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KPBS Midday EditionA recap of 2026 primary election nightAs part of KPBS' continuing election coverage, reporters share top results and discuss the races the day after election night.Big races such as the governor's race have not been called. But Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra have emerged as the two candidates with the most votes.Then, the AP called the Congressional District 48 race. Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond will advance to the November election.Plus, a look at local city council races and the non-primary homes tax.
2026-06-0345 min
Voices del ValleBONUS - Follow Your Dreams: The Story of Lupe RodriguezIn recognition of National Nurses Month, this special episode of Voices del Valle highlights the life and legacy of Lupe Rodriguez, a pioneering Hispanic nurse whose story reflects both the history of healthcare and the strength of the Imperial Valley community. Hosted by students Keira and Delarine, the episode explores Lupe’s childhood growing up in Brawley during segregation, where Hispanic neighborhoods lacked resources and opportunities for young women were often limited. Lupe shares how strict family expectations nearly prevented her from attending college, and how Mercy College in San Diego—a Catholic residential nursing school—became the opportunity that cha...
2026-05-2633 min
Port of EntryLa Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, ReduxEstamos en medio de una crisis ambiental y nuestros estilos de vida urbanos a menudo chocan con los sistemas naturales que nos sostienen, especialmente en la gestión de nuestros residuos.Detener el flujo de contaminación transfronteriza puede parecer una tarea interminable, ya que la basura parece reaparecer tan pronto como se limpia. Abordar esta crisis en la frontera requiere un enfoque multifacético, desde barreras para detener la basura y reforestación de laderas, hasta esfuerzos de recolección y reutilización de residuos.En la cuarta y última parte de esta miniserie, The Pla...
2026-05-2344 min
KPBS RoundtableLocal climate solutions; Superior Court judges' races; Pokémon economyReading about climate change can leave us feeling helpless, anxious and disengaged.But focusing on solutions can have the opposite effect.For NPR's Climate Solutions Week, we're highlighting how San Diego communities are doing their part for the climate.Plus, we continue our election series in the run-up to the June 2 primary. This week, we break down the races for Superior Court judge seats.Then, a conversation all about the the world of Pokémon, with some of the crew behind The F...
2026-05-2246 minKPBS RoundtableICE facility's nonprofit landlord; 75th Assembly District race; Tijuana journalismRight now, more than 5,000 people are being held in California's eight Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.That includes the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico.A KPBS investigation found that the facility's nonprofit owner has received millions in tax breaks for more than a decade.Plus, we take a look into the race for California's 75th Assembly District seat, with incumbent Carl DeMaio and challenger Gerald Boursiquot.And, we highlight journalists telling stories in Tijuana and what it means to be a reporter in the region.Guests:...
2026-05-1646 min
The FinestAn electric streetcar network once crisscrossed San Diego. What if we got it back?Long before San Diego became defined by freeways, parking shortages and long commutes, electric streetcars connected the region's urban core to beaches, business districts and growing neighborhoods more than 100 years ago.In this episode, KPBS metro reporter Andrew Bowen talks with The Finest about how the streetcar system helped shape neighborhoods that remain some of the city's most walkable and desirable today. The conversation traces the rise and fall of the rail network, how San Diego became shaped around cars and the lasting impact those decisions still have on the way people move through...
2026-05-1428 minKPBS RoundtableDiving into the CA-48 race; immigration enforcement; e-bike crashes riseAfter primary ballots have been sent to voters, KPBS is breaking down all the races. Among the most competitive is the race for the newly redrawn 48th Congressional District.On KPBS Roundtable, we hear more about political makeup of the district, the candidates, and the issues at the center of the race.Then, is San Diego prepared for a large-scale federal immigration crackdown? We look at the city's plans and some of the most recent immigration news locally, from new data on removals to the arrests of cruise workers.
2026-05-0946 minVoices del ValleThe Military: What’s Your Why?What drives someone to enlist in the military? In this intense episode of Voices del Valle, five voices from the Imperial Valley open up about the real reasons behind their decisions—stories shaped by poverty, family responsibility, personal struggle, faith, and the desire for something more. From overcoming addiction and homelessness to finding structure, purpose, and identity, each story reveals that enlisting isn’t just about service—it’s about transformation. Centered on one question—why—this episode explores the deeper motivations that push young people to leave home, challenge themselves, and build a future beyond what they’ve known.
2026-05-0630 min
Port of EntryCrossing South: Reescribiendo la historia de la frontera en Baja CaliforniaEn este episodio, el equipo de Port of Entry se sienta a platicar con Jorge Meraz, tijuanense y conductor del programa de viajes de PBS “Crossing South”.Desde hace más de una década, Jorge ha estado contando otra cara de la región fronteriza — una que casi no sale en los titulares.Nos platicó cómo fue crecer en Tijuana y cómo, con el tiempo, la vida entre dos países fue moldeando su forma de ver el mundo e inspirándose a mostrar a través de su lente los colores vibrantes de Ba...
2026-05-0225 minKPBS RoundtableThe latest on the military beat; a San Diego poet; the book crawlIt’s been quite a busy week in military coverage amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a reported plan to send Afghan refugees and their families to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a local congressional candidate found in violation of Pentagon rules.Friday on Roundtable, we check in on the latest military reporting coming out of the KPBS newsroom.Then, Roundtable has always been a place for journalists to come share more about the stories they are telling — but the San Diego-Tijuana region is home to many...
2026-04-2546 min
Port of EntryCrossing South: Rewriting the border story in Baja CaliforniaIn this episode, the Port of Entry team sits down with Tijuana native Jorge Meraz, host of the PBS travel show “Crossing South.”For more than a decade, Jorge has been documenting a different side of the border region — one often overlooked by headlines.He shares what it was like growing up in Tijuana, and how, over time, cross-border life shaped his perspective and inspired him to showcase the vibrant colors of Baja California through his lens.He’s taken viewers beyond the usual narratives of fear, highlighting the rich traditions and incredible food tha...
2026-04-2423 min
Port of EntryAB 91 y el sueño de una educación accesible sin fronteras — y lo que viene despuésEn el episodio de hoy, el equipo de Port of Entry recuenta el camino que llevó a la creación del Proyecto de Ley AB 91 en California. Analizamos la importancia de esta nueva legislación y los retos a los que ahora se enfrenta.Conversamos con los pioneros que ayudaron impulsar este proyecto y dejaron una huella en la en el sector educativo en la region: Mitzi Salgado, educadora y fundadora del Transfronterizo Institute; David Alvarez, asambleísta del Distrito 80 de California; y Joel Pilco, director de programas binacionales e internacionales en Southwestern College.Este episodio...
2026-04-0441 min
Port of EntryAB 91 and the dream of affordable education without borders — and what comes nextIn today’s episode, the Port of Entry team follows the journey of how California Assembly Bill 91 came to fruition. We explore the importance of the law and the challenges it now faces.We meet with influential community members who pushed this bill and impacted regional education: Mitzi Salgado, educator and founder of the Transfronterizo Institute; California Assemblymember David Alvarez, represents the 80th District; and Joel Pilco, director of binational and international programs at Southwestern College.This episode highlights how these leaders came together to put forward the bill, mobilized community support and the exchange Al...
2026-03-2731 minKPBS RoundtableEmbezzlement case prompts audit; medical aid in dying; rising concert pricesSan Diego County has hired an independent auditor to review how it works with contractors.The audit was announced in light of recent charges against a former executive at the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego, who misappropriated large sums of money meant for behavioral health care.We talk about how San Diego County is re-examining its oversight of contractors.Plus, California is one of 13 states where certain terminally ill patients can request medication to end their life. New KPBS reporting shares the story...
2026-03-2746 min
Port of EntryLa Escala Planetaria, parte 3: Ita y la búsqueda del santo grialEstamos en medio de una crisis ambiental, y nuestros estilos de vida urbanos a menudo chocan con los sistemas naturales que nos sostienen, especialmente cuando se trata de los materiales que usamos para construir.Ese fue el enfoque de los primeros dos episodios de esta serie "La Escala Planetaria", Parte 1 y Parte 2.En esta tercera edición, seguimos a Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal, un bio diseñador y arquitecto emergente que está desarrollando alternativas a materiales convencionales con biomateriales. Él cree haber encontrado un biomaterial prometedor que podría ayudar a reducir nuestra dependencia a la madera y red...
2026-02-2134 min
KPBS Midday EditionNew book 'Hail Mariam' looks at finding friendship and interfaith connectionThere's a lot to worry about when you're in sixth grade. But what happens when you're asked to represent an entire religion and culture?That's the main struggle for Mariam, the protagonist of the new middle grade book, "Hail Mariam." When she's transferred to a local Catholic school, she worries that being the only Muslim American girl will put her at odds with her peers.Thursday on KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with the author of "Hail Mariam" to talk about how she drew on her own experiences...
2026-02-2045 min
The FinestTopeka Clementine performs live at KPBS and talks cooking, art, viral moments and music as actionSan Diego's Topeka Clementine brought the KPBS patio to life with a performance as part of the Sundrenched Sounds live music series — spontaneous, communal and emotionally charged. Blending sharp storytelling with sing-along moments and unexpected humor, the set moved seamlessly between intimate confession and collective call to action. We sat down afterward with Kai Simovich, the musician behind Topeka Clementine, to talk about the project's remarkable output and what it really means to go viral. Named after a street corner in Oceanside tied to grassroots mutual aid, Topeka Clementine channels community care directly into the music. ...
2026-02-1920 minKPBS RoundtableThe cost of living in San Diego, state of student journalismSan Diego is known to be one of the most expensive cities. A new KPBS series looks to tackle San Diego's high cost of living, and the various of ways it impacts daily life.Then, the journalism landscape is rapidly shifting amid mass lay-offs and the changing consumption of news.On KPBS Roundtable this week, we hear from some of San Diego's student journalists about their outlook on the current media landscape, as they start their journalism careers during a precarious time for the industry.
2026-02-0646 min
Port of EntryTrump 2.0: A conversation — Immigration and the border impactIt’s no surprise that the first year of President Trump's second term offers much to reflect upon, both internationally and domestically, particularly regarding immigration policy and tactics. Many changes have taken place over the past year, which may be confusing for many people.Some of those changes have directly impacted people in the border region.To clarify and help us understand how everything has unfolded, we are joined by two guests: KPBS border reporter Gustavo Solis and Cassandra Lopez, director of litigation at Al Otro Lado.This is a Port of Entry co...
2026-01-3144 min
Port of EntryThe Planetary Scale, part 4: Slowing the flow, reduxWe're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and our urban lifestyles often clash with the natural systems that support us — especially when it comes to how we manage our waste.Stopping the flow of cross-border pollution can feel like a Sisyphean task. With every effort to tackle it, more trash seems to appear. That's why addressing the pollution crisis at the border takes a multifaceted approach. It involves many different types of interventions — from trash barriers to hillside reforestation to trash collection and repurposing efforts.In this fourth and final installment of The Planetary Scal...
2025-12-3138 min
Port of EntryThe Planetary Scale, part 3: Ita’s quest for the holy grailWe're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and our urban lifestyles often clash with the natural systems that support us — especially when it comes to the materials we use to build. That was the focus of the first two episodes of this “Planetary Scale” series, Part 1 and Part 2.In this third installment, we follow Itamar “Ita” Lilienthal, an emerging biodesigner and architect who is developing sustainable material alternatives. He believes he may have found a promising biomaterial that could help reduce our environmental impact.We’ll follow along as Ita leads a workshop where he demonstrates...
2025-12-1228 minKPBS Midday EditionLatina authors to host Book Fair & Showcase at KPBSLatina writers and readers will gather for the first Latina Authors Book Fair & Showcase at KPBS on Wednesday, Dec. 3.Responding to an industry where Latinas/os represent only 8% of published authors, the event will highlight Latina authors' journeys and encourage others to publish their own.On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with the co-hosts of the event, authors Elsa Sevilla and Erica Alfaro.Guests: Elsa Sevilla, host of Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla and author of Camera Ready: From Hardship to SpotlightErica Alfaro, author of Harvesting Dreams
2025-12-0214 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: Day of the Dead Special - A friend reconnects with her rootsIn this special Día de Muertos bonus episode, Natalie invites KPBS web producer Leslie Gonzalez to explore Tijuana’s famous Mercado Hidalgo and discover the stunning altar that’s built each year to honor the market’s founding partners who have passed away.But there’s a twist: Leslie has never actually visited Tijuana. Her parents always warned her that it was too dangerous. Now, this trip becomes a personal journey of discovery, connection, and celebration that goes far beyond the border itself. It immerses her in the colors, flavors, and traditions of Día de Muertos.
2025-11-0125 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: Halloween Special - The (True Crime) Case of Juan SoldadoLike many cities, Tijuana is rich with folklore and eerie legends. One such tale is the story of Juan Castillo Morales, also known as Juan Soldado, the unofficial patron saint of migrants.In 1938, Castillo Morales, a military private stationed in Tijuana, was convicted of the rape and murder of 8-year-old Olga Camacho, a girl who lived near the military barracks. However, many believe he was wrongfully accused.According to local folklore, his spirit still wanders the old cemetery in downtown Tijuana, where some claim to have heard him proclaiming his innocence, among other supernatural occurrences.
2025-10-301h 02
Port of EntryReportaje Especial: Ilegal por Decreto, parte 2Que onda friends!Tenemos una serie de reportajes especiales que se centran en los desafíos actuales que enfrenta la región fronteriza: la migración.La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para atacar a sus oponentes, pasando por alto las historias personales de quienes están atrapados en medio de este debate.Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ver más allá de los titulares: reconocer a estas personas como seres humanos. Seres humanos con sueños y aspi...
2025-10-2943 min
Port of EntrySpecial Report: Illegal by Decree, Part 2Hello, friends!We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration.Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings — human beings with dreams and aspirations, just like anyone else.In the second part of this final installment of our special reports, we sit down with a Venezuelan exile whom we ar...
2025-10-2839 minVoices del ValleGenerations Under One RoofThe family dynamic in the Imperial Valley is often one where grandparents have a heightened role in raising their grandchildren. The reasons this happens are many but in this episode of Voices del Valle, you will hear from three youth whose grandparents took on the roles of primary caregivers and how that seems to differ from being raised by a parent.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITSEpisode 111: Generations Under One RoofYou’re From Where was written and hosted by: Dominick Ramos Felix, Felipe Castro, Evan Harper, and Samantha Denmon. Edited and produced by...
2025-10-2718 minVoices del ValleGrowing Up & Raising UpGrowing Up & Raising Up is the story of a teenager who became a mother during her freshman year in high school and how she managed to learn to be a mom and a successful high school student.Teen pregnancies and motherhood are things that are part of almost all schools and communities. In this episode of Voices del Valle, one teen mother will share her unfiltered discussion of becoming a mother at the age of 15. She will also share how she graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA and continued her success into adulthood.____________________________________________________________________________
2025-10-2027 min
Port of EntryReportaje Especial: Ilegal por Decreto, parte 1Que onda friends!Tenemos un par de reportajes especiales que se centran en los actuales desafíos que enfrenta la región fronteriza: La migración.La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para golpetear a sus oponentes, pasando por alto las historias de las personas atrapadas en medio de este debate.Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ver más allá de la nota: reconocerlos como seres humanos. Seres humanos con sueños y aspiraciones al igual que cual...
2025-10-1639 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Marco PeraltaNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?”For this episode of “You’re From Where?”, we visited with the California Angels Spanish Language play-by-play announcer Marco Peralta about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley.____________________________________________________________________________CREDITS
2025-10-1322 min
San Diego News NowKPBS investigates how far El Cajon’s license plate surveillance data has been sharedFirst, a KPBS investigation revealed that data gathered by the El Cajon Police Department’s license plate surveillance program has been included in nationwide immigration-related searches more than 550 times this year. . Then, the Grossmont Union-High School board is voting on proposals regarding religious guidelines. Next, San Diego is updating its guidelines on historic preservation. Followed by, Cinema Junkie taking a look into the San Diego Filipino Film Fest.
2025-10-0914 min
Port of EntrySpecial Report: Illegal by Decree, part 1Hello, friends!We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration.Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, often overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle of this deeply entrenched debate. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings. Human beings with dreams and aspirations are just like anyone else.In this second and final installment of our special report series, we sit down...
2025-09-2737 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Walter BeasleyNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?”For this episode of : You’re From Where?”, we visited with smooth jazz recording artist and professor Walter Beasley about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley____________________________________________________________________________CREDITS
2025-09-2227 min
Port of EntryReportaje Especial: Un Hogar InesperadoQue onda friends!En los siguientes episodios contaremos con un par de reportajes especiales que se centran en los actuales desafíos migratorios en la región fronteriza.La migración es un tema contencioso y polarizante que a menudo los comentaristas políticos utilizan para golpetear a sus oponentes, pasando por alto las historias de las personas atrapadas en medio de este debate.Estas historias de esperanza y resiliencia nos recuerdan la importancia de ver más allá de la nota: reconociéndolos como seres humanos. Seres humanos con sueños y aspiraci...
2025-09-1828 minVoices del ValleHeat and Hope: A Valley Story of ResilienceBeing a homeless family in America is difficult for any family. But if it is in the Imperial Valley, additional challenges are added with the extreme summer temperatures and a lack of affordable housing. Heat & Hope is the story of one family’s fall into the homeless ranks. It is the brutally honest story told by a sister and brother of how they became homeless for four years with their mother.CREDITSEpisode 105 - Heat and Hope: A Valley Story of ResilienceHeat and Hope was written and hosted by: Mia Lozano Madrid and M...
2025-09-1523 minKPBS RoundtableCelebrating 65 years of KPBS with broadcasting alumniHappy Birthday, KPBS!September 12, 2025 marks KPBS' 65th anniversary of public broadcasting in San Diego.On this special edition of Roundtable, we catch up with some familiar voices who helped build KPBS into what it is today.Guests:Ken Kramer, host and producer of Ken Kramer's About San DiegoAlison St. John, longtime KPBS reporterScott Horsley, chief economics correspondent for NPR and former KPBS reporterThomas Fudge, science and technology reporter, KPBS
2025-09-1346 min
Port of EntrySpecial Report: An Unexpected HomeHello, friends!We have a couple of special reports focusing on current issues facing the borderlands: migration.Migration is a contentious and polarizing topic that pundits often use to score political points against their opponents, often overlooking the real stories of people caught in the middle of this deeply entrenched debate. These stories of hope and resilience remind us of the importance of seeing others as human beings. Human beings with dreams and aspirations are just like anyone else.In today's special report, we spotlight Laura Pavon, a staff member at one of...
2025-09-1227 min
The FinestFrom TV auctions to social media bidding: How the live shopping thrill lives onWhat happens when a TV station pauses its regular programming to auction off everything from kitchen utensils and European vacations to toilet seats and rare art — with guests like Big Bird and Dick Van Dyke dropping by? In San Diego, those broadcasts became unforgettable. This episode dives into the history of the KPBS auction — a weeklong fundraising marathon that energized the community for more than a decade. We hear from longtime KPBS figures Tom Karlo and Ken Kramer, revisit archival footage and meet McKenna Hartman, whose father, Paul, guest-hosted auctions in San Diego and at other PBS stations, and stil...
2025-09-1132 minVoices del ValleWhat Are You Doing Here?The Imperial Valley is a place that is said to be a great place to raise kids. It has a small town feel and it is common for families to have been here for several generations. But when a family moves to the Valley from places like San Diego, Los Angeles, or other places that don’t have the stifling heat of the summers here, kids meet the “new kid” with the question of “What are you doing here?” This isn’t meant in a challenging way, it is just that Valley kids see places outside the Valley as the better...
2025-09-0832 min
Port of EntryEpisodio Bonus: ¡Presentando Voices del Valle!Como quizás ya sepan, hace un par de semanas, KPBS, en colaboración con la Spartan Sound Production de la Central Union High School, lanzó su primer podcast liderado por jóvenes:Voices del Valle Este podcast destaca historias de la juventud del Valle Imperial de California. Liderado por el Dr. Thomas Tacke y su clase de productores estudiantiles, este podcast explora diversos temas como la salud mental, hogares multigeneracionales y el ir tras tus sueños en áreas como deportes, música y medios de comunicación. También aborda desafíos como la falta de ho...
2025-09-0538 minVoices del ValleYou’re From Where? Featuring Donal LogueNearly all high schools have at least one person that finds fame after graduation. For the schools in the Imperial Valley, there are many that have found it in the arts, sports, and entertainment industries. And when the individual tells people they are from El Centro, a common response is, “You’re from where?” For this episode of :You’re From Where?”, we visited with film and TV celebrity Donal Logue about his growing up in El Centro, and his strong connection to Central Union High School and the Imperial Valley.CREDITSEpisode 103: You’re From Where? Featuring Donal LogueYou’re From Where w...
2025-09-0129 min
Port of EntryBonus Episode: Introducing Voices del Valle!As you may already know, a couple of weeks ago, KPBS, in collaboration with Central Union High School's Spartan Sound Production, launched its very first youth-led podcast:Voices del Valle This podcast spotlights compelling coming-of-age stories from California's Imperial Valley.Led by Dr. Thomas Tacke and his class of student producers, this podcast explores diverse topics such as mental health, multigenerational households, and pursuing dreams in areas like sports, music, and media, while also addressing challenges like homelessness. It highlights the resilience, creativity, and identity of young people as they figure out their pla...
2025-08-2940 minVoices del ValleChampionshipsSmall towns love their high school sport teams, and the Imperial Valley, this love is unconditional regardless of how well the teams records end. But when championships are won, there is always stories to be told of how that happened. During the 2024-25 season, two of Central Union High School’s teams took the quest for championships all the way to the CIF State final levels. The Spartan Cheer Team repeated as CIF State Champions and the Boys Soccer Team went further than any Valley team in history and won the CIF Southern Section and ended their season as Ru...
2025-08-2532 minVoices del ValleEmbrace el ValleThe Imperial Valley is said to be a great place to raise kids. But what is there for them to do in the Valley? Embrace el Valle is a look at some of the things that are unique and that the youth of the Valley look forward to doing each year including the fairs they enjoy, going to Mexicali, and of course, off-roading at our world class off-roading sites.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The California Mid-winter FairFiestas del SolQuinceaneras in MexicaliOff-roading in the Imperial Valley...
2025-08-1826 min
Port of EntryFronterizas detrás de las camaras - Parte 2: Paulina CasmurQué onda friends!En el episodio de hoy, concluimos nuestra serie de fronterizas que la están rompiendo en el cine y los medios con nada menos que con la tijuanense Paulina Casmur, ganadora de 17 premios Emmy.Nos sentamos a conversar sobre su impacto en el sector de noticias, los desafíos que ha enfrentado como mujer y fronteriza, cómo ha abierto camino para que las historias fronterizas sean reconocidos en los Emmy como categoría propia y su proyecto el Sin Spoilers podcast.Ah, y...
2025-08-081h 05
Port of EntryFronterizas behind the camera - Part 2: Paulina CasmurHey there, friends!In today's episode, we wrap up our conversation about fronterizas making waves in film and media with none other than Tijuana's own 17-time Emmy winner, Paulina Casmur. We sit down to discuss her impact on the news sector, the challenges she's faced, how she's paved the way for border issues to be recognized at the Emmys and her side project Sin Spoilers podcast.Oh, and there's also the story about being targeted by the Department of Homeland Security.You definitely don't wa...
2025-08-0751 minKPBS RoundtableNew series explores San Diego's housing crisisSan Diego is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive cities to live in the United States.One proposed solution involves increasing the housing supply with an emphasis on affordable development mandates. But the process of permitting new homes depends on many factors.A new KPBS and Voice of San Diego investigation digs into housing data to find out where new homes are being built. We discuss the details with the reporters behind the series.Plus, the weekly roundup of other stories we're watching.Guests:Andrew Bowen, metro reporter...
2025-08-0145 minKPBS RoundtableFrom big names to niche art, San Diego experts breakdown Comic-ConWhat does it take to capture the thrill of San Diego Comic-Con and share it with an even wider audience?On KPBS Roundtable, we get the lowdown on this year’s event from a local reporter who covers the con, and a podcast host who spotlights both established and up-and-coming comic book creators and artists.Then, how one San Diego content creator developed her passion for pop culture and fandom — and her relationship with the convention.And finally, hear from two KPBS staff members about what they've seen at the convention so far, and...
2025-07-2545 minKPBS Midday EditionWhat does losing federal funding mean for KPBS?Congress last week passed a rescission package put forth by the Trump administration to eliminate about $9 billion in previously allocated funds for public media and foreign aid.That includes $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which essentially cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS, and member stations like KPBS.KPBS General Manager Deanna Mackey joined Midday Edition to discuss how the funding loss may affect this station.Guest:Deanna Martin Mackey, general manager, KPBS]]>
2025-07-2114 min