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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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This Saturday, Latino authors from all over the world will converge in San Diego for the 27th annual International Latino Book Awards.Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with its co-founder and a renowned author to talk about the significance of the awards and what they see for the future of Latino literature.Plus, the La Jolla Playhouse is debuting a musical adaptation of the 1988 hit film "Working Girl" with original music by Cyndi Lauper. KPBS' Beth Accomando spoke with the team behind the musical — including Lauper — and their love for Broadway.And finally, looking to tap into San Diego's arts and culture scene? In your weekend preview, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans talks about a new fair focused on unconventional art, Día de Muertos events and some live music to check out.Guests:Kirk Whisler, co-founder, Empowering Latino FuturesVictor Villaseñor, writer, "Guarding StarDust"Cyndi Lauper, singer, composer, lyricist, "Working Girl"Christopher Ashley, director, "Working Girl"Theresa Rebeck, book writer, "Working Girl"Cat Gunn, artist and curator, Harvest & GatherJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and "The Finest" host, KPBS
The popular podcast "Hidden Brain" is celebrating its 10th anniversary of telling stories about how our minds influence our actions and decisions.Host Shankar Vedantam joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about how the show has evolved over the years, and what makes the human mind such a fascinating subject.Guest:Shankar Vedantam, host/ executive editor, "Hidden Brain"
What if you could go back and relive past regrets? That's the premise behind Mitch Albom's latest book "Twice."Albom is a bestselling author known for the celebrated bestselling memoir "Tuesdays with Morrie," "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," and "The Little Liar."He joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about his work and the life lessons he's picked up during his career as an author, sportswriter and philanthropist.Albom also shared what he has planned for his upcoming event in San Diego at Point Loma Nazarene University on Monday, Oct. 27.Guest:Mitch Albom, author
The city and county of San Diego are ramping up their efforts to limit local cooperation with immigration enforcement in the region.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we dive into the San Diego City Council's latest vote to restrict cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Guest:Andrew Bowen, KPBS, metro reporter
Solitary confinement is the focus of a new court filing in a class-action lawsuit against San Diego County and the Sheriff's Office.A request for a preliminary injunction was filed in federal court last week asking a federal judge to limit how long people can be held in solitary confinement.More than a dozen people have described inhumane conditions inside separation cells in San Diego jails.We sit down with two reporters to discuss the details of the latest lawsuit and how we got here.Guests:Kelly Davis, investigative reporter, The San Diego Union-TribuneJeff McDonald, investigative reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune
Reports of anti-Jewish bias statewide have doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to the California Department of Justice.Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aiming to tackle antisemitism in schools — igniting questions over whether the government should be involved in defining antisemitism in educational settings.And, how legislators should balance the needs of Jewish communities alongside concerns about censorship.On Midday Edition, we discuss the bill's journey through the legislature and what it says about the broader conversation around antisemitism in the United States.Guests: Yue Stella Yu, politics reporter, CalMattersMikhail Zinshteyn, higher education reporter, CalMatters
Dozens of American medical workers have volunteered in the Gaza Strip since 2023. That includes local emergency room nurse Amanda Nasser. She traveled to Gaza in August and treated patients at Nasser Hospital, one of the few functioning hospitals in the region.Monday on Midday Edition, we hear about Nasser's experiences on the ground and how she is reflecting on her journey since returning from Gaza in September.Guest:Amanda Nasser, nurse practitioner
More than one billion people across India and around the world celebrate Diwali, according to survey data from Pew Research.The five-day festival symbolizes victory of light over darkness.California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill recognizing Diwali as an official state holiday.We discuss its significance with one of the bill's authors.Guests:Darshana Patel, California State Assemblymember representing the 76th District
Shrapnel from a Marine artillery round struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Saturday. The mishap took place along the Interstate 5 during celebrations to mark the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday. We get the latest on the event, and the live-fire exercise behind the incident.Plus, a recap of Saturday's "No Kings" protests in San Diego, and what issues were on the minds of protesters.Guests:Andrew Dyer, military and veterans affairs reporter, KPBSKatie Anastas, education reporter, KPBS
A new middle grade book takes us to the San Diego neighborhood of Palm City, where a young girl is growing up against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.The book, “Yoli’s Favorite Things,” follows 12-year old Yolanda or "Yoli" as she makes a pact with God to keep her brother Chuy from getting drafted.Thursday on Midday Edition, we hear about how the author folded much of her own upbringing and life into the novel, and the significance "The Sound of Music" plays in the story.Plus, a new documentary "Rebel with a Clause" follows a grammar expert as she takes her pop-up grammar table on a cross-country road trip. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando previews the film.And, thinking about what to do this weekend? KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans has you covered in our weekend arts preview.Guests:Patricia Santana, author, “Yoli’s Favorite Things”Ellen Jovin, grammarian, "Rebel with a Clause"Brandt Johnson, filmmaker, "Rebel with a Clause"Julia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and host of "The Finest," KPBS
Parents of toddlers are familiar with the problem of kids putting things in their mouths that they shouldn't. A new picture book called "That's Not Food!" captures that experience in a creative and hilarious fashion.On Midday Edition Wednesday, San Diego author Mara Altman talks about how raising twin toddlers inspired her to make a children's book featuring dishes like "slime pie" and "cactus pancakes."Guest:Mara Altman, author, "That's Not Food!"
In late September, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling antifa a "domestic terrorist organization."Experts say the order is on shaky legal grounds, antifa — short for anti-fascist — is more of an ideology than an organization.Still, the Trump administration appears eager to prosecute those it labels antifa.A 2021 case involving alleged antifa supporters in Pacific Beach could gain new significance on the national level. We discuss the details.Guest:Alex Riggins, federal courts and federal law enforcement reporter, The San Diego Union-Tribune
We are wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month with a book that celebrates the vast contributions and vibrant histories of Latinos across San Diego.“We Made San Diego” compiles the diverse stories of important figures and organizations who shaped the region as we know it today.It has earned various awards over the years, including an International Latino Book Award in 2021.Wednesday on Midday Edition, we hear from the author behind the book, what inspired her to preserve these stories and her own personal journey as a longtime San Diegan.Guest:Maria Garcia, author, activist and podcast host, "We Made San Diego"
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we are sit with Latinx leaders who are giving back to the community.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we sit down with the executive director of the Emilio Nares Foundation to talk about health care access for underserved communities, and how her family's history of advocacy launched her into a life of community service.Guest:Elsa Morales-Roth, executive director, Emilio Nares Foundation
TikTok continues to take the world by storm — and the geopolitical conflict around it is ballooning.The Trump administration says a group of American investors is expected to take over TikTok’s U.S. data operations from ByteDance, its Chinese parent company.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear about a new book that chronicles the rise of TikTok, and its profound impact on our political and social landscape today.Guest:Emily Baker-White, Forbes investigative reporter and author, "Every Screen on the Planet: The War Over TikTok"
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed several bills that were part of the statewide reparations effort.The vetoed bills are related to university admissions, home buying and unjust property seizures.This comes days after Newsom signed Senate Bill 518 to establish a state bureau for descendants of American slavery.We discuss what the governor's decisions mean for the first-in-the-nation reparations effort in California.Guest:Katie Hyson, racial justice and social equity reporter, KPBS
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a celebration of Indigenous resilience, culture, history, art, protest and storytelling.In San Diego County, there are 18 federally recognized tribal reservations — more than any other county in the United States.On Midday Edition, we sit down with Indigenous leaders to discuss the value of tradition, oral history and imaginative storytelling in preserving culture.Guests:Ethan Banegas, professor at San Diego State University and member of the Barona Band of Mission IndiansJoely Proudfit, department chair of American Indian Studies and director of California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center at California State University, San MarcosDestinee Morales, former Miss Kumeyaay 2013-14; member of San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that allows for greater housing density near public transit stations across the state. Senate Bill 79 supersedes local zoning rules in the hopes of increasing housing production in the state.On Midday Edition Monday, we hear from one California housing advocate on why he thinks its passage is "the most significant housing bill that's ever been passed in California."Guest:Ethan Elkind, director, Climate Program, UC Berkeley's Center for Law, Energy and the Environment
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we are profiling trailblazers in the community about their commitment to their craft and contributions to the San Diego region.Thursday on Midday Edition, the executive director and CEO of the San Diego Museum of Art talks about her journey into the arts and what she sees for the future of San Diego's thriving, binational arts and culture scene.Then, a unique Halloween attraction puts its own spin on the haunted maze by bringing attention to real-world issues like climate change, animal cruelty and pollution. KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando previews the socially conscious haunt.And finally, the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center celebrates its third anniversary this weekend. KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans speaks with a local printmaker who is featured at the event and previews other events on her radar.Guests:Roxana Velásquez, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO, San Diego Museum of ArtJaidacyn Madrigal, founder, Fright for FutureJohn Hansen, haunt crew member, Fright for FutureIrie Zepeda, artist, printmaker, Por La Mano Press y Arte founderJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and "The Finest" host, KPBS
Many can thank youth sports for wonderful memories out in the sun — tossing a ball, scoring goals and even spraining an ankle or two.KPBS video journalist Mikey Damron explores his youth sports journey — and that of his son's — in his new video series, "Game-Time Decision." We hear the details.Plus, the culture and politics of surfing and skateboarding are the focus of a conference coming to SDSU this weekend.We sit down with Bryce Wettstein, an Olympic skateboarder and the headliner of the conference and Neftalie Williams, a moderator at the conference and the director of SDSU's Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change.Guests:Mike Damron, video journalist, KPBSNeftalie Williams, director of San Diego State University's Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change, professor of sociologyBryce Wettstein, Olympic skateboarder
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Such a beautiful interview with George Takei. Thank you for sharing your sincere enthusiasm and respect for his influence on our culture and society and for the opportunity to hear his wisdom in my car. =)