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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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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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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New cookbook showcases diversity of San Diego's food scene
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On Midday Edition, we’ll look at the best recipes from the region, a comedic rendition of "Dracula" and what NPR’s Ari Shapiro is up to.
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Palomar Health nurses rally for patient safety and more staff
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Nurses at Palomar Health in Escondido held a rally Thursday, over demands they say the hospital is failing to meet. In other news, hotel workers at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront are returning to work Friday with a new contract, after they spent more than a month on strike. Plus, a local sign painter went viral on TikTok while applying for a major a…
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San Diego Unified is trying to address a backlog of AC repairs
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San Diego Unified District leaders are looking for solutions for repairing a backlog of malfunctioning air conditioners at their schools. In other news, in 2020 Mayor Todd Gloria campaigned on making the region less dependent on cars. But, since taking office, his attendance at transportation board meetings has been poor. Plus, organizers in Ocean …
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Public safety advisory in place after attacks in Oceanside
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Oceanside police have put out a public safety advisory after a string of attacks that killed two men and left a third wounded. The men were unhoused. In other news, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that could have significantly boosted voter registration at the DMV, and local advocacy groups are disappointed, but undeterred. Plus, we have a…
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New art exhibit brings visibility to intimate partner violence
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Midday Edition, we’re looking at how San Diego is elevating the stories of survivors.
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Carlsbad to receive $3 million to address homelessness
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Another round of state funding to address homelessness is heading to some California communities, including Carlsbad. In other news, after a short reopening, South County beaches are again closed due to cross-border sewage. Plus, we hear from a UCSD scientist who has learned the migratory history of the Polynesian people from genetic sampling, and …
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How do you choose who and what to vote for?
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On Midday Edition Monday, we look at how voters are thinking about the war in Gaza ahead of the presidential election. And, the role of trust and truthfulness in voting behavior.
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New law aims to make donor milk more accessible for babies
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When mothers can’t produce enough breast milk, pasteurized donor milk is the best alternative for premature babies. A new law seeks to simplify the process. In other news, learning about climate change is a new graduation requirement for UC San Diego students, and it’s the first school in the UC system to implement the policy. Plus, San Diego Count…
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CDC to contact South Bay residents about impact of sewage spills
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Later this month, the CDC will be contacting some South Bay residents about how they are being impacted by the cross-border sewage spills. In other news, President Joe Biden’s crackdown on asylum seekers is leading to legitimate asylum seekers being sent back to dangerous situations. Plus, the San Dieguito Union High School District is conducting a…
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Debut memoir 'Nervous' looks to a trauma-wise future
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Author and activist Jen Soriano explores the origins of their chronic pain by diving into history, both broad and personal, in their debut essay collection. Plus, we hear about local film festivals coming up. And finally, what to expect in the arts this weekend.
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San Diego to expand campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness
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The city of San Diego is expanding its two makeshift campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness, and it comes as the number of indoor shelter beds is shrinking. In other news, in San Diego life-saving medicines like Naloxone have helped reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses, but Mexico’s restrictive drug policies make Naloxone almost imposs…
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The impact of plastics and corporate responsibility
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The state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company created a pollution crisis. On Midday Edition, we're talking about corporate responsibility and the impact of plastics.
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Complaints claim sexual abuse at San Diego County-owned shelter
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Recent legal complaints claim staff at a San Diego County-owned emergency shelter sexually abused more than 100 children over decades, and the complaints blame county policy. In other news, a San Diego-based carrier strike group is being kept in the Middle East in the middle of the escalating conflict. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and challeng…
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San Diego rodeo: tradition, culture, and controversy
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Rodeo is a centuries-old sport and an enduring family tradition in many communities. We explore its place in Indigenous and charro culture, and the future of rodeo in San Diego County.
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Critical repair underway for South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant
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At the South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant the piece of equipment that allows operators to control the flow of sewage that goes into the plant from Mexico is being repaired. In other news, a project at the San Dieguito Lagoon has restored more than 80 acres of wetlands and salt marsh. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival that ki…
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Getting to the heart of cardiovascular health
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On the heels of World Heart Day, Midday Edition discusses cardiovascular health and awareness.
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MTS’s new Copper line, which runs from Santee to El Cajon, is now open. Then, the support and opposition to a statewide measure that would give cities and counties more power to limit rent increases. Plus, we want to hear from you on the cost of living crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Give us a call at (619) 452-0228.…
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Hate crimes on the rise in San Diego County
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San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the U.S., but hate crimes are on the rise. Now, local leaders are promoting new tools to fight these crimes. In other news, as the cost of living strains families’ budgets, schools are trying to help feed students at home. Plus, we kickoff a series highlighting different Oktoberfests and fall festivals h…
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New book explores the life of the honey bee
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A local author takes readers into the life of a honey bee, showing the importance of these busy pollinators. Plus, we hear some movie recommendations for Banned Books Week. And, your weekend preview.
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Audit reveals challenges in transferring from community college
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A recent audit reveals significant challenges in California’s community college transfer process. In other news, solar energy advocates will be in court to challenge new state regulations for installing battery storage. Plus, we hear from the man behind the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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Marking Hispanic Heritage Month in San Diego
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On Midday Edition Wednesday, we discuss the complexities of Hispanic and Latino identities, the history of the Chicano movement, and book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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San Diego County will loan up to $32 million to UC San Diego to expand behavioral health care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. In other news, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have expanded the number of languages offered on ballots. Plus, California’s Secretary of State is hosting a series of webinars to encourage more people to vote this …
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How pushback against DEI impacts businesses owned by women of color
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On Midday Edition Tuesday, we’re talking about the ongoing legal challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs; what that means for businesses owned by women of color and the landscape of DEI as a whole.
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California is suing Exxon Mobil over plastic waste
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The state is suing Exxon Mobil for producing massive amounts of plastics and then lying about their impact on the environment. In other news, San Diego County officials lifted some beach closures in Imperial Beach this weekend. Plus, fentanyl use in San Diego County has skyrocketed in recent years, however, the number of fentanyl overdose deaths ha…
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School is back in session and many students are in dual-language or bilingual programs. We hear from educators about the wide-ranging benefits of bilingual education.
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San Diegans want more answers about trash pick-up fees
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It’s been two years since voters allowed the city of San Diego to charge them for trash pickup, and now they want to know how much it will cost. In other news, the San Diego Registrar of Voters is looking for more poll workers, especially bilingual ones, for the November election. Plus, this October, San Diego Central Library has the most low-key, …
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TwitchCon is happening in San Diego this weekend. Plus, we check out the Filipino film fest and our weekend preview in the arts.
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Federal Reserve’s rate cuts could impact buying a home
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Stock markets shot up Thursday in response to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts, but lower interest rates may not make it easier to afford a home mortgage in San Diego. In other news, data shows Black mothers and infants face higher rates of childbirth related complications or deaths than any other race or ethnicity in the U.S. San Diego cou…
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The impact of extreme heat and climate change on our health
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Last week's heat wave was a reminder that climate change is pushing our weather to the extremes. How do these extreme weather events affect our physical and mental health?
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Efforts to put in more traffic safety measures underway
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The San Diego City Council wants to make it easier to install traffic safety measures like crosswalks and speed humps. In other news, the FBI is warning of a new scam that involves extorting teens over sexually explicit photos. We have details on what parents can do to protect their children. Plus, how you can donate a Halloween costume to military…
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The impact of extreme heat and climate change on our health
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Last week's heat wave was a reminder that climate change is pushing our weather to the extremes.
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San Diego City Council votes to pass resolution supporting hotel workers
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Striking hotel workers in San Diego got some support Tuesday from the San Diego City Council, when it passed a resolution calling on the Hilton Bayfront to go back to the bargaining table. In other news, a senior enlisted Marine at the San Diego Recruit Depot is in the brig and facing charges. Plus, with America's bitter divide on full display this…
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