KPBS Roundtable
Public Radio
KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join us for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. New episodes drop every Friday afternoon.
Location:
San Diego, CA
Description:
KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join us for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. New episodes drop every Friday afternoon.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.kpbs.org/
Episodes
California's insurance troubles, San Diego homeless deaths
1/17/2025
California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.
Duration:00:46:05
What it's been like reporting on the LA wildfires
1/10/2025
We hear what it’s been like covering Los Angeles’ historic wildlfires this week. Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them. Plus, a fight for control of the San Diego Padres is underway. What does it mean for the team’s future?
Duration:00:45:33
New conservatorship law takes effect in San Diego
1/3/2025
San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, we take a look into some media trends heading into the new year.
Duration:00:46:15
County expands power of civilian oversight board
12/13/2024
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to expand the powers of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board to address in-custody deaths in county jails. Then, we hear about efforts to ban the use of algorithmic pricing software in setting rental prices.
Duration:00:44:55
How the criminal justice system could soon change in San Diego and across California
11/22/2024
Following the election, we discuss new California rules that increase punishments for theft and certain drug crimes. Plus, we'll unpack calls for San Diego police to reduce the dangers of high-speed chases after two recent pursuits turned deadly.
Duration:00:46:15
What a second Trump presidency could mean for the border
11/15/2024
On KPBS Roundtable this week, we have a conversation with journalists covering the San Diego-Tijuana border region on what a second Trump Presidency could mean for the nation’s immigration system.
Duration:00:46:19
Where do San Diego and state ballot races stand?
11/8/2024
We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues.
Duration:00:45:40
An Election Day preview and how new housing rules are impacting San Diego
11/1/2024
Election Day is Tuesday. We take one last look at some local races and the issues involved. Then, recent changes to state and local housing laws are opening new avenues for housing development.
Duration:00:46:08
How are Latinos in the Southwest US doing this presidential election season?
10/25/2024
Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano shares what he learned from a road trip across America’s southwest. He connected with a wide-range of Latino communities and heard about their concerns and hopes in a presidential election year.
Duration:00:46:10
Proposed federal designation could address pollution in Tijuana River Valley
10/11/2024
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has discussed a federal designation that would target pollution issues in the Tijuana River Valley. We unpack what that could mean for the region. Plus, we check out a new trolley line in East County.
Duration:00:46:15
How the Padres created a winning culture
9/27/2024
On Roundtable, we're exploring what’s behind this season's turnaround for the Padres and hopes heading into the playoffs.
Duration:00:46:10
What went wrong at Veterans Village of San Diego?
9/13/2024
A local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be.
Duration:00:46:10
San Diego voters to weigh in on lots of sales tax measures
9/6/2024
San Diegans will be voting on multiple sales tax measures in this fall’s election, so we learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed. Plus, a closer look into why the San Diego Unified School District fired its superintendent.
Duration:00:45:10
Investigating migrant crime wave narrative and a San Diego foster care charity
8/30/2024
Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no. Plus, a local foster care charity is taking some heat for its questionable financial practices.
Duration:00:45:30
CSU, UC schools establish new encampment and protest rules
8/23/2024
California’s public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with new restrictions curbing student protests. Plus, Escondido is seeing a rise in youth gang violence — we discuss what the city is doing to tackle the problem.
Duration:00:46:14
Californians to vote on minimum wage bump
8/16/2024
California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour.
Duration:00:46:10
School is back in session, what does this year bring?
8/9/2024
The start of a new school year is nearly here. KPBS Roundtable takes a look into some of the issues facing San Diego schools. Plus, artificial intelligence is making its way into the classroom — but has its implementation been too much too soon?
Duration:00:45:56
Looking into San Diego's mega shelter proposal
8/2/2024
We look at the city of San Diego's plans for a 1,000-bed mega shelter. Then, a conversation about the effort by San Diego County supervisors to rein in profanity and threats at public meetings.
Duration:00:46:12
The rise of Kamala Harris and what it means for California
7/26/2024
President Biden has withdrawn as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Presidential election, and now California-born Vice President Kamala Harris takes center stage. Plus, Comic-Con makes its return to the Convention Center. We'll check out some of the events.
Duration:00:46:15
Carlsbad's SURFER magazine plans a revival with print
7/19/2024
For decades, SURFER Magazine was called “The Bible” of surf culture. The Carlsbad-based publication went dormant during the pandemic. But now, it’s looking to make a comeback — and expand its reach.
Duration:00:46:10