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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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This Saturday, Latino authors from all over the world will converge in San Diego for the 27th annual International Latino Book Awards.

Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with its co-founder and a renowned author to talk about the significance o... more

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The popular podcast "Hidden Brain" is celebrating its 10th anniversary of telling stories about how our minds influence our actions and decisions.Host Shankar Vedantam joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about how the show has evolved over the ye... more

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What if you could go back and relive past regrets? That's the premise behind Mitch Albom's latest book "Twice."Albom is a bestselling author known for the celebrated bestselling memoir "Tuesdays with Morrie," "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," and... more

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The city and county of San Diego are ramping up their efforts to limit local cooperation with immigration enforcement in the region.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we dive into the San Diego City Council's latest vote to restrict cooperation with Immigr... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Nasser
Local nurse practitioner with experiences in humanitarian work and volunteering in Gaza
Episode: San Diego ER nurse reflects on volunteer work in Gaza
Darshana Patel
State Assemblymember representing the 76th District in northern San Diego County
California State Assembly
Episode: Diwali becomes an official California state holiday
Patricia Santana
Local author and writer whose book is set in 1960s San Diego, discussing her experiences and themes in her writing.
Episode: 'Yoli's Favorite Things' explores family, faith in 1960's Palm City
Mara Altman
San Diego author and journalist
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Episode: Kitty litter cake, slime pie? Local author says 'That's Not Food'
Alex Riggins
Covers federal courts and law enforcement for the San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego Union-Tribune
Episode: Revisiting the PB antifa case amid Trump's 'domestic terrorist' designation
Maria Garcia
Chicana activist, retired principal, and author
Episode: 'We Made San Diego:' Maria Garcia on the rich history of Latinos in San Diego
Elsa Morales-Roth
Executive Director at the Emilio Nares Foundation, advocating for children battling cancer and their families.
Emilio Nares Foundation
Episode: How Elsa Morales-Roth helps families navigate health care access, treatment
Ethan Banegas
Professor at San Diego State University and member of the Barona Band of Mission Indians
San Diego State University
Episode: Indigenous Peoples' Day: Reclaiming the past and embracing the future
Destiny Morales
Former Miss Kumeyaay 2013-2014 and member of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Episode: Indigenous Peoples' Day: Reclaiming the past and embracing the future

Host

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.

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 States3 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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    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SanDiegoScene
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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San Diego ER nurse reflects on volunteer work in Gaza
Q: What do you want people to know about what you saw in Gaza?
Amanda emphasizes the urgent need to acknowledge the ongoing genocide in Gaza and urges people to recognize their societal complicity in this crisis through financial support of the Israeli state.
San Diego ER nurse reflects on volunteer work in Gaza
Q: What did you see and experience while volunteering in Gaza?
Amanda states she found the situation catastrophic, particularly concerning the healthcare infrastructure and the extreme injuries inflicted by sniper shots on civilians.
San Diego ER nurse reflects on volunteer work in Gaza
Q: Could you talk about your journey to Gaza and how you were able to travel into the region?
Amanda describes the challenging application and security clearance process required to access Gaza, including multiple checks by the WHO and Israeli authorities.
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Reclaiming the past and embracing the future
Q: Ethan, why is Indigenous Peoples Day important in a present and future context instead of just a historical one?
It's important to celebrate how far Indigenous people have come and the opportunities they have moving forward.
Indigenous Peoples' Day: Reclaiming the past and embracing the future
Q: Destiny, when we talk about Indigenous stories throughout history and today, whose stories do you think often get untold or overlooked?
Many Indigenous stories get overlooked, leading to a lack of awareness that Indigenous people still exist today.

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Conversations featured often revolve around diverse and pressing issues pertinent to San Diego, including local events, cultural highlights, public health innovations, environmental challenges, and political topics such as immigration and extremism. The engaging format frequently includes expert guests from various fields including academia, journalism, and the arts, which enriches the discussions and provides listeners with a broader understanding of contemporary matters. Unique elements of the show include its focus on local narratives, community resilience, and inclusive storytelling, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the dynamic landscape of regional discourse.

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1. Amanda Nasser
2. Darshana Patel
3. Patricia Santana
4. Mara Altman
5. Alex Riggins
6. Maria Garcia
7. Elsa Morales-Roth
8. Ethan Banegas

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