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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The KPBS / Competitive Edge Research Poll was released today, revealing local expectations for 2006. Host Tom Fudge speaks with economists for an in-depth analysis of the results.
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Luis Acle and Ben Hueso go head-to-head vying for another key leadership position in San Diego. Both candidates join host Tom Fudge in studio.
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Jerry Sanders has been in the seat of CEO of the City since Tuesday. And already he's coming out with big plans for change. We speak with the mayor about his hopes for 2006.
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Looking for something to do this weekend? We talk about upcoming concerts, a new open mic poetry event, and a beautiful new bar that has recently come to San Diego.
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Thousands of puppies are smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico every year. But many have been bred irresponsibly and carry genetic diseases or sicknesses.
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Paul Payack of Global Language Monitor joins us to talk about the top words and phrases of 2005 as they are used by the media. We also talk about top Bushisms and youthspeak.
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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.
- People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk
- Trump is making a state visit to the U.K., the homeland of his immigrant mother
- Charlie Kirk's widow: 'You have no idea what you have just unleashed'
- Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia
- Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out