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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How are new immigration rules reshaping the US-Mexico border?
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Earlier this month, President Biden implemented new border restrictions. We examine the impacts these changes are having on the San Diego-Tijuana border region. Plus, star soccer player Alex Morgan of San Diego Wave FC was left off the national team's Olympics roster.
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'Henry the Sixth' comes to life at the Old Globe
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"Henry the Sixth" marks the largest Shakespeare production at the Old Globe. Plus, one graphic novel tells a queer coming-of-age story through diary entries. And finally, your weekend arts preview.
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Audra McDonald on music, theater and happiness
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Broadway legend Audra McDonald will perform with the San Diego Symphony this weekend. She sat down with Midday Edition to talk about curating the program and her theater journey.
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New children's book explores purpose through a school bus
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Bestselling author and illustrator Loren Long talks about his newest book, "The Yellow Bus," and its themes of purpose and joy.
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UCSD Selects Palestinian Community Leader in Residence
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UC San Diego's Ethnic Studies Department has started a Palestinian Community Leader in Residence program. The goal is to build relationships with the local Palestinian American community.
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On Midday Edition Tuesday, we get practical tips on how to handle organic food waste, as well as hear about some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to recycling. Then, a new study from UC San Diego found differences in how certain news outlets cover the topic of climate change.
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San Diego declares June 21 'Slow Jams Day'
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We celebrate 30 years of "Sunday Night Slow Jams" with R Dub!, the voice behind the iconic radio show.
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A new children's book explores the protest that built Chicano Park
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A new book by a National City author tells the story behind Chicano Park and the community action that built it.
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State Senate passes bill banning 'forced outings'
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The California Senate has passed a bill to ban "forced outing policies" in public schools. We discuss recent violence in Hillcrest. And, youth LGBTQ+ activists share their experiences in San Diego.
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Crossing political divides, one train trip at a time
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Last month, a group of master's students from the University of San Diego embarked on a two-week train journey to bridge gaps across the country. Here's what they found out.
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Celebrating Black Music Month with NPR Music's Tiny Desk
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NPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating the month with nine performances by Black women artists. Plus, KPBS' favorite local submissions to the Tiny Desk Contest.
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Building connection through fatherhood
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We discuss resources for local fathers, and how to build connection with one another while learning to parent.
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NPR's Throughline still brings history to news, five years later
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For their fifth anniversary, the co-hosts and creators of NPR's award-winning history podcast reflect on their vision for the show and where it fits in the current historical moment.
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Adult bullying is a problem. How do we stop it?
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A new book, "Our New World of Adult Bullies," examines the impact of adult bullying in the workplace and society at large.
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The love/hate relationship with dating in San Diego
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Today on Midday Edition, it’s all about dating and relationships in San Diego. We look into the new options people are exploring to find love.
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High-profile bills making their way through the state legislature
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California state lawmakers are moving ahead on a series of high-profile bills, all while negotiating the state’s budget deficit. Then, changes may be coming for how San Diego handles cases of political misconduct and corruption.
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Preserving San Diego's vibrant queer history
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A local community archive is dedicated to preserving and sharing local LGBTQ+ history. Plus, a celebration of queer and trans performers in an upcoming dance festival. And your weekend preview.
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How is San Diego's biotech industry faring?
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Though San Diego remains a major hub for the biotech industry, the sector has been hit by a wave of job losses and closures over the past year. We take a look at how the local industry is doing today.
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Extreme heat is a 'silent killer,' experts say
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The risk of extreme heat is growing, especially in San Diego. We talk about the dangers and what can be done about it.
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A professor connects the dots between the historical roots of anti-fat bias and racism within medicine.
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How a racially biased kidney test harmed Black patients
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For decades, a racially biased lab test included a "race modifier" that prevented thousands of Black patients from getting kidney transplants.
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Long-running 'Fat Leonard' case hits new roadblocks
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Last week, five former officers tied to the "Fat Leonard" corruption scandal had their felony convictions overturned because of misconduct by prosecutors. What does that mean for the future of the case?
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AJ Rafael leads local production of 'Tick, Tick... BOOM!'
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Singer-songwriter AJ Rafael celebrates his leading role at Cygnet Theatre. We also hear about a new art exhibit in Oceanside and some arts events happening this weekend.
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A new book looks into important third spaces for LGBTQ+ women.
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The future of lithium and electric vehicles in Imperial County
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We look at the history of renewable energy in the Imperial County and why lithium might be different. Plus, efforts to bring more electric vehicle chargers to the region.
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