KPBS Midday Edition

COVID-19 infections are high in California. We’ll talk about the characteristics of the FLiRT variants and the risks for long COVID.

Pride Week is in full-swing, and drag performers will dive into the landscape of drag. Plus, we hear about some summer movie releases. And your weekend arts preview.

San Dieguito Union High School District begins community conversations on ethnic studies. And, universities discuss proposed ethnic studies admissions requirements.

On Midday Edition Tuesday, we talk with local experts about how to engage kids with learning outside of the classroom.

On "Dreamy Edition" Monday, we take a journey through the science and psychology of sleep and dreams.

Playwright, philanthropist and theater icon Dea Hurston died on July 7. On Thursday we discuss Hurston's legacy. Also, a look at how the Old Globe is engaging the community. Then, a preview of weekend arts events ahead.

California has officially set aside $12 million for the descendants of people who were enslaved under the United States’ race-based system of chattel slavery. We learn about what's next.

It’s been over two years since the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade ruling. On Midday Edition Monday, we talk about access to reproductive health care in California and the nation.

Wildfire season is here. We hear from Cal Fire on how to be prepared.

Local author and architect Megan Groth documents free, family-friendly spaces in San Diego and Tijuana in her new book "The Places We Love."

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision affirmed that a ban on encampments does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment. We look at the impact of this decision on the San Diego region.

July 2 marked the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. To honor the continued legacy of this law, we spoke with local activists and historians.

Between basic living expenses and stagnant wages, San Diegans can't afford to live in our region. On Midday Edition, we discuss the cost of living crisis with a panel of experts.

"Henry the Sixth" marks the largest Shakespeare production at the Old Globe. Plus, one graphic novel tells a queer coming-of-age story through diary entries. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

Broadway legend Audra McDonald will perform with the San Diego Symphony this weekend. She sat down with Midday Edition to talk about curating the program and her theater journey.

Bestselling author and illustrator Loren Long talks about his newest book, "The Yellow Bus," and its themes of purpose and joy.

UC San Diego's Ethnic Studies Department has started a Palestinian Community Leader in Residence program. The goal is to build relationships with the local Palestinian American community.

On Midday Edition Tuesday, we get practical tips on how to handle organic food waste, as well as hear about some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to recycling. Then, a new study from UC San Diego found differences in how certain news outlets cover the topic of climate change.

We celebrate 30 years of "Sunday Night Slow Jams" with R Dub!, the voice behind the iconic radio show.

A new book by a National City author tells the story behind Chicano Park and the community action that built it.

The California Senate has passed a bill to ban "forced outing policies" in public schools. We discuss recent violence in Hillcrest. And, youth LGBTQ+ activists share their experiences in San Diego.

Last month, a group of master's students from the University of San Diego embarked on a two-week train journey to bridge gaps across the country. Here's what they found out.

NPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating the month with nine performances by Black women artists. Plus, KPBS' favorite local submissions to the Tiny Desk Contest.

We discuss resources for local fathers, and how to build connection with one another while learning to parent.

For their fifth anniversary, the co-hosts and creators of NPR's award-winning history podcast reflect on their vision for the show and where it fits in the current historical moment.