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There is no shortage of arts and culture events to check out in San Diego this weekend, from a block party and music festival in Encanto to a new fellowship-driven art exhibition in National City . Thursday on Midday Edition, we speak with some of the creative forces involved in both events. Then, we highlight what else you can check out in your weekend arts preview. Guests: Kamau Kenyatta , artis...

By definition , burnout is a state of exhaustion resulting from chronic workplace stress. That's according to the World Health Organization. It could mean you're constantly exhausted at work, can't find the motivation for simple tasks, or feel numb and operating on autopilot. When it comes to burnout, there are many signs to look out for. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the root causes of bu...

Now that America has turned 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it reminds us to reflect on the U.S.' colonial relationship with other countries. That includes the Philippines, which the U.S. occupied until the signing of the Treaty of Manila in 1946. That agreement has shaped the Filipino diaspora across the world and in San Diego. A major driver of Filipino migration...

The private company CoreCivic has sold San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention Center to the federal government. The $1.5 billion sale also includes the California City Detention Facility in Kern County. On KPBS Midday Edition, we discuss the significance of the sale and growing concerns about health and safety inside detention facilities across the U.S. Guest: Wendy Fry , border and immigration reporter,...

Despite cheers from fans across the San Diego-Tijuana region, Mexico's World Cup run ended Sunday night after losing to England 3-2. The U.S. men's national soccer team now prepares for its next match Monday against Belgium. On Midday Edition, we hear about the memorable moments, big wins and heartbreaking losses from this year's tournament. We even hear about a viral duck rooting for Mexico. Gues...

William Shakespeare is one of the most studied playwrights of all time. But what do we know about his theater troupe and the boys and men who played his heroines? Local theater group Loud Fridge Theatre is staging the play, "Boy My Greatness," which follows the male actors who played women characters in Shakespeare's plays. Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk more about how the play explores backs...

After 16 years, Micah Parzen is moving on from his role as CEO at Balboa Park's Museum of Us. During his time there, he led the museum's decolonization efforts, taking the institution from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us. Now, he's headed to Berkeley to take on a new role as director of the Hearst Museum of Anthropology. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with Parzen to reflect on 16 years...

America will officially commemorate 250 years since it declared independence from British rule, and celebrations are well underway. But the Fourth of July also marks another important anniversary: 80 years ago, the U.S. signed the Treaty of Manila, which liberated the Philippines from colonial rule. Wednesday on Midday Edition, we talk about a new four-part series from KPBS, "The Forgotten Fourth...

The United States is preparing to celebrate two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But although Indigenous people are a central part of America's origin story, they are often left out of the narrative. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with three Indigenous storytellers and scholars to talk about that history and how our country's past informs the present....

Tuesday the Supreme Court ruled to uphold automatic birthright citizenship for all people born in the United States. While the issue might be settled from a legal standpoint, it brings up a long history of people fighting for citizenship status and the rights it guarantees. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we dive into some of the legal and historical precedents for birthright citizenship and our cultur...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can end protections to people from Haiti and Syria. The ruling adds uncertainty to the immigration status of over 350,000 people, including thousands of Haitians in the San Diego region. On Midday Edition Monday, we hear more about how the local Haitian community is reacting to the ruling, and the increased fear being felt across...

It's been just over a month since two men opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people and traumatizing many more. The suspects followed a familiar pattern of far-right radicalization, idolizing perpetrators of other white supremacist attacks. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about San Diego's long and well-documented history of white supremacist violence . Plus, a new repor...

This year's Black Music Month theme is "The Soundtrack Continues," celebrating 250 years of Black musicians' influence on American music. On KPBS Midday Edition, we invited San Diego-based hip-hop and rap collective Soul Disciples into the studio for a live performance and conversation about their music. Then, our Midday Movies critics talk about summer blockbusters, from alien encounters to low-b...

Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when word of freedom spread to the last people who were enslaved in Galveston, Texas under the Confederacy. Here in San Diego, festivities are well underway — with lots in store this weekend. Juneteenth celebrations are happening across the county, with everything from music performances to surf lessons . On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with two local even...

The experience of parenting a child with autism can be fulfilling and life-changing. It can also bring real challenges. Andrea Moriarty is a proud "autism mom." Her son, now an adult, was first diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Moriarty has been writing about her experience and providing advice on parenting a child with autism, throughout her time as a parent. Her latest book, “Daffy: Lau...

It's almost been one month since the tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Three innocent men lost their lives — Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad. We sit down with Imam Taha Hassane, director of the center, to honor their memory. We also discuss how the community is healing several weeks later.  Guest: Imam Taha Hassane , director, Islamic Center of San Diego Resourc...

This year’s Juneteenth holiday is coming up Friday. It’s a celebration of when enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their independence in 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. San Diego has its own history with the holiday. Wednesday on Midday Edition, we look at how San Diegans have commemorated Juneteenth in years past. Guest: Kyle Bro...

The developer behind a proposed data center project in Imperial Valley is suing over water rights to the Colorado River. The company behind the center — Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing — is seeking access to 260 million gallons of Colorado River water every year through its lawsuit against the Imperial Irrigation District. The Colorado River is the only source of fresh water in the Imperial...

The Supreme Court still has a few weeks until the end of its term, and justices have a number of important decisions to make before summer recess. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we talk about what cases are left. Guests: David Savage , Supreme Court reporter, LA Times Links: "Here are the big cases the Supreme Court will decide in June" — Los Angeles Times

El Niño has begun. The weather pattern, led by warmer ocean waters in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to be historically strong this year. On Midday Edition, we hear more about this year's El Niño conditions and what they mean for the likelihood of a wetter winter in San Diego, hotter temperatures across the globe and more. Guest: Alex Tardy, founder of Weather Echo ; former meteorologist, National...

Think back to your U.S. history classes. What were you taught about the end of slavery? President Abraham Lincoln is often credited with freeing enslaved Americans when he signed the final Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. But who gets left out of that narrative? As Juneteenth approaches, KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon sits down with a local historian to highlight how Black leaders...

A little over 50 years ago, the fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War — displacing millions of Vietnamese people. San Diego author C.L. Hoang moved to the U.S. for college just six months before the fall of Saigon. It took another 14 years before he was able to reunite with his parents in California. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with Hoang to discuss his new book, recounting his...

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be FIFA's biggest tournament yet. But for many fans hoping to experience it in person, the price of admission may be too high to pay. Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk about the impact of rising ticket costs for World Cup fans, and the political climate surrounding the matches. Then, June is Black Music Month. We sit down with a local spoken soul group Lyrical G...

Ten years ago this week, 49 people were killed in a shooting at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBTQ+ space in Orlando, Florida. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. It's a tragedy that continues to affect the community in unimaginable ways, a decade later. The San Diego LGBT Community Center organizes an annual community ofrenda to honor the 49 lives lost. Their 10th anniversary...

Wednesday marks the beginning of California State Parks Week. It is an annual celebration of the diversity of California state parks and public lands, from coastal beaches to redwood forests. The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve is part of the festivities. KPBS Midday Edition Jade Hindmon sits with three experts at the reserve to talk about the ongoing restoration, preservation an...