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Thomas Fudge

Science and Technology Reporter

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A 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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Politics

Bill Moyers Will Get Spiritual In San Diego

Thomas Fudge

Moyers is holier than me. But is he holier than thou?
Prop. 25 Aims For Majority Rule

Thomas Fudge

The real work of Democratic government gets done in the middle of the political spectrum. The politicians who appeal to the suburban soccer moms can build party majorities and pass legislation. But in California, things are different.
Donna Frye's Parting Shot

Thomas Fudge

At the end of the year San Diego’s most independent-minded politician will be termed out of office. But San Diego city councilwoman Donna Frye gets one more swing of the bat before she is ousted from city hall. This comes on November 2nd when city residents vote on Proposition D, the half-cent sales tax increase that’s tied to financial reform.
Military

Summer Sports Clinic Sees Disabled Veterans In Action

Thomas Fudge

Disabled veterans will be biking, surfing and kayaking in San Diego this week as the VA hosts its annual adaptive sports clinic.
Taking The On-Ramp

Thomas Fudge

If you’re reading this you know I’ve taken up residence in a small corner of the Internet to write a blog. I should say that blogging is something I used to make fun of. Someone recently reminded me that I have called bloggers “people who like to write but have nothing to say.”
Health

James Fowler’s Advice: Don’t Run With The Wrong Crowd

Thomas Fudge

You know the flu is contagious. But UCSD social scientist James Fowler would tell you that it is also socially contagious. His research into the flu is one of many studies he's done on how social networks lead to certain behaviors and, in this case, certain illnesses.