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KPBS Roundtable offers perspectives from those who tell San Diego’s stories. Join host Andrew Bracken for a weekly discussion with reporters, adding depth and context to the headlines driving the news in the San Diego region. KPBS Roundtable airs each Friday at 12 p.m.
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New law targets sex buyers; public records requests; San Diego Magazine arts issue (opens the original)
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A new state law makes it illegal to loiter in an area for the purpose of buying sex. But data show that here in San Diego, police are mostly citing Latino and Black men for the crime. We talk about KPBS reporting that raises questions about racial bias and how the new law is impacting sex workers. Plus, the county of San Diego announced the departure of its behavioral health director just minutes after releasing employee misconduct records. We talk about the story emerging from those documents.
Medi-Cal cuts; San Diego caregivers owed stolen wages; Public backlash to data centers (opens the original)
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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.
Remembering Billy Ray Smith Jr.; Chula Vista government overhaul; Salton Sea pollution (opens the original)
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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 local government in Chula Vista. Plus, how pollution from the Salton Sea is impacting a nearby Little L
'Friendship, community, comics': Roundtable goes live at San Diego Comic-Con! (opens the original)
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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 off-site activations. Then, we look into the world of pop culture podcasting and how fans talk about
Fight over Emerald Hills park; social media in schools; remembering Kelly Davis (opens the original)
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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 Diego journalism and frequent guest on KPBS. Guests: Katie Hyson , racial justice and social equity re
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