EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 46 MIN
Behind-the-scenes on Swalwell investigation; Velodrome controversy; historical architecture
from KPBS Roundtable
It’s been one week since the story broke that now former Rep. Eric Swalwell allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer.On KPBS Roundtable, we sit down with one of the journalists who broke the story and talk more about the rigorous investigative process and reporting behind it.Then, for many bike riders, San Diego’s Velodrome has become a place to come together and connect through sports.But recent changes have led to trans women riders being excluded from some upcoming races.And finally, many of San Diego's most iconic landmarks have a vibrant history — one that's been preserved through the actual architecture itself. We look at what it means to preserve a building, and the financial and policy challenges that are faced in that process.Guests:Alexei Koseff, Washington D.C. correspondent, San Francisco ChronicleAndrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBSAmelia Rodriguez, freelance journalist, former senior editor at San Diego MagazineLinks:Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her — San Francisco Chronicle‘Keep digging’: What happened in the days leading up to the Chronicle’s Eric Swalwell story — San Francisco ChronicleSan Diego Velodrome begins hosting bike races that exclude trans women — KPBSPreserving San Diego’s Historical Properties — San Diego Magazine
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