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KPBS Roundtable

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San Diego
San Diego Padres
Minimum Wage
San Diego County
Immigration
Veterans Village Of San Diego
Proposition 36
Mass Deportations
Donald Trump
San Diego Unified School District
Pandemic Impact On Education
California
Proposition 32
Fentanyl
Substance Use Disorder
California Department Of Health Care Services
Drug Medi-Cal Program
Tijuana River Valley
Latino Vote
Border Security

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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Recent Guests

Libby Rainey
Reporter with LAist who covered the impact of the Eaton fire.
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Rukmini Callimachi
Reporter with The New York Times covering the Van Ness family's experience.
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Blacki Migliozzi
Reporter with The New York Times focused on insurance issues post-fire.
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Episode: Balboa Park's paid parking problems; reflecting on the LA fires a year later
Blake Nelson
Homelessness reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune
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Episode: Housing First strategy, new CA laws, New Year's resolutions
Kristen Huang
Health reporter with CalMatters
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Khari Johnson
Technology reporter for CalMatters
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Episode: Housing First strategy, new CA laws, New Year's resolutions
Riley Arthur
Web producer at KPBS
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Episode: Housing First strategy, new CA laws, New Year's resolutions
Viktoriia Bulavina
Ukrainian woman married to a U.S. citizen who was recently released from detention after immigration issues.
Episode: Ukrainian immigrant released by ICE shares story; holiday cuisine
Jackie Bryant
San Diego journalist and host of the Happy Half Hour podcast.
Episode: Ukrainian immigrant released by ICE shares story; holiday cuisine

Host

Andrew Bracken
Host of KPBS Roundtable, leading discussions that provide insights on local news stories and community issues in the San Diego region.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 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 States6 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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State of the City address; spy sentenced; SDFC preview
Q: What did the executive order by Trump say regarding the transgender military ban?
The executive order's language denies that being transgender is a legitimate way to live life and says that honoring a transgender person's preferred pronouns is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required for a service member.
State of the City address; spy sentenced; SDFC preview
Q: Help me square this. I mean, do this feel like whiplash to you?
It's really destabilizing, right? It sounds ridiculous to talk about norms and traditions, but for a long time, the military and military leaders, although they are political creatures, as is everybody in Washington, DC., they really don't like politics. They like to take orders and execute orders.
Housing First strategy, new CA laws, New Year's resolutions
Q: How is Brilliant Corners implementing the Housing First model?
They help tenants secure immediate housing by providing a list of willing landlords and financial support to landlords to encourage them to rent their units to individuals coming off the street.
Housing First strategy, new CA laws, New Year's resolutions
Q: Tell us about Dalen Harrison.
Blake Nelson shares Dalen's story of navigating the local housing program and his struggles with finding stable housing.
Roundtable Wrapped: A year of reporting in review
Q: What changed for San Diego's housing picture in 2025?
There was a significant push for new forms of housing, but also pushback against recent changes, particularly related to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Bonus Program.

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This series provides a weekly dialogue surrounding current events in the San Diego region by presenting insights from reporters and experts. Covering a variety of topics such as immigration enforcement, local sports, community activism, and public health, the discussions often delve into the social and political dynamics affecting the area. The show stands out for its dedication to community storytelling and engaging with pressing local and national issues, making it particularly relevant for listeners interested in nuanced perspectives on contemporary challenges.

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1. San Diego News Now
2. Voice of San Diego Podcast
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KPBS Roundtable launched 10 years ago and published 271 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on KPBS Roundtable include:

1. Libby Rainey
2. Rukmini Callimachi
3. Blacki Migliozzi
4. Blake Nelson
5. Kristen Huang
6. Khari Johnson
7. Riley Arthur
8. Viktoriia Bulavina

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