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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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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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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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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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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Efforts to curb incivility at public meetings face challenges
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San Diego County Supervisors are being sued over their efforts to reign in disruptive behavior at meetings. Plus, extreme heat is coming to San Diego deserts this weekend. We have tips on how to stay cool. And, commercial flights are returning to Palomar Airport.By KPBS Public Media
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New members added to Privacy Advisory Board
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After a lengthy delay, new members will allow the San Diego Privacy Advisory Board to continue its work. Plus, medical emergencies related to the border wall are piling up. And, the story of a pillar of San Diego’s transgender community, as the city’s first Transgender History Month begins.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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Advocates say encampment bans are not the answer
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As the number of homeless encampment bans in San Diego County grows, advocates warn that they do more harm than good. Plus, for the first time, August will be Transgender History Month in San Diego. And, new research by UC San Diego says parents are feeling burnt out. The data is being looked at by policymakers to bring change.…
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Chula Vista firefighters deployed to Park Fire
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Local fire departments have deployed their firefighters to help fight the Park Fire in Northern California. In other news, as summer comes to an end and back-to-school preparations begin, county health officials are urging parents to consider the HPV vaccine to protect their adolescent children against cancer. Plus, the U.S. Men’s Water Polo team i…
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Under President Joe Biden, families have been separated after being detained in open air sites like the ones in Jacumba. In other cases, family members are sent to detention centers in different border cities, or some family members are allowed to enter the country while others are turned away. Then, the city of San Diego could require all-gender r…
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Gov. Newsom issues executive order to clear homeless encampments
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued an executive order directing state agencies to clear all homeless encampments statewide. In other news, two Lincoln High School sumo wrestlers qualified for the junior world championship in Poland, now they just need money to go. Plus, San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing downtown, and this year, Hollywood is ma…
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Exploring representation through San Diego Comic-Con
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The pop culture convention has officially returned. How are things looking this year? Plus, a dive into Afrofuturism at the convention. And finally, how one animator is telling Filipino stories through his art.
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Homeless encampment ban approved in San Marcos
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Following the Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to ban homeless encampments on public property, the San Marcos City Council approved its own ban this week. In other news, state and local leaders are continuing their calls for the federal government to move nuclear waste away from the San Onofre power plant. Plus, the first full day of Comic-C…
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San Diego athletes prepare for the Olympics
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are just days away, and several athletes from San Diego will represent Team USA. On Midday Edition, we hear about the long and exciting road to the big games.
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Proposition on same sex marriage on November ballot
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California voters will be faced with a choice this November of whether to enshrine same-sex marriage rights in the state constitution. In other news, this September, hundreds of firefighters from across the country will be in San Diego for the Women in Fire International Conference. Plus, tonight, Comic-Con kicks off a four-day celebration of pop c…
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The challenge of affordable housing in San Diego
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Many of us feel the pain of unaffordable housing costs in San Diego. But who and what is controlling the market?
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Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital strike
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Nurses at Rady Children’s Hospital are holding a two-day strike to draw attention to cost of living and other concerns. Plus, Vista’s Green Oak Ranch gets a new owner with a history of helping families experiencing homelessness. And, how the art of cosplay helps build community among Comic-Con attendees.…
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What to know about the COVID-19 FLiRT variants
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COVID-19 infections are high in California. We’ll talk about the characteristics of the FLiRT variants and the risks for long COVID.
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Filling vacancies on San Diego’s Privacy Advisory Board
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San Diego's city council is hustling to fill vacancies on the Privacy Advisory Board, because Mayor Todd Gloria hasn’t acted. In other news, public transit passengers in San Diego can now pay their fares with the tap of a credit card or smartphone. Plus, the 85th summer season of the Del Mar race tracks opened on Saturday and runs through Sept. 8.…
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Addressing the cross-border sewage problem
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San Diego congressman Juan Vargas says he’s feeling hopeful about the cross-border sewage problem. In other news, after numerous delays and repairs, the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer has resumed its deployment. Plus, the San Diego Pride Parade marks its 50th anniversary on Saturday. It’s one of the largest and oldest Pride celebrations in the U…
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Celebrating Pride Week with San Diego drag queens
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Pride Week is in full-swing, and drag performers will dive into the landscape of drag. Plus, we hear about some summer movie releases. And your weekend arts preview.
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Citizen oversight of San Diego's surveillance technology is at a standstill
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The advisory board tasked with reviewing San Diego’s use of surveillance technology, can’t meet because more than half of its seats are vacant. Also, county officials are reminding people to get vaccinated for MPOX. And, it’s been 40 years since a gunman killed 21 people at a San Ysidro McDonald's. We check in with survivors.…
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San Dieguito's plans to implement ethnic studies
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San Dieguito Union High School District begins community conversations on ethnic studies. And, universities discuss proposed ethnic studies admissions requirements.
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Report raises concerns about San Diego ‘mega shelter’ lease
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A new report criticizes the real estate deal behind San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed 1,000-bed homeless shelter. Also, a Supreme Court ruling is likely to reshape how many cities regulate homelessness, particularly in the South Bay. And, UC San Diego is seeking approval to spend $2 billion to address its student housing shortage.…
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School's out but an educational summer's in
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On Midday Edition Tuesday, we talk with local experts about how to engage kids with learning outside of the classroom.
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County Supervisor plans to challenge corporate landlords
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San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawsom-Remer is proposing legal action against Blackstone, a private equity firm that owns thousands of local units. Also, the board that manages the Del Mar Fairgrounds is opposing a plan to re-route the train tracks through the fairgrounds. And, North County lifeguards got much-needed skin cancer screenings.…
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On "Dreamy Edition" Monday, we take a journey through the science and psychology of sleep and dreams.
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San Diego County expanding free COVID-19 testing
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San Diego County is expanding its free COVID-19 testing program in response to a small summer surge of cases. Clinics in Chula Vista, El Cajon and San Diego will have those services starting Monday. Plus, the California Coastal Commission approved a safe parking site near the airport. The permit includes conditions to mitigate environmental impacts…
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Jail employees will now be screened for drugs
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San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced that all personnel assigned to county detention facilities, including contractors, will be screened for narcotics and contraband. For the past two years, the Sheriff’s Department has rejected recommendations from the Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board to screen employees for drugs. Plus, the extr…
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The legacy of the late playwright and philanthropist Dea Hurston
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Playwright, philanthropist and theater icon Dea Hurston died on July 7. On Thursday we discuss Hurston's legacy. Also, a look at how the Old Globe is engaging the community. Then, a preview of weekend arts events ahead.
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More migrants becoming homeless in San Diego
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Most migrants who cross the border to San Diego don’t stay here. But homeless outreach workers are seeing more and more migrants among our homeless population. Then, the Salvation Army in Serra Mesa is helping older San Diegans with free AC and tips on staying safe during heat waves. Plus, a new law requires California high schools to teach student…
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Reparation efforts in California move forward
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California has officially set aside $12 million for the descendants of people who were enslaved under the United States’ race-based system of chattel slavery. We learn about what's next.
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San Diego is approaching its self-imposed deadline for ending all traffic deaths — a movement called 'Vision Zero.' But those touched by tragedy say when it comes to traffic safety, the city is asleep at the wheel. Then, a poll has found that the majority of officeholders in San Diego, Riverside and Imperial counties have experienced threats. Plus,…
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Hillcrest getting Smart Streetlights ahead of Pride
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San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said more surveillance cameras and license plate readers are needed in Hillcrest ahead of Pride festivities. Privacy advocates said the department is bypassing a city process to get community input. Then, a young mountain lion was released after receiving care at the Ramona Wildlife Center. And, the San Diego Count…
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Uncertainty remains when it comes to reproductive health care
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It’s been over two years since the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade ruling. On Midday Edition Monday, we talk about access to reproductive health care in California and the nation.
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The city of San Diego’s new plan for environmental justice aims to rebuild the health of communities that suffer from high levels of pollution. Then, as interest in microdosing psychedelics for mental health is growing, so are concerns over potential risks. Plus, Palomar Health has released more information on a data breach that happened sometime b…
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