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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Congressman Bob Filner is leading the fight to get equal benefits for merchant marines and equal recognition for all prisoners of war. Tom Fudge talks to the congressman about his initiatives and to a
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Belize has the highest per-capita HIV infection rate in Central America. Tom Fudge speaks with KPBS health reporter, Kenny Goldberg, about how the virus is spreading and what is being done to stop it.
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Host Tom Fudge speaks with the award-winning author and syndicated columnist, Richard Reeves about Ronald Reagan's rise and fall, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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Not all woman politicians are alike; each woman leader has a distinctive voice and style of leadership. But how likely is a woman president?
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Imagine if President Bush appointed Al Gore, John Kerry and John McCain to his cabinet. Abraham Lincoln did something very similar in the 19th century, when he appointed three of his bitter political
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An innovative program in San Diego's East County brings the whole community together to help foster kids when they are removed from their home. Tom Fudge speaks with a former foster child about his ex
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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