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KPBS Roundtable

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KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join host Andrew Bracken for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. KPBS Roundtable airs each Friday at 12 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 a.m. across San Diego on 89.5 FM and Imperial County on 97.7 FM. You can also catch the show on all podcast ... more

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Latest Episodes

Community members in Southeastern San Diego have lost a decades-long fight over a hilltop in Emerald Hills.

They had been pushing for a park there. But now, a housing development is coming.

We sit down with KPBS reporter Katie Hyson to hear the sto... more

California lawmakers have introduced new legislation to stop detention centers from claiming charitable tax breaks.

The state bill follows a KPBS investigation found that an Imperial County ICE detention center had been getting millions of dollars i... more

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The Supreme Court handed down two major immigration rulings this week.

On KPBS Roundtable, we discuss the significance of the cases, which strip temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands and give border officials the green light to turn a... more

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A new series of investigations from inewsource outlines a pattern of concerns around medical care inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center, from isolation to medical delays.

Then, what makes a good father? We look at the science of fatherhood and how d... more

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Elliot Spagat
US Immigration News Editor, Associated Press
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Episode: SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires
Jacob McWinnie
Education reporter
Voice of San Diego
Episode: SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires
Marielena Castellanos
South Bay engagement producer
KPBS
Episode: SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires
Deb Welsh
Morning Edition anchor
KPBS
Episode: SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires
Sophia Mejias-Pasco
Investigative border and immigration reporter
iNewsSource
Episode: Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison
Jake Kincaid
Investigative federal impact reporter
iNewsSource
Episode: Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison
Parker Edison
Musician and San Diego storyteller; podcast creator
KPBS
Episode: Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison
Jesse Marx
Freelance journalist and student media manager at San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Episode: Who gets charged with 'resisting arrest'?; ALPR links wrong man to crime; LGBTQ+ journalists
Sam Barney-Gibbs
Journalist with Daylight San Diego
Daylight San Diego
Episode: Who gets charged with 'resisting arrest'?; ALPR links wrong man to crime; LGBTQ+ journalists

Host

Andrew Bracken
Host of KPBS Roundtable; KPBS journalist with broad coverage of local politics, governance, and community issues

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Cannot download podcast anymore. Why ?

    Fix download very good show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ienepet
    United States6 years ago
  • unbalanced

    too left wing liberal, seldom get the other side

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    maffaytabaluga
    United States7 years ago
  • First Stop For News

    There is no other show on the radio or TV in San Diego that compares to this program. It is simply the best way to get in-depth information on the top stories of the week, both nationally and locally. Keep up the great work KPBS!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigdaddycampbell
    United States7 years ago
  • So helpful!

    A great rundown of recent local events. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Genna Klein
    United States8 years ago
  • First Time Watcher

    Disappointed in the very one sided review of the issues last night. We might be interested if Mark had a more balanced approach to reviewing the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Clyde 88546
    United States9 years ago

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Balances policy analysis with human-interest segments.
Shows strong local focus with in-depth reporting on San Diego stories.
Audience reactions vary, with some calling for more balance in coverage.

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SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires
Q: What stands out about San Diego Unified's approach to tackling screens and AI in education in comparison to LA Unified?
San Diego is taking a more gradual, committee-driven approach aimed at buy-in and stage-by-stage policy implementation, whereas LA Unified pushed through a broader slate of restrictions quickly, including early bans for younger grades and more aggressive limits on screen time.
SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires
Q: Elliot, how do these two Supreme Court cases fit into the broader immigration picture moving forward?
They could set precedent on how the administration and Homeland Security can manage protected status and asylum processes, potentially shaping future policy across many nationalities beyond Haitians and Syrians, while also indicating how the Court views executive power in immigration matters.
Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison
Q: What did the medical experts say about Hanna Engen's case?
Experts indicated that the care Hanna received was potentially life-threatening for a Type 1 diabetic and far beyond standard community care, underscoring systemic gaps in detention health services.
Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison
Q: What were the biggest through lines that emerged from reviewing court records?
Sophia notes that dozens of petitions mentioned health-care concerns, ranging from missed medications to serious chronic conditions, with specific examples like unmanaged diabetes and blood pressure treatment.
Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison
Q: So Sophia, take me back to where this reporting started for you. When did you start looking into what's been happening at the Otay Mesa Detention Center?
Sophia explains that the investigation began with habeas corpus petitions that documented conditions, then expanded to systematically review hundreds of petitions to identify recurring health-care concerns and to pair those filings with on-the-ground storytelling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KPBS Roundtable

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

KPBS Roundtable delivers in-depth context on San Diego headlines through a weekly mix of roundtable debates, field reporting, and candid conversations with journalists and local experts. Episodes repeatedly cover local politics (ballot measures, races, and governance), public safety, immigration, climate solutions, and culture, often pairing policy analysis with human-interest segments and interviews with seasoned reporters or subject-matter experts. A standout pattern is the multi-segment format that weaves current events with long-form conversations, plus periodic focus on local culture and community resilience. The show's strength lies in translating complex issues into accessible, locally relevant storytelling, making it a strong fit fo... more

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1. Elliot Spagat
2. Jacob McWinnie
3. Marielena Castellanos
4. Deb Welsh
5. Sophia Mejias-Pasco
6. Jake Kincaid
7. Parker Edison
8. Jesse Marx

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