# KPBS — RSS Amplifier Everything KPBS publishes, across 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## ['Mom Needs a Moment' and 'Humor Me' join dozens of titles at San Diego Book Festival](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/mom-needs-a-moment-and-humor-me-among-dozens-of-titles-to-be-featured-at-kpbs-book-festival) _2026-08-20 · KPBS Midday Edition_ The KPBS San Diego Book Festival is returning Saturday to the University of San Diego, featuring more than 145 authors. On KPBS Midday Edition, we speak with two authors who will be in attendance. We get tips for mindful motherhood, and learn about the power of humor to cope with everyday life. The KPBS Book Festival is open to the public and general admission is free. Guests: Cassidy Freitas ,… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260819172641-260819_MIDDAY_EDITION_KPBS_BOOK_FEST.mp3) ## [Is San Diego ready for a Super El Niño?](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/is-san-diego-ready-for-a-super-el-nino) _2026-08-20 · KPBS Midday Edition_ San Diego is known for its consistent weather. But that may change this winter, as the El Niño intensifies. Forecasters are dubbing it the "Super El Niño." We check in with our resident weather expert about what this could mean for temperatures, rainfall and conditions in San Diego County. Then, is the city prepared for the potential impacts of a Super El Niño? We hear about a new effort that… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260819172418-260819_MIDDAY_EDITION_EL_NINO.mp3) ## [Going beyond the mythology of California history](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/going-beyond-the-mythology-of-california-history) _2026-08-19 · KPBS Midday Edition_ California has long been known as a place where people come to remake their lives and look to achieve big dreams. But the postcard image of California doesn't tell its full history. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we speak with award-winning journalist and author Michael Hiltzik about the more complex history he writes about in his book "Golden State: The Making of California." Hiltzik will be at this… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260819101245-260818_MIDDAY_EDITION_GOLDEN_STATE_BOOK.mp3) ## [What is driving cyberattacks on U.S. water systems?](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/what-is-driving-cyberattacks-on-us-water-systems) _2026-08-19 · KPBS Midday Edition_ In recent weeks, at least seven U.S. states have been hit with cyberattacks that appear to be targeting critical infrastructure — like water and wastewater utilities. The FBI is investigating the attacks and has not publicly identified a culprit. However, many experts say Iranian-backed hackers are responsible. We sit down with a cybersecurity expert about what makes water systems vulnerable to… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260818173802-260818_MIDDAY_EDITION_FOREIGN_CYBER_THREATS.mp3) ## ['California Story' documentary explores the impact of gang laws on San Diego](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/california-story-documentary-explores-the-impact-of-gang-laws-on-san-diego) _2026-08-17 · KPBS Midday Edition_ Over two decades ago, California voters passed a law that opened the way for the criminalization of people with connections to gangs. The documentary “California Story” unravels the impact of those laws and gang documentation — the practice of tracking suspected gang members by law enforcement — on communities across the state, including Southeast San Diego. We hear from two people involved with… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260817160759-260817_MIDDAY_EDITION_CALIFORNIA_STORY.mp3) ## [RFK Jr. stresses 'Treatment First' approach to homelessness](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/rfk-jr-stresses-treatment-first-approach-to-homelessness) _2026-08-17 · KPBS Midday Edition_ For years, San Diego’s approach to homelessness has been built on a “Housing First” model. That means trying to get people housed with limited barriers or conditions. From there, proponents argue, it becomes easier to get them connected to other services, including addiction treatment. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited San Diego last week to announce a new federal… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260817153126-260817_MIDDAY_EDITION_TREATMENT_FIRST.mp3) ## [San Diego community groups push back against Flock cameras](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/san-diego-community-groups-push-back-against-flock-cameras) _2026-08-17 · KPBS Midday Edition_ Everyday San Diegans drive past cameras that capture their license plates in real-time, collect the data and send it to a third-party database. Many of these automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are made by third-party vendor Flock. Flock cameras continue to be the subject of scrutiny nationwide, as police, privacy rights activists and lawmakers debate the use of the technology. As community… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260817142423-260817_MIDDAY_EDITION_ALPR.mp3) ## [Mission Bay bathrooms; ex-MLB players push for benefits; Indigenous horror anthologist](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/mission-bay-bathrooms-ex-mlb-players-push-for-benefits-indigenous-horror-anthologist) _2026-08-14 · KPBS Roundtable_ The city of San Diego is reopening more than a dozen bathrooms in Mission Bay Park, after months of public backlash. We break down the potty politics and what the story says about the city's budget process. Plus, new reporting from NBC News explores the financial struggles of a group of former MLB stars who feel the game has left them behind. And, local Indigenous horror writer and anthologist… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260814135534-260814_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [What are the best thrillers of the 21st century? Plus, FilmOut and weekend arts](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/what-are-the-best-thrillers-of-the-21st-century-plus-filmout-and-weekend-arts) _2026-08-13 · KPBS Midday Edition_ There’s nothing like a good book that keeps you at the edge of your seat. The New York Times Book Review recently put out a list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century — all voted on by devotees of the genre. Thursday on Midday Edition, we talk about the list, what makes a great thriller and why people are drawn to the genre today. Then, FilmOut , San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, returns… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260813164254-260813_MIDDAY_EDITION.mp3) ## [Why California isn't building enough housing](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/why-california-isnt-building-enough-housing) _2026-08-13 · KPBS Midday Edition_ Every eight years, the state of California requires cities and counties to set goals for new housing development. But almost none of those jurisdictions are on track to meet those goals by 2030, according to new reporting by CalMatters. On KPBS Midday Edition, we talk about the trend and how San Diego compares to other municipalities across the state. Guest: Ben Christopher , housing reporter,… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260812174120-260812_MIDDAY_EDITION_HOUSING.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hWRR2K1FJev2) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [New documentary explores an unlikely friendship between a man and a manta ray](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-midday-edition/new-documentary-the-last-dive-explores) _2026-08-12 · KPBS Midday Edition_ An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam War veteran and a manta ray is the subject of an award-winning documentary called "The Last Dive." The film will be coming to San Diego on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. Wednesday on Midday Edition, KPBS' Andrew Bowen sits down with the director to talk about the friendship at the heart of the documentary, and how it explores themes of redemption, ocean conservation… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_midday_edition/20260812161626-260812_MIDDAY_EDITION_LAST_DIVE.mp3) ## Best of KPBS Podcasts - Port of Entry & The Finest _2026-08-10 · Port of Entry_ Best of KPBS Podcasts brings the best of KPBS storytelling to our listeners. Each episode features curated highlights from across the KPBS podcast lineup, paired with conversations with the people who bring these stories to life. This episode features the podcasts Port of Entry & The Finest [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260807120124-BESTOFKPBSPODCAST-POEANDFINESTPODCASTVERSION.mp3) ## The art of protest: Cómo la comedia desafía fronteras _2026-08-07 · Port of Entry_ La protesta no siempre se ve como la imaginamos. A veces toma la forma de una canción, una pintura o una marcha. Y otras veces, de un chiste. En este episodio de Port of Entry, grabado ante un público en vivo durante el evento KPBS Podcasts Live: The Art of Protest (el arte de protestar), conversamos con Lourdes Ayón, tijuanense, comediante, activista y cabildera. Creciendo en Tijuana, Lourdes… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260807103841-POES6LOURDESLIVEEVENTFINALMIX.mp3) ## [Medi-Cal cuts; San Diego caregivers owed stolen wages; Public backlash to data centers](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/medi-cal-cuts-san-diego-caregivers-owed-stolen-wages-public-backlash-to-data-centers) _2026-08-07 · KPBS Roundtable_ On KPBS Roundtable, we talk about the impact of state and federal Medicaid cuts that could double California's uninsured rate over the next four years. Plus, why San Diego caregivers are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen wages. And, why communities are rallying against data center development in Southern California. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260810092504-260807_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [Remembering Billy Ray Smith Jr.; Chula Vista government overhaul; Salton Sea pollution](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/remembering-billy-ray-smith-jr-chula-vista-government-overhaul-salton-sea-pollution) _2026-07-31 · KPBS Roundtable_ San Diego lost a legend this week. Billy Ray Smith passed away at 64 after a long journey with dementia. His family said it was caused by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). On KPBS Roundtable, we remember the iconic San Diego Chargers linebacker and sportscaster with his long-time radio co-host, Scott Kaplan. Then, we unpack why voters rallied against a union-backed initiative to overhaul… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260731153958-260731_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## The art of protest: How comedy challenges borders _2026-07-31 · Port of Entry_ Protest doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it’s a song, a painting, or a march. And sometimes, it’s comedy. In this episode of Port of Entry, recorded before a live audience at KPBS Podcasts Live: The Art of Protest, we talk with Lourdes Ayon, a Tijuana native, comedian, advocate and lobbyist. Growing up in Tijuana, Lourdes watched comedy in both English and Spanish. Over time, she… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260730161334-POES6LOURDESLIVEEVENTFINALMIX.mp3) ## ['Friendship, community, comics': Roundtable goes live at San Diego Comic-Con!](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/friendship-community-comics-roundtable-goes-live-at-san-diego-comic-con) _2026-07-24 · KPBS Roundtable_ Friday marks the second official day of San Diego Comic-Con, with celebrities, cosplayers, creators and pop culture fans continuing to descend on downtown. Whether you have a badge or not, KPBS Roundtable is bringing you closer to the pop culture convention. We check in with local journalists about their experience covering the convention so far and what you need to know, from the latest news to… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260724163234-260724_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## The cross-border Comic-Con experience (December 2024) _2026-07-24 · Port of Entry_ Hola Friends! Revisiting this episode from 2024, our host Natalie Gonzalez and sound designer Adrian Villalobos plunge into the heart of the pop culture phenomenon known as Comic-Con, experiencing it through the eyes of its devoted fans in Tijuana who make the annual journey across the border to attend the convention in San Diego. Their experiences highlight how Comic-Con has become a cross-border… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260723164319-POES6BONUSEPISODE5COMICCONREBROADCAST2026FINALMIX.mp3) ## [Fight over Emerald Hills park; social media in schools; remembering Kelly Davis](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/fight-over-emerald-hills-park-social-media-in-schools-remembering-kelly-davis) _2026-07-17 · KPBS Roundtable_ Community members in Southeastern San Diego have lost a decades-long fight over a hilltop in Emerald Hills. They had been pushing for a park there. But now, a housing development is coming. We sit down with KPBS reporter Katie Hyson to hear the story, from the beginning. Plus, California school districts are suing social media companies. And, a tribute for Kelly Davis, an important voice in San… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260717151416-260717_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [New bill to end ICE center tax breaks; San Diego's fishing industry; World Cup](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/new-bill-to-end-ice-center-tax-breaks-san-diegos-fishing-industry-world-cup) _2026-07-11 · KPBS Roundtable_ California lawmakers have introduced new legislation to stop detention centers from claiming charitable tax breaks. The state bill follows a KPBS investigation found that an Imperial County ICE detention center had been getting millions of dollars in tax breaks for years. Plus, San Diego's commercial fishing industry is a small fraction compared to what it once was. We take a deep dive into the… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260710171508-260710_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mfT75kUZht3l) _2026-07-11 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## ¿Qué hace tan especial al rey de los deportes? Un especial sobre el Mundial _2026-07-10 · Port of Entry_ ¡Hola, amigos! Julio, productor de Port of Entry, es un apasionado aficionado del fútbol y está decidido de convencer a Alan y Nat de por qué este torneo merece su atención, mostrándoles todo lo que lo hace tan especial. Para empezar, hablamos con Luis Daniel Rodriguez, ex conductor de un pódcast deportivo y ferviente entusiasta del Mundial, justo cuando se prepara para asistir un juego del torneo… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260710105346-POES6WORLDCUPSPANISHFINALMIX.mp3) ## SCOTUS rulings; screen time in schools; price of quinceañeras; KPBS' Deb Welsh retires _2026-06-26 · KPBS Roundtable_ The Supreme Court handed down two major immigration rulings this week. On KPBS Roundtable, we discuss the significance of the cases, which strip temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands and give border officials the green light to turn away asylum seekers. Plus, new rules limiting technology and screens are coming for San Diego schools after a resolution passed this week. And, why a… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260626154853-260626_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## What makes ‘the beautiful game’ so special? A World Cup episode _2026-06-26 · Port of Entry_ Hi, folks! Port of Entry producer Julio is a passionate fútbol fan (soccer for Americans), and he’s on a mission to convince Alan and Nat why they should care about this tournament by showing them what makes it so special. First, we talk to Luis Daniel Rodriguez, a former sports podcast host and devout World Cup enthusiast, as he prepares to leave for this year’s tournament. Then, Julio takes the… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260626133834-POES6WORLDCUPFINALMIX.mp3) ## [Health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center; the science of fatherhood; Parker Edison](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/health-concerns-at-otay-mesa-detention-center-the-science-of-fatherhood-parker-edison) _2026-06-19 · KPBS Roundtable_ A new series of investigations from inewsource outlines a pattern of concerns around medical care inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center, from isolation to medical delays. Then, what makes a good father? We look at the science of fatherhood and how dads are changed by the experience. And finally, we continue our San Diego Storytellers series with musician Parker Edison and talk about his journey as… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260619145749-260619_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## [Who gets charged with 'resisting arrest'?; ALPR links wrong man to crime; LGBTQ+ journalists](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/who-gets-charged-with-resisting-arrest-alpr-links-wrong-man-to-crime-lgbtq-journalists) _2026-06-13 · KPBS Roundtable_ About twice a day, San Diego law enforcement charge someone with "resisting an officer" — and nothing else. Data show that Black San Diegans are nine times more likely to face the charge. We break down new reporting from KPBS. Plus, San Diego's controversial license plate reader system linked the wrong man to a violent crime — even though he was miles away from the crime scene. And, we invite a… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260612171634-260612_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## Building Bridges: Una graduación transfronteriza une a familias _2026-06-05 · Port of Entry_ El equipo de Port of Entry investiga los orígenes y el impacto de una ceremonia de graduación muy peculiar; Una ceremonia de una universidad estadounidense celebrada en suelo Méxicano. Este evento fue creado para reunir a familias separadas por las políticas migratorias y brindarles la oportunidad de celebrar juntos un logro importante. [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260605140105-POES6BUILDINGBRIDGESGRADUATIONSPANISHFINALMIX.mp3) ## [Primary election results roundtable; World Cup preview](https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpbs-roundtable/primary-election-results-roundtable-world-cup-preview) _2026-06-05 · KPBS Roundtable_ A few days out from primary election night, we have a clear picture of many of the races — though not a complete one. Hundreds of thousands of votes have yet to be counted. Still, there's a lot to gather from the results on city council races, local measures, congressional seats and more. We sit down with a roundtable of political reporters to help us make sense of local voting trends. Plus, a… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/kpbs_roundtable/20260605140412-260605_ROUNDTABLE.mp3) ## Building Bridges: A cross-border graduation brings families together _2026-05-29 · Port of Entry_ Hola, friends! In this episode of Port of Entry, our team traces the origins of a groundbreaking U.S. university graduation ceremony held in Mexico — an initiative that has left a lasting legacy in the California/Baja Mexico border region. For the first time in U.S. history, the " Building Bridges " graduation ceremony, organized by San Diego State University’s Imperial Valley satellite campus,… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260529105648-POES6BUILDINGBRIDGESGRADUATIONFINALMIX.mp3) ## La Escala Planetaria, Parte 4: Frenando el flujo, Redux _2026-05-22 · Port of Entry_ Estamos en medio de una crisis ambiental y nuestros estilos de vida urbanos a menudo chocan con los sistemas naturales que nos sostienen, especialmente en la gestión de nuestros residuos. Detener el flujo de contaminación transfronteriza puede parecer una tarea interminable, ya que la basura parece reaparecer tan pronto como se limpia. Abordar esta crisis en la frontera requiere un enfoque… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260521152720-POEPLANETARYSCALEPT4SPANISHFINALMIX.mp3) ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yLeysdXKonh4) _2026-05-22 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## Crossing South: Reescribiendo la historia de la frontera en Baja California _2026-05-01 · Port of Entry_ En este episodio, el equipo de Port of Entry se sienta a platicar con Jorge Meraz, tijuanense y conductor del programa de viajes de PBS “Crossing South”. Desde hace más de una década, Jorge ha estado contando otra cara de la región fronteriza — una que casi no sale en los titulares. Nos platicó cómo fue crecer en Tijuana y cómo, con el tiempo, la vida entre dos países fue moldeando su forma de ver… [Listen](https://kpbs-od.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/port_of_entry/20260501111217-POES6CROSSINGSOUTHSPANISHFINALMIX.mp3)