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 Imperial Valley's economy continues to boom, more shopping centers are opening their doors, and housing is on the rise. We talk about the Imperial Valley and the new issues it faces.
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One of San Diego's most unique assets is its canyons. And the Canyonlands Committee of San Diego Civic Solutions argues we need to protect canyons as a crucial part of our landscape and ecology.
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This past Sunday, millions of older Americans gained access to government-subsidized prescription drugs with the long-awaited expansion of Medicare, the biggest expansion of the plan in its forty year
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How much money do major college athletics programs rake in each year? We speak to three experts on the economics of college sports to get their take on the big business of college athletics.
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Tom Fudge speaks with listeners about their resolutions for 2006. Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, get out of debt, or take more time to enjoy life?
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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