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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Southern California's surf culture is rich and fascinating. A local professor created the first university class that examines surf culture, from lingo to the Aloha philosophy. Host Tom Fudge speaks w
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As more and more people communicate through email, it's important to consider how often and why miscommunication happens within the medium. Host Tom Fudge talks with experts about the ambiguity and t
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Mayor Jerry Sanders would like San Diegans to decide if managed competition should be the way of the future for city government departments. Will city council give him the go-ahead? Tom Fudge gets rea
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The UC Board of Regents has come under fire for its lavish pay practices. Newspapers like the San Francisco Chronicle have uncovered millions of extravagant perks and privileges for top executives. Ho
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Jobs are moving to the suburbs and the car is still the fastest way of getting to work. Tom Fudge speaks with the authors of a recent study about where people live and where they're trying to go durin
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One could argue that more people see Dennis Hwang's artwork than any other living artist. That's because he designs the artwork for the Google logo. Host Tom Fudge talks with the 27-year-old artist.
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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 Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media
- San Diego university students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
- Avocado growers in San Diego County face multiple challenges
- CBS shifts to appease the right under new owner
- California lawmakers pass bill banning authorities from wearing facial coverings