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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The best source of college baseball recruiting information on the go! Like all Keep Playing Baseball ("KPB") resources, the KPB Podcast provides free, accessible, and accurate player-to-player information and advice on the college baseball recruiting process. Keep Playing Baseball is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping high school baseball players have the opportunity to play college baseball. Visit our site to learn more about why we are working to make college baseball and a degree ...
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State Senate passes bill banning 'forced outings'
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The California Senate has passed a bill to ban "forced outing policies" in public schools. We discuss recent violence in Hillcrest. And, youth LGBTQ+ activists share their experiences in San Diego.
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High-profile bills making their way through the state legislature
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California state lawmakers are moving ahead on a series of high-profile bills, all while negotiating the state’s budget deficit. Then, changes may be coming for how San Diego handles cases of political misconduct and corruption.
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Mental health experts support warnings on social media platforms
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Mental health experts support the U.S. surgeon general's call for social media platforms to carry warnings. In other news, the Metropolitan Transit System has extended the deadline for youth, seniors and people with disabilities to renew their discounted transit passes. Plus, the San Diego VA Medical Center is trying to get the word out to local ve…
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Biden’s new executive order to help immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens
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Immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens and their children will be able to apply for lawful permanent residency, thanks to an executive order announced by President Joe Biden Tuesday. In other news, San Diego firefighters are helping fight the Post Fire near Gorman, California. Plus, some San Diego Unified students honored this week’s national Juneteent…
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Update on charges against protesters arrested at UCSD
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Pending legal issues will continue into the summer for Gaza solidarity protesters arrested last month at UC San Diego, and we have details on where their cases stand right now. In other news, President Joe Biden's new executive actions direct asylum seekers toward existing legal pathways, but those pathways aren’t working for the most vulnerable mi…
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Crossing political divides, one train trip at a time
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Last month, a group of master's students from the University of San Diego embarked on a two-week train journey to bridge gaps across the country. Here's what they found out.
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La congestión vial es un problema enorme en Tijuana y San Diego. Si conduces durante el día, seguramente te tocará estar en algún embotellamiento de tráfico. Entonces, ¿deberíamos construir más carreteras para aliviar la congestión del tráfico? En este episodio, quisimos explorar qué es lo que impide a los Tijuanenses obtener una mejor calidad de v…
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Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego filing for bankruptcy
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, in the wake of hundreds of legal claims from alleged sexual abuse victims. In other news, the latest San Diego County Respiratory Virus Surveillance report shows a slight increase in COVID-19 cases. We find out whether there is a need for concern. Plus, a…
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Overdraft fees are subject of new federal report
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The federal government is shining a light on how much money credit unions collect in overdraft fees. In other news, a new report documents how the California Coastal Commission blocks and delays housing. Plus, Father’s Day is Sunday, and we’ve put together some well wishes from our newsroom to share with you in celebration of all the dads and careg…
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Celebrating Black Music Month with NPR Music's Tiny Desk
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NPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating the month with nine performances by Black women artists. Plus, KPBS' favorite local submissions to the Tiny Desk Contest.
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Film programmers Matt Rotman of Bonkers Ass Cinema and Eddie Gurrola of Popcorn Reef join Cinema Junkie to sing the praises of grindhouse cinema.By Beth Accomando
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San Diego to spend $37 million on stormwater system
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The city of San Diego is spending $37 million to modernize the storm water system in South Mission Beach, but that’s just a drop in the bucket of what’s needed. In other news, immigrants’ rights groups sued the Biden administration Wednesday over the president’s recent executive actions that restrict asylum to migrants who cross the border illegall…
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We discuss resources for local fathers, and how to build connection with one another while learning to parent.
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San Diego City Council rejects Power San Diego’s ballot measure
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San Diego voters will not decide whether to replace San Diego Gas and Electric with a nonprofit municipal electric utility this November. In other news, we have a recap on the State of North County address. Plus, we learn about a summer enrichment program for more than 24,000 students in the San Diego Unified School District.…
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NPR's Throughline still brings history to news, five years later
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For their fifth anniversary, the co-hosts and creators of NPR's award-winning history podcast reflect on their vision for the show and where it fits in the current historical moment.
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Adult bullying is a problem. How do we stop it?
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A new book, "Our New World of Adult Bullies," examines the impact of adult bullying in the workplace and society at large.
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Thousands of UC academic workers are back in class and research labs this week after a judge ordered a halt on their strike. Then, we look at the long history of extreme political rhetoric around immigration in California. Plus, a new service will make it easier for people to commute to work in Sorrento Valley by train.…
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The love/hate relationship with dating in San Diego
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Today on Midday Edition, it’s all about dating and relationships in San Diego. We look into the new options people are exploring to find love.
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Tijuana migrant shelters brace for impact after asylum limits
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Operators of migrant shelters in Tijuana are worried that President Joe Biden’s latest executive order will create more chaos along the border. The order severely limits asylum to migrants who cross the border illegally. And as the November election approaches, political rhetoric around immigration is getting more extreme. Plus, 40 students were ar…
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La Mesa, Encinitas leading local climate change efforts
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La Mesa and Encinitas have scored the best grades in the annual Climate Action Report Card. Created by watchdog group Climate Action Campaign, the report said La Mesa’s climate change efforts include building dense infill housing, including affordable housing, near businesses and transit. Plus, San Diego County wineries saw record high wine sales i…
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Preserving San Diego's vibrant queer history
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A local community archive is dedicated to preserving and sharing local LGBTQ+ history. Plus, a celebration of queer and trans performers in an upcoming dance festival. And your weekend preview.
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More obstacles for Seguro Battery Storage Project
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Palomar Health said it won’t grant an easement for the Seguro Battery Storage Project near Escondido. The project needed support from the health system in order to connect transmission lines to the nearest SDG&E substation — the easiest way would be through Palomar’s Escondido medical center. Plus, San Diego officials want to build a new fire stati…
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How is San Diego's biotech industry faring?
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Though San Diego remains a major hub for the biotech industry, the sector has been hit by a wave of job losses and closures over the past year. We take a look at how the local industry is doing today.
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Extreme heat is a 'silent killer,' experts say
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The risk of extreme heat is growing, especially in San Diego. We talk about the dangers and what can be done about it.
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Biden signs executive order closing asylum for some migrants
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President Joe Biden signed an executive order closing asylum to migrants entering the country illegally and critics on both sides of the political divide are unhappy. In other news, many California college students are leaving nearly $300 of monthly grocery help on the table. Plus, Barrio Logan is well known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, …
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What’s next for Mexico after its historic election?
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Mexico made history Sunday by electing a female president for the first time. In other news, a group campaigning to replace San Diego Gas and Electric with a municipal utility has officially gathered more than 24,000 signatures. Plus, over the past five years, Sharp Grossmont Hospital says hospital readmission rates for patients from rural areas of…
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