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NPR's Sarah McCammon out with 'The Exvangelicals'
We hear from Sarah McCammon about her new book, "The Exvangelicals," and her life journey after leaving the evangelical church.
Family donates $5M to SDSU Black Resource Center, repaying decades-old gesture
In 1939 Coronado, Gus and Emma Thompson rented to Lloyd Dong Sr. and Margaret Dong, when nobody else would. Decades later, the Dong's children are donating $5 million to serve Black college students at SDSU.
Celebrating National Reading Month: the importance of reading to kids
Reading to children has many benefits for their intellectual and emotional development. On Midday Edition Tuesday, KPBS hears about the challenges military families face during family reading time. Plus, a librarian explains the power of story time for ki
Celebrating 150 years of Robert Frost
The poetry community will come to San Diego for the Robert Frost Sesquicentennial, which celebrates the poet's 150th birthday. Plus, a preview of the San Diego Latino Film Festival and other arts events.
Sedentary behavior linked to mortality risk
New research finds sitting for long hours increases the risk of death.
Latina-led running club becomes safe space for women of color
A running club by and for women of color has taken off in south San Diego. More than 500 people, many beginners, have run with Santa Mujeres since it began in 2020.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria answers your questions
Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon asked the mayor listener-driven questions on the city's storm response, housing, homelessness, infrastructure and more.
Why social studies is important to democracy
Today marks the beginning of Civic Learning Week. We dive into the state of civics education and social studies across the country, as well as right here in San Diego County.
New San Diego initiative makes art for social change
Far South/Border North is a new program that aims to support San Diego's thriving artist community. Plus, the Blue Water Film Festival returns with a focus on climate change. And finally, your weekend preview.
California lawmakers take action on reparations
We discuss the California Legislative Black Caucus' 14-bill package and the broader conversation around reparations in California. Also, the link between reparations and solving the states homelessness crisis.