KPBS Midday Edition
News & Politics Podcasts
KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Maureen Cavanaugh and Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in the know on everything from politics to the arts.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Maureen Cavanaugh and Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in the know on everything from politics to the arts.
Language:
English
Email:
podcasts@kpbs.org
Episodes
Celebrating Kitschmas, plus a new memoir navigates Jewish and Muslim cultures
11/30/2023
This weekend arts preview looks at Kitschmas, a festive art installation. And a new memoir explores one unlikely scenario: a Jewish woman working for a Muslim government.
Duration:00:31:22
Maternity wards across California are closing
11/29/2023
Across the state and country, maternity wards are shutting down. Pregnant women are being compelled to travel further, putting pressure on the maternity units that remain open. The closures are particularly affecting low-income and Latino populations.
Duration:00:15:40
Food and weight in the age of Ozempic
11/29/2023
In recent years, medications such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Ozempic have become popular tools for weight loss. Meanwhile, the reasons why we eat have changed over the generations. Food has become more accessible and plentiful than in the past, but it may not be healthier.
Duration:00:29:00
Navigating mental health and middle school in 'Iveliz Explains It All'
11/28/2023
Andrea Beatriz Arango's debut novel in verse "Iveliz Explains It All" is the 2023 One Book, One San Diego selection for teens.
Duration:00:16:40
How schools, parents can combat the e-cigarette epidemic
11/27/2023
A recent survey found 5% of middle schoolers and 10% of high schoolers reported using e-cigarettes or vapes in the last 30 days.
Duration:00:46:20
Food insecurity is on the rise
11/22/2023
Pandemic aid for food assistance ended in February. Rising rates of food and nutrition insecurity show that San Diegans are feeling the impact.
Duration:00:46:25
San Diego Mayor on housing package, police chief search
11/20/2023
The San Diego City Council rejected San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's Housing Action Package 2.0 last week. We hear from the mayor on the next steps for his housing initiative. Plus, San Diego has started searching for its next police chief.
Duration:00:18:19
The future of planes and trains in San Diego
11/17/2023
San Diego International Airport is undergoing a multibillion-dollar transformational renovation project. Where do things stand now and what impact will it have on holiday travel? Then, train tracks in parts of North County will need to move due to coastal erosion.
Duration:00:28:53
Weekend arts events to check out, plus films to be thankful for
11/16/2023
We preview some arts and culture events to check out ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus, Midday Movies critics discuss the films they’re thankful for.
Duration:00:32:51
Holiday health update: A check on COVID, flu and mpox
11/15/2023
As we get set to reunite with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, we get a temperature check on where things stand with COVID-19, as well as other viruses like the flu and mpox.
Duration:00:14:40
Indigenous stewardship helps climate change efforts
11/14/2023
There are greater efforts to put Indigenous voices at the forefront when it comes to protecting the environment and taking action against a worsening climate crisis.
Duration:00:45:36
Soda Bar anniversary, N. Scott Momaday and Coronado Island Film Fest
11/9/2023
A beloved music venue is celebrating 15 years. Plus, we revisit an interview with Native American author N. Scott Momaday. And the Coronado Island Film Festival is back.
Duration:00:46:52
One year in, California leads advances in AI
11/7/2023
Advances in artificial intelligence, many coming from California companies, have led to new possibilities for life and work. However, concerns about its potential power persist as tech companies expand its capabilities.
Duration:00:46:20
The historical trauma behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
11/6/2023
The latest war between Israel and Hamas is entering its second month. We go back over 100 hundred years to explore the historical roots of the ongoing conflict.
Duration:00:46:20
Día de Muertos, the California Festival and San Diego Asian Film Fest
11/2/2023
How does the Latino community in San Diego celebrate Día de Muertos? Plus, the return of a statewide music festival and a showcase of Asian cinema.
Duration:00:46:51
How studying Indigenous genetic data can lead to a more inclusive future
11/1/2023
Genome scientist and UC San Diego professor Keolu Fox uses genomic studies to decode Indigenous history, from migratory patterns to disease in these communities.
Duration:00:28:34
What San Diego's high cost of living means for millennials and Gen Zers
10/31/2023
San Diego's high cost of living, especially for housing, has many millennials and Gen Zers struggling to build a life in the region.
Duration:00:46:20
Scaring the neighbors: How to execute a backyard Halloween haunt
10/31/2023
Want kids to run screaming from your house next Halloween? KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando has some tips.
Duration:00:16:18
Kehinde Wiley's art, a 19th century courtesan and Halloween movies
10/26/2023
A closer look at Kehinde Wiley's work and its influence on the art world. Plus, what this weekend has in store for the arts. And Midday Movies is back with some frightening Halloween picks.
Duration:00:46:21
Ban on lowrider cruising ends in California
10/25/2023
Thousands of lowriders and car enthusiasts are celebrating a new law that lifts restrictions on cruising across the state.
Duration:00:21:20