These Days
Living Downtown
- Feb. 9, 2010
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Close to 35,000 residents now call downtown San Diego home. We'll explore the benefits and challenges of living in an urban setting.
Legacy On The Land
- Feb. 9, 2010
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Audrey and Frank Peterman were unfamiliar with the National Park Service. As the result of their eventful 12,000 mile cross-country trip through 40 states, they are now considered 'expert' environmentalists on the public lands system. Audrey Peterman joins us in studio to discuss her book, "Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why Every American Should Care."
Saving American Journalism
- Feb. 9, 2010
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An assessment of the problems facing American journalism and proposals for addressing them are the subjects of "The Reconstruction of American Journalism," a report out of Columbia University by Professor Michael Schudson and Leonard Downie, Jr., former executive editor of the Washington Post.
Legal Update: Curfew Challenge
- Feb. 9, 2010
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A teenager challenges San Diego's curfew ordinance and wins in a State Court of appeals. We'll hear what that means for the city's "be home before 10" curfew. We'll also check in a State Supreme court decision on the medical marijuana law and a new anti-discrimination law regarding genetic information.
Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
- Feb. 8, 2010
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President Obama wants to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law which bars homosexuals from serving openly in the military. We'll look at what it will take to change the law and the impact it will have on the military.
Polygamy in America
- Feb. 8, 2010
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As San Diegans prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day with their "one and only," there are towns in America where Valentine's Day is a lot more complicated. We'll explore the phenomenon of POLYGAMY IN AMERICA, the feature story in this month's National Geographic magazine.
Weekend Preview: The Editors, The Thermals And Justin Townes Earle
- Feb. 4, 2010
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Steve Earle's singer-songwriter son plays The Loft, the Editors play the House of Blues, and that's just two of your music options for the weekend. Also, next week marks the beginning of the San Diego Jewish Film Festival and their 20th anniversary. We'll talk music and film on this Weekend Preview.
Toyota's Troubles Self-Inflicted
- Feb. 4, 2010
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For several years, Toyota dismissed charges that many of its models are subject to sudden, unexplained acceleration. With the fatal accident last August of the Lexus driven by veteran California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor, Toyota's attitude changed. We look at whether Toyota's proposed fixes are enough and what the corporation can do to regain its reputation for quality.
Guns, Drugs Flow Across "Iron River"
- Feb. 4, 2010
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Jeff Parker's new book is Iron River, a crime novel where the action is on the California/Mexican border, where the vicious drug cartels hook up with gun runners and the mayhem becomes increasingly scary.
City Attorney Discusses Bankruptcy
- Feb. 4, 2010
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Should the City of San Diego consider municipal bankruptcy as a possible solution to its financial problems? We speak to City Attorney Jan Goldsmith about the impact bankruptcy would have on the city, and discuss Goldsmith's goals for his second year in office.
Featured Archives
Tipsters Help to Solve Crimes in San Diego
What role does a community play in solving crimes? We'll look at how San Diego County Crime Stoppers has provided a place for the public to work with law enforcement on reporting crimes.
Inventor of Mobile Phone Talks Texting, Future of Communication
How have cell phones changed our lives? Inventor of the mobile phone, and purveyor of portability, Marty Cooper is still at it. We'll find out what the "father of the mobile phone" thinks about texting, and how he thinks we can improve wireless communications.
Peter Kaye is a Contrarian
Peter Kaye, whose career has included stints with KPBS, the San Diego Union, and the political campaigns of Pete Wilson and Gerald Ford, has written a book about his life. A long-time resident of Del Mar, Kaye's book covers his ignominious entry into journalism, his coverage of the assassination of ...
Carlsbad Composer Brings Band "Build" To San Diego
Seven years ago, Carlsbad native Matt McBane started the Carlsbad Music Festival and it has become one of the area's most innovative music showcases. Since relocating to Brooklyn, the classically-trained violinist has built a band called Build. McBane and his indie-classical quintet play The Loft on Wednesday night.
Joan Baez's New Album Brings Her to San Diego
Joan Baez's new album was produced by Steve Earle and nominated for a Grammy. It's her 24th studio album and last year marked Baez's 50th year as a performer.
Greyboy Allstars Add A Little Funk to KPBS
I know it's hard to imagine, but KPBS can get funky, especially with the help of San Diego's Greyboy Allstars.
Video Highlights
Food: A Project Envision Documentary
"Food" is a 30-minute documentary that follows your dinner from the plate to the field, farm and ocean. The investigation reveals some surprising facts about the modern food chain. You may be surprised how far your oranges have traveled, what's in your farmed salmon, and why your chicken breasts are so large these days.
New Relocation Assistance Program For Homeowners
Home foreclosures at an all time high, but a new relocation assistance program allows banks to give money to tenants who leave quickly and quietly. KPBS Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn explains the program.
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