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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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00:21:30

Using improv to teach people their rights

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/09

As immigration raids continue, it’s become more important than ever to know your rights.On Midday Edition Wednesday, we talk with two local theater groups about using improv to help educate the community and the intersection between art, law, activism and community.Guests:Annie Rios, executive director, Uprise Theater and human rights attorney/legal advocateGuillermo Mendez, organizer, Voces Unidas

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00:17:00

What Trump's bill means for people going hungry in...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/09

Food support programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are facing cuts as a result of the passage of President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear from a local food support organization on the state of hunger in San Diego County today.Guest:Bob Kamensky, CEO, Feeding San Diego

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00:20:00

Can San Diego handle extreme flooding?

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/08

Former National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Alex Tardy joined Midday Edition to discuss extreme weather preparedness in San Diego County following the deadly floods that hit Texas.Tardy previously worked as a warning coordination meteorologist for the NWS. He explained how weather forecasts become warnings, and how recent cuts to the National Weather Service could impact the accuracy of forecasts and the response to them.Guest:Alex Tardy, meteorologist and founder of Weather Echo, and

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00:15:30

What do CEQA changes mean for housing in San Diego...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/08

In an effort to spur housing production, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law major changes to the state's environmental protection rules last week.On Midday Edition Monday, we hear more about the reforms made to the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, and how it will likely impact housing production in San Diego County.Guest:Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS

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00:14:40

How Trump's megabill could hurt San Diego County's...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/07

Last Friday, President Trump signed into law his new tax and spending bill, which creates new eligibility requirements and drastically reduces funding for social safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.On Midday Edition Monday, we hear from County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer on what this consequential bill could mean for the region's most vulnerable residents and how the Board of Supervisors is preparing for the cuts.Guest:Terra Lawson-Remer, District 3 county supervisor, acting chair of San

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00:45:40

'It was breathtaking:' San Diego student reflects on...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/03

Each year, about 150,000 students from high schools across the country compete in regional competitions for musical theatre. Only 110 of those make it to the prestigious National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as the Jimmy Awards.On Midday Edition Thursday, we hear from one nominee about his Jimmy Awards experience and his musical theatre journey thus far.Snapseed.jpg (6000x4000, AR: 1.5)Then, at the Old Globe, summer means Shakespeare. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando previews two

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00:16:40

The challenges of parenting in today's digital age

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/02

A new multimedia project from KPBS looks into the challenges that come from parenting in the digital age. ScreenTime looks at evolving research on social media, cyberbullying and video games, to detail its impact on children and provide resources for parents. Guest: Andrew Bracken, producer/host, KPBS

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00:16:00

How to prepare for a wildfire

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/02

San Diego's wildfire season is growing longer and more dangerous. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we have a conversation with a wildfire researcher on what we can do to better protect our homes, how to be prepared to evacuate with our pets and what should go into a "go bag." Guest: Luca Carmignani, assistant professor, San Diego State University Resources: https://readyforwildfire.org/ https://ibhs.org/risk-research/wildfire/

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00:12:40

Imperial Beach mayor wins South Bay special election

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/07/02

After a period of intense campaigning, the District 1 special election is finally coming to a close — and the results are in. Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre has come out on top, defeating Chula Vista Mayor John McCann in the special election for the county supervisor seat. Midday Edition Wednesday, we sit down with KPBS' South Bay reporter to talk more about this consequential election and what it could mean for the future of San Diego politics. Guest: Kori Suzuki, South Bay and

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00:12:00

Men's health awareness and disease prevention

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/30

June is Men's Health Month. Life expectancy for men lags five years behind the life expectancy for women in the United States.Even though men face many specific health challenges, there's a lack of awareness and disease prevention early on. Researchers say there's a need for more attention to men's health. On today's show, we discuss how men can better care for their physical and mental health — and fight stigma. Guest: Kevin Maxwell, clinical associate professor of nursing at the

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00:26:40

Analysis: Jean Guerrero on ICE raids, SCOTUS ruling,...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/30

The local impacts of President Donald Trump's mass deportation plan are unfolding before our eyes. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents are targeting anyone who is suspected of being in the country illegally. Over the weekend, a video went viral of a woman being arrested by ICE agents in a Mission Valley hotel parking lot. KPBS has also documented cases of a grandmother, a soccer coach and a disabled asylum seeker caught in the enforcement. On today's show, we sit down

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00:34:20

How an artist collective connects both sides of the...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/26

Binational artist collective AMBOS Project has been supporting migrant communities in our border region through arts and crafts programs and mutual aid. Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with AMBOS Executive Director Natalie Godinez to talk about how their art is building bridges on both sides of the border. Also, summer blockbuster season is in in full swing! We sit down with our Midday Movies critics to talk about some of the most highly anticipated films, as the first ever summer

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00:19:20

The rise of online sports betting culture and addiction

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/25

The Supreme Court lifted a ban on sports betting in 2018. Since then, the industry has boomed, and much of that growth has come from online sports betting.Nearly half of American men under the age of 50 have an account with at least one online sports book. You can hardly watch a game, sports show or listen to a sports podcast today without hearing about overs, unders, props and other topics of sports betting culture. On Midday Edition, we discuss the rise of online sports betting culture

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00:26:00

Why are CA police illegally sharing license plate...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/25

Under California law, police departments cannot share license plate data with federal authorities and other out-of-state agencies. But, that law has been routinely violated. In 2024, the San Diego Police Department shared data with federal agencies 62 times, according to the department’s annual surveillance report. SDPD stopped sharing data after state Attorney General Rob Bonta's office told the department it was likely violating state law. Meanwhile advocates are voicing their

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00:46:00

How to plan your next staycation in San Diego

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/24

Summer is here in San Diego and so are the tourists. With our near perfect weather and beaches, it's no surprise that our city is a big travel destination. But if you live here — it can be easy to take it all for granted. This summer, you might consider taking a staycation instead. From luxury hotels to beautiful campsites, San Diego has plenty of options for you to take a trip right here at home. This hour, we explore how to plan your perfect staycation in San Diego. Whether a hotel bed

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00:32:00

Trump's cuts threaten HIV treatment and research

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/23

The Trump administration has cut funding to programs that provide direct aid to communities affected by HIV and AIDS. That includes the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides much of the funding to AIDS relief efforts abroad. Science Magazine Senior Correspondent Jon Cohen reported on how two countries in southern Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho, have been impacted by cuts so far, and how community members and health providers are navigating

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00:47:00

'Freedom affirmed': the meaning of Juneteenth, now...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/19

You may know it as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Black Independence Day — or Juneteenth.On this day in 1865, word of liberation finally made its way to Galveston, Texas — where the last people still enslaved under the Confederacy were held. The news didn't come until two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. On today's show, we discuss the history and enduring significance of Juneteenth in 2025. We also get a glimpse into an upcoming celebration of Black joy, culture

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00:23:20

How do romantic relationships affect men's mental...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/18

Experts say there are several barriers that men face when accessing therapy and other mental health services. That includes stigma and bias — specifically around couples counseling.For Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we speak with two San Diego psychologists about navigating men's issues in couples counseling and how they help men build healthier relationships with their partners. Guests: Dan Singley, psychologist, founder of The Center for Men's Excellence Max Maris, psychologist,

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00:22:20

Nobel laureate on how Trump's cuts are hurting science

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/18

As the Trump administration continues its effort to cut back on science spending, researchers all over the country are sounding the alarm. Neuroscientist and biologist Ardem Patapoutian is one of those scientists working to raise awareness on the impact of these cuts. In 2021, he and his research partner David Julius earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for discovering how humans sense touch. Patapoutian joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about how the Trump administration's

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00:46:00

An interfaith conversation on immigrant justice and...

KPBS Midday Edition ·

2025/06/17

A pastor, a rabbi and an imam discuss how their faith implores them to fight for immigrant and refugee communities.

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