Beste KPBS podcasts (2024)

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Recognizing 9/11 first responders, survivors in San Diego County 46:00

27m ago46:00

46:00

On Midday Edition, we hear from two guests about their firsthand experiences on and after 9/11. We also delve into the lessons learned from the War on Terror.

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San Diego farmers tackle climate change challenges 17:10

1d ago17:10

17:10

On Midday Edition Tuesday, we join NPR's Climate Solutions Week to take a look at how San Diego County farmers are adapting to climate change.

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San Diego voters to weigh in on lots of sales tax measures 45:10

5d ago45:10

45:10

San Diegans will be voting on multiple sales tax measures in this fall’s election, so we learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed. Plus, a closer look into why the San Diego Unified School District fired its superintendent.

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San Diego professors weigh in on Project 2025 45:40

7d ago45:40

45:40

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we check in with San Diego professors about the plan and how it could impact immigration and reproductive rights.

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Community land trusts preserve housing and cultural identity 34:40

8d ago34:40

34:40

On Midday Edition Tuesday, we discuss community land trusts and how they keep housing affordable while maintaining cultural identity.

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Investigating migrant crime wave narrative and a San Diego foster care charity 45:30

12d ago45:30

45:30

Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no. Plus, a local foster care charity is taking some heat for its questionable financial practices.

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New sequel, 'Somewhere Beyond the Sea' explores queer joy as resistance 45:50

13d ago45:50

45:50

The sequel to the best-selling fantasy novel, “The House in the Cerulean Sea" is almost here. Plus, a conversation with a San Diego drag performer who is currently performing in "Velour: A Drag Spectacular." Finally, a preview of Afro Future Con.

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Raising awareness about drug overdoses in San Diego 45:25

14d ago45:25

45:25

Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll talk about exposure to illicit drugs, the science behind addiction and where to find help.

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How to spot wage theft in your workplace 12:50

15d ago12:50

12:50

On Midday Edition, we'll learn more about what wage theft is and how it is impacting employees.

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New IUD pain guidelines and the need for informed consent 33:00

15d ago33:00

33:00

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance about IUD pain management. We discuss the importance of informed consent and the fight for reproductive justice.

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San Diego athletes gear up for the Paralympics 45:50

15d ago45:50

45:50

Professional wheelchair tennis player and Paralympian Dana Mathewson joins the program to talk about preparing for Paris. Plus, a look into San Diego State's elite collegiate adaptive sports program.

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CSU, UC schools establish new encampment and protest rules 46:14

19d ago46:14

46:14

California’s public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with new restrictions curbing student protests. Plus, Escondido is seeing a rise in youth gang violence — we discuss what the city is doing to tackle the problem.

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Recognizing Trans History Month in the arts 45:36

20d ago45:36

45:36

In honor of Transgender History Month, KPBS Midday Edition spoke with a trans DJ about their work. Also ahead, Midday Movie picks and the weekend arts preview.

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Local Olympians celebrate medal wins, San Diego ties 45:20

21d ago45:20

45:20

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we caught up with Olympians who shared their San Diego roots and medal-winning experiences across multiple sports. Plus, we discuss how skateboarding, a two-time Olympic sport, can create social change.

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One Book, One San Diego opens a new chapter 46:14

22d ago46:14

46:14

KPBS has recently announced its official selections for One Book, One San Diego, the region's community reading program. KPBS Midday Edition spoke to the authors of the children and teen selections.

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What can guaranteed income do for San Diegans? 45:52

23d ago45:52

45:52

A local program is finding success providing guaranteed money to people who could benefit from it. Plus, a look at the pay gap working mothers experience.

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Californians to vote on minimum wage bump 46:10

26d ago46:10

46:10

California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour.

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Nnedi Okorafor blends sci-fi with African spirituality in new novella 45:36

27d ago45:36

45:36

On Midday Edition Thursday, we check out a new novella by author Nnedi Okorafor. Plus a local "Swiftie" Book Club. Then we'll wrap up with the weekend arts preview.

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Democratic National Convention to top off Harris' 'Brat summer' 46:00

28d ago46:00

46:00

As the Democratic National Convention draws closer, Midday Edition looks into the new energy behind the Democratic presidential nominee and her running mate.

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New report on alleged sexual misconduct by Border Patrol 14:40

29d ago14:40

14:40

A new Mother Jones report investigates alleged sexual misconduct and other crimes committed by employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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California law to fix unsafe homeless shelters falls short 18:20

29d ago18:20

18:20

A 2021 state law requires local governments to file annual reports on shelter conditions, including plans to fix safety issues. However, a new report by CalMatters finds that many cities and counties are ignoring that law.

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How victims are coping 6 months after January floods 13:10

29d ago13:10

13:10

More than six months since San Diego's January floods, we hear about how families and individuals are still coping.

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School is back in session, what does this year bring? 45:56

1M ago45:56

45:56

The start of a new school year is nearly here. KPBS Roundtable takes a look into some of the issues facing San Diego schools. Plus, artificial intelligence is making its way into the classroom — but has its implementation been too much too soon?

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Chula Vista Arts Fest returns for a second year 45:20

1M ago45:20

45:20

We hear about the festival celebrating South Bay’s arts scene. Plus, we'll continue Comic-Con conversations with a graphic novel artist. Then we have the weekend arts preview.