This Saturday, the nonprofit Women of Color Roar Media will host a breakfast celebrating the accomplishments of Black women in leadership and their contributions to San Diego and this country.

Plus, KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans sits down with the city of San Diego's new poet laureate, Paola Capó-García, to talk about her hopes for the role.

Then finally, the 2025 Oscar nominations are out! Our Midday Movies critics share their hottest takes, from biggest snubs to unexpected nominations.

Guests:

• Cheryl Alethia Phelps, chief communications officer, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of San Diego & Imperial Counties
• Angela de Joseph, founder and president, Women of Color Roar Media
• Paola Capó-García, San Diego poet laureate
• Beth Accomando, arts reporter, KPBS
• Yazdi Pithavala, podcast host, Moviewallas