Best KPBS Public Media Podcasts (2025)

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Advocates again urge San Diego Sheriff to limit cooperation with ICE 13:53

1d ago13:53

13:53

Advocates are again urging the San Diego sheriff’s office to limit its cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Then, kids on the autism spectrum build community through mountain biking. Plus, the deep roots of jazz music in Tijuana.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

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People with disabilities rally in Santee to save Medicaid funding 13:01

2d ago13:01

13:01

Medicaid supporters rallied in Santee Wednesday as part of a week of protests targeting California Republican congress members. Plus, federal immigration officials are considering bringing controversial, life-threatening buoys to California. And, how Project 2025 is disrupting disease research at UCSD.…

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EPA head visits San Diego to examine border sewage crisis 10:46

3d ago10:46

10:46

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited with San Diego leaders Tuesday to discuss solutions to the cross-border sewage crisis. He also faced a group of protestors. Plus, how Project 2025 is impacting San Diegans. And, the city is lowering speed limits on a handful of commercial streets.…

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San Diego Mayor presents draft budget proposal 11:39

4d ago11:39

11:39

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide clean up effort. And, La Jolla Playhouse kicks off its WOW, or Without Walls, festival this week.By KPBS Public Media

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Asylum seekers who used CBP One app lose deportation protections 11:16

5d ago11:16

11:16

The Biden-era CBP One app was used by migrants entering the U.S. asylum system. The Trump administration did away with the app and told everyone who used it to leave the U.S. Plus, new research from UC San Diego shows trauma from wildfires and other climate disasters can affect our ability to plan for the future. And Imperial County’s Board of Supe…

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State of the county: Federal cuts could lead to reduced services 14:24

8d ago14:24

14:24

County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer talks federal cuts and their impact during her State of the County address. Then, hear how a new law making it easier to put people on involuntary psychiatric holds might help local families. And if you’re feeling inspired to make a difference, San Diego activists say there’s all sorts of ways to get involved. A…

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VA San Diego nurses protest Trump’s planned layoffs 11:08

9d ago11:08

11:08

Veterans Affairs’ nurses unions rally at VA San Diego against the planned layoff of 80,000 VA workers. Then, South Bay leaders are again appealing to the federal government for help with sewage pollution. Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis is back talking trash again as San Diego city leaders rile homeowners with their proposed garbage collection fee…

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City Council targets landlords’ alleged ‘price-fixing’ 12:42

10d ago12:42

12:42

San Diego is banning the use of artificial intelligence software to determine rents. And San Diego Zoo workers say they’re underpaid, while the nonprofit’s former CEO saw his pay double. Then, is the Trump Administration’s targeting of international students having a chilling effect on free speech and campus activism? Plus, California could soon ma…

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What we can learn from Monday’s earthquake 11:59

11d ago11:59

11:59

Monday’s 5.2 magnitude earthquake was the largest to hit San Diego County since 2010. It serves as a good reminder to be prepared. Plus, the city of San Diego is one step closer to charging single family homes for trash pick up. And, we hear from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce about the local impact of the Trump administration’s tariff …

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How highways can make it harder to make friends 13:29

12d ago13:29

13:29

A recent study finds that living near a highway could have a negative impact on people’s social lives. Lead author Luca Aiello hypothesized that if residents can’t walk around their communities easily, then they’re likely meeting fewer people. Plus, nine San Diego university students have had their visas revoked. It’s part of a wave of visa revocat…

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San Diego’s wastewater surveillance program shut down 11:10

15d ago11:10

11:10

San Diego’s wastewater surveillance program was shut down and that has scientists worried. Plus, we talk to a San Diego business about President Trump's decision to pause reciprocal tariffs. And, a musical premiering at the Old Globe is using humor to tackle serious issues.By KPBS Public Media

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UCSD students protest international student deportation orders 10:20

16d ago10:20

10:20

Students at UC San Diego rally in support of their international classmates targeted by the Trump Administration for deportation. Then, cuts to USAID could shutter a Tijuana migrant shelter. Also, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis on the former city executive now suing over alleged discrimination. And hear about a new art installation in Oceanside c…

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Protesters greet Trump’s education secretary during San Diego visit 10:49

17d ago10:49

10:49

Education Secretary Linda McMahon was met by about two dozen protesters at a conference downtown. Also, President Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause even more havoc with the city’s budget. Then, a proposal to extend the county’s immigrant legal defense program fails, but supporters say that doesn’t mean it’s over. And, a report from Imperial County…

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BONUS: Freeways and loneliness 45:39

18d ago45:39

45:39

Urban highways are preventing us from meeting our neighbors and building community, according to a landmark new study. Luca Aiello, professor of data science at the IT University of Copenhagen, shares his research into the impact of freeways on social networks. The findings are important not just for our right to pursue happiness, but also for our …

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5 UC San Diego student visas revoked by US government 11:51

18d ago11:51

11:51

At least five UC San Diego students had their F-1 visas "suddenly" revoked by the federal government. Another was allegedly deported at the border. Then, San Diego County supervisors vote on whether to extend the budget deadline amid uncertainties around federal funding. Plus, a local Head Start preschool is already feeling the impact of those cuts…

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What you need to know about Tuesday’s special election 11:38

19d ago11:38

11:38

Tuesday is Election Day for the District 1 San Diego County Supervisor seat. We have the details voters need to know. Then, the Trump administration cut funding to legal aid organizations who represent unaccompanied migrant children in deportation hearings. The organizations are now suing to restore that funding. Finally, President Donald Trump has…

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Why Encinitas is fighting state housing law 12:21

22d ago12:21

12:21

Encinitas is pushing back on a state law requiring the city to build more housing. Plus, outside groups are spending big in the special election for the next San Diego County’s District 1 supervisor. And, the city of San Diego is renaming a block in North Park to honor a pillar of the community.By KPBS Public Media

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Mental health treatment remains voluntary under CARE Court 12:39

23d ago12:39

12:39

CARE Court was supposed to push people with serious mental illness into treatment — that’s not how it’s turned out. Then, the Port of San Diego opens in newest and largest park — we’ll tell you where. Also, a look into the Virgin of Guadalupe’s status in modern fashion. Finally, hear from the host of KPBS’ newest podcast, The Finest.…

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Why wet winters don’t mean cheaper water rates 10:44

24d ago10:44

10:44

A wet year doesn’t make water rates any cheaper — in fact, it could mean higher rates. Then, last week’s ICE raid in El Cajon led to criticism and protest. Another strike hits the UC system and an inewsource report on police guarding National City libraries. And, a conversation with Hidden San Diego creator Jessica Johnson.…

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New state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy 16:17

25d ago16:17

16:17

The Kaiser mental health worker strike has entered its 25th week. Meanwhile, a new state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy, leaving some patients in limbo. Then, we talk about political detachment and the impact it can have on our lives. Plus, the story of two local photographers who are protesting in their own way.…

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New legislation gives hope to man serving life without parole 12:00

29d ago12:00

12:00

Marquell Smith is serving life without parole, but new legislation is giving him hope. Plus, a new map from the California Fire Marshal shows one North County city saw a major increase in fire risk. And, Sea World is treating more and more marine animals with domoic acid poisoning.By KPBS Public Media

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Investigation shows racial disparity in life sentences doled out by San Diego courts 16:11

1M ago16:11

16:11

A look at murder-robbery convictions in San Diego under a former D.A. shows almost all Black people convicted received life without parole while white people received sentences that would eventually allow it, or were offered plea deals to lesser charges. And President Donald Trump wants to know when you send money across the border. Plus, part 2 of…

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Will San Diego limit right turns on red lights in new street manual? 11:52

1M ago11:52

11:52

San Diego is preparing an update to its Street Design Manual with new guidelines for when to prohibit a right turn on a red light. And, local voters weigh in on President Donald Trump’s first two months in office. Then, why schools in Vista are expanding language immersion programs and how imported dung beetles are helping California agriculture.…

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Pushback against Trump’s plans to cut VA staff 11:59

1M ago11:59

11:59

Local veterans are pushing back on the Trump administration’s plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, faculty and students are staging walkouts and protests at CSU campuses this week, including at Cal State San Marcos. And being at the right place at the right time may have helped a San Diego woman save the l…

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San Diego loses 3 immigration judges after Trump’s return to office 14:19

1M ago14:19

14:19

San Diego has gone from 11 to eight immigration judges since President Donald Trump took office. Immigration judges around the country have either resigned or been fired thanks to actions by the Department of Government Efficiency. Meanwhile the Trump administration wants to take away DACA recipient’s access to Affordable Care Act health insurance.…

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Postal workers rally against privatization 17:05

1M ago17:05

17:05

San Diego postal service workers join a national wave of protests against potential cuts by the Trump administration. Then, Chula Vista is falling short on its goals for building new affordable housing. Plus, the growth of women’s soccer in San Diego and Tijuana.By KPBS PUBLIC MEDIA

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Advocates again urge San Diego Sheriff to limit cooperation with ICE 13:53

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People with disabilities rally in Santee to save Medicaid funding 13:01

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EPA head visits San Diego to examine border sewage crisis 10:46

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San Diego Mayor presents draft budget proposal 11:39

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Asylum seekers who used CBP One app lose deportation protections 11:16

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State of the county: Federal cuts could lead to reduced services 14:24

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VA San Diego nurses protest Trump’s planned layoffs 11:08

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City Council targets landlords’ alleged ‘price-fixing’ 12:42

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What we can learn from Monday’s earthquake 11:59

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How highways can make it harder to make friends 13:29

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San Diego’s wastewater surveillance program shut down 11:10

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UCSD students protest international student deportation orders 10:20

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Protesters greet Trump’s education secretary during San Diego visit 10:49

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BONUS: Freeways and loneliness 45:39

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5 UC San Diego student visas revoked by US government 11:51

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What you need to know about Tuesday’s special election 11:38

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Why Encinitas is fighting state housing law 12:21

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Mental health treatment remains voluntary under CARE Court 12:39

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Why wet winters don’t mean cheaper water rates 10:44

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New state report reveals Kaiser still isn’t providing timely therapy 16:17

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New legislation gives hope to man serving life without parole 12:00

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Investigation shows racial disparity in life sentences doled out by San Diego courts 16:11

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Will San Diego limit right turns on red lights in new street manual? 11:52

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Pushback against Trump’s plans to cut VA staff 11:59

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San Diego loses 3 immigration judges after Trump’s return to office 14:19

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Postal workers rally against privatization 17:05

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