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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State Republicans and Democrats have two different ideas on how California should deal with sex offenders. Host Tom Fudge analyzes AB 50 and Jessica's Law. How does each initiative clamp down on sex o
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Host Tom Fudge talks with the author of The Schreiber Theory, a manifesto which argues that the screenwriter, not the director, is really the creative genius behind a good film.
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Now that the City Council has approved CCDC's Community Plan, how will it be implemented? Host Tom Fudge talks to KPBS News Reporter Alison St. John about the impact the plan will have on the future
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Does Spain rival France in culinary excellence? Food writer Anya von Bremzen discusses how Spanish cooking is a marriage of innovation, deep-rooted traditions and amazing ingredients.
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Will the Real ID Act lead to more identity theft? Host Tom Fudge speaks to LA Times Reporter Evan Halper about the technological obstacles, the security risks, and the costs associated with implement
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Wikipedia has become the world's largest living reference work, written and edited by the public. Host Tom Fudge talks with Pat Neil, chief technology officer at UCSD, and Jim Jacobs, data services li
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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.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools