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KPBS Midday Edition

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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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There’s nothing like a good book that keeps you at the edge of your seat.

The New York Times Book Review recently put out a list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century — all voted on by devotees of the genre.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we ta... more

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Every eight years, the state of California requires cities and counties to set goals for new housing development.

But almost none of those jurisdictions are on track to meet those goals by 2030, according to new reporting by CalMatters.

On KPBS Mid... more

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An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam War veteran and a manta ray is the subject of an award-winning documentary called "The Last Dive."

The film will be coming to San Diego on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.

Wednesday on Midday Edition, KPBS' Andrew Bowen... more

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Family members of sailors and Marines aboard the San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln are reporting dangerous conditions — from lack of food and hot water, to a limited supply of basic essentials.

The aircraft carrier's long deployment is raising con... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Mayhew
Author, co-author of Under the Perfect Sun
University of San Diego / co-author
Episode: 'Under the Perfect Sun' to be highlighted at KPBS Book Festival
Jim Miller
Author, co-author of Under the Perfect Sun
University of San Diego / co-author
Episode: 'Under the Perfect Sun' to be highlighted at KPBS Book Festival
Julia Mosley
Artist and performer
Independent
Episode: 'Under the Perfect Sun' to be highlighted at KPBS Book Festival
Guerlain Joseph
Executive Director, Haitian Bridge Alliance
Haitian Bridge Alliance
Episode: What the end of TPS means for Haitian migrants in San Diego
Rob Nikolewski
Energy reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Episode: New plan could lead to disposal of nuclear waste at San Onofre
Bradley Schnell
Founder of Mission Bay Park Conservancy
Mission Bay Park Conservancy
Episode: Mission Bay Park restrooms remain closed. What's next?
Father Scott Santarosa
Pastor for Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and runs the faith program
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Episode: Expedited hearings lead to more deportations; faith leaders support immigrants in court
Annette Farabaugh
Volunteer with the faith program
Faith program
Episode: Expedited hearings lead to more deportations; faith leaders support immigrants in court
Adriana Cuéllar
Architecture professor at the University of San Diego
University of San Diego
Episode: New bilingual children's book teaches about ecology at the border

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
    United States4 years ago
  • 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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    3
    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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New plan could lead to disposal of nuclear waste at San Onofre
Q: What are the political and economic considerations for the host states?
States would weigh benefits like jobs and federal support against concerns over long-term storage commitments, costs, payment for hosting, and the political dynamics of federal oversight versus state authority.
New plan could lead to disposal of nuclear waste at San Onofre
Q: What is the DOE proposing with the five states, and what would hosting involve?
The DOE proposes creating nuclear campuses in Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Louisiana that would involve fabricating, potentially reprocessing, and possibly storing spent fuel, with the duration and structure to be determined.
New plan could lead to disposal of nuclear waste at San Onofre
Q: Why is San Onofre a particularly challenging place for nuclear waste storage?
Because it sits directly next to the ocean in an earthquake-prone region and near Interstate 5, making the site vulnerable, and because the waste has no national repository, leading to a long-term, ad hoc storage situation.
Unnamed beach at Spanish Landing Park named Kumeyaay Beach
Q: What is your hope for how visitors might experience the San Diego Bay differently after seeing Kumeyaay Beach?
My hope is that visitors encounter a clear, respectful representation of Kumeyaay heritage—through signs, sculptures, and a broader storytelling approach—that invites reflection on the enduring presence of the Kumeyaay people and reinforces a sense of shared stewardship of the coastline.
Unnamed beach at Spanish Landing Park named Kumeyaay Beach
Q: Do you think this is really part of the responsibilities local governments have to acknowledge Indigenous history in public spaces?
Yes, I believe acknowledging Indigenous history has long been a responsibility of local governments, and this naming supports a more truthful narrative and helps educate visitors about the region's original inhabitants, contributing to healing and more informed civic spaces.

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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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2. Jim Miller
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