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The city of San Diego's campaign finance regulations now face a legal challenge. KPBS political correspondent Gloria Penner is here to discuss who filed a lawsuit against the rules and why.

How will local Marines be affected by the troop surge in Afghanistan? We speak to local journalist Tony Perry, and Brigadier General Joseph Osterman, about what's currently happening in Afghanistan, and the challenges U.S. forces face in trying to create peace in the country.

The annual PGA golf tournament at Torrey Pines gets underway later this month, but it's going without a title sponsor. Joining us on Morning Edition is Tom Wilson, executive director of the Century Club of San Diego.

Airs Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that tests the federal government's power to keep convicted sex offenders behind bars long after they have completed their prison terms.

Airs Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh — governed by a former warlord — is often cited as an example of what's going right in the country. It also highlights what could go wrong if the West places too much power and money in the hands of local governments too quickly.

Auto executives are spending a lot of time trying to make the case that a turnaround is well under way, and this week's International Auto Show in Detroit showcases what the future holds for General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Ford got off to a good start — winning both car and truck of the year — while Chrysler has become opaque.

Optimism among black Americans has surged more in the past two years than at any time in the past quarter century, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. African-Americans remain upbeat about economic and social progress, despite the deep recession.

What are the effects of technology such as Facebook, Twitter, texting and email on social interaction and etiquette? We speak with technology etiquette expert, Elaine Swann and experts on social networks, James Fowler and Noah Arceneaux about the relationship between new technology and social behavior.