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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These Days host Tom Fudge speaks with David Coddon, editor of Night and Day Magazine, and AnnaMaria Stephens, nightlife editor for signonsandiego.com, about the best bets for weekend entertainment.
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After analyzing piles of transportation research, UC Berkeley professor Pravin Varaiya concludes California's carpool lanes are not as efficient at moving cars during rush hour.
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The Mexican government and regional businesses are pushing for growth in Baja's high tech manufacturing sector. The region has added over 70,000 jobs after losing 50,000 to overseas competition and a
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Francisco Jimenez came to the U.S. as the 4-year-old son of migrant farm workers. From humble beginnings, he has become a professor at Santa Clara University and author of several award winning autobi
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Superintendent Carl Cohn of San Diego City Schools supports K-8 schools and the first of its kind may open its doors in San Diego Unified. Does that mean middle schools will slowly disappear?
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Will the avian flu come to North America this year? Tom Fudge speaks with KPBS health reporter Kenny Goldberg to find out.
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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