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KPBS Midday Edition
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KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in the know on everything from politics to the arts.
Episodes
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New novel 'Taxi Dancer' takes readers into 1930's San Diego taxi dance halls
"Taxi Dancer" brings readers into the Filipino-run taxi dance halls of San Diego's Stingaree District, where male patrons paid women a dime for a dance. Then, a look at two spooky events this weekend. And, your weekend preview.
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Ballot Breakdown: Proposition 39
As part of our Ballot Breakdown series, we unpack Proposition 39 — which would create new voter ID and citizenship verification requirements in California.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Jiyan Rios Zandi, creator of Local Brown Baby
On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with Jiyan Rios Zandi, artist and creator of art shop Local Brown Baby.
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Senate passes bill to create new rules for college athletes
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to reshape rules for college athletes late last month. The Protect College Sports Act aims to tighten rules around eligibility and transferring, and formalize compensation for college athletes. The effort marks a major effort at the federal level to regulate how...
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How "Even the Rat was White" reshaped psychology, 50 years later
Fifty years ago, psychologist Robert Guthrie first wrote the book, "Even the Rat was White." It provided a nuanced, historical record of psychology, looked at the role that white supremacist bias played in the field and highlighted the critical work of Black psychologists. Tuesday on Midday...
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How the UC system helped build California
California's UC system has grown from a single campus in Berkeley, founded in 1868, to a 10-campus system featuring some of the leading research institutions in the world. The UC system is now the second-leading employer in California. A new book explores the rise of the UC system, and how its...
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What recent infectious disease outbreaks tell us about immunity
A mumps outbreak on the campus of San Diego State University has risen to 18 confirmed cases, with another case identifed as probable. Meanwhile, health officials in Pennsylvania have reported the sixth measles death from an outbreak there. What do recent outbreaks of the measles and mumps tell…
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Comedian Ilana Glazer talks parenting, activism ahead of San Diego stop
The star of "Broad City" will bring her stand-up tour, "Ilana Glazer Live!" to San Diego Tuesday.
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How the San Diego Black Panther Party is continuing its legacy, 60 years later
As the Black Panther Party celebrates its 60th anniversary in Oakland, we sit down with local Panthers about how they’re reflecting on the party's history in San Diego — and what’s next for the movement.
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns; Heat wave in prison; New morning anchor, Katie Anastas
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay on Thursday afternoon after more than 10 months of deployment. Previous reporting revealed shortages of food and personal hygiene products aboard the ship, along with at least eight suicide attempts. On KPBS Roundtable, we talk...
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New book explores origins of first 'American Pope,' co-founder; Chicano Park co-founder
A new book, "American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City," traces the life journey of Robert Prevost, from his humble beginnings on the south side of Chicago, to becoming the leader of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV. The book's authors, Scott Detrow and…
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Ballot Breakdown: Measure B
On today's Ballot Breakdown, KPBS Midday Edition talks about San Diego County's Measure B. The half-cent sales tax increase would generate funding for everything from healthcare, to addressing the Tijuana River sewage crisis. We talk about the arguments for and against the measure, and where...
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Preparing for El Niño: What you need to know
As San Diego continues to experience an October heat wave, the region is also preparing for the potential arrival of major storms driven by historically strong El Niño conditions. On Midday Tuesday, we sit down with emergency officials from the city and county of San Diego to talk about what San...
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Ballot Breakdown: Measure A
The ballots are out. It's officially election season. This month on KPBS Midday Edition, we're helping you cut through the noise to better understand the top measures and races affecting your community. You can find more voting resources on the KPBS Voter Hub. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we break...
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Elected officials and experts react to Trump comments that Iran could 'take out' San Diego
In a campaign rally Monday in Nebraska, President Donald Trump remarked that Iran can "take out" San Diego and Los Angeles — a suggestion that elected officials and political experts across California have since denounced. "It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country...
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New book explores physician burnout, patient communication
The U.S. healthcare system has a lot of problems. Soaring insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs are pushing more Americans into medical debt. Many patients wait months for important appointments. Physician burnout has also reached new highs in recent years. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit…
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Extreme heat and its impact on San Diego's most vulnerable
After a weekend of intense heat, San Diego County remains under an extreme heat warning. On Midday Monday, we talk more about the health risks that come with the heat, and the unique challenges it brings to San Diego's unsheltered population.
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Binational jazz festival celebrates music on both sides of the border
The San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival kicks off Thursday evening. For the past three years, it has featured renowned jazz artists performing in free concerts on both sides of the border. We hear from the festival's founders about how they are continuing to celebrate jazz music and...
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Ana Hernández of Centro Cultural de la Raza
For nearly 60 years, San Diego's Centro Cultural de la Raza has served as a hub for Chicano, Mexican, Latino and Indigenous art and culture. Ana Hernández stepped into the role of executive director in 2024. But her commitment to social justice and community building goes back much further....
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How one North Park bar became a hub for women's sports
WNBA playoffs kicked off Sunday. And for many fans of women's basketball — and women's sports in general — it has long been difficult to find a dedicated public space to watch games. But one bar in North Park is changing that. One of Us is San Diego's first women's sports bar. While it opened…
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ACLU sues city, SDPD over license plate reader technology
The ACLU and other civil rights groups have announced a lawsuit against the city of San Diego and the San Diego Police Department over the use of automated license plate readers, or ALPRs. The lawsuit argues that ALPR technology violates the California Constitution. On KPBS Midday Edition, we…
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What can nuclear power's past tell us about AI safety?
OpenAI announced Monday it will delay the release of its latest model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, due to concerns over safety. But after repeated reports of AI models behaving erratically, what does this mean for recent calls to regulate the AI industry? On Midday Tuesday, we hear about what the…
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Jesi Gutierrez, co-owner of Libélula Books & Co.
For five years now, Libélula Books & Co. has welcomed book-loving customers into a bustling community space, rooted in a deep love for literature. The LGBTQ+, BIPOC-owned book shop is run by co-owners Jesi Gutierrez and Celi Hernandez. Their mission is to uplift representation and accessibility…
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As Trump rolls back on fuel efficiency, what might that mean for consumers?
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is rolling back fuel economy standards for new cars made in the next five years. Officials point to affordability as a major reason for the rollback, in that more fuel efficient cars may cost more. But some experts are skeptical of that logic.…
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Congressional delegation visits USS Abraham Lincoln
A bipartisan Congressional delegation visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to learn more about reported problems during the ship's extended deployment to the Middle East. The delegation, which included Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, reported speaking with service members and leadership aboard the ship...
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Adrian García Márquez, play-by-play broadcaster
Adrian García Márquez is a familiar voice for sports fans in San Diego. These days, his resume includes play-by-play radio announcer for San Diego FC, and Spanish language play by-play voice for the Chargers in Los Angeles. But it's not just soccer. His Emmy-winning career has spanned across five...
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Can America's criminal justice system be fixed? Former public defender explores how
What would it take to transform America's criminal justice system? In her book, "The Price of Mercy," attorney and former public defender Emily Galvin-Almanza explores that question, revealing what goes on behind the scenes of America's criminal courts. This week, Galvin-Almanza will head to San...
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Hispanic Heritage identity; Bilingual singer-songwriter; SD Italian Film Festival
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the diversity and lived experiences of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. But which groups were left out of the conversation? On KPBS Midday Edition, we bring you a conversation from our archives about identity. Plus, an episode of "The…
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UCSD study finds growing distrust in elections
A recent study from UC San Diego finds that fewer than half of Americans (49%) expect "free and fair" 2026 midterm elections. Respondents cited concerns around redistricting, mail voting, and immigration enforcement fears as some of the reasons for election skepticism. Researchers behind the…
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How are AI chatbots being used for mental health?
For more than three years, AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Claude have become widely used as tools for finding information online, in a style that mimics human conversation. More and more, though, people are also turning to artificial intelligence to meet their emotional needs. A recent study…
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'Ghost in the Machine' explores AI's roots in eugenics
A new documentary from PBS Independent Lens explores how human values and power structures drive the artificial intelligence movement that surrounds our lives today. The film, "Ghost in the Machine," traces AI's roots in the eugenics movement. It also explores the human toll it takes to power the...
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: Vicente Calderón on 40 years of cross-border journalism
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we are profiling trailblazers in the community about their commitment to their craft and contributions to the San Diego-Tijuana region. Vicente Calderón is a veteran journalist with more than 40 years of experience on both sides of the border. He's the founder...
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What do San Diegans need to know ahead of a 'super El Niño'?
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency Monday ahead of what state officials are saying could be a historic El Niño season. The climate pattern could potentially bring severe weather to the region, from heavy rain and strong winds to coastal flooding and erosion. We talk about what is on...
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How San Diego's community colleges are responding to ICE arrest of student
Two weeks ago, Renatho Casseus was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on his way to San Diego City College. Casseus faced his first bond hearing last week at the Otay Mesa Detention Center, where he was denied bail. The City College community has rallied in support…
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What Trump's press ban means for journalistic freedom
On Friday, President Trump announced he was barring three news organizations from access to the White House. CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO filed a federal lawsuit Monday arguing that the move by the president violated their First Amendment rights. Major TV networks have suspended White House pool...
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New play tells story of youth care workers, migrant girls sheltered in San Diego Convention Center
In March 2021, hundreds of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum were sheltered in the San Diego Convention Center, where they waited to be reunited with their sponsors and family members. A new play, "Our Lady of the San Diego Convention Center," tells the story of two migrant girls and the staff...
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Why a $30M settlement, but no criminal charges in Konoa Wilson case?
Nine months ago, the San Diego City Council paid a historic $30 million settlement to the family of Konoa Wilson. Police officer Daniel Gold shot and killed the 16-year-old in Jan. 2025, as he was running for his life. Earlier this month, the District Attorney's office announced that no criminal...
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What the new city definition of Islamophobia means for San Diego's Muslim community
On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council adopted a new working definition of Islamophobia in an effort to further combat anti-Muslim hate and bias. The city action comes four months after two gunmen attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people. It is believed to be the first...
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Could AI really lead to the end of humanity? San Diego expert shares take
Concerns over the impact of AI are growing after a former researcher at Anthropic, a major AI company, announced his resignation with a warning: AI could kill humanity by the end of the decade. Recent news and other concerns raised by those in the AI space have led to discussions about the safety...
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New report finds chronic pollution in Tijuana River
A new report finds a steady stream of pollutants in the Tijuana River watershed, including industrial chemicals and heavy metals. E. coli levels in the watershed are often 30,000 times higher than the federal standard for freshwater bodies. And, some chemicals discovered by researchers don't have...
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San Diego's Haitian community grapples with recent ICE arrests, end of TPS
It has been one week since U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a Haitian student near the San Diego City College campus. Elected leaders, community members and school officials have condemned ICE's actions. It comes after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump...
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Second season of podcast explores growing up in the Imperial Valley
The youth-led podcast Voices del Valle is back with a new season of stories about growing up in the Imperial Valley. Produced by students at El Centro's Central Union High School, the new season features stories about what it's like to be homeschooled, youth incarceration and much more. The new...
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Migrant children held in San Diego temporary detention for weeks
Under federal guidelines, migrants should not be detained in temporary detention facilities for more than three days. But here in San Diego, some families with children have been detained at these stations for weeks at a time. Now, a federal judge is establishing an independent monitor to oversee...
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Community reacts to no charges for San Diego officer in fatal shooting of teen
The San Diego District Attorney's office recently announced it will not file criminal charges against police officer Daniel Gold, who shot and killed 16-year-old Konoa Wilson in Jan. 2025. In a 14-page letter, the District Attorney's office said there was "not a criminal charge provable beyond a...
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'Mexikid Dreams' looks at coming of age in California's strawberry fields
A new illustrated memoir for young readers takes us to the strawberry fields of California’s Central Coast. In the book “Mexikid Dreams,” author and illustrator Pedro Martín draws on his own experiences growing up in a sharecropping family and dreaming of a life in the arts. It is the follow up…
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High heat and humidity continue in San Diego
San Diegans have been doing their best to stay cool during the region's latest heatwave, which has pushed temperatures well above normal, and at times to record highs. The heat has been exacerbated by unusually high humidity. An extreme heat warning continues Wednesday for much of San Diego…
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The cancer-causing chemicals afflicting Chollas Creek
For years, residents in the Chollas Creek community have been living alongside two cancer-causing chemicals. A state order warns about the danger of these chemicals — which are used in aerospace manufacturing. But some residents are just now learning about the contamination. We talk about what's...
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California lawmakers remove charity tax breaks for ICE detention center
Earlier this year, a KPBS investigation revealed the owner of an ICE detention facility had received at least $6 million in tax breaks typically reserved for charities. That investigation got the attention of state leaders. California lawmakers recently passed legislation to end the Welfare...
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Old border fence in Friendship Park is reimagined into tables in new exhibit
Old sections of the Tijuana-San Diego border fence at Friendship Park are being transformed into tables as part of a new art exhibit. The exhibit, "The Traveling Tables of Amistad" will be on display at the Museum of Us in Balboa Park from Sept. 9 to 16. We hear about about the exhibit ties into...
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After 9 months at sea, USS Abraham Lincoln makes first port call in Thailand
The San Diego-based carrier docked in Thailand Wednesday, providing a moment of respite for crew members after reports of grueling conditions and supply shortages aboard the ship.
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