KPBS Midday Edition

We preview some arts and culture events to check out ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus, Midday Movies critics discuss the films they’re thankful for.

As we get set to reunite with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, we get a temperature check on where things stand with COVID-19, as well as other viruses like the flu and mpox.

There are greater efforts to put Indigenous voices at the forefront when it comes to protecting the environment and taking action against a worsening climate crisis.

A beloved music venue is celebrating 15 years. Plus, we revisit an interview with Native American author N. Scott Momaday. And the Coronado Island Film Festival is back.

Advances in artificial intelligence, many coming from California companies, have led to new possibilities for life and work. However, concerns about its potential power persist as tech companies expand its capabilities.

The latest war between Israel and Hamas is entering its second month. We go back over 100 hundred years to explore the historical roots of the ongoing conflict.

How does the Latino community in San Diego celebrate Día de Muertos? Plus, the return of a statewide music festival and a showcase of Asian cinema.

Genome scientist and UC San Diego professor Keolu Fox uses genomic studies to decode Indigenous history, from migratory patterns to disease in these communities.

San Diego's high cost of living, especially for housing, has many millennials and Gen Zers struggling to build a life in the region.

Want kids to run screaming from your house next Halloween? KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando has some tips.

A closer look at Kehinde Wiley's work and its influence on the art world. Plus, what this weekend has in store for the arts. And Midday Movies is back with some frightening Halloween picks.

Thousands of lowriders and car enthusiasts are celebrating a new law that lifts restrictions on cruising across the state.

Debra Kawahara, an associate dean and professor at Alliant International University, will serve as president-elect in 2024.

The Israel-Hamas war has brought images of violence and destruction to our smartphones and televisions. What do we need to keep in mind when seeing violent images from the Middle East conflict when it comes to mental health and wellness? Plus, a recent reporting project from the New York Times delved into the role that smart phones and social media has on teenage girls in its series "Being 13."

It's called the Ebony Alert and is for those between the ages of 12 and 25, including those who are runaways and victims of human trafficking, whereas the Amber Alert is only for children under the age of 18 and is not used if someone is classified as a runaway.

A new exhibit focuses on contemporary Chicano and Latino art from the American Southwest. Plus a preview of the opera's new season and other events to check out this weekend.

Through awareness campaigns like Breast Cancer Awareness Month and World Menopause Day, there is hope that women can be more prepared to advocate for their health and live long, healthy lives.

A new book from a familiar voice explores the social intelligence and political acumen of Abraham Lincoln.

Sea levels along California's coast are expected to rise three feet or more in the coming decades. A new book looks into what a new rising ocean means for coastal communities today and into the future. Plus, Oceanside is tackling the problem of a rising ocean by holding an international design competition to reimagine its coast.

Midday Edition highlights three Filipino Americans who are driving change in their communities, including a San Diego Superior Court judge, a children's book author and the city of San Diego's poet laureate.

The host of NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” will take the stage in San Diego this weekend, plus other arts events to check out. And, one local filmmaker talks about his romantic drama.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we delve into some of the issues San Diego's Native American population is facing.

A new podcast series from NPR's TED Radio hour looks into how our digital world is damaging our physical health and what we can do about it.

KPBS continues the conversation about Hispanic and Latino identity from an ethnic studies perspective. Also, a new horror short film to check out for Halloween.

How SDSU is supporting students in navigating their sense of Latinidad. And, the connection between Latino identity and the Spanish language.

A South County nonprofit is putting on an arts and music festival. Also, author Dave Egger’s latest book is written from the perspective of a stray dog. And, the San Diego Italian Film Festival is back.

White Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics. But it goes further back than we think.

White Christian nationalism is becoming increasingly influential in U.S. politics. But it goes further back than we think.

California regulators plan to ban cars with combustible engines by 2035. That means there needs to be more charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and changes to how we use our electrical grid. Plus, why is the state funding fueling stations for hydrogen fuel cell cars if there's so few sales?

Democratic party strategist and former union leader Laphonza Butler will be California's next Senator. Plus, San Diegans struggling with extreme mental illness and substance abuse now have a new option to get treatment with the opening of the CARE Court program. And, this week marks the return of the San Diego Filipino Film Festival.

This weekend in the arts, one exhibit will celebrate inclusivity and all things abstract. Plus, how food and immigration often intersect. And, recommendations for Latinx films to check out.

Men's support groups have gained popularity recently as a way for men to connect with one another and as an outlet for challenging outdated beliefs of masculinity.

Democracy thrives when the public is well-informed. But with local news on the decline, it raises the question of how we can continue to hold the powerful accountable.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Latino artists and creators in the community. Plus, a new exhibit pays tribute to San Diego’s hip-hop movement.

A local children’s librarian recommends books for Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, the Oceanside Zine Fest celebrates the analog form of art. And, the world premiere of the new play “SUMO.”

A new study looks at how financial strain affects our psyche and informs our spending decisions.

California lawmakers passed two bills aimed at improving the lives of digital consumers in the state. They would make fixing electronics easier and allow Californians to more easily delete their personal information online.

Bradley Voytek will be one of two neuroscientists presenting insights into the zombie brain at "The Secret Morgue 4: Zombie Autopsy Edition."

A San Diego professor's novel, "Cities of Women," explores the similarities and differences between medieval and present-day women. Plus, all you need to know about what to do in San Diego this weekend.

Ahead of Democracy Day, we dive into specific threats to democracy, like censorship in classrooms, and how it affects the next generation.

When so many people rely on social media for news, it can be a challenge to tell the difference between credible information and misinformation. California lawmakers are trying to change that.

Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro is coming to San Diego next week. The three-day festival will bring more than 140 female surfers to Oceanside Pier to compete.

A San Diego author offers simple and tasty recipes for people on-the-go. Plus, a new exhibit at the Mesa College Art Gallery. And, San Diego's LGBTQ+ film festival FilmOut is back.

Student loan repayments are set to start again. We hear some advice on how to pay the debt back. Plus, the fight for mass debt relief continues — and how seniors are still burdened by their loans.

Football season is back, and girls flag football is now being played at high schools across the San Diego region.

The benefits of youth sports "far outweigh the risks," a San Diego sports medicine doctor said.

A new graphic novel brings Buddhist stories to a younger audience. Plus, a look at the world premiere of a new musical and a local arts and culture festival.

In 1963, as many as 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand voting rights, fair wages, economic justice and more. Thousands again converged on Saturday for the March on Washington's 60th anniversary.

In recent months, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria criticized other cities in San Diego County for not doing their part to combat homelessness in the region. Tuesday on KPBS Midday Edition, mayors from across the county respond and talk about what their cities are doing to address homelessness.

For hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we look at how NPR Music's Tiny Desk concert series became a platform for many of hip-hop's greatest. Plus, what the San Diego hip-hop scene is like — and how the genre grew into the cultural force it is today.