Meet the Team

Jill Linder

Director of Video Programming & Operations

Jill Linder serves as the internal and external point person for TV programming working together with independent producers, national program distributors, vendors and public television colleagues to enact the KPBS TV programming schedule and ensure that the programs airing on KPBS meet the station's standards and mission to the community. In addition, she works collaboratively to develop and execute promotion strategies for key TV programs across all media platforms to reach the widest audience possible. Jill has been with KPBS since 2003. Prior to joining the station, Jill worked at local commercial TV stations including KUSI and KSWB (Now Fox5 San Diego). She earned her bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies from National University.

RECENT STORIES ON KPBS

Health

You can't outrun a bad diet. Food — not lack of exercise — fuels obesity, study finds

Maria Godoy

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.
Environment

A tree falls. A lawsuit follows. A legal expert explains why

Sacha Pfeiffer

Tree disputes between neighbors are common. So what happens when a tree is illegally removed from your property? And what recourse do you have?
Economy

Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple

Obed Manuel

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.
Politics

Appeals court upholds block against Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship

The Associated Press

The ruling keeps a block on the Trump administration from denying citizenship to children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily.
International

Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire in clashes that kill at least 9 civilians

The Associated Press

Both nations accused each other of starting the military clashes and have downgraded their diplomatic relations since Wednesday. Thailand also sealed all land border crossings with Cambodia.
National

Frustrated by NIMBYs, states are trying to force cities to build affordable housing

Marisa Peñaloza

Jennifer Ludden

Utah's leaders worry skyrocketing home prices are keeping young people from creating wealth. It's among a growing number of states — red and blue — passing laws to promote more affordable places.