EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 46 MIN
César Chávez news fallout; I-5 artillery explosion findings; Padres season preview
from KPBS Roundtable
The New York Times this week published an investigation revealing shocking sexual abuse allegations against labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez.California lawmakers announced that they intend to change the name of César Chávez Day — just weeks away — to Farmworkers Day.As the gravity of the allegations settle in, many are asking what comes next. We sit down with two journalists to talk about their coverage of the ongoing fallout from the stunning revelations.Plus, a new Marine Corps report found that a rare fuse malfunction caused an artillery shell to explode over Interstate 5 last fall.Plus, we bring you a Padres season preview ahead of opening day next week.Guests:Gustavo Arellano, columnist, Los Angeles TimesFarida Jhabvala Romero, labor correspondent, KQEDAndrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBSJesse Agler, play-by-play radio broadcaster, San Diego PadresStories mentioned:"The grief behind the cascade of online Dolores Huerta photos" by Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times"And just like that, the Cesar Chavez myth is punctured. What’s next?" by Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times"César Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse" by Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED"'One in a million' defect led to October I-5 artillery explosion, Marines say" by Andrew Dyer, KPBS
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
César Chávez news fallout; I-5 artillery explosion findings; Padres season preview
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.