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1 week ago | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Ashley Rusch |Julianna Domingo

S1: It's time for KPBS Midday Edition. Today we're talking about Juneteenth , the history , the ways we celebrate freedom and the art that expresses it. I'm Jade Hindman with conversations that keep you informed , inspired , and make you think. What Juneteenth meant in 1865. S2: And now black people have always known that they were free. What Juneteenth was was an affirmation of something they already knew. S1: Then panel for peace is holding its annual Juneteenth event.

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Beth Accomando |Ashley Rusch

S1: It's time for KPBS Midday Edition. Today we are talking about the arts , culture and events happening now. I'm Jade Hindman with conversations that keep you informed , inspired , and make you think. Bestselling author S.R. Cosby joins us to talk about his new book , King of Ashes. S2:S1: That's ahead on Midday Edition. This Saturday. Bestselling author. Say Cosby or Sean Cosby is coming to the University of San Diego to discuss his new book , King of Ashes.

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Ashley Rusch

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we'll tell you how you can adopt a pet at the county fair. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through conversation. Get ready for funnel cake. It is that time of year. The San Diego County Fair kicks off today , and this year's theme is all about our furry friends. It's called Summer Pet Tacular. And for the first time , the San Diego Humane Society is partnering with the fair.

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Ashley Rusch

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. Today we're talking about being more resilient as the climate changes. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through conversation. It's NPR's Climate Solutions Week , and this year , the theme is Rethinking Home how our communities can be more resilient to climate change. Up in Escondido , one developer has built the country's first wildfire resistant neighborhood.

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Jade Hindmon |Ashley Rusch

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we're talking about the impact of ongoing Ice raids , protest and a new travel ban. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through conversation. Over the weekend , President Donald Trump deployed the California National Guard to respond to LA protests over immigration raids.