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 EditionComedian and documentary filmmaker W. Kamau Bell is bringing his new stand-up tour to San Diego. Plus, a new novel explores a Native Hawaiian's coming of age journey. And finally, your weekend preview. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe continue our coverage of the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego and unpack the white supremacist, far-right ideologies that experts say motivated the teenage suspects. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear the latest details on Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Plus, a leader in the San Diego Muslim American community shares how people are feeling one day later. Plus, we take a look at the state of Islamaphobia and online hate today. Then, how to foster conversations with children in the wake of trauma and violence. -
A new KPBS investigation found the nonprofit that owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility has received millions in tax breaks over the years. Plus, we take a look into the race for California's 75th State Assembly seat. And, the challenges faced by journalists in Tijuana. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear about some of the surprising findings of a new study that looks into the impacts of cell phone bans. And, how cell phone policies are playing out in San Diego County. -
KPBS Midday EditionOceanside's California Surf Museum has been celebrating the history, art and culture of surfing for 40 years. Plus, an interview with world surfing champion Shaun Tomson ahead of an event at the museum.
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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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