is it too much?

Host: Alison van Diggelen

KQED Perspectives – Talk To Me

Talking heads who shout and lie dominate television “news,” but after Alison van Diggelen gets a taste of civil discourse at a local debate, she sees politics as it should be.

Host: Alison van Diggelen

KQED Perspectives – Earth Baby

Alison van Diggelen’s daughter was born on Earth Day, and she’s preparing to do her part to protect Mother Earth.

KQED Perspectives – All That Shines At Christmas

To Alison van Diggelen the inflatable Santas, plastic reindeer and sparkling illumnation may be environmentally incorrect, but they light the light in some very important places.

KQED Perspectives – Nature Run

To stay in shape, Alison van Diggelen will take a run in the sun over a sweaty, noisy gym any day.

KQED Perspectives – Put on a Sweater

Faced with escalating PG&E bills, Alison van Diggelen falls back on Scottish wisdom from her mum.