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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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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Alcocer is a semifinalist in this year's James Beard Awards, which is one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country. Plus, this month's Midday Movies takes us to the shadowy world of film noir.
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After more than 40 years, the longtime radio voice for the San Diego Padres, San Diego State Aztecs and more has called his final game. As the San Diego Padres prepare for the opening of the 2025 season, Ted Leitner shares what moments have stayed with him over the decades, and the relationship he’s built with San Diego sports fans along the way.…
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We speak to an Encinitas author about her new book on successful solo travel for women.
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Cori Austin was one of the city of San Diego's "Women of Distinction" honorees this year. She leads the Center for Community Solutions, which provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
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On Midday Edition, we speak with local attorneys about federal threats against freedom of speech on college campuses, following the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil.
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The National Institutes of Health fund a majority of the medical research across the country. We look at how cuts to that funding could affect the biomedical sciences in San Diego County.
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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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Grammy Award-nominated pianist Omar Sosa joins Midday Edition ahead of his San Diego debut. Plus, a new "Doctor Who" exhibit and your weekend arts preview.
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The San Diego State University women’s basketball team is back in the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time since 2012. We hear from guards Meghan Fiso and Kaelyn Hamilton about their memorable season, as well as how they manage the ups and downs that come from being a college basketball player.…
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The 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday. This year's festival highlights films from over 20 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear about some of the films featured, as well as other events highlighting Latinx music and culture at this year's festi…
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Nan Sterman joined Midday Edition to answer listener questions all about spring gardening.
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This month marks 5 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We hear about the latest research from Dr. Eric Topol and dive into the realities of living with long COVID.
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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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A new book from local award-winning author Matt de la Peña asks readers to think about the idea of "home" a little differently. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. We end the show with a look ahead at things to do in San Diego this weekend.
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On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from San Diegans building products and spaces that challenge the norms of alcohol consumption, and the social pressures that often come with drinking.
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March is colorectal cancer awareness month. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from a local medical expert about how to prevent colorectal cancer and what to know about screening for the disease.
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KPBS Midday Edition unpacks how President Trump's decisions to halt the U.S. refugee resettlement program and federal funding affect San Diego.
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South Bay voters will cast their ballots in an upcoming special primary election. We hear about the top candidates and issues on top of voters' minds. Plus, what this election could mean for the balance of power on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
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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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The San Diego community center Centro Cultural de la Raza on Saturday will host its International Women's Day event, where attendees plans to raise awareness about gender-based violence against immigrants. Then, a cabaret show with two pop culture icons. And your weekend preview.
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Ahead of World Bipolar Day on March 30, Midday Edition Wednesday features one woman's personal experience navigating bipolar disorder, and how becoming diagnosed with it has positively impacted her life.
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A San Diego County house cat who died in January tested positive for bird flu after eating raw pet food. What can animal lovers do to better protect themselves and their pets?
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Three months into Prop 36, penalties for certain drug and theft offenses come with increased jail time. So, what's been the outcome so far?
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The Department of Education’s two-week deadline for K-12 schools and universities to end DEI programs has passed. We unpack the legalities and the potential impact on education across the state.
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