Episodes

  • A week of change for the border and immigration

    A week of change for the border and immigration
    Jan 25 2025
    Since his inauguration Monday, President Trump has brought sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system. We take a look at how changes to immigration rules are already impacting people in the San Diego-Tijuana border region and beyond. Plus, a look into how AI continues to take hold in our workplaces.
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    45 mins
  • California's insurance troubles, San Diego homeless deaths

    California's insurance troubles, San Diego homeless deaths
    Jan 17 2025
    California's insurance market already faced serious challenges even before Los Angeles' devastating fires began. What happens now? Then, around 500 people who were homeless died in San Diego County last year. We take a look at the numbers and what they mean. Plus, a look at other stories from the week on the roundup.
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    46 mins
  • What it's been like reporting on the LA wildfires

    What it's been like reporting on the LA wildfires
    Jan 10 2025
    We hear what it’s been like covering Los Angeles’ historic wildlfires this week. Then, a suite of new state laws took effect in 2025. We take a closer look at some of them. Plus, a fight for control of the San Diego Padres is underway. What does it mean for the team’s future?
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    46 mins
  • New conservatorship law takes effect in San Diego

    New conservatorship law takes effect in San Diego
    Jan 3 2025
    San Diego County is rolling out a new state law that expands conservatorships to people suffering from severe addiction. Then, we discuss how the city of San Diego will handle its budget deficit and the demand for new housing in 2025. Plus, we take a look into some media trends heading into the new year.
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    46 mins
  • County expands power of civilian oversight board

    County expands power of civilian oversight board
    Dec 13 2024
    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to expand the powers of the Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board to address in-custody deaths in county jails. Then, we hear about efforts to ban the use of algorithmic pricing software in setting rental prices.
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    45 mins
  • How the criminal justice system could soon change in San Diego and across California

    How the criminal justice system could soon change in San Diego and across California
    Nov 22 2024
    Following the election, we discuss new California rules that increase punishments for theft and certain drug crimes. Plus, we'll unpack calls for San Diego police to reduce the dangers of high-speed chases after two recent pursuits turned deadly.
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    46 mins
  • What a second Trump presidency could mean for the border

    What a second Trump presidency could mean for the border
    Nov 16 2024
    On KPBS Roundtable this week, we have a conversation with journalists covering the San Diego-Tijuana border region on what a second Trump Presidency could mean for the nation’s immigration system.
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    46 mins
  • Where do San Diego and state ballot races stand?

    Where do San Diego and state ballot races stand?
    Nov 8 2024
    We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues.
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    46 mins