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Hosted by Andrew Bracken, KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join us for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. KPBS Roundtable airs each Friday at 12 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 a.m. across San Diego on 89.5 FM and Imperial County on 97.7 FM. You can also catch the show on all podcast apps. New episodes drop every Friday afternoon.

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  • San Diego County water managers are saying the region will have enough water next year. More limited access to the Colorado River and the ongoing impacts of climate change, however, mean water will remain a challenge for the region for years to come. Plus, we take a look into the coming price hikes for water customers in the city of San Diego.
  • Despite some late season success and record-breaking attendance, the 2023 San Diego Padres team was unable to meet the high expectations that came with having the third highest payroll in Major League Baseball.
  • A recent influx of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border are overwhelming border officials and creating challenges for local aid groups and shelters in the San Diego-Tijuana region. We hear from local border reporters about what they have seen, and how the rise in asylum-seekers reveals an immigration system in need of repair.
  • California’s legislative session ended Thursday night. We take a look at some of the bills now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk for final approval. Then, for Democracy Day, we hear about current concerns for democracy in San Diego County and beyond.
  • It has been over a month since enforcement of San Diego’s public camping ban started. What impact is it having on homelessness in the region? Plus, there’s a new twist in the Fat Leonard scandal, the largest corruption case in U.S. Navy history.
Andrew Bracken is the host and producer of KPBS Roundtable. He also is a producer and fill-in host for KPBS Midday Edition.