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For our season finale we close out our narrative by showcasing up-and-coming San Diego rap artists who exist as ‘hybrid rappers’, kids that have grown up with rap their entire lives. Born with the Internet in full swing they’re blazing new trails with a mix of old and new strategies. Plus, we hear from rappers, Ric Scales, Kahlee and Odessa Kane about the work of emceeing.

In episode 11 we encounter a group of artists who have extended the longevity of their careers through the re-release of their underground hits alongside new music. Insights are shared by rappers Frosty (Chris Whitehead) and Addiquit (Bethany W.). Additionally, we look into a legal case involving rapper Brandon ‘Tiny Doo’ Duncan who fought for more than just freedom of speech.

In this episode, we are transported into the 2010s, a time marked by a significant shift in the music industry due to the disruptive influence of Napster. San Diego begins to emerge successful in our rap pursuits. Dj Artistic and engineer Chauncey Chamberlain introduce us to 'the Loft'. Plus, esteemed hip hop intellectual, Dart Adams, provides perspectives on our positioning within the world of rap music.

The city of San Diego's independent budget analyst and KPBS reporter explain there's few easy answers to San Diego's budget deficit.

RFK Jr. announced this week that the federal government is removing the recommendation that kids and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. But CDC advice is more nuanced.

There are more than 3,800 Chinese students at UC San Diego, the largest international student population on campus.

Shifting soil has plagued the coastal rail line between San Diego and Orange counties the past few years, often causing monthslong shutdowns. Now the project to fix the rail is getting a $125 million financial boost from the state. And last week, the Pentagon upgraded discharge codes for hundreds of LGBTQ+ veterans. The problem is it only applied to those forced out under Don't Ask, Don't Tell, leaving out the thousands separated before that became policy. Plus, a new documentary focuses on efforts to get Iraqi refugees living in El Cajon counted in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Border artist Hugo Crosthwaite ventures into color with a new body of work on view at Bread and Salt — with more opening at Mesa College Art Gallery later this month.

San Diego FC has issued indefinite bans to 33 people who apparently participated in a violent brawl with LA Galaxy supporters after the Major League Soccer rivals’ match at Snapdragon Stadium last weekend.

The California high school track-and-field championship is set to begin Friday amid a controversy over the participation of a transgender female athlete.