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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Proposed tariffs may impact San Diego's farm industry, California high speed rail inches along
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45:30The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light.
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GI Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing films by and about military community
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31:00One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.
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Workplace rights for Black mothers; coping with grief on Mother's Day
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37:00Ahead of Mother's Day, we're bringing awareness to challenges faced by Black working mothers. Plus, how to navigate feelings of grief and loss tied to Mother's Day.
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Is the US becoming authoritarian? Local experts assess democracy
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45:10Some political experts warn the U.S. is swiftly moving toward authoritarianism — or that we're already there.
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How are the impacts of Project 2025 hitting San Diego?
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10:30A new KPBS report looks at how President Trump's policies are affecting San Diego, from schools and science, to criminal justice and libraries.
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After 30 years of Serving Seniors, local nonprofit leader retires
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18:20Paul Downey, CEO and president of the San Diego nonprofit Serving Seniors, has spent much of his career fighting for the needs of older adults across the region.
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Local expert decrypts cryptocurrency
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17:20We give you a basic lesson in cryptocurrency, from the blockchain to Bitcoin.
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Man arrested in ICE raid shares story; Community colleges face financial fraud
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46:10A man arrested in an ICE raid earlier this year shares his story. Plus, how bots are scamming community college students out of financial aid.
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San Diego chef Tara Monsod nominated once again for top culinary award
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45:20Monsod is a James Beard Award finalist for the second year in a row. She joins Midday Edition to talk about her culinary inspirations. Plus, our Midday Movies critics break down the blockbuster hit "Sinners." And, events to check out in your weekend preview.
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New romance book explores clash between culture and forbidden love
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18:10In Nana Malone's new romance book, workplace rivals face the clash between culture and love connection.
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San Diego's Vietnamese community looks back on 50 years since fall of Sàigòn
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17:00A new four-part video series from KPBS features people in San Diego’s Vietnamese community who are grappling with the trauma of war and finding a path forward.
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Jazz appreciation from San Diego to Tijuana
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47:30This hour, we're jamming out for Jazz Appreciation Month with local musicians and jazz enthusiasts.
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EPA chief visits San Diego amid sewage crisis; a look at big spending by California lobbyists
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46:08Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin visited the San Diego-Tijuana border region this week. What does it mean for solving the cross-border sewage crisis? Then, spending on lobbying in California reached new heights in 2024. We look into what the data show.
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This week in the arts: Black Pacific history, WOW Festival and San Diego book crawl
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45:45A new exhibit displays Black Americans’ relationship to the Pacific Ocean between the 16th and 20th centuries. Then, we preview of the Without Walls Festival and the San Diego Book Crawl.
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How San Diego County behavioral health has changed
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45:40The past five years have been a period of transformation, changing how San Diego County treats San Diegans struggling with mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness.
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Climate leaders in San Diego react to federal threats
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40:00On Earth Day, we sit down with local climate leaders to discuss federal threats to nonprofit status and funding.
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Trash fees update; Olympic surfing comes to San Diego
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45:10We 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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Celebrating Indigenous art and culture in Escondido
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45:40The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is coming up in Escondido. Plus, where to find the best in Asian cinema and your weekend preview.
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'55 and Still Alive:' Chicano Park commemorates over five decades of resilience
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46:00We sit down with one of the original co-founders of Chicano Park ahead of the 55th annual Chicano Park Day commemoration this weekend. Also, how the anthology "Somos Xicanas" explores what it means to be Chicana today.
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The challenges young men face today and the importance of mentorship
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20:20On Midday Edition Tuesday, we feature a conversation on the challenges young men face today, and the important role mentorship can play in their success.
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How to prepare for the next earthquake in San Diego
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25:25We discuss what could follow Monday's 5.2 magnitude earthquake, and how to be prepared for the next one that shakes San Diego.
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The isolating and endless journey through long COVID
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12:13We discuss the daily challenges of living with long COVID, five years since the onset of the pandemic.
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Exploring rental subsidies and shared housing in San Diego
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32:06A local rental subsidy program is showing promise for older residents trying to stay in their homes. And, a local nonprofit explores the shared housing model.
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Supervisor race heads to run off; push to reform state environmental law
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45:48We 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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Planting the seeds for self love with new children's book
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45:20A new children's book uses plants to promote messages of self love and body positivity.
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