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KPBS Midday Edition

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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00:33:00

How San Diego Black Pride celebrates Black joy and...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/08/07

Friday marks the beginning of the San Diego Black Pride festival, a three-day event that celebrates Black queerness and joy in San Diego.On Midday Edition, we hear about how San Diego Black Pride is continuing to build safe and affirming spaces for Black LGBTQ+ people across the region.Then, in San Diego, summer is a season of Shakespeare. In this month's edition of Midday Movies, our critics share their favorite film adaptations of the beloved bard's work.Guests:Jordan Daniels, president, San Diego

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00:10:40

Belmont Park's Giant Dipper coaster turns 100

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/08/06

One of San Diego's most beloved attractions turned 100 this year. The Giant Dipper roller coaster at Belmont Park carried its first riders on July 4, 1925.The amusement park is still bustling a century later, holding a lot of history within it.On Midday Edition, we sit down with the park's general manager to hear how they're celebrating 100 years.Guest:Steve Thomas, Belmont Park general manager

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00:17:30

'A Way with Words' co-host Martha Barnette shares her...

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2025/08/06

Public radio fans know a thing or two about language. Especially those who listen to the weekly talk show, "A Way with Words."Co-hosts Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett take calls about slang, dialects and family expressions — celebrating the nuance of words and speech.Now, Barnette is out with a new book about her career, built on a love of linguistics.It's called "Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland."Barnette will be signing copies at Warwick's in La Jolla on Thursday, Aug. 7. And,

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00:10:00

'Menudo Sunday' celebrates family and cultural food...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/08/06

Across cultures, food traditions play a central role in family gatherings.For some Mexican American families, that gathering — along with laughter and love — may include the flavorful beef soup: menudo.For San Diego writer María Dolores Águila, this tradition became the subject of her new children’s book.Today on Midday Edition, a local author joins us to explore her new bilingual picture book, "Menudo Sunday", that celebrates food, family and culture.Guest:María Dolores Águila, bilingual author

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00:46:00

Politics on the therapy couch? How local providers...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/08/05

Around 3 in 4 U.S. adults say the future of our nation is a significant source of stress in their lives.Many are troubled by the onslaught of federal policies tackling immigration and anti-civil rights legislation.A panel of local therapists join us to discuss how this political moment is affecting their work with clients.Guests:David Peters, marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Mission ValleyMitzy Ruelas, associate marriage and family therapist, Che Ajal Counseling CenterAlexis

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00:19:15

Federal judge considers future of lawsuit over health...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/31

San Diego County jails have long been under scrutiny for alleged civil rights violations.In 2022, the jail system had 19 deaths — a record high for San Diego County jails.A complaint filed that year has since expanded to a class action lawsuit challenging nearly every aspect of jail operations — including medical and mental health practices.We discuss the latest insights into the legal proceedings and what the lawsuit has exposed about jail operations.Guest:Kelly Davis, watchdog reporter, San Diego

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00:14:00

Overcrowding plagues Otay Mesa Detention Center,...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/31

Immigration detention facilities are a key part of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, which pushes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to meet arrest quotas of 3,000 people a day.A new KPBS investigation looks into overcrowding within San Diego County's Otay Mesa Detention Center.Immigration lawyers report that detainees are sleeping on the floor and receiving deferred medical care resulting hospitalizations.On Midday Edition, we discuss the details and how they reflect a

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00:16:00

Why are dog euthanasias on the rise in SD County...

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2025/07/28

A new KPBS investigation uncovers problems within San Diego County's animal shelters, leading to a spike in dog euthanasias.Last fiscal year, the shelters made the decision to euthanize 426 dogs. That meant canines entering the shelter system had a more than 1-in-10 chance of being put down.On Midday Edition, we sit down with the journalists behind the investigation to unpack the full story.Guests:Scott Rodd, investigative reporter, KPBSElaine Alfaro, journalist, KPBS

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00:44:00

Midday Edition live from San Diego Comic-Con!

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/24

Each year, celebrities, creators and fans from all across the world converge in San Diego for Comic-Con to celebrate all things related to fandom, pop culture, art, and so much more.Thursday on Midday Edition, we take you live inside the convention center to discuss what makes America's Finest City a special place to host the pop culture juggernaut.Plus, hear from different creators across art, books and film about their personal journeys into their fields, and how they are continuing to represent

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00:31:00

How Indigi-Con and Afrofuturism Lounge honor comics,...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/23

Comic-Con season is well underway. Two local events are coinciding with the main convention and are spotlighting comics creators and stories underrepresented in the mainstream.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we hear about the inaugural Indigi-Con, which celebrates and amplifies indigenous stories through art and comics, as well as Afrofuturism Lounge, which connects Black creators across disciplines.Guests:Chag Lowry, executive director of the Indigenous Futures Institute, comic book author and

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00:15:00

How healthy is San Diego's economy?

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/23

On the eve of San Diego Comic-Con, we take a closer look at the local economy — and how the convention impacts it.A local economist shares insights on what a jump in unemployment means for the region, and how tourism remains a bright spot.Guest:Daniel Enemark, chief economist, San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center

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00:17:00

‘A space for independence’: The World’s Marco Werman...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/22

Amid funding cuts for public media, stations all across the country — including KPBS — are bracing for impact of the Trump administration’s rescissions package.This includes $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) — which effectively cuts all federal support for NPR and PBS programs.Marco Werman, host of Public Radio Exchange’s The World and journalist-in-residence at UC San Diego, discusses the impact of the defunding on public media and the value of local

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00:19:00

'Rezballers and Skate Elders' explores sports culture...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/22

Basketball and skateboarding are powerful tools for building community across cultures.For tribal communities, these sports provide a unique avenue for cultural expression and mentorship.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear from the author of the new book "Rezballers and Skate Elders: Joyful Futures in Indian Country" about his research into sports culture among tribal communities. We also discuss his work with San Diego State University's Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social

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00:09:00

NPR science podcast dives deep to explore mysteries...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/21

A new limited podcast series "Short Wave: Sea Camp" explores the science of the sea, and how it plays a central role in sustaining life on Earth.Monday on Midday Edition, podcast hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong explain their approach to create stories of science that are both accessible and enriching.Guests:Regina Barber, cohost, Short Wave’s "Sea Camp" seriesEmily Kwong, cohost, Short Wave’s "Sea Camp" series

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00:22:30

Performance artists to explore ancestral identity in...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/21

What does it mean to honor lineage and connect to ancestral identity, homeland and cultural memory?Four artists will explore those themes and more at a one-day performance art festival called "The Land We Carry," as part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Emerging Artist Fellowship.KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans spoke with the curator and two artist fellows about what it means to "carry the land," and how they use art to heal.Guests:hamsa fae, artist, curator and director, AAPI

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00:14:30

What does losing federal funding mean for KPBS?

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/21

Congress last week passed a rescission package put forth by the Trump administration to eliminate about $9 billion in previously allocated funds for public media and foreign aid.That includes $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which essentially cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS, and member stations like KPBS.KPBS General Manager Deanna Mackey joined Midday Edition to discuss how the funding loss may affect this station.Guest:Deanna Martin Mackey, general

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00:45:45

"Whose World, Whose Home:" Local historian dives into...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/17

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00:46:00

What losing health care and mental health services...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/16

From nationwide bans on gender-affirming care for minors to the shutdown of a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation is increasingly impacting queer and transgender youth.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we hear about how anti-LGBTQ+ policies are continuing to impact young people and their families in San Diego, including access to health care and mental health services.Also, for Pride week, one program at a local LGBTQ+ theater is giving teenagers a creative

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00:32:00

How to help your kids build literacy skills this summer

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/15

Research shows that during the summer, the average student loses between 17% to 34% of what they learned the previous school year.That trend is even more pronounced for economically disadvantaged students.On Midday Edition Wednesday, we speak with members of two local literacy programs working to combat summer learning loss and promote a love for reading.Guests:Jose Cruz, CEO, San Diego Council on LiteracyDr. Marsha Spitzer, medical director, Reach Out and Read San Diego

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00:45:40

"From hardship to spotlight:" Local journalist shares...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/11

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