KPBS Midday Edition Podcast
1) Calexico writer chronicles childhood stories in debut book
“Chaotic, dusty, loud—and perfect.”That’s how writer Mariano Velez describes life in Calexico in his short story collection, “Mostly Made-Up Stories from a Small Town Nobody,” based on his own upbring...Show More
2) San Diego sues federal agencies over wire fencing near border
The city of San Diego is suing the federal government over their construction of wire fencing on city-owned land in Marron Valley, near the U.S.-Mexico border.The lawsuit accuses federal agencies of t...Show More
3) 5 years after Jan. 6, where are we now?
Five years ago, insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol.Four died during the attack, including Ashli Babbitt from San Diego. In the days and weeks that followed, five police officers died — some by ...Show More
4) Chronic illness in the Tijuana River Valley; impact of Medi-Cal cuts on San Diego healthcare
For people who live and work near the Tijuana River, raw sewage-turned-airborne pollution is a facet of daily life.Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear about a new reporting series from inewsource divin...Show More
5) Finding wellness in community, from yoga to hair care
With the new year comes new resolutions, from self-care and beauty to exercise — all of which feed into this broader idea of wellness.Monday on Midday Edition, we hear from a local yoga instructor and...Show More
6) Midday Wrapped Part 2: Our favorite episodes of 2025
On the last day of 2025, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations from the show this year.In this second episode of Midday Wrapped, KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon is joine...Show More
7) Midday Wrapped Part 1: Our favorite episodes of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the Midday Edition team is reflecting on some of our favorite conversations from the year — and we're splitting it into two parts.In this first episode of Midday Wrapped, pro...Show More
8) The San Onofre domes will soon be demolished
For the past five years, crews have been dismantling the San Onofre Nuclear Plant — which was shut down in 2013.The plant is easily recognizable by its iconic twin domes along Interstate 5. But now, t...Show More
9) From slop to rage bait, the biggest words of 2025
Slop. Rage bait. Gerrymandering. Aura farming.Those are just some of the top words of 2025, according to Merriam-Webster and the Oxford English Dictionary.Every December, these dictionaries release li...Show More
10) Sculpture at SDSU Imperial Valley tells story of the Kumeyaay creator
The Kumeyaay creation story is the subject of a new piece of sculpture art on San Diego State University's Imperial Valley campus.The piece is part of the university's "Living Land Acknowledgement" se...Show More