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. Midday Edition airs Monday - Thursday 12pm - 1pm and again from 8pm - 9pm. You can also catch the show anytime on all podcast apps.
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The county hit a trigger with eight outbreaks in seven days, putting a set back on the San Diego’s reopening plan. Plus, the San Diego Zoo begins welcoming the public this weekend. It’s an early sign that the region's slumbering tourist economy is starting to wake up. And, organizers of a Juneteenth celebration in San Diego discuss what this holiday means to them in the wake of widespread protests against racism. -
The Supreme Court didn't say Trump can't end DACA, just that his administration went about it the wrong way. We’ll explain the court’s majority opinion. Also, what are the political implications of the DACA ruling for the November election. And, advocacy groups say about 40,000 Daca eligible immigrants live in San Diego County. Today’s decision means they are safe from deportation - for now. We hear the voices of two San Diego DACA recipients. -
San Diego Unified has a plan for reopening this fall but it depends on funding from the state and federal government. Plus, Imperial County officials thought the coronavirus would not hit the rural county hard but now it has the highest per capita infection rate in the state. In addition, tear gas has rarely been used against protesters in the U.S. in the past half-century, but that’s changed recently and it could worsen the spread of coronavirus. And, San Diego county officials got another rebuke from the courts this week as an appeals court panel rejected the county's Climate Action Plan. Also, after 30 years, the Betty Broderick murders are in the spotlight again as the case is being re-examined in a new Los Angeles Times podcast. -
Bars reopened last weekend and social media postings show some people in the Gaslamp district not wearing facial coverings or following social distancing guidelines. Plus, Councilmember Monica Montgomery is facing a backlash over her vote to increase funding for the San Diego Police Department. Also, multiple lawsuits have been filed against Inovio, claiming the company overstated the viability of its COVID-19 vaccine.The pandemic is hurting the budget of cities across the county, but some cities are faring better than others. And, new UC San Diego research says how we restart the economy will impact climate change more than the temporary reduction of carbon emissions from the pandemic shutdown. -
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBTQ workers from being fired because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The decision stems from several cases filed by gay and transgender employees. Plus, San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez is defending her vote to approve the city’s budget, which did not include cuts to police funding. Also, some members of the National Guard could face discipline for refusing to deploy to respond to protests against police brutality and racial injustice. And, a grandfather from San Diego opens up to his granddaughter about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and reflects on how it compares to today’s protest movement. -
De-escalation is the buzzword in law enforcement around the country right now, but in Berkeley, it’s been central to the city’s police department’s mission for years. Plus, an estimated 28,000 essential workers in California could be at risk of deportation. That's if the courts allow President Trump to end humanitarian protections called "temporary protected status" or TPS. And, Redwoods Music founder and songwriter Alfred Howard shows off his playlist of music that influenced him as he kicks off a new year-long songwriting challenge. -
Even as the San Diego Police Department is requiring its officers to learn de-escalation tactics, some experts and advocates say the regimen still fosters an us-vs.-them mentality. Plus, we break down what you can do to keep yourself safe as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. Also, how do you evacuate from a fire while maintaining social distance? The Red Cross has a plan. And, some San Diego County schools are teaching children as young as kindergarten about racism and bias. It’s part of the Anti-Defamation League’s ‘No Place For Hate’ program. -
A KPBS investigation shows when police use force, they’re more likely to shoot if the suspect is a person of color. Plus, a woman hit in the head by La Mesa police with a bean bag round at last month’s protest is speaking for the first time since she was released from the hospital. Also, a student, a parent and a school board member reflect on distance learning and the next school year. And, a preview of ‘What We Do in the Shadow’s” season finale. -
After more than 10 hours of public comments, the San Diego City Council voted to pass the budget with no cuts to the police department. Plus, the coronavirus pandemic is magnifying the social inequity in at-risk communities, such as the homeless. Also, two local black journalists reflect on recent protests and why they remain hopeful for the future of race relations in the U.S. And, the Navy continues to lean heavily on isolation in its response to COVID-19 after the virus spread uncontrollably through the USS Roosevelt. Finally, a new San Diego-based documentary on hospice and the impact of AIDS on the gay rights movement -
As protests against racial injustice and police brutality enter the second week, calls for defunding the police are getting louder. We’ll break down what that means. Also, nursing homes with the highest coronavirus cases have long complaint records, but industry representatives say there is no correlation. Plus, a UC San Diego study suggests South Korea’s use of technology is more effective at reducing COVID-19 deaths than widespread stay-at-home orders. And, as Black Lives Matter protests grip the nation, how can white parents talk to their children about racism.
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Midday Edition Team
Jade Hindmon
Host
Jade Hindmon is the host of KPBS Midday Edition. She connects San Diego through fearless conversations that inform, inspire and make you think. Prior to Midday Edition Jade was a reporter and fill-in anchor in the KPBS newsroom covering everything from politics to policing and the economy. Her award winning work spans network affiliates across the southeast and midwest. As a very proud Rattler, Jade studied broadcast journalism and political science at Florida A&M University. She takes a special interest in topics about democracy, accountability, racial justice, science and wellness.
Brooke Ruth
Senior Producer
Brooke Ruth is the senior producer for KPBS Radio News. She previously served as a producer for KPBS Midday Edition and a web producer. Before joining KPBS, Brooke was a web editor for four newspapers and a local television station. She began her career in news at the Imperial Valley Press. She has also been part of the web teams at the Napa Valley Register, North County Times, and U-T San Diego. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at UCLA in psychology, she worked on the student newspaper, the Daily Bruin.
Andrew Bracken
Producer
Andrew Bracken, KPBS Midday Edition and Roundtable producer & host of podcasts "My First Day" & "San Diego Conversations," made "Facing North," a docu-web series on San Diego-Tijuana ties, released on PBS in 2017. He's a San Diego Foundation Creative Catalyst fellow & a San Diego Film Award winner. He drums in his spare time.
Ashley Rusch
Producer
Ashley Rusch is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. Before joining KPBS, she was an associate producer at LAist 89.3, where she worked on AirTalk with Larry Mantle, Weekend Edition and All Things Considered. At UC Santa Barbara, Ashley led KCSB-FM’s news coverage through the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also a news intern at KCBX in San Luis Obispo. Ashley grew up in South Pasadena, California.
Julianna Domingo
Producer
Julianna Domingo is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. Before joining the station, Julianna worked at CalMatters as a College Journalism Network Fellow where she reported on higher education across the state. She got her start in journalism at The Triton, an independent student newspaper at UC San Diego. Julianna graduated from UC San Diego with a major in political science and a minor in communications.
Brandon Truffa
Media Production Specialist
Prior to joining the KPBS Midday team in 2024, Brandon worked as a board operator and producer with The Mighty 1090 in San Diego, and executive producer and sound editor at FOX Sports Radio in Los Angeles. He's a San Diego native and graduate of San Diego State University. In his spare time he enjoys watching sports, going to comedy shows and hanging out with his cats and dogs.
Ben Redlawsk
Media Production Specialist
Ben Redlawsk is a media production specialist for KPBS radio. He provides technical direction for KPBS “Morning Edition” and assists with “KPBS Midday Edition” and “KPBS Roundtable” through audio editing and recording. He got his start in radio as head audio engineer at KSDT, UC San Diego’s student-run radio station. Ben graduated from UC San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary computing and the arts with an emphasis in music technology.
