KPBS Midday Edition

On Midday Edition Monday, we discussed the significance of Pro-Palestinian demonstrations and how they compare to major student movements throughout history.

A pioneer in the field of trauma therapy talks about his new memoir. Also, a new exhibit will highlight stories and feature artwork by incarcerated women. And finally, NPR launches a new podcast that is part-interview, part-game show.

Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias take a heavy toll on individuals and their caregivers. New medications offer hope, but raise accessibility concerns.

Library advocates speak on the potential impacts of proposed budget cuts to the city of San Diego's library system, and college librarians adapt to AI technology across campuses.

The seventh annual San Diego Book Crawl is back to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. Also, an action-packed Midday Movies. And your weekend arts preview.

KPBS Midday Edition speaks with author Ieva Jusionyte about her book "Exit Wounds" that traces the impacts of cross-border gun smuggling.

Local surfers coast through the history, activism and artistry of surfing in San Diego.

Environmental advocates share local efforts to make the earth a healthier place on Earth Day and year round.

Local author Rachael Cohen will host a succulent art workshop in celebration of her book, "Self-Care for Eco-Anxiety." Also, we discuss two upcoming film festivals. And we have your weekend arts preview.

We hear from a cybersecurity expert on how we can best protect ourselves and our information online. Plus, we talk about ways to budget and save for the future when living costs are high.

Trade schools are sparking interest as an alternative career path for Generation Z students in the San Diego region and beyond. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we look into the growing trade workforce locally.

Don Winslow discusses plans to retire and his last novel, 'City in Ruins.'

A program at a San Diego hospital is tackling the youth mental health crisis by integrating mental health care services into physical care settings.

San Diego Wave FC's third season is underway. In their short history, the team has seen success on the field, as well as in the stands.

How do we manage eco-anxiety without ignoring the climate crisis?

We break down why San Diego's college campuses are a great way to experience art. Plus, the fifth annual San Diego Writers’ Festival is this Saturday. And finally, we hear from a San Diego Women’s Hall of Fame nominee.

A California lawmaker wants to legislate happiness. Meanwhile, the U.S. just dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries.

San Diego Pride will host its 'Transgender Day of Empowerment' celebration on Friday, April 5.

The fourth season of PBS show 'Poetry in America' explores how poems can help reveal a broader vision of our country. Also, a preview of this year's Without Walls Festival. And a look at your spring arts guide.

The San Diego Padres home opener is Thursday. To celebrate, KPBS Midday Edition is talking all about the Padres. We heard from the Spanish language broadcast voice for the team, and had a conversation with Tony Gwynn's widow nearly 10 years since his passing. And, we get a fan's perspective of the Padres chances in 2024.

We break down what these drugs are, and how doctors are adapting their practices, while navigating weight stigma.

A San Diego author's latest novel digs into racial and class divides in an affluent Southern California community. Plus, a preview of an all-women dance showcase. And finally, Midday Movies celebrates women filmmakers.

KPBS Midday Edition takes a look at how traumatic brain injuries are affecting our veterans and active military. Then, we turn to the lives of military families in San Diego and findings from Blue Star's Military Family Lifestyle Survey.

We hear from Sarah McCammon about her new book, "The Exvangelicals," and her life journey after leaving the evangelical church.

In 1939 Coronado, Gus and Emma Thompson rented to Lloyd Dong Sr. and Margaret Dong, when nobody else would. Decades later, the Dong's children are donating $5 million to serve Black college students at SDSU.