KPBS Midday Edition
News & Politics Podcasts
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.
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
San Diego artist reimagines Vietnamese beauty norms and the history behind it
5/16/2024
Two local artists reflect on Đẹp, a recent exhibit in the Mingei, which challenges Vietnamese beauty standards.
Duration:00:56:35
What does the future hold for climate policy?
5/15/2024
A climate activist and local professor discuss climate policy and what it could take for elected officials to work across party lines.
Duration:00:19:50
Getting the most out of Bike Anywhere Day
5/15/2024
Thursday, May 16 is Bike Anywhere Day. To celebrate, we hear about the state of bike infrastructure in the San Diego region, as well as provide safety tips for cyclists and drivers.
Duration:00:24:48
New book exposes how companies pass off "hidden costs" to society
5/14/2024
Author Christopher Marquis' latest book, "The Profiteers," investigates how many companies evade social responsibility and what other businesses are doing about it.
Duration:00:16:30
Pulling up the roots on foraging
5/14/2024
Foraging — the practice of gathering plants, fruit and fungi — is gaining more widespread interest. But it's an age-old practice.
Duration:00:29:30
The impact of in-custody deaths on loved ones
5/13/2024
San Diego County has one of the highest jail death rates in California. On Midday Edition Monday, impacted family members discuss their grief, frustration and activism.
Duration:00:45:45
The impact of in-custody deaths on loved ones
5/13/2024
San Diego County has one of the highest jail death rates in California. On Midday Edition Monday, impacted family members discuss their grief, frustration and activism.
Duration:00:45:45
Tracing the rich history of lowriders in San Diego
5/9/2024
The San Diego Lowrider Archival Project documents the historical and cultural significance of lowriders through photographs, memorabilia, art and more.
Duration:00:45:00
GI Film Fest highlights Afghan interpreters' struggle for safety
5/8/2024
The documentary feature "Interpreters Wanted" follows brothers Saifullah and Ismail Haqmal, who served as interpreters alongside U.S. Forces in Afghanistan for over a decade.
Duration:00:16:00
The value of 'third places'
5/8/2024
KPBS listeners and guests open up about how they find community, entertainment and educational opportunities in San Diego's third spaces.
Duration:00:30:16
How class inequality shapes mental health treatment
5/7/2024
In a new book, a San Diego professor highlights the struggle for care, class inequality and the meaning of client choice in Los Angeles' mental health care system.
Duration:00:20:17
The history of campus activism amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations
5/6/2024
On Midday Edition Monday, we discussed the significance of Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and how they compare to major student movements throughout history.
Duration:00:38:45
Healing trauma through somatic therapy and art
5/2/2024
A pioneer in the field of trauma therapy talks about his new memoir. Also, a new exhibit will highlight stories and feature artwork by incarcerated women. And finally, NPR launches a new podcast that is part-interview, part-game show.
Duration:00:45:30
Navigating Alzheimer's care: The promises and limits of a new drug
5/1/2024
Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias take a heavy toll on individuals and their caregivers. New medications offer hope, but raise accessibility concerns.
Duration:00:45:32
Libraries navigate the next chapter
4/30/2024
Library advocates speak on the potential impacts of proposed budget cuts to the city of San Diego's library system, and college librarians adapt to AI technology across campuses.
Duration:00:38:18
San Diego Book Crawl returns with shuttles and more goodies
4/25/2024
The seventh annual San Diego Book Crawl is back to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. Also, an action-packed Midday Movies. And your weekend arts preview.
Duration:00:45:30
'Exit Wounds': A look into the dangerous passage of assault weapons
4/24/2024
KPBS Midday Edition speaks with author Ieva Jusionyte about her book "Exit Wounds" that traces the impacts of cross-border gun smuggling.
Duration:00:17:00
Diving into San Diego's surfing culture
4/23/2024
Local surfers coast through the history, activism and artistry of surfing in San Diego.
Duration:00:46:05
Celebrating Earth Day with action
4/22/2024
Environmental advocates share local efforts to make the earth a healthier place on Earth Day and year round.
Duration:00:45:40
Celebrating Earth Day with action
4/22/2024
Environmental advocates share local efforts to make the earth a healthier place on Earth Day and year round.
Duration:00:46:10