KPBS Midday Edition

A new exhibit focuses on contemporary Chicano and Latino art from the American Southwest. Plus a preview of the opera's new season and other events to check out this weekend.

Through awareness campaigns like Breast Cancer Awareness Month and World Menopause Day, there is hope that women can be more prepared to advocate for their health and live long, healthy lives.

A new book from a familiar voice explores the social intelligence and political acumen of Abraham Lincoln.

Sea levels along California's coast are expected to rise three feet or more in the coming decades. A new book looks into what a new rising ocean means for coastal communities today and into the future. Plus, Oceanside is tackling the problem of a rising ocean by holding an international design competition to reimagine its coast.

Midday Edition highlights three Filipino Americans who are driving change in their communities, including a San Diego Superior Court judge, a children's book author and the city of San Diego's poet laureate.

The host of NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” will take the stage in San Diego this weekend, plus other arts events to check out. And, one local filmmaker talks about his romantic drama.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we delve into some of the issues San Diego's Native American population is facing.

A new podcast series from NPR's TED Radio hour looks into how our digital world is damaging our physical health and what we can do about it.

KPBS continues the conversation about Hispanic and Latino identity from an ethnic studies perspective. Also, a new horror short film to check out for Halloween.

How SDSU is supporting students in navigating their sense of Latinidad. And, the connection between Latino identity and the Spanish language.

A South County nonprofit is putting on an arts and music festival. Also, author Dave Egger’s latest book is written from the perspective of a stray dog. And, the San Diego Italian Film Festival is back.

White Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics. But it goes further back than we think.

White Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics. But it goes further back than we think.

California regulators plan to ban cars with combustible engines by 2035. That means there needs to be more charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and changes to how we use our electrical grid. Plus, why is the state funding fueling stations for hydrogen fuel cell cars if there's so few sales?

Democratic party strategist and former union leader Laphonza Butler will be California's next Senator. Plus, San Diegans struggling with extreme mental illness and substance abuse now have a new option to get treatment with the opening of the CARE Court program. And, this week marks the return of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival.

This weekend in the arts, one exhibit will celebrate inclusivity and all things abstract. Plus, how food and immigration often intersect. And, recommendations for Latinx films to check out.

Men's support groups have gained popularity recently as a way for men to connect with one another and as an outlet for challenging outdated beliefs of masculinity.

Democracy thrives when the public is well-informed. But with local news on the decline, it raises the question of how we can continue to hold the powerful accountable.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Latino artists and creators in the community. Plus, a new exhibit pays tribute to San Diego’s hip-hop movement.

A local children’s librarian recommends books for Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, the Oceanside Zine Fest celebrates the analog form of art. And, the world premiere of the new play “SUMO.”

A new study looks at how financial strain affects our psyche and informs our spending decisions.

California lawmakers passed two bills aimed at improving the lives of digital consumers in the state. They would make fixing electronics easier and allow Californians to more easily delete their personal information online.

Bradley Voytek will be one of two neuroscientists presenting insights into the zombie brain at "The Secret Morgue 4: Zombie Autopsy Edition."

A San Diego professor's novel, "Cities of Women," explores the similarities and differences between medieval and present-day women. Plus, all you need to know about what to do in San Diego this weekend.

Ahead of Democracy Day, we dive into specific threats to democracy, like censorship in classrooms, and how it affects the next generation.