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
New book explores queer identity, grief and basketball
5/13/2025
Local author Mac Crane's latest book "A Sharp Endless Need" draws from their own experience as a former Division I basketball player.
Duration:00:15:00
Building accessibility and inclusion through sports
5/12/2025
No matter your ability, sports can be for everyone. On Midday Edition, we discuss local initiatives to promote accessibility and inclusion through sports.
Duration:00:36:20
GI Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing films by and about military community
5/8/2025
One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.
Duration:00:45:20
GI Film Festival celebrates 10 years of showcasing films by and about military community
5/8/2025
One of the short films, "Doldrums" will have its San Diego premiere Friday. It follows a Vietnam War veteran haunted by memories of the soldiers he led and the Viet Cong medic who saved his life.
Duration:00:31:00
Workplace rights for Black mothers; coping with grief on Mother's Day
5/7/2025
Ahead of Mother's Day, we're bringing awareness to challenges faced by Black working mothers. Plus, how to navigate feelings of grief and loss tied to Mother's Day.
Duration:00:37:00
Is the US becoming authoritarian? Local experts assess democracy
5/6/2025
Some political experts warn the U.S. is swiftly moving toward authoritarianism — or that we're already there.
Duration:00:45:10
Is the US becoming authoritarian? Local experts assess democracy
5/6/2025
Some political experts warn the U.S. is swiftly moving toward authoritarianism — or that we're already there.
Duration:00:45:10
How are the impacts of Project 2025 hitting San Diego?
5/5/2025
A new KPBS report looks at how President Trump's policies are affecting San Diego, from schools and science, to criminal justice and libraries.
Duration:00:10:30
After 30 years of Serving Seniors, local nonprofit leader retires
5/5/2025
Paul Downey, CEO and president of the San Diego nonprofit Serving Seniors, has spent much of his career fighting for the needs of older adults across the region.
Duration:00:18:20
Local expert decrypts cryptocurrency
5/5/2025
We give you a basic lesson in cryptocurrency, from the blockchain to Bitcoin.
Duration:00:17:20
San Diego chef Tara Monsod nominated once again for top culinary award
5/1/2025
Monsod is a James Beard Award finalist for the second year in a row. She joins Midday Edition to talk about her culinary inspirations. Plus, our Midday Movies critics break down the blockbuster hit "Sinners." And, events to check out in your weekend preview.
Duration:00:45:20
New romance book explores clash between culture and forbidden love
4/30/2025
In Nana Malone's new romance book, workplace rivals face the clash between culture and love connection.
Duration:00:18:10
San Diego's Vietnamese community looks back on 50 years since fall of Sàigòn
4/30/2025
A new four-part video series from KPBS features people in San Diego’s Vietnamese community who are grappling with the trauma of war and finding a path forward.
Duration:00:17:00
Jazz appreciation from San Diego to Tijuana
4/28/2025
This hour, we're jamming out for Jazz Appreciation Month with local musicians and jazz enthusiasts.
Duration:00:47:30
This week in the arts: Black Pacific history, WOW Festival and San Diego book crawl
4/24/2025
A new exhibit displays Black Americans’ relationship to the Pacific Ocean between the 16th and 20th centuries. Then, we preview of the Without Walls Festival and the San Diego Book Crawl.
Duration:00:45:45
How San Diego County behavioral health has changed
4/23/2025
The past five years have been a period of transformation, changing how San Diego County treats San Diegans struggling with mental illness, substance abuse and homelessness.
Duration:00:45:40
Climate leaders in San Diego react to federal threats
4/22/2025
On Earth Day, we sit down with local climate leaders to discuss federal threats to nonprofit status and funding.
Duration:00:40:00
Celebrating Indigenous art and culture in Escondido
4/17/2025
The first annual Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival is coming up in Escondido. Plus, where to find the best in Asian cinema and your weekend preview.
Duration:00:45:40
'55 and Still Alive:' Chicano Park commemorates over five decades of resilience
4/16/2025
We sit down with one of the original co-founders of Chicano Park ahead of the 55th annual Chicano Park Day commemoration this weekend. Also, how the anthology "Somos Xicanas" explores what it means to be Chicana today.
Duration:00:46:00
The challenges young men face today and the importance of mentorship
4/15/2025
On Midday Edition Tuesday, we feature a conversation on the challenges young men face today, and the important role mentorship can play in their success.
Duration:00:20:20