Arts curator amplifies AAPI stories and voices in San Diego
Carmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.
May 27, 2025•16 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
San Diego dance community navigates uncertain future, amid funding cuts
Leaders from two local dance organizations talk about how they are navigating financial challenges and a changing arts landscape. Plus, two plays onstage this week that showcase culture and history.
May 22, 2025•40 min
Menopause treatment is the focus of new CA bills
California state lawmakers are pushing forward legislation to make menopause care more accessible and spread awareness about the process. We discuss the details with local physicians.
May 21, 2025•46 min
Transgender military ban leaves future uncertain for one San Diego sailor
Transgender troops are facing the Trump administration's ban on their service. We hear from Paulo Batista, an active duty sailor and leading advocate in the trans military community, about how he's experiencing the impacts firsthand.
May 20, 2025•21 min
Homelessness in San Diego is going down, annual point-in-time count shows
The latest data from the annual Point-in-Time Count reveals that homelessness dropped 7% in the region. We dig into the numbers and what approaches worked — and didn't.
May 20, 2025•11 min
How to become a super ager
Dr. Eric Topol is out with a new book all about healthy aging, with the help of new treatments and technologies.
May 19, 2025•19 min
California attorney general investigates San Diego juvenile halls
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is investigating San Diego County juvenile halls for alleged civil rights abuses.
May 19, 2025•13 min
How Trump's plan to end Afghans' refugee status affects the San Diego community
The Department of Homeland Security has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan, effective July 12. We get the reaction from a leading organization helping Afghan refugees in San Diego.
May 19, 2025•14 min
New exhibit spotlights San Diego's rich Filipino food scene
The exhibit, "Taste San Diego: Filipino Culinary Journeys" explores Filipino American history and identity and its deep connections to San Diego.
May 15, 2025•46 min
Coping with death and healing through therapy
On Midday Edition, we speak to former death investigator Paul Parker about his book,"In the Shadows of Death: Writing Life’s Final Chapter.” We also speak with local psychotherapist Ben Yalom about the book he co-authored, “Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now.”
May 14, 2025•38 min
New book explores queer identity, grief and basketball
Local author Mac Crane's latest book "A Sharp Endless Need" draws from their own experience as a former Division I basketball player.
May 13, 2025•15 min
Tracing Japanese American history in San Diego
We walk through the history of the Japanese American community in San Diego and Imperial Counties through one family's story of migration and incarceration during World War II.
May 13, 2025•31 min
Building accessibility and inclusion through sports
No matter your ability, sports can be for everyone. On Midday Edition, we discuss local initiatives to promote accessibility and inclusion through sports.
May 13, 2025•36 min
GI Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing films by and about military community
One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.
May 08, 2025•31 min
Workplace rights for Black mothers; coping with grief on Mother's Day
Ahead of Mother's Day, we're bringing awareness to challenges faced by Black working mothers. Plus, how to navigate feelings of grief and loss tied to Mother's Day.
May 07, 2025•37 min
Is the US becoming authoritarian? Local experts assess democracy
Some political experts warn the U.S. is swiftly moving toward authoritarianism — or that we're already there.
May 06, 2025•45 min
How are the impacts of Project 2025 hitting San Diego?
A new KPBS report looks at how President Trump's policies are affecting San Diego, from schools and science, to criminal justice and libraries.
May 05, 2025•11 min
After 30 years of Serving Seniors, local nonprofit leader retires
Paul Downey, CEO and president of the San Diego nonprofit Serving Seniors, has spent much of his career fighting for the needs of older adults across the region.
May 05, 2025•18 min
Local expert decrypts cryptocurrency
We give you a basic lesson in cryptocurrency, from the blockchain to Bitcoin.
May 05, 2025•17 min
San Diego chef Tara Monsod nominated once again for top culinary award
Monsod is a James Beard Award finalist for the second year in a row. She joins Midday Edition to talk about her culinary inspirations. Plus, our Midday Movies critics break down the blockbuster hit "Sinners." And, events to check out in your weekend preview.
May 01, 2025•45 min
New romance book explores clash between culture and forbidden love
In Nana Malone's new romance book, workplace rivals face the clash between culture and love connection.
Apr 30, 2025•18 min
San Diego's Vietnamese community looks back on 50 years since fall of Sàigòn
A new four-part video series from KPBS features people in San Diego’s Vietnamese community who are grappling with the trauma of war and finding a path forward.
Apr 30, 2025•17 min
Jazz appreciation from San Diego to Tijuana
This hour, we're jamming out for Jazz Appreciation Month with local musicians and jazz enthusiasts.
Apr 28, 2025•48 min
This week in the arts: Black Pacific history, WOW Festival and San Diego book crawl
A new exhibit displays Black Americans’ relationship to the Pacific Ocean between the 16th and 20th centuries. Then, we preview of the Without Walls Festival and the San Diego Book Crawl.
Apr 24, 2025•46 min
How San Diego County behavioral health has changed
The past five years have been a period of transformation, changing how San Diego County treats San Diegans struggling with mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness.
Apr 23, 2025•46 min
Climate leaders in San Diego react to federal threats
On Earth Day, we sit down with local climate leaders to discuss federal threats to nonprofit status and funding.
Apr 22, 2025•40 min
Celebrating Indigenous art and culture in Escondido
The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is coming up in Escondido. Plus, where to find the best in Asian cinema and your weekend preview.
Apr 17, 2025•46 min
'55 and Still Alive:' Chicano Park commemorates over five decades of resilience
We sit down with one of the original co-founders of Chicano Park ahead of the 55th annual Chicano Park Day commemoration this weekend. Also, how the anthology "Somos Xicanas" explores what it means to be Chicana today.
Apr 16, 2025•46 min
The challenges young men face today and the importance of mentorship
On Midday Edition Tuesday, we feature a conversation on the challenges young men face today, and the important role mentorship can play in their success.
Apr 15, 2025•20 min
How to prepare for the next earthquake in San Diego
We discuss what could follow Monday's 5.2 magnitude earthquake, and how to be prepared for the next one that shakes San Diego.
Apr 15, 2025•25 min
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