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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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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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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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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Join me under the neon glow of the historic Les Girls Theater for “Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes.” Former dancer and current owner of Les Girls Theater, Kata Pierce-Morgan, provides unlimited access to a half century of archival material that uncovers a dark chapter of San Diego history from the 1970s and 80s. Kata has been turning chapters from her life and the history of Les Girls into politically charged performance art for San Diego International Fringe Festival. Her co ...
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New book explores connections between cats and humans
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Cat welfare advocates Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila talk about their new book, "Cats of the World," which shares the stories of felines and their relationship to humans.
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Local designers share vision and purpose in fashion
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On Midday Edition Monday, local designers open up about the fashion industry and advocacy for sustainability and representation.
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UCSD students get crash course on legal defense after protest arrests
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College students across California were arrested this year protesting university investment supporting Israel, and now, some UC San Diego students are getting a crash course on legal defense. In other news, young adults with disabilities are gaining valuable work experience while helping shelter dogs become more adoptable. Plus, we have details on …
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One reason for long border wait times at the San Ysidro border crossing is one of the pedestrian crossings hasn’t been fully operational since before the pandemic. In other news, with insurance companies dropping customers and pulling out of California, some homeowners are now going for an out-of-state solution, but that coverage comes with a risk.…
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New art exhibit celebrates stories of Arab American youth
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On Midday Edition, we explore an exhibit highlighting expressions of the Arab American identity. Then, we check in with a local chef about the history behind Filipino cuisine, plus the weekend preview.
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San Diegans to vote on local sales tax increase
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The city of San Diego is asking voters whether to increase the local sales tax this November. City leaders say they need more funding to pay for infrastructure repairs, but opponents want the city to cut spending instead. In other news, the results of an audit of the state program that determines the placement of sexually violent predators. Plus, t…
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On Midday Edition, we're talking with leaders in the sport about the history and growth of soccer in our region.
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In Chula Vista, homeowners can build one ADU on their property. Now, the city will research whether to allow two. And, we take a look at what's at stake in this election, both nationally and in the region. Plus, thousands of sailors on the USS Roosevelt returned home after an extended deployment to the Middle East.…
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Breaking down the statewide propositions on your ballot
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On Midday Edition, we're talking about some of the most impactful statewide propositions on your ballot. Our panelists will weigh the pros and cons and how each could affect you.
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Federal government struggles to find housing for asylum-seeking children
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As more unaccompanied children seek asylum in the U.S., the federal government is struggling to find appropriate housing for them. We hear from an asylum seeker. In other news, Project 2025 could limit prosecutors’ power to decide which cases to pursue. Plus, Carlsbad’s New Village Arts Center is showing its first work by a Native American playwrig…
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How San Diego's housing crisis spills into Tijuana
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On Midday Edition, we discuss the cross-border housing crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region, and the intersecting challenges of affordability in the region.
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Settlement reached over living in vehicles on San Diego streets
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It’s been seven years, but a judge late last week okayed a class action settlement in a suit over a San Diego law against people sheltering in cars and RV’s on city streets. In other news, Project 2025 calls the department of education “a one-stop shop for the woke education cartel,” and it could gravely impact local campuses. Plus, a statewide eff…
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New cookbook showcases diversity of San Diego's food scene
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On Midday Edition, we’ll look at the best recipes from the region, a comedic rendition of "Dracula" and what NPR’s Ari Shapiro is up to.
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Palomar Health nurses rally for patient safety and more staff
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Nurses at Palomar Health in Escondido held a rally Thursday, over demands they say the hospital is failing to meet. In other news, hotel workers at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront are returning to work Friday with a new contract, after they spent more than a month on strike. Plus, a local sign painter went viral on TikTok while applying for a major a…
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San Diego Unified is trying to address a backlog of AC repairs
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San Diego Unified District leaders are looking for solutions for repairing a backlog of malfunctioning air conditioners at their schools. In other news, in 2020 Mayor Todd Gloria campaigned on making the region less dependent on cars. But, since taking office, his attendance at transportation board meetings has been poor. Plus, organizers in Ocean …
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Public safety advisory in place after attacks in Oceanside
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Oceanside police have put out a public safety advisory after a string of attacks that killed two men and left a third wounded. The men were unhoused. In other news, Gov. Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that could have significantly boosted voter registration at the DMV, and local advocacy groups are disappointed, but undeterred. Plus, we have a…
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New art exhibit brings visibility to intimate partner violence
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Midday Edition, we’re looking at how San Diego is elevating the stories of survivors.
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Carlsbad to receive $3 million to address homelessness
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Another round of state funding to address homelessness is heading to some California communities, including Carlsbad. In other news, after a short reopening, South County beaches are again closed due to cross-border sewage. Plus, we hear from a UCSD scientist who has learned the migratory history of the Polynesian people from genetic sampling, and …
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How do you choose who and what to vote for?
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On Midday Edition Monday, we look at how voters are thinking about the war in Gaza ahead of the presidential election. And, the role of trust and truthfulness in voting behavior.
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New law aims to make donor milk more accessible for babies
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When mothers can’t produce enough breast milk, pasteurized donor milk is the best alternative for premature babies. A new law seeks to simplify the process. In other news, learning about climate change is a new graduation requirement for UC San Diego students, and it’s the first school in the UC system to implement the policy. Plus, San Diego Count…
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CDC to contact South Bay residents about impact of sewage spills
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Later this month, the CDC will be contacting some South Bay residents about how they are being impacted by the cross-border sewage spills. In other news, President Joe Biden’s crackdown on asylum seekers is leading to legitimate asylum seekers being sent back to dangerous situations. Plus, the San Dieguito Union High School District is conducting a…
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Debut memoir 'Nervous' looks to a trauma-wise future
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Author and activist Jen Soriano explores the origins of their chronic pain by diving into history, both broad and personal, in their debut essay collection. Plus, we hear about local film festivals coming up. And finally, what to expect in the arts this weekend.
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San Diego to expand campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness
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The city of San Diego is expanding its two makeshift campgrounds for people experiencing homelessness, and it comes as the number of indoor shelter beds is shrinking. In other news, in San Diego life-saving medicines like Naloxone have helped reduce the number of fentanyl overdoses, but Mexico’s restrictive drug policies make Naloxone almost imposs…
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The impact of plastics and corporate responsibility
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The state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company created a pollution crisis. On Midday Edition, we're talking about corporate responsibility and the impact of plastics.
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Complaints claim sexual abuse at San Diego County-owned shelter
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Recent legal complaints claim staff at a San Diego County-owned emergency shelter sexually abused more than 100 children over decades, and the complaints blame county policy. In other news, a San Diego-based carrier strike group is being kept in the Middle East in the middle of the escalating conflict. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and challeng…
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San Diego rodeo: tradition, culture, and controversy
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Rodeo is a centuries-old sport and an enduring family tradition in many communities. We explore its place in Indigenous and charro culture, and the future of rodeo in San Diego County.
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Critical repair underway for South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant
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At the South Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant the piece of equipment that allows operators to control the flow of sewage that goes into the plant from Mexico is being repaired. In other news, a project at the San Dieguito Lagoon has restored more than 80 acres of wetlands and salt marsh. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival that ki…
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Getting to the heart of cardiovascular health
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On the heels of World Heart Day, Midday Edition discusses cardiovascular health and awareness.
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MTS’s new Copper line, which runs from Santee to El Cajon, is now open. Then, the support and opposition to a statewide measure that would give cities and counties more power to limit rent increases. Plus, we want to hear from you on the cost of living crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. Give us a call at (619) 452-0228.…
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Hate crimes on the rise in San Diego County
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San Diego is one of the safest big cities in the U.S., but hate crimes are on the rise. Now, local leaders are promoting new tools to fight these crimes. In other news, as the cost of living strains families’ budgets, schools are trying to help feed students at home. Plus, we kickoff a series highlighting different Oktoberfests and fall festivals h…
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New book explores the life of the honey bee
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A local author takes readers into the life of a honey bee, showing the importance of these busy pollinators. Plus, we hear some movie recommendations for Banned Books Week. And, your weekend preview.
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Audit reveals challenges in transferring from community college
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A recent audit reveals significant challenges in California’s community college transfer process. In other news, solar energy advocates will be in court to challenge new state regulations for installing battery storage. Plus, we hear from the man behind the Haunted Trail in Balboa Park.Autor: KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA
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