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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A state official told KPBS that Poway’s storm drain and reservoir connections are not in compliance with state regulations and contributed to the contamination of the city’s water system. Poway residents remain under a boil-water order. In San Diego County, a new report commissioned by the American Civil Liberties Union shows black people are twice as likely to be stopped than white people. Law enforcement officials are disputing the data. And, one year after the shutdown of the San Ysidro border crossing, local leaders say ties between San Diego and Tijuana are stronger than ever. Plus, it’s the busiest time of year for Amazon and a new investigation uncovers widespread workplace safety violations at warehouses across the country. Also, we’ll take a closer look at how the Army is turning to video games to recruit members of Generation Z. And, what one environmental group is doing to tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. -
San Diego Republican Congressman Duncan Hunter pleaded guilty to one count of misuse of campaign funds in federal court today. He faces five years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced March 17. Also, a large Chaldean Iraqi community is thriving in San Diego. And, UC San Diego composer Anthony Davis discusses his latest opera on the “Central Park Five” and his artistic approach to social and political issues. -
San Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter is changing his not guilty plea to federal campaign finance charges. For months, the Congressman has been calling the charges politically motivated and labeling them a “witch hunt.” David Victor, a climate policy expert at UC San Diego is headed to the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference known as COP25 in Madrid and talks about the conference’s main priorities. Plus, Cyber Monday is becoming a bigger shopping holiday than Black Friday. Also, scientists are hoping to use oysters as canaries in the ocean to monitor the health of local estuaries. And, a man who stood up against Japanese internment is celebrated in a play at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. -
Hunter, who has maintained his innocence for nearly 1-1/2 years, and has at times called the charges against him a political witch-hunt, will change his plea at 10 a.m. at the federal courthouse in downtown San Diego. -
It’s Black Friday, but for locally owned stores, it’s Small Business Saturday that matters. We’ll take a look at the impact of small businesses and how the city of San Diego aims to give them a boost through its Storefront Improvement Program. Plus, San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez is running for Congress. She sits down with KPBS to talk about her impact and legacy in District 9. And, the director for "Wally and His Lover Boys" at Diversionary's Black Box Theatre is familiar with staging a show, just not in this way before. -
Marine Room executive chef Bernard Guillas joins Midday Edition on Wednesday to share his pro tips on preparing a Thanksgiving Day meal. -
A major storm is expected to dump 2 to 3 inches of rain in San Diego County through Friday, potentially disrupting Thanksgiving travel plans. Plus, Tijuana, a city of more than 1.5 million people, is dealing with a severe water shortage and it has led the city water utility to shut off water for days at a time. A new tool launched by the District Attorney’s Office allows people to report suspected abuse of students in school. Also, federal regulators are teaming up with hackers to address cybersecurity concerns. Plus, in a polarized America, the Thanksgiving dinner table could be a political minefield. A political scientist weighs in on how to bridge divisions this season. And, a new musical at the La Jolla Playhouse serves up a redemptive tale of a father and daughter finding each other amidst decades-old secrets and against the backdrop of Cambodian rock scene of the 60s and 70s. -
Sec. Richard Spencer was fired Sunday for brokering a deal with the White House to let Navy SEAL Chief Edward Gallagher retire with his trident pin. The Paradise Hills shooting highlights the need for more protection for domestic violence victims. San Diego wants to triple its urban tree canopy in the next decade, but environmentalists say the city faces a tough challenge to meet its lofty goal. The Humane Society is under attack over its decision to release stray cats back to the streets. Plus, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, here are some tips on how you can reduce food waste this holiday season. And, Only Here launches a new series on border art. The first installment is on the godfather of border art, Marcos Ramirez — better known as “Erre.” -
Imperial Beach residents raised concerns at a town hall Thursday about increasing rents ahead of California’s rent cap law, which goes into effect Jan. 1. Plus, the Navy risks a showdown with President Trump over the future of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and whether he is fit to be a SEAL. And, our film critics picks of current releases and older film titles to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday. -
San Diego State’s offer for the Mission Valley stadium is raising a few concerns from the Independent Budget Analyst and City Attorney’s Office. California moved its presidential primaries to March but it is still not getting the attention from candidates. Plus, the San Diego Humane Society is accused of releasing adoptable cats back to the streets. And, San Diego adult website operator is facing new charges of child trafficking amid the ongoing civil fraud trial against him. Finally, San Diego-based Sure Fire Soul Ensemble’s new album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart.
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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.
