The U.S. healthcare system has a lot of problems. Soaring insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs are pushing more Americans into medical debt. Many patients wait months for important appointments. Physician <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/04/doctor-burnout-rates-what-they-mean.html" target="_blank">burnout</a> has also reached new highs in recent years. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with a local author to talk about his new book, "<a href="https://neiljfarber.com/treating-a-broken-system/" target="_blank">Treating a Broken System</a>," which explores the link between physician burnout and doctor-patient communication. Guest:<ul><li><a href="https://profiles.ucsd.edu/neil.farber" target="_blank">Dr. Neil Farber</a>, retired physician and medical researcher, UCSD; author of <a href="https://neiljfarber.com/treating-a-broken-system/" target="_blank">"Treating a Broken System: A Physician's Cure for the Healthcare Crisis"</a></li></ul>

The U.S. healthcare system has a lot of problems. Soaring insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs are pushing more Americans into medical debt. Many patients wait months for important appointments. Physician burnout has also reached new highs in recent years. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with a local author to talk about his new book, "Treating a Broken System," which explores the link between physician burnout and doctor-patient communication. Guest:Dr. Neil Farber, retired physician and medical researcher, UCSD; author of "Treating a Broken System: A Physician's Cure for the Healthcare Crisis"

The U.S. healthcare system has a lot of problems. Soaring insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs are pushing more Americans into medical debt. Many patients wait months for important appointments. Physician <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/04/doctor-burnout-rates-what-they-mean.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">burnout</a> has also reached new highs in recent years. On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with a local author to talk about his new book, "<a href="https://neiljfarber.com/treating-a-broken-system/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Treating a Broken System</a>," which explores the link between physician burnout and doctor-patient communication. Guest:<ul><li><a href="https://profiles.ucsd.edu/neil.farber" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Neil Farber</a>, retired physician and medical researcher, UCSD; author of <a href="https://neiljfarber.com/treating-a-broken-system/" rel="noopener noreferrer">"Treating a Broken System: A Physician's Cure for the Healthcare Crisis"</a></li></ul>

New book explores physician burnout, patient communication

After a weekend of intense heat, San Diego County remains under an extreme heat warning. On Midday Monday, we talk more about the health risks that come with the heat, and the unique challenges it brings to San Diego's unsheltered population.

Extreme heat and its impact on San Diego's most vulnerable

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Fernando López, executive director, San Diego Pride

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San Diego Pride GUEST: Fernando López, executive director, San Diego Pride

San Diego Pride

GUEST:

Fernando López, executive director, San Diego Pride

San Diego Pride

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Lucia Napolez, co-chair, San Diego County LGBTQ Latinx Coalition

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First Person: My Coming Out Journey GUEST: Lucia Napolez, co-chair, San Diego County LGBTQ Latinx Coalition

First Person: My Coming Out Journey

GUEST:

Lucia Napolez, co-chair, San Diego County LGBTQ Latinx Coalition

First Person: My Coming Out Journey

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GUEST:

Leonardo Castañeda, reporter, inewsource

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Incumbent Myrtle Cole Finishes Second In Tight San Diego Council Race GUEST: Leonardo Castañeda, reporter, inewsource

Incumbent Myrtle Cole Finishes Second In Tight San Diego Council Race

GUEST:

Leonardo Castañeda, reporter, inewsource

Incumbent Myrtle Cole Finishes Second In Tight San Diego Council Race

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Nina Garin, editor/producer, KPBS/Arts Calendar

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San Diego's Top Weekend Events: A Funny Guy, A 'Funny Girl' And John Adams GUEST: Nina Garin, editor/producer, KPBS/Arts Calendar

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: A Funny Guy, A 'Funny Girl' And John Adams

GUEST:

Nina Garin, editor/producer, KPBS/Arts Calendar

San Diego's Top Weekend Events: A Funny Guy, A 'Funny Girl' And John Adams

<inline type="text-show" title="Midday Edition" align="left" >Roundtable: Outrage Over Border Immigration Policy

PANEL:

Sandra Dibble, border reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

David Garrick, city hall reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

Jean Guerrero, investigative reporter, KPBS News

Lori Weisberg, tourism and hospitality reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

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Roundtable: Outrage Over Border Immigration Policy PANEL: Sandra Dibble, border reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune David Garrick, city hall reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune Jean Guerrero, investigative reporter, KPBS News Lori Weisberg, tourism and hospitality reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

Roundtable: Outrage Over Border Immigration Policy

PANEL:

Sandra Dibble, border reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

David Garrick, city hall reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

Jean Guerrero, investigative reporter, KPBS News

Lori Weisberg, tourism and hospitality reporter, San Diego Union-Tribune

Roundtable: Outrage Over Border Immigration Policy

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Alex Tardy, meteorologist, National Weather Service

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Weekend To Bring High Heat, High Surf In San Diego County GUEST: Alex Tardy, meteorologist, National Weather Service

Weekend To Bring High Heat, High Surf In San Diego County

GUEST:

Alex Tardy, meteorologist, National Weather Service

Weekend To Bring High Heat, High Surf In San Diego County

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Rodney Scott, chief patrol agent, Border Patrol San Diego sector

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Border Patrol Chief In San Diego Discusses Border Wall Replacement Project GUEST: Rodney Scott, chief patrol agent, Border Patrol San Diego sector

Border Patrol Chief In San Diego Discusses Border Wall Replacement Project

GUEST:

Rodney Scott, chief patrol agent, Border Patrol San Diego sector

Border Patrol Chief In San Diego Discusses Border Wall Replacement Project

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GUEST:

Cate Kortzeborn, Medicare deputy regional administrator for California

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In The Mail: New Medicare Cards To Combat Fraud GUEST: Cate Kortzeborn, Medicare deputy regional administrator for California

In The Mail: New Medicare Cards To Combat Fraud

GUEST:

Cate Kortzeborn, Medicare deputy regional administrator for California

In The Mail: New Medicare Cards To Combat Fraud

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Catherine Blakespear, Encinitas Mayor

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Encinitas Struggles With Housing Goals GUEST: Catherine Blakespear, Encinitas Mayor

Encinitas Struggles With Housing Goals

GUEST:

Catherine Blakespear, Encinitas Mayor

Encinitas Falls Short of Housing Goals, Seeks Solution

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Rodney Scott, chief patrol agent, Border Patrol San Diego sector

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Border Patrol Chief In San Diego Discusses Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy GUEST: Rodney Scott, chief patrol agent, Border Patrol San Diego sector

Border Patrol Chief In San Diego Discusses Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy

GUEST:

Rodney Scott, chief patrol agent, Border Patrol San Diego sector

Border Patrol Chief In San Diego Discusses Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy

Midday Edition uplifts voices in San Diego with fearless conversations about intriguing issues. Host, Jade Hindmon, cuts through the noise with questions that give listeners a deeper understanding of themselves, people and the community they live in. Guests share diverse perspectives from their expertise and lived experience. In a city and world that's rapidly changing, Jade’s interviews inspire, inform and make you think. New episodes drop Monday - Thursday afternoons.

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