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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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  • A girl from the Mexican state of Morelia sleeps in front of a sign for Tijuana as her family's CBP One application appointments to apply for asylum in the United States were declared not valid on the application Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Tijuana, Mexico, shortly after President Donald Trump was sworn-in.
    A week of change for the border and immigration
    Since his inauguration Monday, President Trump has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system. We take a look at how changes to immigration rules are already impacting people in the San Diego-Tijuana border region and beyond. Plus, a look into how AI continues to take hold in our workplaces.
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  • The western hills of Mandeville Canyon burning as the Palisades Fire continues to spread in Los Angeles on Jan. 10, 2025.
    California's insurance troubles, San Diego homeless deaths
    California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.
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  • Megan Mantia, left, and her boyfriend Thomas, only first game given, return to Mantia's fire-damaged home after the Eaton Fire swept through the area, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.
    What it's been like reporting on the LA wildfires
    We hear what it’s been like covering Los Angeles’ historic wildfires this week. Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them. Plus, a fight for control of the San Diego Padres is underway. What does it mean for the team’s future?
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  • One of the 44 new beds at a new shelter in the Midway district for homeless people suffering with mental illness and addiction, San Diego December 15, 2021.
    New conservatorship law takes effect in San Diego
    San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, we take a look into some media trends heading into the new year.
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  • The San Diego County Administration building is seen on Sept. 20, 2024.
    County expands power of civilian oversight board
    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to expand the powers of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board to address in-custody deaths in county jails. Then, we hear about efforts to ban the use of algorithmic pricing software in setting rental prices.
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About Andrew
Andrew Bracken is the host and producer of KPBS Roundtable. He also is a producer and fill-in host for KPBS Midday Edition.
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