KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join us for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. New episodes drop every Friday afternoon.
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Midday Edition uplifts voices in San Diego with fearless conversations about intriguing issues. Host, Jade Hindmon, cuts through the noise with questions that give listeners a deeper understanding of themselves, people and the community they live in. Guests share diverse perspectives from their expertise and lived experience. In a city and world that's rapidly changing, Jade’s interviews inspire, inform and make you think. New episodes drop Monday - Thursday afternoons.
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These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS and California Humanities “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle, and survival from border crossers, fronterizxs, and other people whose lives are shaped around the wall. Rooted in San Diego and Tijuana, we are a transborder podcast for transborder people. We live life on la linea. Hosted by Alan Lilienthal and Natalie Gonzalez, writte ...
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San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Debbie Cruz and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
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A KPBS Explore series taking listeners on a journey through the lives and discoveries of San Diego's raddest scientists — researchers pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Hosted and produced by Margot Wohl.
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Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film Critic Beth Accomando. So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place.
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KPBS' recurring series that tells the stories of San Diegans in their own words, offering a unique lens into the news of the day.
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First days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Produced and hosted by Andrew Bracken.
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Device is a monthly book discussion with a science-based twist. In each episode, we discuss a novel that uses science to drive the story’s action, and dissect the plot device for scientific plausibility.
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Freeways are not free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. While freeways have enabled huge amounts of economic growth, they've also caused displacement and division. Learn the forgotten history of our urban freeway network, and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. As climate change threatens to wreak havoc on our cities, freeways are not ...
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Produced by So Say We All, a 501c3 literary and performing arts nonprofit, Incoming showcases the raw, honest voices of people who have served in every capacity and branch of the military, journalists, and military family members. Surprising, at times hilarious, and always original, this is an opportunity to meet America's military in a way they've never had If you're interested in learning more and sharing your story, visit the show's website at www.incomingradio.org, or learn more about So ...
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Join me under the neon glow of the historic Les Girls Theater for “Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes.” Former dancer and current owner of Les Girls Theater, Kata Pierce-Morgan, provides unlimited access to a half century of archival material that uncovers a dark chapter of San Diego history from the 1970s and 80s. Kata has been turning chapters from her life and the history of Les Girls into politically charged performance art for San Diego International Fringe Festival. Her co ...
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Why are dog euthanasias on the rise in SD County shelters?
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16:00A new KPBS investigation uncovers problems within San Diego County's animal shelters, leading to a spike in dog euthanasias. Last fiscal year, the shelters made the decision to euthanize 426 dogs. That meant canines entering the shelter system had a more than 1-in-10 chance of being put down. On Midday Edition, we sit down with the journalists behi…
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From big names to niche art, San Diego experts breakdown Comic-Con
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45:40What does it take to capture the thrill of San Diego Comic-Con and bring it to an even wider audience?On KPBS Roundtable, we get the lowdown on this year’s event from a local reporter who covers the con, and a podcast host who spotlights both established and up-and-coming comic book creators and artists.Then, how one content creator from San Diego …
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What happens when immigration detention in San Diego reaches max capacity?
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14:51First, the Otay Mesa Immigration Detention Center is at full capacity. What happens now? Then, we bring you part three of our housing series showing where new buildings are going up in San Diego and why. Plus, California Attorney General Rob Bonta Sues Trump Administration.By KPBS Public Media
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A new analysis finds housing construction is on the rise, but the construction of new homes is not being distributed equally across San Diego's cities. Plus, the latest on paid parking in Balboa Park. Then, financial scams targeting seniors in San Diego County.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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San Diego has adopted a host of reforms over the past decade meant to increase the housing supply and they're starting to show results. Then, a new report is out that tracks the number of whales getting entangled in fishing lines. Plus, cleaning up after Comic-Con takes true teamwork.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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Another comic and arts convention the same weekend as Comic-Con?
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11:18San Diego Comic-Con brings huge crowds and exclusive content releases with it, we discuss some of our favorite announcements from Day 1! Plus, how teachers and librarians are using comics to teach. Then, a look into some federal funds that were just released benefiting San Diego County schools. Also, we introduce you to an alternative type of comic…
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Midday Edition live from San Diego Comic-Con!
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44:00Each year, celebrities, creators and fans from all across the world converge in San Diego for Comic-Con to celebrate all things related to fandom, pop culture, art, and so much more.Thursday on Midday Edition, we take you live inside the convention center to discuss what makes America's Finest City a special place to host the pop culture juggernaut…
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Could a donation at Comic-Con make you a real-life superhero?
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13:15Nascar is coming to San Diego for Father’s Day weekend in 2026. Plus, the days of free parking in Balboa are numbered. We have the proposed cost breakdown. Then, part 2 of our KPBS investigation that looks into an uptick in euthanasias at San Diego County shelters. Finally, a look at ComicCon Preview Day & Blood Drive.…
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How Indigi-Con and Afrofuturism Lounge honor comics, culture and creativity
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31:00Comic-Con season is well underway. Two local events are coinciding with the main convention and are spotlighting comics creators and stories underrepresented in the mainstream. Wednesday on Midday Edition, we hear about the inaugural Indigi-Con, which celebrates and amplifies indigenous stories through art and comics, as well as Afrofuturism Lounge…
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On the eve of San Diego Comic-Con, we take a closer look at the local economy — and how the convention impacts it.A local economist shares insights on what a jump in unemployment means for the region, and how tourism remains a bright spot.Guest:Daniel Enemark, chief economist, San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center…
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San Diego City Council holds final vote on ADU rules
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13:08If you’re heading to Comic-Con transit could be a good option to get there. Plus, a KPBS investigation digs deeper into an uptick in the euthanasia rate at San Diego County-run animal shelters. We also look into a five-day forecast - for pollution. Then, some tips from our arts reporter on how you might be able to see George Lucas up close at Comic…
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‘A space for independence’: The World’s Marco Werman on the value of public media
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17:00Amid funding cuts for public media, stations all across the country — including KPBS — are bracing for impact of the Trump administration’s rescissions package. This includes $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — which effectively cuts all federal support for NPR and PBS programs. Marco Werman, host of Public Radio Excha…
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'Rezballers and Skate Elders' explores sports culture within tribal communities
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19:00Basketball and skateboarding are powerful tools for building community across cultures. For tribal communities, these sports provide a unique avenue for cultural expression and mentorship. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear from the author of the new book "Rezballers and Skate Elders: Joyful Futures in Indian Country" about his research into sports…
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Unpacking the economic impact of Comic-Con on San Diego
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12:29We break down the impact of Comic-Con on San Diego’s economy and discuss potential safety risks associated with major events. Plus, a new turf soccer field in City Heights will serve students as well as adults. Then, Beth Accomando walks us through the history and significance of the so-called, “Oscars of the comics industry.”…
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NPR science podcast dives deep to explore mysteries of the sea
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9:00A new limited podcast series "Short Wave: Sea Camp" explores the science of the sea, and how it plays a central role in sustaining life on Earth. Monday on Midday Edition, podcast hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong explain their approach to create stories of science that are both accessible and enriching. Guests: Regina Barber, cohost, Short Wave’…
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Performance artists to explore ancestral identity in San Diego festival
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22:30What does it mean to honor lineage and connect to ancestral identity, homeland and cultural memory? Four artists will explore those themes and more at a one-day performance art festival called "The Land We Carry," as part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Emerging Artist Fellowship. KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans spoke with th…
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What does losing federal funding mean for KPBS?
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14:30Congress last week passed a rescission package put forth by the Trump administration to eliminate about $9 billion in previously allocated funds for public media and foreign aid. That includes $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which essentially cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS, and member stations like KPBS. KPBS …
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How California stepped up to fund a crisis hotline
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7:02California will keep the Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ crisis line running after federal funding was cut. Then, a new inclusive program that’s offering free legal services to LGBTQ+ Mexicans. Plus, we speak to KPBS General Manager Deanna Mackey about the impact federal cuts will have on KPBS.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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Biofuel project in National City sparks pollution concerns; Chula Vista tightens E-bike rules
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45:30National City has made efforts to reduce its number of industrial businesses in recent years with the goal of improving air quality and resident health. But a new new proposed biofuel depot is raining concerns in a city that has long sought to curb pollution. Also on KPBS Roundtable, the Chula Vista City Council passed an ordinance last week with n…
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How some San Diegans are speaking out against the Trump Administration
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13:45Protests were held across the country Thursday honoring the late John Lewis’s legacy and pushing back against the current administration. Then, imagine growing up in America, going to school and starting a career to find out unexpectedly that you aren’t considered an American citizen. Plus, San Diego News Now has a new host and producer.…
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"Whose World, Whose Home:" Local historian dives into San Diego queer Black history
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45:45San Diego's Pride Week is well underway. It is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community in our border region — a history that is well-documented by the Lambda Archives, a local archive space in University Heights. 20240819_145708.jpg (3000x4000, AR: 0.75) Local historian T.J. Tallie has spent the past year as the Lambda …
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How a settlement could keep water rates from increasing
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11:58The settlement will save millions in legal fees and will pave the way for San Diego to sell some of the expensive water it has secured over the last 30 years. Then, patients with early onset Alzheimer’s don’t qualify for Medicare right away and that’s causing an expensive dilemma. Plus, a local nonprofit is putting a focus on women veterans.…
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What losing health care and mental health services means for LGBTQ+ youth
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46:00From nationwide bans on gender-affirming care for minors to the shutdown of a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation is increasingly impacting queer and transgender youth. Wednesday on Midday Edition, we hear about how anti-LGBTQ+ policies are continuing to impact young people and their families in San Die…
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Summer meal program is feeding 11,000 kids a day
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11:21The San Diego Unified School District is seeing a big increase in demand for food in it’s summer meal program. Then, National City officials are considering approval of a major new fuel depot on the city’s west side. Plus, it’s officially Pride month in the city of San Diego.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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How to help your kids build literacy skills this summer
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32:00Research shows that during the summer, the average student loses between 17% to 34% of what they learned the previous school year. That trend is even more pronounced for economically disadvantaged students. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we speak with members of two local literacy programs working to combat summer learning loss and promote a love for…
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