KPBS Roundtable
Hosted by Andrew Bracken, KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join us for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. KPBS Roundtable is live on Friday at 12 p.m. and re-airs Sunday at 6 a.m. across San Diego on 89.5 FM and Imperial County on 97.7 FM. You can also catch the show on all podcast apps. New episodes drop every Friday afternoon.
Share your feedback or show ideas by emailing the team at midday@kpbs.org or leave us a voicemail at 619-452-0228.
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In July, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests jumped to a new high for Trump's second term. Plus, e-bike safety concerns have led to stricter rules for kids, but some say the focus should be on road safety. And, we talk about this week's heat wave. -
Driverless taxis are one step closer to being a reality in San Diego. Then, National City is facing significant financial challenges and choosing new leadership in the coming election. Plus, the San Diego Padres have new majority owners. -
The city is reopening bathrooms in Mission Bay that had been closed due to budget cuts. Plus, some former Major League Baseball players are crying foul over retirement benefits. And, how one local writer is bringing Indigenous horror to the forefront. -
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. -
We remember Billy Ray Smith Jr., former San Diego Chargers linebacker and sports broadcaster. Plus, a look behind an effort to shake up Chula Vista's government. Then, how Salton Sea pollution is impacting a nearby Little League.
Andrew Bracken is the host and producer of KPBS Roundtable. He also is a producer and fill-in host for KPBS Midday Edition. Ashley Rusch is a producer for KPBS Roundtable and KPBS Midday Edition. Before joining KPBS, she was an associate producer at LAist 89.3, where she worked on AirTalk with Larry Mantle, Weekend Edition and All Things Considered.