Thomas Fudge
Science and Technology ReporterA journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He joined KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation, and development. He previously served as host of These Days (now KPBS Midday Edition) and as a news editor. Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio, and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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How will U.S. policies in the Middle East change in response to the recent uprisings in the region and the killing of Osama bin Laden? We analyze the president's recent speech, and discuss the affect the U.S. could have on the long-term future of the Middle East and North Africa. -
Over the last four years, more than 35,000 people have been killed in Mexico's drug war. We talk about how the U.S. thirst for illegal drugs is affecting the violence in Mexico. And, we'll discuss the ideas that have been proposed to end the violence. -
Governor Jerry Brown released his revised budget proposal on Monday, but that story was overshadowed by the news that former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had a child with a household staffer. We discuss the key elements of the governor's budget proposal. Plus, we'll talk about the legacy of Schwarzenegger. -
Expanding I-5 by six lanes in San Diego county would not happen under a State Senate bill that would limit the expanded freeway to 12 lanes. The bill has the support of SANDAG. -
California has passed laws and made some scattered attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But there's nothing like expensive gas to do the job right. -
Cars depreciate as they get older. But old homes in San Diego have done a remarkable job of keeping their value during the housing bust.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revoked almost $40 million in funding from San Diego County government, which is preparing to open a new Public Health Laboratory next month, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer's office announced Thursday. -
"Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It bans all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. Consumers will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag. -
The Board of Supervisors will take up an item placing a temporary pause on the application for new battery energy storage systems.
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- Smithsonian artists and scholars respond to White House list of objectionable art
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- SpaceX postpones 10th test launch of massive Starship rocket
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again and shoots lava for 31st time since December