KPBS Roundtable

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Mark Sauer hosts KPBS Roundtable, a lively discussion of the week's top stories. Local journalists join Sauer to provide insight into how these stories affect residents of the San Diego region.

  • 46 minutes 10 seconds
    What went wrong at Veterans Village of San Diego?
    A local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be.
    13 September 2024, 11:18 pm
  • 45 minutes 10 seconds
    San Diego voters to weigh in on lots of sales tax measures
    San Diegans will be voting on multiple sales tax measures in this fall’s election, so we learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed. Plus, a closer look into why the San Diego Unified School District fired its superintendent.
    6 September 2024, 9:48 pm
  • 45 minutes 30 seconds
    Investigating migrant crime wave narrative and a San Diego foster care charity
    Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no. Plus, a local foster care charity is taking some heat for its questionable financial practices.
    31 August 2024, 12:42 am
  • 46 minutes 14 seconds
    CSU, UC schools establish new encampment and protest rules
    California’s public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with new restrictions curbing student protests. Plus, Escondido is seeing a rise in youth gang violence — we discuss what the city is doing to tackle the problem.
    23 August 2024, 9:40 pm
  • 46 minutes 10 seconds
    Californians to vote on minimum wage bump
    California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. 
    16 August 2024, 10:11 pm
  • 45 minutes 56 seconds
    School is back in session, what does this year bring?
    The start of a new school year is nearly here. KPBS Roundtable takes a look into some of the issues facing San Diego schools. Plus, artificial intelligence is making its way into the classroom — but has its implementation been too much too soon?
    9 August 2024, 9:51 pm
  • 46 minutes 12 seconds
    Looking into San Diego's mega shelter proposal
    We look at the city of San Diego's plans for a 1,000-bed mega shelter. Then, a conversation about the effort by San Diego County supervisors to rein in profanity and threats at public meetings.
    2 August 2024, 11:33 pm
  • 46 minutes 15 seconds
    The rise of Kamala Harris and what it means for California
    President Biden has withdrawn as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Presidential election, and now California-born Vice President Kamala Harris takes center stage. Plus, Comic-Con makes its return to the Convention Center. We'll check out some of the events.
    26 July 2024, 11:38 pm
  • 46 minutes 10 seconds
    Carlsbad's SURFER magazine plans a revival with print
    For decades, SURFER Magazine was called “The Bible” of surf culture. The Carlsbad-based publication went dormant during the pandemic. But now, it’s looking to make a comeback — and expand its reach.
    20 July 2024, 12:06 am
  • 46 minutes 15 seconds
    Exploring San Diego's growing food and drink scene
    From Michelin stars to its first James Beard award finalist, the San Diego-Tijuana region’s culinary scene is on the rise. We hear from local food and culture journalists about this dining revolution. Plus, San Diego is a well known beer destination, but it’s becoming known for other drinks too.
    12 July 2024, 8:47 pm
  • 46 minutes 17 seconds
    The rise of incivility in San Diego politics
    A months-long investigation from KPBS examined the unraveling civic discourse happening at the local level. We hear from the KPBS team who took on this three-part story. Plus, a look into the “extreme” wildfire risk facing the city of Chula Vista.
    5 July 2024, 10:16 pm
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