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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We discuss the impact wildfires can have on tenants, people with dementia and incarcerated firefighters.
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A new executive order by President Donald Trump would ban transgender troops from serving openly in the military.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to ban transgender soldiers from serving in the military, while also targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the U.S. armed forces. Then, San Diego’s city council removed a controversial zoning rule for parts of Southeast San Diego after community pushback. Plus, a look at other …
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We look into the status of book bans in San Diego County and across the country, and how free speech groups and librarians are fighting for the freedom to read.
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January is Mental Wellness Month. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we have a conversation about what mental wellness looks like in San Diego's military-connected community.
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Dry January is a period for people to reexamine the role alcohol plays in their lives. This January, outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages due their link to multiple forms of cancer.
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We talk about the major overhaul in climate policy under the second Trump administration and what that means for California. Plus, how youth climate activists are reacting to these shifts in climate policy.
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President Donald Trump has pardoned roughly 1,500 Jan. 6 insurrectionists. We discuss the connections here in San Diego.
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Since his inauguration Monday, President Trump has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system. We take a look at how changes to immigration rules are already impacting people in the San Diego-Tijuana border region and beyond. Plus, a look into how AI continues to take hold in our workplaces.…
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It's been a year since floodwaters devastated southeast San Diego, home to the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District. We hear about how they are continuing to recover and rebuild.
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It’s been a year since Southeast San Diego was devastated by flood waters. Hundreds of families have yet to recover.
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California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.…
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inewsource cartoonist Steve Breen explores San Diego's fentanyl crisis through illustrated reporting. Then, a preview of film, music and art events to check out this weekend.
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A list published last year by U.S. News and World Report ranked San Diego the most expensive city in the country.
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On Midday Edition, we're talking about how President-elect Donald Trump's promises to carry out mass deportations and make sweeping reforms to the K-12 education system could impact San Diego.
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This Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to honor King’s legacy and reflect on the progress and ongoing challenges in the fight for civil rights. We’ll hear about one of San Diego’s longest running events paying tribute to King, the Human Dignity Award Breakfast.
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San Diegans are gathering to help those impacted by the LA wildfires. We explore what's helpful, and what's not.
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Against the backdrop of more dangerous winds in our region, we are talking about wildfire preparedness and the conditions that led to the devastation in Los Angeles. Plus, the impact of climate change on wildfire risk. Then, we pull a conversation from our archives about a picture book that explores the impact of wildfire evacuation on children.…
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We hear what it’s been like covering Los Angeles’ historic wildlfires this week. Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them. Plus, a fight for control of the San Diego Padres is underway. What does it mean for the team’s future?
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We look at wind and fire conditions for the region and what you need to know as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Southern California.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune's community guides team shares their bucket list of free things to do in San Diego during the year. Then, how schedule cuts at Chula Vista High might impact its renowned arts program. And finally, film lovers mourn the closure of a beloved movie theater.
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As we embark on a new year, we are talking with two re-elected officials, U.S. Rep. Mike Levin and San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson- Remer, to hear about their priorities for their next terms.
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San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, we take a look into some media trends heading into the new year.…
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We talk about outdoors resolutions and how to take advantage of what’s in our backyard, right here in San Diego. Then, we hear from a unique film program at Carlsbad High School followed by a preview of artistic events coming up in January.
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The Midday Edition producers take you behind the scenes and share their favorite episodes of the year.
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We look at the local exhibits and galleries you can check out for free this weekend. Then our Midday Movies critics share their favorite holiday films for the season, from cozy Christmas classics to festive slashers, in video podcast form.
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