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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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Earlier this month, the city of San Diego formally recognized the second Sunday of November as "Slow Fashion Day."Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with two of the organizers behind this effort to talk about the role of slow fashion in promotin... more

The signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act symbolized a turning point for American democracy.It wasn't until then that discrimination in voting was banned. It meant outlawing policies like literacy tests and poll taxes. It meant racial gerrymandering ... more

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Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP in San Diego County received their benefits Friday, after a delay due to the government shutdown.Of the about 400,000 people in the region who use SNAP, nearly one-fourth are older a... more

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Scientists at Scripps Research recently launched a new clinical trial that will test if a repurposed GLP-1 drug, tirzepatide, can provide possible relief for long COVID symptoms.Monday on Midday Edition, we sit down with Dr. Eric Topol to hear more a... more

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Christopher Carson
Founder of The Homegrown Project, a community initiative promoting sustainability and slow fashion
The Homegrown Project
Episode: Fashion meets sustainability in Slow Fashion Day
Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski
Founder of Sew Loka, a sewing shop and studio in Barrio Logan
Sew Loka
Episode: Fashion meets sustainability in Slow Fashion Day
Harold Brown
Civil rights activist and the first Black administrator at San Diego State University.
San Diego State University
Episode: 'Race-neutral' legal challenges for voting rights, higher ed
Kiara Bridges
Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, critical race theory scholar.
UC Berkeley
Episode: 'Race-neutral' legal challenges for voting rights, higher ed
Casey Dominguez
Professor of Political Science at the University of San Diego.
University of San Diego
Episode: 'Race-neutral' legal challenges for voting rights, higher ed
Brent Wakefield
President and CEO of Meals on Wheels, delivering food to homebound seniors and veterans
Meals on Wheels
Episode: How are seniors coping with food insecurity?
Deborah Martin
Executive Director and CEO of the non-profit Elder Help
Elder Help
Episode: How are seniors coping with food insecurity?
Dr. Eric Topol
Executive Vice President at Scripps Research Translational Institute
Scripps Research
Episode: Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment
Professor Neftalie Williams
Author of The Skateboard Life
SDSU Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change
Episode: A family mystery at heart of 'Framing Memories'

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Jade Hindmon
Host of Midday Edition, known for her insightful interviews that explore local and global issues, elevating the voices of community members and experts alike.

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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 States5 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.

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    SanDiegoScene
    United States6 years ago

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Diverse guest range provides valuable perspectives on pressing issues.
There are mentions of a desire for fewer advertisements during episodes.
Some technical audio issues noted by listeners occasionally.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth interviews and community focus.
Informative and engaging discussions about local news and events.

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'Race-neutral' legal challenges for voting rights, higher ed
Q: How is the current court's approach different from courts in years past?
This court favors race-blind rules and has made it difficult to use affirmative action based on race.
'Race-neutral' legal challenges for voting rights, higher ed
Q: How could the outcome of the Louisiana v. Calais case influence map drawing across the country?
If Section 2 is undermined, states might redraw districts to reduce minority representation.
'Race-neutral' legal challenges for voting rights, higher ed
Q: What does section 2 of the Voting Rights Act prohibit?
It prohibits states from using any election practice that results in the curtailment of voting rights based on race.
Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment
Q: Is this trial that you're working on seeking to address any particular long COVID symptoms, or are you looking at how people might respond more broadly?
The trial has already enrolled over 500 people with long COVID, reflecting the urgent need for treatment, as there are no current effective options.
Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment
Q: How might that affect accessibility to the drug for people who are suffering from long COVID?
The drugs are becoming less expensive, potentially down to around $150, with efforts to identify a treatment for long COVID to make it accessible to the public.

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1. Christopher Carson
2. Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski
3. Harold Brown
4. Kiara Bridges
5. Casey Dominguez
6. Brent Wakefield
7. Deborah Martin
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