9 Best KPBS Podcasts

1. KPBS Midday Edition
KPBS Midday Edition is a daily talk show hosted by Maureen Cavanaugh and Jade Hindmon, keeping San Diegans in the know on everything from politics to the arts.
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Disturbing accounts of solitary confinement in San Diego jails
23:00 | Oct 21st
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Solitary confinement is the focus of a new court filing in a class-action lawsuit against San Diego County and the Sheriff's Office.A request for a preliminary injunction was filed in federal court la...Show More
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2. Incoming
Produced by So Say We All, a 501c3 literary and performing arts nonprofit, Incoming showcases the raw, honest voices of people who have served in every capacity and branch of the military, journalists, and military family members. Surprising, at time...Show More
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Check Out "Port of Entry"
03:46 | Nov 13th, 2020
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From KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, or at www.portofentrypod.org.
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3. San Diego News Now
San Diego news; when you want it, where you want it. Get local stories on politics, education, health, environment, the border and more. New episodes are ready weekday mornings. Hosted by Anica Colbert and produced by KPBS, San Diego and the Imperial...Show More
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Reports of detainees in federal building basement allegedly exceeding building’s capacity
12:55 | Oct 21st
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First, two San Diego congressmen were denied entry into a federal building downtown. We tell you why. Then, if approved, a new ordinance would restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement from accessi...Show More
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4. KPBS Roundtable
A lively discussion of the week's top stories. Local journalists join KPBS to provide insight into how these stories affect residents of the San Diego region. New episodes every Friday.
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North County's housing challenge; TwitchCon brings streamers to San Diego
46:10 | Oct 18th
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Housing challenges in San Diego's North County reflect much of the region — from a lack of affordable options to rising rents.We discuss how new state legislation and recent legal challenges over deve...Show More
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5. My First Day
First days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Die...Show More
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"Port of Entry" Trailer
03:46 | Nov 15th, 2020
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From KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us.Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, or here: www.portofentrypod.org.
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6. Rad Scientist
A KPBS Explore series taking listeners on a journey through the lives and discoveries of San Diego's raddest scientists — researchers pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Hosted and produced by Margot Wohl.
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The Leaky Pipeline
32:05 | Dec 21st, 2020
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Academia has a problem. Underrepresented minorities fall off at every step along the path to becoming a STEM professor. What we are left with is a professoriate that does not reflect the diversity of ...Show More
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7. KPBS Investigates
KPBS News serves the people of the San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable. We show how global and local current affairs change our lives, and how San Diego changes the world. ...Show More
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Episode 7: What happens next
22:09 | Aug 28th, 2024
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We still have no strong leads on who actually killed Bob Dorotik. This episode goes through how DNA evidence led to Jane’s charges finally being dismissed, and why that same DNA evidence can’t lead po...Show More
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8. Theatre Corner
Theatre Corner is an EMMY Award-Winning interview series dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the national theatre scene. Sit down with some of the top professionals in the entertainment industry to discuss their careers, training, advic...Show More
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Margo Hall and Phillip Andre Botello | KPBS
26:47 | Jan 15th, 2022
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Today we sit down with Award-Winning Actor, Director & Playwright Margo Hall and Juilliard graduate Philip Andre Botello. Hall (Soul, Blindspotting) joins us in discussing authenticity onscreen and co...Show More
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9. The Parker Edison Project
What comes to mind when you think of American culture? The Parker Edison Project works to expand the cliché answer to that question. It's a podcast that zooms way in on what really makes a culture — food, music, style, sex, fashion and more. Join hos...Show More
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At the movies
29:25 | Jun 23rd, 2023
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Our season three finale is all about movies. Guests Jacole Kitchen https://www.kcet.org/people/jacole-kitchen , Micheal Tyrone Delaney https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/07/arts/dance/dance-class-califor...Show More
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