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 Diego Hardware has been a shopping landmark for 114 years. Despite its iconic status, the owners are moving to a new location. Host Tom Fudge speaks to the owner about why downtown's oldest retail
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The Smoking Gun is the investigative website that broke the story of James Frey's egregious fabrications in his best-selling memoir A Million Little Pieces. Tom Fudge talks with Smoking Gun managing
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Is the West ignoring child labor and human trafficking? Host Tom Fudge asks Sister Jeanne Devos about the conditions children live in around the world.
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Maureen Cavanaugh speaks with musician, writer, and lecturer Eric Bromberger about the continuing popularity of the composer and his work.
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This week the Del Mar City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would ban smoking on beaches and parks. Now the council is considering a smoking ban on city streets and sidewalks. Host Tom Fud
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These Days host Tom Fudge talks with AnnaMaria Stephens, Arts and Entertainment editor of signonsandiego about the best bets for your weekend itinerary.
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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.
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- Fletcher breaks silence, rules out return to public office after lawsuit dismissal