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Now that the Taliban has virtually seized full control of Afghanistan, the lingering threat of international terror is on the minds of many Americans. Plus, a new program in California is offering stipends to volunteers, in an effort to bring climate change solutions to urban and rural communities throughout the state, including here in San Diego. Also, a sewage testing program at UCSD could be key to helping identify COVID-19 outbreaks when students return to school in the fall. And, we highlight Daniella De Jesús, one of the playwrights in the fifth annual San Diego Repertory Theatre's Latinx New Play Festival happening next month. Finally, from the archives, a summertime anthem about Southeast San Diego.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian leaders took to social media to stand in sympathy and solidarity with a tragedy unfolding across the world.

In the first California recall debate this week, four Republican contenders traded few jabs at each other, but concentrated on a litany of complaints against Newsom and the Democratic-controlled Legislature. Plus, the phenomenon of breakthrough cases is making people concerned about COVID again. And, this weekend in arts, the San Diego Symphony opens the Shell, an interactive photography exhibit opens at SDMA, and Fern Street Circus goes on a neighborhood tour.

The hottest, driest summer since the government began recording rainfall and temperature 61 years ago has wilted crops and left reservoirs at half their normal water level.

The mint condition card sold for $12.6 million. It's part of a booming market for collectibles.

Americans of color were more likely than their white counterparts to say they feared being physically attacked, the NPR/Harvard study shows.

The scenes from Kabul, of people clinging to U.S. military planes in a desperate effort to escape the approaching Taliban, echo the end of another failed U.S. war. The end of the Vietnam War created the same kind of chaos in Saigon. Now, many Americans, both in and out of the military are asking, “how could this have happened again?” Plus, San Diego's hospitals are struggling to keep up with a high volume of both COVID and non-COVID-related hospitalizations. Also, stopping the spread of a deadly citrus tree bug found in North County is crucial to protecting trees belonging to both backyard growers and San Diego’s commercial citrus industry. And, the rules surrounding the Sept. 14 recall election are complicated and confusing. We break it down for you.

Guerrero joined Midday Edition to talk about her recent article in the Los Angeles Times about San Diego's history with White Extremism and One America News.

The FDA on Monday gave full approval to the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and older. A physician breaks down what this means for San Diego’s vaccination effort. Plus, a look at the top four candidates looking to replace Gov. Newsom if he’s recalled. Larry Elder is the leading Republican candidate, but critics say his ideology is a threat to California. Also, as in-person learning resumes at SDSU, local residents worry about the off-campus party scene. In addition, more Latinos identified as multiracial or "some other race" in the 2020 Census than in 2010, a change that reflects shifting understandings of race and the limits of the U.S. Census categories. And, the California Privacy Protection Agency is starting to get set up and running, we hear from the new head of the agency. Finally, the Studio Door’s exhibit San Diego Drag Icons and its companion fundraiser, highlight the connection between drag and activism.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Horror in the High Desert, Emily the Criminal, and more.