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Roundtable: Still Waiting For Answers In Earl McNeil Death
- Aug. 17
- By Mark Sauer, Neiko Will
National City police say their investigation is done, but the family of Earl McNeil is still waiting for answers. The federal government argues that cross-border sewage pollution is a local problem. And the nation's newspapers clap back at President Trump and his anti-press comments.
Roundtable: Convention Center Plan Sidetracked
- Aug. 10
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
San Diego's convention center expansion plan is put in doubt, a new deportation risk for international college students, and the politics of California's wildfires.
Roundtable: The Consequences Of Climate Change
- Aug. 3
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
California Governor Jerry Brown says recent wildfires are an effect of climate change, presidential politics enters the race for the 50th congressional district, and the Padres struggle to build a winning team.
Roundtable: Reunification Deadline Passes
- July 27
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
The federal government tries to meet a deadline to reunite separated immigrant families, San Diego County leaders weigh whether to bypass its general plan to approve new housing construction, and California's birth rate reaches a record low.
Roundtable: Outrage In National City
- July 20
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
National City faces protests over the death of a man injured in police custody, San Diego approves a plan to regulate short-term home rentals and undisclosed meetings by state energy regulators are made public.
Roundtable: Reuniting Immigrant Families
- July 13
- By Bennett Lacy, Ebone Monet
The Trump administration misses a court-ordered deadline to reunite young immigrant children with their parents, big crowds are expected for the annual pride celebration and the serious challenge to one incumbent on the San Diego City Council.
Roundtable: Outrage Over Border Immigration Policy
- July 6
- By Mark Sauer, Neiko Will
North of the border, the government asks for more time to address family separations as outrage continues over zero-tolerance. While down south, Mexico elects a new president. He's described as populist and anti-establishment, but does he have anything in common with his U.S. counterpart?
Roundtable: Reassembling Fractured Immigrant Families
- June 29
- By Mark Sauer, Neiko Will
The clock is ticking on reuniting immigrant families separated at the border. What now, after Supreme Court Justice Kennedy announces his retirement? And a legal challenge to the Mission Valley stadium site ballot measures. We discuss it all, on KPBS Roundtable.
Roundtable: President Pivots On Immigration, Zero-Tolerance Policy Remains
- June 22
- By Mark Sauer, Neiko Will
The national debate about what to do about immigrants fleeing violence and poverty in their home countries comes to a head this week, while the dream of retirement fades for many Californians. We discuss both on this week's Roundtable.
Roundtable: Problem Teachers In San Diego
- June 15
- By Mark Sauer, Neiko Will
San Diego Teachers who harass students aren't always fired. Terminally ill patients who want to end their lives are in limbo. And how do you help PTSD patients who don't believe they deserve to get better? Tune in for this week's discussion on the KPBS Roundtable.
Roundtable: On To November, Election Roundup
- June 8
- By Mark Sauer, Neiko Will
Candidates still standing after this week's primary are retooling for the general election, with some tight races ahead. We look at what Tuesday's results can forecast about November.
Roundtable: Election 2018 Major Races
- June 1
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
The battle for second place in the race for governor, Democrats risk a possible shutout in the 49th congressional district and controversy hasn't slowed Rep. Duncan Hunter's prospects for re-election.
Roundtable: Election 2018 Local Races
- May 25
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
A discussion on some of the major local races voters will decide in the June 5 primary election, including District Attorney, Sheriff and two open seats for Board of Supervisors.
Roundtable: California’s Sanctuary Critics Go To Washington
- May 18
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
San Diego County political leaders critical of California's sanctuary law go to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump, SeaWorld's parent company says business is up for the start of 2018, and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces a breakthrough in its rhino breeding program.
Roundtable: Billionaire Targets San Diego County District Attorney Race
- May 11
- By Alison St John, Bennett Lacy
The race for San Diego County District Attorney is about to see a flood of ads paid by outside money, the city of Riverside has found a way to effectively end homelessness among veterans and a conversation with NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley.
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