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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In Mayor Jerry Sanders' State of the City speech he recommends that San Diego's City Attorney should be chief legal adviser to the retirement system. Tom Fudge speaks with Mike Aguirre to get his reac
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently proposed raising the state's minimum wage from $6.75 an hour to $7.75 by July 2007, but what affect will it have on poverty?
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The Exonerated was written from actual interviews with people who were exonerated from death row. Tom Fudge speaks with the artistic director of Lynx Performance Theatre about the production.
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With one in 166 children diagnosed with autism in the U.S., what is causing the increase? Host Tom Fudge asks about the latest research into autism and therapies to help kids overcome some of the most
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KPBS film critic Beth Accomando joins host Tom Fudge to demystify the many Hollywood awards and film critic societies, and also talk about the recent winners.
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Students at Brooklyn Elementary in Golden Hill, Porter Elementary in Lincoln Park, and Edison Elementary in City Heights will be learning with high-tech teaching stations funded by a $1.51 billion mea
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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.
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