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One Book, One San Diego has announced the selections for the 2025 region-wide read: “Deacon King Kong” by James McBride has been chosen for adult readers; “Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam” by Thien Pham for teens and tweens; and “The Interpreter” by Olivia Abtahi and illustrated by Monica Arnaldo for children. -
Students from Central Union High School in El Centro, California and KPBS San Diego have teamed up to release “Voices del Valle,” a new 11 episode, youth-led podcast spotlighting powerful coming-of-age stories from California’s Imperial Valley. -
The KPBS San Diego Book Festival has announced its schedule of activities for youth and families. Along with a dedicated youth activity area, there will be performances, story times and photo opportunities with PBS Kids characters. The festival is taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus. -
A literary celebration is coming to San Diego. More than 40 award-winning authors are participating in interactive panel sessions and book signings at the inaugural San Diego Book Festival taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10am - 4pm, on the University of San Diego campus. -
There’s no denying it is heartbreaking that after decades of outstanding public service by more than 1,000 public media stations in all corners of the United States, the federal investment in American communities has disappeared.
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KPBS has announced the release of a new podcast called “The Finest,” with episodes featuring stories about people, places and movements that make the San Diego region’s arts and culture scene unique. The first episode is available for listening on April 3. -
The hearing posed the question if public media is a valuable investment by Congress. I wholeheartedly respond with a “Yes.”
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Starting March 21, 2025, KPBS Radio 89.5 FM will have a new program schedule throughout the week, including adding three new shows on the weekend: “This Old House Radio Hour,” “The Sam Sanders Show” and “Climate One.”
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“Rap Diego,” a new 12-episode podcast by KPBS, shares the history of San Diego’s underground rap movement that would spring countless musical acts and create a subculture that would eventually become mainstream and influential on music and people around the world. The first three episodes are available on October 4, 2024. -
Fresh Glass Productions LLC returns with Season Two of the Emmy-Award-winning series, Fresh Glass. Debuting on KPBS on October 10, 2024, co-founder, producer, and host Cassandra Schaeg travels across the country exploring unique flavors, captivating stories, and the entrepreneurial spirit of America.
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