Community Conversations

Community Conversations are solutions-focused, educational discussions on issues important to our region. Public, quarterly conversations convene a panel of notable experts to discuss critical and current topics. The program strives to bring together people of all backgrounds to share their thoughts and solutions, in person and through civil dialogue. The program is a collaboration between KPBS and the National Conflict Resolution Center.

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Latest Episode: San Diego Conversations Podcast

San Diego Conversations Podcast: Despite A Pandemic, Initial Census Results May Be Better Than Expected

Why the U.S. Census is important and how the 2020 census has navigated a bumpy road, including kicking off during a pandemic. How did the census turn out, at least initially, for San Diego?

2020 Community Conversations

KPBS and the National Conflict Resolution Center present a Community Conversation on the post-election challenges facing our democracy, including voting issues, the Electoral College and the role of the media.

KPBS producer Pat Finn moderates a Facebook Live interview with census experts Dr. Tom Wong, UCSD associate professor of political science; Griselda Ramirez, director of civic engagement for Mid-City CAN; and Jeffrey Enos, deputy regional director for the Census Bureau. A question-and-answer session is moderated by the National Conflict Resolution Center.