Sci-fi novel explores memory, human nature, and the perils of utopia
Local author Sarina Dahlan's "Preset" imagines a world where what's left of human civilization is highly controlled in order to avoid extinction.
May 25, 2023•10 min
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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, inform and make you think. New episodes drop Monday - Thursday afternoons.
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Episodes
Looking at Trino's World in a pop culture context
Author and SDSU professor William Nericcio considers the art of Mexican cartoonist Jose Trinidad Camacho at Comic-Con Museum.
May 25, 2023•13 min
New book highlights the everyday 'superpowers' of children with autism
"I'm Austitic and I'm Awesome!" is the debut work from San Diego resident Derek Danziger.
May 25, 2023•15 min
The ongoing plight of deported veterans
Many veterans can often face the threat of deportation after their service to the country.
May 24, 2023•13 min
New book highlights grassroots campaign to bring POWs home
The book "Unwavering" spotlights how far the nation has come in its efforts to locate missing prisoners of war.
May 24, 2023•15 min
San Diego State University faces a Title IX lawsuit. How will this impact equality in sports?
The lawsuit, Title IX, alleges a disparity in scholarship funding between male and female athletes.
May 23, 2023•46 min
How can we reduce our carbon footprint?
There are many changes we can make at home and in our daily lives to protect our climate. But where is a good place to start?
May 22, 2023•46 min
San Diego weekend arts events: Brahms, sauce packets, and a benefit concert at the Casbah
Piano soloist Inon Barnatan is in town to perform with the San Diego Symphony. Also, other arts and culture happenings in San Diego this weekend.
May 18, 2023•15 min
GI Film Festival hopes to bridge military and civilian divide
The GI Film Festival is back to showcase films about veterans and the military experience. One narrative short film looks at a combat veteran’s transition back home.
May 18, 2023•12 min
San Diego Fringe has a new ambassador for the arts
Austin Dean Ashford won Best of Fringe in 2018 and returns to spread message of diversity and inclusivity.
May 18, 2023•15 min
Could San Diego see a driving tax in its future?
The much debated "road tax" will not be implemented after public outcry, but will one be in San Diego's future?
May 18, 2023•12 min
San Diego is one of the top cities for multigenerational households
It happens for a number of different reasons, but more and more households consist of multiple generations living together under one roof.
May 17, 2023•9 min
New podcast brings conversations about sex to the forefront
A new KPBS podcast looks to lift the taboo around sex. We hear from the host of the new podcast "Everybody's Doing It With Miss Lolly", as well as some of the guests included in its first season.
May 16, 2023•35 min
What's behind San Diego's stretch of unusual weather?
From atmospheric rivers to gray, cloudy skies, San Diego has seen its fair share of abnormal weather in the past few months.
May 15, 2023•46 min
Weekend arts events: O'Keeffe and Moore, climate art and Mother's Day
Weekend arts events: O'Keeffe and Moore, climate art and Mother's Day
May 12, 2023•15 min
Artist David Reynoso shares the inspiration behind ‘La Lucha’
Artist David Reynoso shares the inspiration behind ‘La Lucha’
May 12, 2023•15 min
New book dives into food truck wars and Filipino folk magic
New book dives into food truck wars and Filipino folk magic
May 12, 2023•13 min
How did the pandemic change our habits?
From staying home sick to changing the way we think about tipping, the pandemic has had a huge impact on our daily lives and habits.
May 09, 2023•45 min
Title 42 ends this week: Here's what you need to know
As the controversial pandemic-era border policy comes to an end, a number of questions remain about how the asylum process will be impacted.
May 08, 2023•46 min
Why do we care about the coronation of King Charles III?
Officially, the U.S. dumped the English monarchy more than 200 years ago. But for some reason, we still can't get enough.
May 04, 2023•8 min
Weekend arts preview: 'The Chronicles of Kalki,' Magos Herrera, pompoms, and more
"The Chronicles of Kalki" opens at Moxie Theater and sets the final avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in a high school girl gang. Also, other arts events in San Diego, including ballet and Latin jazz.
May 04, 2023•18 min
Happy Mother's Day from Midday Movies
Host Maureen Cavanaugh has Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando and Moviewallas' Yazdi Pithavala pick their favorite movies about moms and the results might surprise you.
May 04, 2023•16 min
Social media and kids: What parents need to know
Many parents, school leaders and legislators are pointing to social media use by children as contributing to rising mental health challenges for young people.
May 03, 2023•46 min
'Taking Cover' podcast exposes cover-up of deadly friendly fire incident
A former San Diego congressman's involvement in a deadly friendly fire incident and its apparent cover-up are the focus of a new NPR investigative podcast.
May 02, 2023•21 min
Is your favorite home goods store closing? Restaurant supply stores can help
As Bed Bath & Beyond closes more stores nationwide, enterprising home cooks are heading to restaurant supply stores for their kitchen essentials.
May 01, 2023•29 min
La Jolla Playhouse 'WOWs' audiences at Rady Shell
Without Walls Festival serves up more than 20 immersive, site-specific works over four days.
Apr 27, 2023•15 min
Your gardening questions answered!
Is your garden overrun with aphids, tomato hornworms or skunks? Are your peach tree leaves sad, and curly? Listen here for solutions with garden guru, Nan Sterman.
Apr 27, 2023•29 min
'All Hands on Deck' recounts high seas voyage of famed movie ship
A new novel recalls the daunting, high-seas effort to sail a ship destined for the big screen from one side of the country to the other.
Apr 26, 2023•16 min
Tucker Carlson is out at Fox - but extremism in media persists right here in San Diego
Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News is highlighting the former hosts strong affinity for extremist ideology.
Apr 26, 2023•27 min
Asian representation in Hollywood through the decades
KPBS Arts reporter Beth Accomando takes a look at Asian representation in Hollywood films through the years, and how recent independent films have played a role in changing how Asians are represented on screen.
Apr 25, 2023•15 min
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