KPBS Roundtable

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A lively discussion of the week's top stories. Local journalists join KPBS to provide insight into how these stories affect residents of the San Diego region. New episodes every Friday.

2D AGO

Proposed tariffs may impact San Diego's farm industry, California high speed rail inches along

The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light.

46 min
MAY 2

Man arrested in ICE raid shares story; Community colleges face financial fraud

A man arrested in an ICE raid earlier this year shares his story. Plus, how bots are scamming community college students out of financial aid.

46 min
APR 25

EPA chief visits San Diego amid sewage crisis; a look at big spending by California lobbyists

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin visited the San Diego-Tijuana border region this week. What does it mean for solving the cross-border sewage crisis? Then, spending on lobbying in California reached new heights in 2024. We look into what the data show.

46 min
APR 18

Trash fees update; Olympic surfing comes to San Diego

We get the latest developments on San Diego's efforts to charge single family homeowners for trash pickup. And, a surfing spot in North San Diego County is selected for the 2028 Olympics.

45 min
APR 11

Supervisor race heads to run off; push to reform state environmental law

We discuss the latest results from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors special election, as two South Bay mayors head to a July runoff. Then, we hear about the latest efforts at the state capital to reform California’s landmark environmental review law with the goal of boosting housing production.

46 min
APR 4

What's happening at the border: Q&A with KPBS news fellow

As the Trump administration continues their efforts at mass deportations, fear and uncertainty is on the rise. Plus, we sit down with KPBS' most recent Gloria Penner news fellow.

46 min
MAR 28

Racial disparities in sentencing, local veterans protest layoffs

A KPBS investigation reveals racial disparities in previous sentencing for robbery murders. Plus, local veterans push back against proposed job cuts.

46 min
MAR 21

Opening day for San Diego sports teams

The San Diego Padres and San Diego Wave FC are busy preparing for their home openers this season. We talk about what fans need to know.

46 min

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Cannot download podcast anymore. Why ?

04/18/2020

ienepet

Fix download very good show!
First Stop For News

05/31/2019

bigdaddycampbell

There is no other show on the radio or TV in San Diego that compares to this program. It is simply the best way to get in-depth information on the top stories of the week, both nationally and locally. Keep up the great work KPBS!!
unbalanced

01/17/2020

maffaytabaluga

too left wing liberal, seldom get the other side
So helpful!

05/20/2018

Genna Klein

A great rundown of recent local events. Thanks guys!

A lively discussion of the week's top stories. Local journalists join KPBS to provide insight into how these stories affect residents of the San Diego region. New episodes every Friday.