How Are The Impacts Of Project 2025 Hitting San Diego? KPBS Midday Edition podcast

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All week, NPR is exploring solutions to the climate crisis through the lens of "Rethinking Home" — how our communities can be more resilient to climate change. On Midday Edition, we highlight ongoing efforts to fireproof our homes through the California Wildfire Mitigation Program. We hear from an expert whose home survived both the Station and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. Then, we zoom out to discuss how California should adapt its land development policies to respond to wildfire threats. Guests: J. Lopez, executive director of the California Wildfire Mitigation Program Tom Corringham, economist at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography Cary Lowe, retired land use lawyer and writer…

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President Trump's travel ban takes effect as state officials react to National Guard deployment 16:30

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Over the weekend, the Trump administration deployed the California National Guard to respond to Los Angeles protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. Meanwhile, President Trump's new travel ban takes effect today — blocking people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. President Trump says the ban will improve security vetting and prevent terrorist threats. But the policy will dramatically affect the lives of refugees, immigrants and U.S. citizens right here in San Diego. We discuss the latest actions on Midday Edition with a representative from a local refugee advocacy group. Guest: Homayra Yusufi, senior policy strategist for the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA)…

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San Diego's Little Saigon commemorates 50 years of the Vietnamese diaspora journey 46:00

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Little Saigon San Diego will hold a tribute concert that retraces the path of the Vietnamese diaspora over the 50 years. Also, what makes silent films unique? And finally, we dive into the North Park Music Fest and more in your weekend arts preview.

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Breaking down the race for the District 1 county supervisor seat 45:45

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Early voting for the District 1 runoff election is underway. We break down the race and where the candidates stand on some of the top issues. Plus, what a new UCSD study reveals about air pollution from the Tijuana River.

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Ethnic studies programs in limbo with state funding pause 34:20

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Four years ago, the state of California mandated that all public high school students take an ethnic studies course to graduate. Now, the Governor is pausing funding — leaving districts in limbo.

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How NIL has changed college sports, and what changes could still be to come 19:00

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New rules allowing college athletes to be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness have transformed college sports in recent years. But many in college athletics anxiously await a finalized legal settlement to clarify rules for colleges and their athletes.

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Are Trump's policies stifling American innovation? 16:00

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Local scholar David Victor warns that President Donald Trump is "killing innovation," and China will reap the benefits.

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Local leaders react to ICE raid at South Park restaurant 12:00

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Congressional representatives and other local leaders are responding to last Friday's immigration raid at Buona Forchetta, a restaurant in the South Park neighborhood. We break down the latest.

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Acclaimed TV comedy writer brings new play to San Diego 46:00

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"One of the Good Ones" is writer Gloria Calderón Kellett's first full-length play and will run at The Old Globe through June 22. Plus, our Midday Movies critics celebrate independent cinema and an upcoming Japanese film series. And finally, your weekend arts preview.

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What's behind the decrease in overdose deaths in San Diego County? 29:57

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After years of rising overdose deaths led by opiods like fentanyl, the U.S. recorded its steepest drop in overdose deaths ever in 2024. What has led to the big decline in overdose deaths in the country, and here in San Diego County?

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Research links kids' social media use and depression 14:26

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Is social media making kids depressed? It is a question many parents and researchers have been asking in recent years. A new study has found a connection between social media use and an increase in depressive symptoms in children.

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What happened to San Diego's Chinatown? 23:20

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San Diego once had a bustling Chinatown with roots that go all the way back to the 1850's and 1860's. We dive into the history behind San Diego's historic Chinatown, and efforts to revitalize the district it once existed in.

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Arts curator amplifies AAPI stories and voices in San Diego 15:30

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Carmela Prudencio works at Pacific Arts Movement or Pac Arts, which highlights Asian American and Pacific Islander stories through media arts.

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San Diego dance community navigates uncertain future, amid funding cuts 40:20

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Leaders from two local dance organizations talk about how they are navigating financial challenges and a changing arts landscape. Plus, two plays onstage this week that showcase culture and history.

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Menopause treatment is the focus of new CA bills 46:20

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