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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, ... more

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Latest Episodes

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be FIFA's biggest tournament yet. But for many fans hoping to experience it in person, the price of admission may be too high to pay.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk about the impact of rising ticket costs for W... more

Ten years ago this week, 49 people were killed in a shooting at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBTQ+ space in Orlando, Florida.

At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. It's a tragedy that continues to affect the community in unimagina... more

Wednesday marks the beginning of California State Parks Week.

It is an annual celebration of the diversity of California state parks and public lands, from coastal beaches to redwood forests.

The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve is... more

The City of San Diego's Commission on Police Practices was created in 2020 with the purpose of investigating claims of police misconduct. But, six years later, it still lacks many of the powers voters approved.

A recent report released by the San Di... more

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Kevin Baxter
LA Times sports reporter covering the World Cup in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Episode: World Cup, Lyrical Groove, and weekend arts events
Kendrick Dial
Founder and spoken word poet of Lyrical Groove
Lyrical Groove
Episode: World Cup, Lyrical Groove, and weekend arts events
Brisa Lauren
Brisa Johnson, member of Lyrical Groove
Lyrical Groove
Episode: World Cup, Lyrical Groove, and weekend arts events
Gus Hernandez
Senior Director of Communications at the LGBT Center
San Diego LGBT Community Center
Episode: LGBT Center honors victims of Pulse shooting, 10 years later
Jeff Crooks
Research Director, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Episode: How the Tijuana River Estuary is celebrating nature, access and history
Kristen Goodrich
Training and Engagement Program Director, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Episode: How the Tijuana River Estuary is celebrating nature, access and history
Haley Calhoun
Education Coordinator, San Diego Coast District
California State Parks / San Diego Coast District
Episode: How the Tijuana River Estuary is celebrating nature, access and history
Kelly Davis
Watchdog reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego Union-Tribune
Episode: 6 years in: The promise and problems of San Diego's Police Oversight Commission
Stephanie Alcala
Immigration lawyer
Independent attorney
Episode: What is behind the rise in immigration arrests on San Diego military bases?

Hosts

Jade Hindmon
Host of the show; long-time presenter guiding interviews on local news, culture, and policy.
Andrew Bracken
Host (substitute host) and regular contributor on local news and policy discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • TomThomas

    I haven’t heard from Tom Fudge in many years. He was good.

    It is sad that every story has someone sucking up to the Pro-Trump extremists.

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    California Admires Ruiz Tizon
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  • TomThomas

    I haven’t heard from Tom Fudge in many years. Many of the new reporters sound too young!! I hope Tom is ok for bicycle. Now

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    California Admires Ruiz Tizon
    United States4 years ago
  • DDT STORY FASCINATING

    The story about DDT in Catalina was interesting. Do more like these superfund toxic waste dump.

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    California Admires Ruiz Tizon
    United States6 years ago
  • A vital source of local news, but why do the sound levels vary so much?

    This is a really valuable source of local San Diego news, and I would miss it a lot if it went away. There is one thing about it that I find frustrating, though: why are the sound levels so different between different parts? Often the interviewer in studio is more much quieter than the phone/skype interviewee. Field pieces are much quieter than host segments. Ads are much louder than everything else. I can't just set the volume and walk away without three minutes later either being unable to h... more

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    chicagophysicist
    United States6 years ago
  • Always informative & engaging

    This is a go to for details and discussion about all of the important, latest developments in the San Diego, Chula Vista, Tijuana region. Thanks for such great journalism and analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SanDiegoScene
    United States7 years ago

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Some comments reference technical and production inconsistencies affecting listening experience.

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World Cup, Lyrical Groove, and weekend arts events
Q: What did your reporting find out about why this year's World Cup ticket prices are higher than previous tournaments?
The reporting highlights the combination of tiered pricing based on match demand, opaque raffles used to distribute tickets, and the expectation of secondary-market resale values which influenced initial pricing and ultimately limited availability for ordinary fans.
LGBT Center honors victims of Pulse shooting, 10 years later
Q: Gus, take me back to that day on June 12, 2016, and what was going through your mind as you processed the Pulse shooting.
I remember feeling a deep sense of grief and shock, recognizing Pulse as a space where LGBTQ people could come together, and thinking about the lives behind the headlines, their families, dreams, and communities.
How the Tijuana River Estuary is celebrating nature, access and history
Q: Can you talk more about the relationship between the reserve and California State Parks?
The reserve is part of a nationwide network of Estuarine Research Reserves, managed in partnership with NOAA and state or university partners, and in this case California State Parks also works with USFWS to oversee operations funded by federal and state support.
California's 48th Congressional District race: Marni Von Wilpert
Q: Why are you the right candidate to flip this seat from red to blue?
I've flipped a red district before on the San Diego City Council, I have proven governance experience, and I'm prepared to bring those lessons to Congress to fight back against policies I believe are harmful and to stand up for working families across the district.
California's 48th Congressional District race: Ammar Campa-Najjar
Q: Earlier, you touched on immigration. How would you address the president's continuing policy of mass deportations and the impact this has on county residents?
He argues for dismantling and abolishing ICE, replacing it with a DOJ‑based agency, expanding adjudication and legal pathways, and granting citizenship to Dreamers, while humanizing immigrants and implementing smart border solutions to reduce harm.

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What is KPBS Midday Edition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth, issue-driven coverage focused on local San Diego communities, governance, immigration, public safety, and culture. Show notes from recent episodes emphasize community leadership, policy impacts on residents, and the human stories behind headlines, with a strong emphasis on civic engagement and practical guidance for navigating local systems. A notable strength appears to be balancing hard news with contextual interviews from experts, journalists, and community leaders, creating a resource that helps listeners understand how policy and events affect daily life. Potential sponsors and guests may value accessible, informative journalism that connects local happenings to broader national conversations, wi... more

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1. Kevin Baxter
2. Kendrick Dial
3. Brisa Lauren
4. Gus Hernandez
5. Jeff Crooks
6. Kristen Goodrich
7. Haley Calhoun
8. Kelly Davis

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