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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. read less

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'Exit Wounds': A look into the dangerous passage of assault weapons

'Exit Wounds': A look into the dangerous passage of assault weapons

KPBS Midday Edition speaks with author Ieva Jusionyte about her book "Exit Wounds" that traces the impacts of cross-border gun smuggling.

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'Exit Wounds': A look into the dangerous passage of assault weapons

'Exit Wounds': A look into the dangerous passage of assault weapons

KPBS Midday Edition speaks with author Ieva Jusionyte about her book "Exit Wounds" that traces the impacts of cross-border gun smuggling.

Diving into San Diego's surfing culture

Diving into San Diego's surfing culture

Local surfers coast through the history, activism and artistry of surfing in San Diego.

Celebrating Earth Day with action

Celebrating Earth Day with action

Environmental advocates share local efforts to make the earth a healthier place on Earth Day and year round.

Managing eco-anxiety through nature, art and self-care

Managing eco-anxiety through nature, art and self-care

Local author Rachael Cohen will host a succulent art workshop in celebration of her book, "Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety." Also, we discuss two upcoming film festivals. And we have your weekend arts preview.

Cybersecurity tips to protect yourself online

Cybersecurity tips to protect yourself online

We hear from a cybersecurity expert on how we can best protect ourselves and our information online. Plus, we talk about ways to budget and save for the future when living costs are high.

Gen Z students swap college for skilled trades

Gen Z students swap college for skilled trades

Trade schools are sparking interest as an alternative career path for Generation Z students in the San Diego region and beyond. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we look into the growing trade workforce locally.

Don Winslow to retire after last novel, 'City in Ruins'

Don Winslow to retire after last novel, 'City in Ruins'

Don Winslow discusses plans to retire and his last novel, 'City in Ruins.'

Bringing mental health care into the pediatrician's office

Bringing mental health care into the pediatrician's office

A program at a San Diego hospital is tackling the youth mental health crisis by integrating mental health care services into physical care settings.

New Wave FC season underway as women's sports grabs the spotlight

New Wave FC season underway as women's sports grabs the spotlight

San Diego Wave FC's third season is underway. In their short history, the team has seen success on the field, as well as in the stands.

How to combat climate anxiety

How to combat climate anxiety

How do we manage eco-anxiety without ignoring the climate crisis?

Artistry, authors and activists: A weekend preview

Artistry, authors and activists: A weekend preview

We break down why San Diego's college campuses are a great way to experience art. Plus, the fifth annual San Diego Writers’ Festival is this Saturday. And finally, we hear from a San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame nominee.

How do we measure happiness?

How do we measure happiness?

A California lawmaker wants to legislate happiness. Meanwhile, the U.S. just dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries.

Celebrating Transgender Day Of Visibility in San Diego

Celebrating Transgender Day Of Visibility in San Diego

San Diego Pride will host its 'Transgender Day of Empowerment' celebration on Friday, April 5.

'Poetry in America' looks at how poems touch American life, past and present

'Poetry in America' looks at how poems touch American life, past and present

The fourth season of PBS show 'Poetry in America' explores how poems can help reveal a broader vision of our country. Also, a preview of this year's Without Walls Festival. And a look at your spring arts guide.

New Padres season brings new hope after difficult year

New Padres season brings new hope after difficult year

The San Diego Padres home opener is Thursday. To celebrate, KPBS Midday Edition is talking all about the Padres. We heard from the Spanish language broadcast voice for the team, and had a conversation with Tony Gwynn's widow nearly 10 years since his passing. And, we get a fan's perspective of the Padres chances in 2024.

Weight-loss drugs change how we treat, talk about obesity

Weight-loss drugs change how we treat, talk about obesity

We break down what these drugs are, and how doctors are adapting their practices, while navigating weight stigma.

'A Great Country,' contemporary ballet and Midday Movies

'A Great Country,' contemporary ballet and Midday Movies

A San Diego author's latest novel digs into racial and class divides in an affluent Southern California community. Plus, a preview of an all-women dance showcase. And finally, Midday Movies celebrates women filmmakers.

Traumatic brain injuries among military members and veterans

Traumatic brain injuries among military members and veterans

KPBS Midday Edition takes a look at how traumatic brain injuries are affecting our veterans and active military. Then, we turn to the lives of military families in San Diego and findings from Blue Star's Military Family Lifestyle Survey.

NPR's Sarah McCammon out with 'The Exvangelicals'

NPR's Sarah McCammon out with 'The Exvangelicals'

We hear from Sarah McCammon about her new book, "The Exvangelicals," and her life journey after leaving the evangelical church.

Family donates $5M to SDSU Black Resource Center, repaying decades-old gesture

Family donates $5M to SDSU Black Resource Center, repaying decades-old gesture

In 1939 Coronado, Gus and Emma Thompson rented to Lloyd Dong Sr. and Margaret Dong, when nobody else would. Decades later, the Dong's children are donating $5 million to serve Black college students at SDSU.