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KPBS Midday Edition

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San Diego
Mental Health
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Immigration
Iran
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Immigration Enforcement
State Of the Union Speech
World Cup
Public Health
Homelessness
Islamic Center Of San Diego
Hydrogen Sulfide
San Diego, United States
Vietnam War
Kumeyaay Creation Story
Police Violence

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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Now that America has turned 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it reminds us to reflect on the U.S.' colonial relationship with other countries.

That includes the Philippines, which the U.S. occupied until the signing of... more

Despite cheers from fans across the San Diego-Tijuana region, Mexico's World Cup run ended Sunday night after losing to England 3-2. The U.S. men's national soccer team now prepares for its next match Monday against Belgium.

On Midday Edition, we he... more

William Shakespeare is one of the most studied playwrights of all time. But what do we know about his theater troupe and the boys and men who played his heroines?

Local theater group Loud Fridge Theatre is staging the play, "Boy My Greatness," which... more

After 16 years, Micah Parzen is moving on from his role as CEO at Balboa Park's Museum of Us.

During his time there, he led the museum's decolonization efforts, taking the institution from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us.

Now, he's headed to ... more

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Sara Pearson
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Episode: How San Diego Filipinos broke barriers in nursing and tennis
Ryan Redondo
CEO of Youth Tennis and Barnes Tennis Center
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Episode: How San Diego Filipinos broke barriers in nursing and tennis
Cesar Hernandez
Soccer reporter with ESPN
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Episode: World Cup fever runs high in San Diego for Mexico and the US
Lee Engelman
Director of Boy My Greatness
Loud Fridge Theatre
Episode: New play follows the boys who played Shakespeare's women
Liliana Talwata
Associate Director of Operations, Loud Fridge
Loud Fridge Theatre
Episode: New play follows the boys who played Shakespeare's women
Rashmi Gandhi
Author
Your Fluff is Enough (Wiggly Wiggly Farm)
Episode: New play follows the boys who played Shakespeare's women
Darren Oei
Illustrator
Your Fluff is Enough (Wiggly Wiggly Farm)
Episode: New play follows the boys who played Shakespeare's women
Micah Parzen
Longtime CEO of the Museum of Us, leading decolonization and relational repair initiatives
Museum of Us (Balboa Park, San Diego)
Episode: Museum of Us CEO Micah Parzen reflects on 16 years
Elaine Alfaro
KPBS reporter and co-creator of The Forgotten Fourth of July series
KPBS
Episode: 'The Forgotten Fourth of July': How independence shaped San Diego's Filipino community

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
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    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.

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    United States7 years ago

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'The Forgotten Fourth of July': How independence shaped San Diego's Filipino community
Q: What inspired you to take on this series originally?
We were curious about how the 80-year anniversary of the Philippine independence movement would be commemorated in San Diego and how that history intersects with national debates about identity and belonging in the United States.
San Diego Haitian aid group reacts to 'traumatic' Supreme Court ruling on temporary protections
Q: How can people in the community help right now?
People can support by volunteering, providing safe spaces via faith leaders, and contributing donations; outreach has shifted to one-on-one support to reach families who are afraid to come to the usual centers.
San Diego Haitian aid group reacts to 'traumatic' Supreme Court ruling on temporary protections
Q: What was your initial reaction to the Supreme Court ruling allowing the end of TPS for Haitians in the US?
The reaction was traumatic and heartbreaking, given the potential for family separation, deportation, and long-standing community fear; the immediate impact included a drastic drop in community engagement and the need to rethink outreach strategies.
Proposed sales tax could help fund solutions to TJ River crisis
Q: What did you hear from labor unions and advocacy groups outside the Registrar of Voters regarding this measure?
The discussion highlighted local stakeholders and environmental advocates supporting the measure, with examples like Waylon Matson and his organization Four Walls International, who see the measure as a vehicle to fund concrete projects and demonstrate broad local momentum for a solution.
Proposed sales tax could help fund solutions to TJ River crisis
Q: All right. So how is this proposed measure different than other efforts to address the crisis?
Murga notes that this would create an ongoing, dedicated local funding stream specifically for the sewage crisis, a contrast to intermittent funding from external sources. Local leaders and agencies would have a say in spending, and the proposal includes an oversight mechanism to ensure accountability.

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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. Ryan Redondo
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4. Lee Engelman
5. Liliana Talwata
6. Rashmi Gandhi
7. Darren Oei
8. Micah Parzen

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