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For many travelers, Antarctica is a bucket-list destination, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to touch all seven continents. In 2023, a record-breaking 100,000 tourists made the trip. But the journey begs a fundamental question: What do we risk by traveling to a place that is supposed to be uninhabited by humans? And as the climate warms, should we really be going to Antarctica in the first place? SHOW NOTES: Kara Weller: The Impossible Dilemma of a Polar Guide Marilyn Raphael: A twenty-first century structural change in Antarctica’s sea ice system Karl Watson: First Time in Antarctica Jeb Brooks : 7 Days in Antarctica (Journey to the South Pole) Metallica - Freeze 'Em All: Live in Antarctica Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Trash fees update; Olympic surfing comes to San Diego 45:10

3 days ago45:10

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We get the latest developments on San Diego's efforts to charge single family homeowners for trash pickup. And, a surfing spot in North San Diego County is selected for the 2028 Olympics.

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Supervisor race heads to run off; push to reform state environmental law 45:48

10 days ago45:48

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We discuss the latest results from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors special election, as two South Bay mayors head to a July runoff. Then, we hear about the latest efforts at the state capital to reform California’s landmark environmental review law with the goal of boosting housing production.…

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What's happening at the border: Q&A with KPBS news fellow 46:12

17 days ago46:12

46:12

As the Trump administration continues their efforts at mass deportations, fear and uncertainty is on the rise. Plus, we sit down with KPBS' most recent Gloria Penner news fellow.

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Racial disparities in sentencing, local veterans protest layoffs 46:00

24 days ago46:00

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A KPBS investigation reveals racial disparities in previous sentencing for robbery murders. Plus, local veterans push back against proposed job cuts.

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Opening day for San Diego sports teams 46:15

4 weeks ago46:15

46:15

The San Diego Padres and San Diego Wave FC are busy preparing for their home openers this season. We talk about what fans need to know.

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City tweaks granny flat program, cross-border sewage bill changes course 46:15

5 weeks ago46:15

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The San Diego City Council made changes last week to the rules for backyard apartments in an effort to rein in large multi-unit developments for certain parts of the city. Then on KPBS Roundtable, a discussion of a state bill to address cross-border pollution changes course, raising concerns about the viability of a long-term fix.…

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Tariff whiplash and a new KPBS soccer series 46:12

6 weeks ago46:12

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Tariff whiplash and trade war talk have dominated headlines this week, with new tariffs put in place earlier now paused. Plus, a new series explores the story of soccer in the San Diego-Tijuana region.

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Separating fact from fiction in immigration enforcement; new challenges for high-speed rail 45:53

7 weeks ago45:53

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Despite the Trump administration's call for mass deportations, San Diego has not yet seen large-scale immigration raids. We hear the latest from KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis on immigration enforcement in the region. Then, California's high-speed rail project is facing new challenges as the Trump administration announced plans to review federal funding for the project.…

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Everything you need to know about San Diego FC 46:12

8 weeks ago46:12

46:12

We talk about Major League Soccer's newest addition - San Diego FC - and what it means for the San Diego-Tijuana region’s sports landscape.

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Loneliness and political division: Voice of San Diego's 20 years of local journalism 46:15

9 weeks ago46:15

46:15

Americans are spending more time alone, leading to what many consider an epidemic of loneliness. But does it also have a connection to politics? Plus, Voice of San Diego looks back on its first 20 years of investigative journalism.

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How San Diego students and schools are doing, 5 years since COVID started 46:12

10 weeks ago46:12

46:12

Our education roundtable discusses the results from the nation's latest report card. We break down what the test assessment means for San Diego's students, schools, and the future of education.

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Trump's transgender military ban, a city zoning change for Southeast San Diego 46:10

11 weeks ago46:10

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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 stories from the week in the roundup.…

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A week of change for the border and immigration 45:20

12 weeks ago45:20

45:20

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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California's insurance troubles, San Diego homeless deaths 46:05

13 weeks ago46:05

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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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What it's been like reporting on the LA wildfires 45:33

14 weeks ago45:33