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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San Diegans are busy looking into the future and discussing a possible new site for the county's airport. But to really understand the future, one needs to look back. Tom Fudge speaks with KPBS report
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The immigration debate is heating up again as U.S. Senators consider a flurry of immigration reform bills. What do residents of San Diego County think about these reform bills? What should the nation
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The County of San Diego has proclaimed March 28 as Diabetes Alert Day encouraging everyone to find out if they are at risk for the disease. Tom Fudge explores what it is like to live with diabetes tod
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Tom Fudge speaks with Jack Bowen, author and athlete, who is trying to make philosophy fun and relevant for kids today.
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Virtual public schools are popping up all over the country. A handful of these schools are located here in Southern California. Host Tom Fudge speaks to a principal of a non-classroom charter school c
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Should rape victims forgive their rapists? Should Americans forgive the terrorists? Tom Fudge speaks with Azim Khamisa about how, and when, adults can learn to forgive.
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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