Ashley Rusch
ProducerAshley Rusch is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. Before joining KPBS, she was an associate producer at LAist 89.3, where she worked on AirTalk with Larry Mantle, Weekend Edition and All Things Considered.
At UC Santa Barbara, Ashley led KCSB-FM’s news coverage through the COVID-19 pandemic. She was also a news intern at KCBX in San Luis Obispo.
Ashley grew up in South Pasadena, California.
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KPBS Midday EditionAfter 16 years, Micah Parzen is moving on from his role as CEO at Balboa Park's Museum of Us. We talk about the efforts he spearheaded during his time there, like rebranding the museum and leading decolonizing initiatives.
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KPBS Midday EditionWhile Indigenous people are a central part of America's origin story, they are often left out of the narrative. We sit down with three Indigenous scholars to talk about that history and the importance of telling it.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the long history and growth of far-right hate groups in San Diego. Plus, the inner workings of a prominent white supremacist group spreading across the United States.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe Supreme Court handed down two major immigration rulings this week. Plus, new rules limiting technology and screens are coming for San Diego schools after a resolution passed this week. We also look into the rising cost of quinceañeras and how families are adapting to keep the important cultural milestone alive. Then, KPBS Morning Edition anchor Deb Welsh is calling it a career after more than 25 years in the market.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe celebrate Black Music Month with San Diego's own Soul Disciples, a hip-hop and rap collective.
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A new investigation reveals concerns over health care access and medical neglect at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Then, the science behind being a dad. And finally, artist Parker Edison shares his journey as a storyteller elevating local rap history.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe book, "Under the Perfect Sun: The San Diego Tourists Never See" is releasing a new edition with updated stories and interviews examining the city's political and social transformation. Then, your weekend arts preview.
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KPBS Midday EditionFrom Friar franks and popcorn to fine dining in Carlsbad, we bring you a taste of arts and culture news in San Diego this week.
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As many San Diego households struggle to make ends meet, a financial planner shares practical tips on saving and managing money during tough economic times.
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