The Supreme Court handed down two major immigration rulings this week.

On KPBS Roundtable, we discuss the significance of the cases, which strip temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands and give border officials the green light to turn away asylum seekers.

Plus, new rules limiting technology and screens are coming for San Diego schools after a resolution passed this week. And, why a 6'2" robot is entering some school classrooms.

We also look into the rising cost of quinceañeras and how families are adapting to keep the important cultural milestone alive.

Then, KPBS Morning Edition anchor Deb Welsh is calling it a career after more than 25 years in the market. We hear her reflections and advice for younger journalists.

Guests:

• Elliot Spagat, U.S. Immigration news editor, Associated Press
• Jakob McWhinney, education reporter, Voice of San Diego
• Marielena Castellanos, South Bay engagement producer, KPBS
• Deb Welsh, Morning Edition anchor, KPBS

A new series of investigations from inewsource outlines a pattern of concerns around medical care inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center, from isolation to medical delays.

Then, what makes a good father? We look at the science of fatherhood and how dads are changed by the experience.

And finally, we continue our San Diego Storytellers series with musician Parker Edison and talk about his journey as a rap artist and producer, elevating local hip hop history.

Guests:

• Sofía Mejías Pascoe, investigative border and immigration reporter, inewsource
• Jake Kincaid, investigative federal impact reporter, inewsource
• Darby Saxbe, psychologist and neuroscientist, University of Southern California; author of “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives”
• Parker Edison, musician, host of "The Parker Edison Project," producer of "Rap Diego"

Keep reading:

• Isolation, delays, deterioration: Court records raise health concerns at Otay Mesa Detention Center — inewsource
• ‘I don’t wanna live anymore.’ A Type 1 diabetic’s struggles inside Otay Mesa Detention Center — inewsource
• Amid escalating medical concerns, Otay Mesa Detention Center faces a question of oversight — inewsource
• Dad Brain is Real, and It's a Good Thing — New York Times

Links:

• Parker Meridien Bandcamp page

About twice a day, San Diego law enforcement charge someone with "resisting an officer" — and nothing else.

Data show that Black San Diegans are nine times more likely to face the charge. We break down new reporting from KPBS.

Plus, San Diego's controversial license plate reader system linked the wrong man to a violent crime — even though he was miles away from the crime scene.

And, we invite a panel of LGBTQ+ journalists to talk about their approach to storytelling. And, what it means to uplift LGBTQ+ perspectives in today's environment.

Guests:

• Katie Hyson, racial justice and social equity reporter, KPBS
• Jesse Marx, freelance journalist and student media manager at San Diego State University
• Drew Sitton, community reporter, Times of San Diego
• Sam Barney-Gibbs, journalist, Daylight San Diego
• Orion Rummler, LGBTQ+ reporter, the 19th

Keep reading:

• 'Resisting arrest' charge
• Black San Diegans 9 times likelier to be charged with 'resisting an officer' — and nothing else
• ALPR Arrest
• A Flock license plate reader linked a San Diego man to a violent crime. He was five miles away.
• San Diego County police agencies access many private license plate readers with minimal oversight
• Mayor Gloria to sign City Council-passed budget, despite reservations
• LGBTQ+ journalists roundtable
• How Pride in San Diego began and why we celebrate it now
• Celebrating Pride in East County
• ‘They better take away duct tape’: Trans men say they’ll keep binding despite FDA crackdown

A few days out from primary election night, we have a clear picture of many of the races — though not a complete one. Hundreds of thousands of votes have yet to be counted.

Still, there's a lot to gather from the results on city council races, local measures, congressional seats and more.

We sit down with a roundtable of political reporters to help us make sense of local voting trends.

Plus, a preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of next week's kickoff.

Guests:

• Shelby Bremer, reporter, NBC7
• Claire Trageser, reporter, Axios San Diego
• Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief, Voice of San Diego
• Héctor Trujillo, sports journalist, Times of San Diego and El Latino

Election Day is right around the corner.

On KPBS Roundtable, we continue our series breaking down primary races with a look at a new tax targeting empty homes in the city, as well as some San Diego City Council races.

Plus, we explore the meaning of Eid al-Adha — also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. The holiday is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.

We also explore how the community is coping one week after the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

And, we sit down with groundbreaking journalist and activist Helen Zia to reflect on her career and the state of journalism today.

Guests:

• Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBS
• Elaine Alfaro, East County reporter, KPBS
• Helen Zia, award-winning journalist, author and activist

Reading about climate change can leave us feeling helpless, anxious and disengaged.

But focusing on solutions can have the opposite effect.

For NPR's Climate Solutions Week, we're highlighting how San Diego communities are doing their part for the climate.

Plus, we continue our election series in the run-up to the June 2 primary. This week, we break down the races for Superior Court judge seats.

Then, a conversation all about the the world of Pokémon, with some of the crew behind The Finest podcast, who recently produced an episode about the Pokémon economy.

Guests:

• Tammy Murga, environment reporter, KPBS
• Katie Hyson, racial justice and social equity reporter, KPBS
• Audy McAfee, arts and culture reporter, KPBS
• Anthony Wallace, producer, "The Finest" podcast, KPBS

Right now, more than 5,000 people are being held in California's eight Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities.

That includes the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico.

A KPBS investigation found that the facility's nonprofit owner has received millions in tax breaks for more than a decade.

Plus, we take a look into the race for California's 75th Assembly District seat, with incumbent Carl DeMaio and challenger Gerald Boursiquot.

And, we highlight journalists telling stories in Tijuana and what it means to be a reporter in the region.

Guests:

• Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS
• Scott Rodd, investigative reporter, KPBS
• Matthew Bowler videojournalist, KPBS

After primary ballots have been sent to voters, KPBS is breaking down all the races. Among the most competitive is the race for the newly redrawn 48th Congressional District.

On KPBS Roundtable, we hear more about political makeup of the district, the candidates, and the issues at the center of the race.

Then, is San Diego prepared for a large-scale federal immigration crackdown? We look at the city's plans and some of the most recent immigration news locally, from new data on removals to the arrests of cruise workers.

And finally, e-bike collisions across San Diego are rising. We dig into the latest data, and the push for new rules and regulations around their use.

Guests:

• Jake Gotta, social media host and Public Matters reporter, KPBS
• Gustavo Solis, investigative border reporter, KPBS
• Kate Murphy, reporter, Axios

Stories mentioned:

• Meet the candidates for US House of Representatives — KPBS
• Is San Diego prepared for large-scale federal immigration enforcement? — KPBS
• Activists say immigration agents arrested several cruise workers in San Diego — KPBS
• More than 16,000 people removed from San Diego region by ICE since January — KPBS
• Scoop: San Diego e-bike crashes surge — Axios San Diego

Primary ballots for California's governor race are on their way to voters next week.

If you haven't settled on a candidate yet — you're not alone. A recent poll from CBS News found 26% of registered voters remain undecided.

We talk about where the race stands after this week's debate.

Plus, California's small businesses are struggling from tariff confusion and higher costs, amid the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. We sit down with a reporter who spoke to business owners.

And, a conversation with South County reporters about how immigration enforcement is affecting the economy — and everyday life — in the border region.

Guests:

• Anita Chabria, columnist, Los Angeles Times
• Levi Sumagaysay, economy reporter, CalMatters
• Kori Suzuki, South Bay and Imperial Valley reporter, KPBS
• Jim Hinch, South County reporter, Voice of San Diego

It’s been quite a busy week in military coverage amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a reported plan to send Afghan refugees and their families to the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a local congressional candidate found in violation of Pentagon rules.

Friday on Roundtable, we check in on the latest military reporting coming out of the KPBS newsroom.

Then, Roundtable has always been a place for journalists to come share more about the stories they are telling — but the San Diego-Tijuana region is home to many other kinds of storytellers, too.

This National Poetry Month, we speak with the region's first ever poet laureate for our San Diego Storytellers series.

And finally, book lovers are in for a treat this weekend — the San Diego Book Crawl is back for its ninth year in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day. We hear about some of the bookstores participating.

Guests:

• Andrew Dyer, military and veteran affairs reporter, KPBS
• Ron Salisbury, former San Diego poet laureate
• Audy McAfee, arts and culture reporter, KPBS

Stories:

• Navy says Campa-Najjar's use of uniform in campaign warranted 'corrective action' — KPBS
• Advocates slam Trump plan to send wartime Afghan allies to Congo — KPBS
• San Diego Book Crawl returns for its 9th year, bigger than ever — KPBS