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 San Diego region could face a hospital bed shortage in the coming months with an influx of coronavirus patients. Also, some San Diego senior care facilities now have limited access to coronavirus testing kits, but experts say it could be too little too late to prevent outbreaks. Plus, a week into school closures, some parents of students with disabilities are in crisis mode. We speak to experts about what special education will look like in the age of the coronavirus. And, as people spend more time at home, we have some book recommendations to get you through quarantine. -
The city of San Diego announced it will use Golden Hall and the Convention Center to shelter homeless people and help stem the spread of the coronavirus. Plus, the U.S.-Mexico border has been shut down to nonessential traffic. But most people with valid reasons can still cross. And, a UC San Diego epidemiologist is using the film “Contagion” to teach medical students about pandemics. -
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered 40 million Californians to “stay at home.” And President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the shutdown of the U.S.-Mexico border for all non-essential traffic. All around the state, we'll be hunkered down, no school, no workplace, no restaurants, movie theaters, concerts — we'll just find ourselves at home. From morning to evening, dusk to dawn. And all the while, we're dealing with reports on the increase in Covid-19 cases. So the question is ... how are YOU coping? -
Local officials say immigrants, regardless of legal status, should continue to seek medical help during the pandemic without jeopardizing their immigration status. Plus, if you’re out of work due to the coronavirus shutdown, there are resources that can help you weather the crisis. Also, even though schools are closed, students still need to learn. San Diego Unified is moving to online instructions. And, a San Diego biotech company is moving its coronavirus vaccine to human trials after getting an expedited approval from the FDA. Finally, Spring is almost here and we have tips on how to get your garden blooming so you can practice social-distancing with a beautiful garden. -
Homeless shelters in San Diego are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Some shelters are not admitting new residents, others are only admitting people on a case-by-case basis. Plus, nursing is an already tough profession, but it’s made more difficult during times of crisis. One San Diego nurse shares her experience. Also, what does it mean to “flatten the curve”? We’ll break it down. And, disgraced former Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter was sentenced to 11 months in prison for misusing campaign funds. Finally, as the region shuts down to stem the spread of the virus, artists go digital to share their art. -
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to climb across the state and in San Diego County, new public health measures are now in effect. Bars are closed, dining at restaurants is prohibited and seniors are being urged to self-isolate at home to slow the spread of coronavirus. UCLA’s Anderson Economic Forecast says the US is now in a recession due to the pandemic. Plus, San Diego-area employment law attorney Dan Eaton joined Midday to discuss what employees should know amid the outbreak — from paid sick leave to working from home. Also, a mental health expert talks about how to stay centered during these unsettling times. And, the coronavirus isn’t stopping Meals on Wheels from delivering food to San Diego seniors. Finally, how coronavirus is affecting San Diego’s arts community. -
San Diego economy is feeling the squeeze from the novel coronavirus outbreak as conventions and conferences cancel their events as a precaution. Plus, the V.A. has a program to help war vets pay for nursing homes and home health care, but the application process can be burdensome. Also, the Census Bureau is starting its headcount in earnest today. And, a new take on Peter Pan from Wendy’s perspective. -
Roughly 40 people from the Grand Princess cruise ship are now at MCAS Miramar to begin their two-week quarantine period. Two more planes carrying Grand Princess passengers are expected to arrive at the base later today. Plus, San Diego colleges and universities are moving to online learning in response to the coronavirus concerns. Also, the VA is exploring using artificial intelligence to make medical diagnoses to better care for vets. And, reviews of a world-premiere play about gun violence in America at Roustable Theatre and a new Peter Pan musical at La Jolla Playhouse. -
The latest on the first confirmed novel coronavirus case in San Diego County. Health officials said a woman in her 50s contracted COVID-19 while traveling abroad. Plus, the San Diego metropolitan area made great strides toward achieving 100% clean energy, but transportation emissions still pose a major problem. Also, the South Bay is still inundated by cross-border sewage spills that’ve been going on for months. And, Tijuana women staged a protest Monday against femicide by “disappearing” for a day. In addition, San Diego State is celebrating the women’s studies department’s 50th anniversary. The department was the first of its kind in the nation when it opened. Finally, a preview of the “Incoming” podcast about America’s military. -
Some of the passengers who have been held aboard the Princess Cruise ship are going to be quarantined at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Also, the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute is warning that a fault line that runs through the region could cause widespread damage if a 6.9 quake were to strike. UC San Diego doctors are experimenting with drones in an attempt to bring down patient wait times. Peer counseling could be more helpful than traditional mental health treatment for some veterans, Tijuana's Telefónica Gastro food truck park is coming to San Diego, and NPR's Tiny Desk is seeking entries.
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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.
