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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The Special Election for the 50th Congressional District takes place on Tuesday April 11th. Tom Fudge finds out who the candidates are and what issues are leading the agenda.
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Scientists say heart disease is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental factors. But more researchers link viral and bacterial infections with heart disease and heart failure. We speak w
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Rallies are expected in more than 120 cities across the United States, drawing more than two million people. Yesterday in San Diego an estimated 50,000 rallied from Balboa Park to the County Administr
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The editors gather at the roundtable for opinions on the week's news. This week, the race for the 50th Congressional District is heating up, Senators on Capitol Hill have reached a compromise on illeg
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A state report ranked San Diego County's hospitals by cardiac bypass death rates. The news isn't good for Alvarado Hospital, but Sharp Heathcare scored quite well. Joe Scherger, a patient safety advoc
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These Days host Tom Fudge looks at your best bets for your weekend itinerary with David Coddon, Assistant Arts Editor for the San Diego Union Tribune.
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For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom threw his support behind San Diego's Measure D Thursday. -
Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
- San Diego university students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
- San Diego Supervisors unanimously deny Cottonwood Sand Mine developer's appeal
- After nearly two decades, Chula Vista is considering a new park on the west side
- Avocado growers in San Diego County face multiple challenges
- Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting