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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San Diego County leaders are trying to stay ahead of the novel coronavirus and declared a local and public health emergency last Friday. The move was a precaution to allow the county to tap into mutual aid assets and state and federal funds as needed. Plus, the March 2020 primary is fast approaching, KPBS looks at the races and issues in North County. Also, in a new report, the Department of Defense says climate change is a growing national security threat. And, violence against women are rising in Sonora and across Mexico. Women there are joining a movement demanding action from the government. In addition, KPBS Only Here podcast takes a look at the mural along the border that is broadcasting voices of “Dreamers,” children who were brought into the U.S. illegally. Finally, travel writer Pico Iyer explores aging and death in new book “Autumn Light.” -
Despite a 2018 law banning the practice of charging parents for juvenile detentions, tens of thousands of parents are still stuck with hefty bills. Plus, just a little over a year ago President Trump’s “Remain In Mexico” policy took effect. The situation remains desperate for thousands of migrants in Mexican border cities. And, there are loads of art events around town for Valentine’s Day weekend. We have a preview. -
A second person was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, in San Diego. The first and second patients were on different flights and quarantined at different facilities at MCAS Miramar. Plus, San Diego rapper “Tiny Doo” and another man were awarded nearly $1.5 million in a wrongful arrest lawsuit. And, the new Common Sense Party is actively recruiting members, but experts say the way it is doing so raises ethical and legal issues. Also, the city of San Diego named its first poet laureate, Ron Salisbury, who will produce original works inspired by and in response to San Diego. Finally, this week, UC San Diego is hosting “Changing Tides II — A Telematic Translocational Concert.” KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando speaks with a pair of professor-musicians to explain what audiences can expect from this free multimedia event. -
There’s a new political party in California called the Common Sense Party and signature gatherers in San Diego are registering people for it without their knowledge. Plus, Brian Jones on his second run for the 50th Congressional District. Also, a local company is testing drone deliveries of prescription drugs. In addition, a local doctor is using questionable methods to treat brain injuries. And, August Wilson’s first play, “Jitney,” is now playing at the Old Globe Theatre. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accidentally cleared a person with COVID-19 or coronavirus. The mistake was caught by CDC officials in Atlanta. Plus, the public is invited to weigh in on the future of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Also, some local hospitals are lagging behind on their vaccinations against flu. In addition, a new book by a UC San Diego political science professor suggests race, above all else, is the dominant factor that shapes who wins and loses elections in the U.S. And, drug addiction does not respect class, race or profession. The story of how addiction created secrets, lies and ultimately tragedy for a San Diego attorney and his family. Finally, how the San Diego Opera brought the cannibalistic witch to life in “Hansel And Gretel.” -
The Navy and SANDAG have been working to redevelop NAVWAR headquarters into a transit hub. The public has a chance to weigh in at Liberty Station this Thursday. Plus, meet radio talk show host Carl DeMaio, who is running for the 50th Congressional District. Also, there five candidates vying for the two seats on the San Diego Unified school board. And, the history of the search for gender-neutral pronouns. Finally, Diversionary Theatre this weekend debuts the world premiere of Sylvan Oswald’s "A Kind of Weather." -
A major natural gas pipeline project is about to get underway in San Diego County. Environmental groups are furious, saying the project goes against the state’s goal of moving away from fossil fuels. Plus, violent crime has been on the rise in Sonora, Mexico, how are the police there handling the violence? And, the Academy Awards is this Sunday, KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando and Moviewallas’ Yazdi Pithavala talk about their 2020 Oscar predictions. -
Post acquittal, President Donald Trump went on a scorched-earth rant against his detractors. Plus, four people evacuated from China to San Diego were hospitalized with symptoms. Also, Todd Gloria has spent the last four years representing San Diegans in Sacramento. Now he wants to come back to city government and become San Diego’s next Mayor. Plus, Cory Briggs, known for suing local governments, wants to be San Diego City Attorney. And, while their future remains uncertain, migrant children now have a place to learn and grow in Tijuana. Finally, San Diego-based IDW comic book publishing has a new president. He talks with KPBS’ arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando about the company's future. -
A recap on everything that happened at President Donald Trump’s third State of the Union address. Plus, in 2018, Ammar Campa-Najjar ran against former Rep. Duncan Hunter in the 50th Congressional District. Now with Hunter out of the race, Campa-Najjar talks about his chances to capture the seat in a deeply red district. Also, with the worsening affordable housing crisis, Chula Vista Elementary School District is proposing a bond measure to build affordable housing units for teachers. And, inspired by the “Oregon Trail” educational game, a local video game developer wants to show users the effects of climate change with his new game “The Climate Trail.” Finally, NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep on his book “Imperfect Union” about the settling of the West and the parallels to today’s politics. -
Mail ballots are being sent out this week. San Diego County Registrar of Voters discusses what you need to know about the March primary. Plus, the fate of the Newland Sierra Housing Project, otherwise known as Measure B, is now in the hands of voters. Also, meet the supervisorial candidates in the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3 race. And, get an outsider’s perspective on Tijuana tacos and immigrantion’s effect on food. Finally, there’s a fun exhibit that looks at what’s going inside your brain at the Fleet Science Center.
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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.
