KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join us for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. New episodes drop every Friday afternoon.
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These are cross-border stories that connect us. Border people often inhabit this in-between place. From KPBS and California Humanities “Port of Entry” tells personal stories from this place — stories of love, hope, struggle, and survival from border crossers, fronterizxs, and other people whose lives are shaped around the wall. Rooted in San Diego and Tijuana, we are a transborder podcast for transborder people. We live life on la linea. Hosted by Alan Lilienthal and Natalie Gonzalez, writte ...
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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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Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film Critic Beth Accomando. So if you need a film fix, want to hear what filmmakers have to say about their work, or just want to know what's worth seeing this weekend, then you've come to the right place.
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San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Debbie Cruz and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial County's NPR and PBS station.
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A KPBS Explore series taking listeners on a journey through the lives and discoveries of San Diego's raddest scientists — researchers pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Hosted and produced by Margot Wohl.
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KPBS' recurring series that tells the stories of San Diegans in their own words, offering a unique lens into the news of the day.
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Freeways are not free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. While freeways have enabled huge amounts of economic growth, they've also caused displacement and division. Learn the forgotten history of our urban freeway network, and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. As climate change threatens to wreak havoc on our cities, freeways are not ...
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First days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Produced and hosted by Andrew Bracken.
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Device is a monthly book discussion with a science-based twist. In each episode, we discuss a novel that uses science to drive the story’s action, and dissect the plot device for scientific plausibility.
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Produced by So Say We All, a 501c3 literary and performing arts nonprofit, Incoming showcases the raw, honest voices of people who have served in every capacity and branch of the military, journalists, and military family members. Surprising, at times hilarious, and always original, this is an opportunity to meet America's military in a way they've never had If you're interested in learning more and sharing your story, visit the show's website at www.incomingradio.org, or learn more about So ...
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Join me under the neon glow of the historic Les Girls Theater for “Stripper Energy: Fighting Back from the Fringes.” Former dancer and current owner of Les Girls Theater, Kata Pierce-Morgan, provides unlimited access to a half century of archival material that uncovers a dark chapter of San Diego history from the 1970s and 80s. Kata has been turning chapters from her life and the history of Les Girls into politically charged performance art for San Diego International Fringe Festival. Her co ...
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Ethnic studies programs in limbo with state funding pause
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34:20Four years ago, the state of California mandated that all public high school students take an ethnic studies course to graduate. Now, the Governor is pausing funding — leaving districts in limbo.
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New ADU rules; SDUSD waters down graduation standards
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46:14We hear about proposed changes to San Diego's ADU bonus program, and how they could prevent housing construction in the city's wealthiest neighborhoods. Plus, why SDUSD is changing its graduation requirements.
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Dynamic pricing coming to San Diego parking meters
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12:37Fallout from last week’s ICE raid in South Park continued Tuesday with union leaders calling the action an “attack on workers.” Then, the price of parking is going to change — hear more about when and by how much. And, we have part two of our five-part series on the District 1 county supervisor’s race. Also, hear a discussion about the latest data …
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San Diego’s Democratic leaders speak out against ICE raid
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12:08Democratic lawmakers had harsh words about how a recent workplace raid was handled. Then, we look at the changes made in National City in response to in-custody deaths. Plus, voting has begun in the race for the South Bay seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. We tell you where the candidates stand on the crossborder sewage crisis.…
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How NIL has changed college sports, and what changes could still be to come
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19:00New rules allowing college athletes to be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness have transformed college sports in recent years. But many in college athletics anxiously await a finalized legal settlement to clarify rules for colleges and their athletes.
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Are Trump's policies stifling American innovation?
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16:00Local scholar David Victor warns that President Donald Trump is "killing innovation," and China will reap the benefits.
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Local leaders react to ICE raid at South Park restaurant
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12:00Congressional representatives and other local leaders are responding to last Friday's immigration raid at Buona Forchetta, a restaurant in the South Park neighborhood. We break down the latest.
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Almost 4,000 UCSD students at risk of losing student visas
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14:56The Trump Administration’s hardline immigration policies continue to affect San Diego. Today we look at what the new federal sanctuary designation list means for our region, as well as the State Department’s threat to revoke visas for all international students from China. Then, National City has paid to settle three separate civil rights lawsuits …
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San Diego will tap reserves to fill budget shortfall through fiscal year
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11:02Why is the city of San Diego dipping into its reserve funds? Plus, a new safe parking lot is opening near the airport. Then, one person’s story going from incarceration to graduation at San Diego State University. Finally, a “look” at the county’s new state-of-the-art public health lab.By KPBS Public Media
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Acclaimed TV comedy writer brings new play to San Diego
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46:00"One of the Good Ones" is writer Gloria Calderón Kellett's first full-length play and will run at The Old Globe through June 22. Plus, our Midday Movies critics celebrate independent cinema and an upcoming Japanese film series. And finally, your weekend arts preview.
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Cinema Junkie joins Midday Movies to celebrate San Diego's last indie art house cinema.By Beth Accomando
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Harmful chemicals from Tijuana River pollution are airborne
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12:39A new UC San Diego study finds harmful chemicals in the air. And insurance claims after last week’s plane crash could get complicated. Then, a conversation about the impacts of broad government austerity on communities. Also, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis says the city’s budget fight could be setting up a serious show-down between the city counc…
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What's behind the decrease in overdose deaths in San Diego County?
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29:57After years of rising overdose deaths led by opiods like fentanyl, the U.S. recorded its steepest drop in overdose deaths ever in 2024. What has led to the big decline in overdose deaths in the country, and here in San Diego County?
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Research links kids' social media use and depression
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14:26Is social media making kids depressed? It is a question many parents and researchers have been asking in recent years. A new study has found a connection between social media use and an increase in depressive symptoms in children.
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Critical safety notification didn’t go out ahead of fatal crash
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12:51The FAA failed to notify pilots that the weather instruments at Montgomery Field weren’t working. Then, the city of San Diego is countersuing property owners hit by last year’s floods. And, you may soon be able to buy and sell backyard ADUs in San Diego. Also, we have a follow-up to a story about a low-income high-rise without a working elevator. F…
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San Diego once had a bustling Chinatown with roots that go all the way back to the 1850's and 1860's. We dive into the history behind San Diego's historic Chinatown, and efforts to revitalize the district it once existed in.
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Arts curator amplifies AAPI stories and voices in San Diego
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15:30Carmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.
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¡Qué onda, friends!In this special bonus edition of Port of Entry, we're bringing you the story of Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo Ruiz—two compadres from the Tijuana-San Diego border region who recently collaborated on a graphic novel titled "The Fracture." We dive into how this decades-long bromance made this comic book happen.And... we're doing i…
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Que onda friends!Introducing Port of Entry shorts! Short Video capsules that tell the cross-border stories we share with you in a new way. Using video!And to kick start this new modality, we have two to share featuring our friends and guests of our live event, Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo Ruiz.This video capsule premiered last fall during our liv…
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Que onda friends!Introducing Port of Entry shorts! Short Video capsules that tell the cross-border stories we share with you in a new way. Using video!And to kick start this new modality, we have two to share featuring our friends and guests of our live event, Charles Glaubitz and Giancarlo Ruiz.This video capsule premiered last fall during our liv…
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Plane crash aftermath; police overtime pay; winemaking in Valle de Guadalupe
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46:17We discuss the impact of Thursday's plane crash on military families. Then, a KPBS investigation into police overtime pay. Plus, reporting on winemaking in Mexico's largest wine making region.
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Hi Friends,You might have heard—last year we hosted our first-ever live event, and we're excited to share it with you!Our Port of Entry Live event was part of the World Design Experience, linked to San Diego–Tijuana's 2024 World Design Capital initiative.The event joined a larger lineup of exhibitions, talks, art shows, installations, and workshops…
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Hi Friends,You might have heard—last year, we hosted our first-ever live event, and we're excited to share it with you!Our Port of Entry Live event was part of the World Design Experience, linked to San Diego–Tijuana's 2024 World Design Capital initiative.The event joined a larger lineup of exhibitions, talks, art shows, installations, and workshop…
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Multiple people killed when private plane crashes into Tierrasanta neighborhood
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9:01A small jet crashed into military housing in a Tierrasanta neighborhood Thursday morning, killing multiple people on the plane and injuring others. We hear from the people displaced, and those working to rehouse them. Plus, KPBS confirmed the airport’s weather instrumentation was not working at the time of the crash. Then, a check-in with one of mo…
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San Diego dance community navigates uncertain future, amid funding cuts
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40:20Leaders from two local dance organizations talk about how they are navigating financial challenges and a changing arts landscape. Plus, two plays onstage this week that showcase culture and history.
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White actress denied Black roles sues library alleging discrimination
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14:13A KPBS analysis finds the new proposed ADU rules in San Diego would make it significantly more difficult to build in the city’s whitest and wealthiest neighborhoods. Then, find out which issue UC San Diego researchers say has broad support among Republican and Democrat voters. Voice of San Diego’s Lisa Halverstadt joins us to talk about how a fight…
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Menopause treatment is the focus of new CA bills
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46:20California state lawmakers are pushing forward legislation to make menopause care more accessible and spread awareness about the process. We discuss the details with local physicians.
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What the new point-in-time count says about homelessness in North County
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11:43The number of people experiencing homelessness is down throughout the county — we zoom in on North County, where coastal cities saw some of the biggest drops. Then, we stay in North County to look at how cuts to the National Institutes of Health are hitting CSU San Marcos. Also, hear part two of reporter Amita Sharma’s conversation with the leaders…
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