Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Email:
podcasts@kpbs.org
Episodes
Racial disparities in sentencing, local veterans protest layoffs
3/28/2025
A KPBS investigation reveals racial disparities in previous sentencing for robbery murders. Plus, local veterans push back against proposed job cuts.
Duration:00:46:00
Chef Roberto Alcocer of Valle on his culinary journey
3/27/2025
Alcocer is a semifinalist in this year's James Beard Awards, which is one of the most prestigious culinary honors in the country. Plus, this month's Midday Movies takes us to the shadowy world of film noir.
Duration:00:44:55
Longtime voice of San Diego sports signs off
3/26/2025
After more than 40 years, the longtime radio voice for the San Diego Padres, San Diego State Aztecs and more has called his final game. As the San Diego Padres prepare for the opening of the 2025 season, Ted Leitner shares what moments have stayed with him over the decades, and the relationship he’s built with San Diego sports fans along the way.
Duration:00:18:20
Solo traveling tips for women
3/26/2025
We speak to an Encinitas author about her new book on successful solo travel for women.
Duration:00:16:40
San Diego woman honored for domestic violence work
3/26/2025
Cori Austin was one of the city of San Diego's "Women of Distinction" honorees this year. She leads the Center for Community Solutions, which provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
Duration:00:11:00
Local jurists fear for free speech amid protestor arrest
3/25/2025
On Midday Edition, we speak with local attorneys about federal threats against freedom of speech on college campuses, following the arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil.
Duration:00:45:55
How NIH cuts could impact medical research in San Diego
3/24/2025
The National Institutes of Health fund a majority of the medical research across the country. We look at how cuts to that funding could affect the biomedical sciences in San Diego County.
Duration:00:44:40
Pianist Omar Sosa says 'jazz is a philosophy'
3/20/2025
Grammy Award-nominated pianist Omar Sosa joins Midday Edition ahead of his San Diego debut. Plus, a new "Doctor Who" exhibit and your weekend arts preview.
Duration:00:45:40
March Madness is back for SDSU women's basketball
3/19/2025
The San Diego State University women’s basketball team is back in the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time since 2012. We hear from guards Meghan Fiso and Kaelyn Hamilton about their memorable season, as well as how they manage the ups and downs that come from being a college basketball player.
Duration:00:11:40
San Diego Latino Film Festival brings 'Cinema Without Borders'
3/19/2025
The 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday. This year's festival highlights films from over 20 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear about some of the films featured, as well as other events highlighting Latinx music and culture at this year's festival.
Duration:00:28:40
Nan Sterman answers your gardening questions
3/18/2025
Nan Sterman joined Midday Edition to answer listener questions all about spring gardening.
Duration:00:45:40
The continued threat of COVID-19 in San Diego, 5 years later
3/17/2025
This month marks 5 years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. We hear about the latest research from Dr. Eric Topol and dive into the realities of living with long COVID.
Duration:00:45:50
What does home mean to you? New picture book seeks to redefine it
3/13/2025
A new book from local award-winning author Matt de la Peña asks readers to think about the idea of "home" a little differently. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival. We end the show with a look ahead at things to do in San Diego this weekend.
Duration:00:45:30
Exploring San Diego's 'sober curious' scene
3/12/2025
On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from San Diegans building products and spaces that challenge the norms of alcohol consumption, and the social pressures that often come with drinking.
Duration:00:28:30
Colorectal cancer awareness: What you need to know
3/12/2025
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear from a local medical expert about how to prevent colorectal cancer and what to know about screening for the disease.
Duration:00:17:38
San Diego refugee providers respond to Trump's policies
3/11/2025
KPBS Midday Edition unpacks how President Trump's decisions to halt the U.S. refugee resettlement program and federal funding affect San Diego.
Duration:00:46:01
The race for District 1 County Supervisor begins
3/10/2025
South Bay voters will cast their ballots in an upcoming special primary election. We hear about the top candidates and issues on top of voters' minds. Plus, what this election could mean for the balance of power on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
Duration:00:31:20
Tariff whiplash and a new KPBS soccer series
3/7/2025
Tariff whiplash and trade war talk have dominated headlines this week, with new tariffs put in place earlier now paused. Plus, a new series explores the story of soccer in the San Diego-Tijuana region.
Duration:00:46:12
How San Diegans are honoring International Women's Day and the arts this weekend
3/6/2025
The San Diego community center Centro Cultural de la Raza on Saturday will host its International Women's Day event, where attendees plans to raise awareness about gender-based violence against immigrants. Then, a cabaret show with two pop culture icons. And your weekend preview.
Duration:00:46:15
One woman's journey navigating bipolar disorder
3/5/2025
Ahead of World Bipolar Day on March 30, Midday Edition Wednesday features one woman's personal experience navigating bipolar disorder, and how becoming diagnosed with it has positively impacted her life.
Duration:00:22:40