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On Day 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristina Wong began sewing masks out of old bedsheets and bra straps on her Hello Kitty sewing machine. Before long, she was leading the Auntie Sewing Squad, a work-from-home sweatshop of hundreds of volunteers—including children and her own mother—to fix the U.S. public health care system while in quarantine. It was a feminist care utopia forming in the midst of crisis. Or was it a mutual aid doomsday cult? With hilarity and boundless generosity, she invites the audience in on her work building community in isolation, while reflecting on what we’d been through and imagining what we wanted to become. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The San Diego Symphony welcomes the Finnish pop sensation Rajaton to San Diego for their Rady Shell debut in Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA. Known as one of the world’s top six-voice a cappella ensembles, Rajaton brings the music of ABBA to San Diego, performing their top hits with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Rajaton’s infectious energy will have you dancing in your seats, reliving the era of the “Dancing Queen” and disco. You’ll hear all your favorite ABBA hits performed live, including “Mamma Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me” and many more! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Eric Silagy, the CEO of Florida Power & Light unexpectedly announced his retirement. The company said the move was not connected to a burgeoning political spending scandal.

Suntide offers all-natural, ready-to-drink mimosas that are perfect for enjoying outside under the sky, celebrating moments big and small. Bold, bright and based in California, Suntide crafts mimosas with real juice and sparkling California wine, with no hard-to-pronounce ingredients, mysterious additives or preservatives. Celebrate the San Diego launch at Home and Away in Encinitas on September 10th with live music, DJs, a photo booth, tacos and of course, plenty of Suntide! RSVP for an extra drink ticket. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Naval Flight operations have been suspended in the wake of a series of crashes in Southern California this month. Then, inflation shows no signs of slowing down. Numbers released Friday show the consumer price index last month jumped 8.6% higher than a year ago. Next, San Diego is one of the biggest biotech centers in the country. Will it last? And, as families across the county celebrate their graduating students, there is one celebration that stands out. It’s a class of just about a dozen graduates who have overcome homelessness and created true hope for their future. Next, San Diego Repertory Theatre announced it would be suspending all productions and laying off its entire staff because of a financial crisis. Then on Friday, the cast of its recent show The Great Khan released a statement on social media alleging racism and misogyny at the Rep. Finally, we wrap the San Diego International Fringe Festival which closed Sunday.

TikTok officials say they are "disappointed in the outcome," but will remain focused on implementing a plan to keep the data of Americans safe.

The Fat Leonard Navy bribery scandal is wrapping up in San Diego. Meanwhile, high gas prices are affecting local small businesses. Plus, some people are ripping out their lawns as water restrictions are put in place across the county.

PacWest and Western Alliance were among the smaller lenders that saw shares tumble even as the banks sought to reassure their customers and investors..

The San Diego City Council is set to begin its final budget hearings Monday. Meanwhile, more details have been revealed about the Marine Osprey crash last Wednesday in Imperial County. Plus, the San Diego International Fringe Festival wrapped up over the weekend.

Midday Edition uplifts voices in San Diego with fearless conversations about intriguing issues. Host, Jade Hindmon, cuts through the noise with questions that give listeners a deeper understanding of themselves, people and the community they live in. Guests share diverse perspectives from their expertise and lived experience. In a city and world that's rapidly changing, Jade’s interviews inspire, inform and make you think. Midday Edition is live Monday - Thursday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. and re-airs from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. You can also catch the show anytime on all podcast apps.

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