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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Argentinean composer Osvaldo Golijov talks with host Tom Fudge about his new 11-song cycle called Ayre, which he composed for superstar soprano Dawn Upshaw.
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The ebb and flow of people and products across the U.S. Mexico border shapes the cultural landscape of San Diego as well as Tijuana. It has also shaped a group of electronic musicians known as the Nor
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At just 35 years old, Mlada Khudoley has become one of the leading sopranos of her generation. She and her sister, who is an accomplished harpist, join host Tom Fudge in studio.
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Host Tom Fudge speaks to Kevin Kelley, with the Imperial Valley Press, about the biggest issues currently facing the Imperial Valley. Kelley talks about growth, unemployment, illegal immigration, and
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Host Tom Fudge speaks to City Attorney Mike Aguirre about the Mayor's financial recovery plan. Last week, Aguirre said that the Mayor's plan to fix San Diego's pension deficit could be illegal. Agui
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We hear quite a bit about our ground troops in Iraq, but what's the role of the Marine Corps air component? Retired Lieutenant Colonel Jay Stout hears the stories of Marines who served abroad. And the
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Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more. -
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A grant from the FCC will help the San Diego Housing Commission expand affordable, quality and reliable broadband internet service to low-income families.
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