Broadway legend Audra McDonald will perform with the San Diego Symphony this weekend. She sat down with Midday Edition to talk about curating the program and her theater journey.

Bestselling author and illustrator Loren Long talks about his newest book, "The Yellow Bus," and its themes of purpose and joy.

UC San Diego's Ethnic Studies Department has started a Palestinian Community Leader in Residence program. The goal is to build relationships with the local Palestinian American community.

On Midday Edition Tuesday, we get practical tips on how to handle organic food waste, as well as hear about some of the common mistakes people make when it comes to recycling. Then, a new study from UC San Diego found differences in how certain news outlets cover the topic of climate change.

We celebrate 30 years of "Sunday Night Slow Jams" with R Dub!, the voice behind the iconic radio show.

A new book by a National City author tells the story behind Chicano Park and the community action that built it.

The California Senate has passed a bill to ban "forced outing policies" in public schools. We discuss recent violence in Hillcrest. And, youth LGBTQ+ activists share their experiences in San Diego.

Last month, a group of master's students from the University of San Diego embarked on a two-week train journey to bridge gaps across the country. Here's what they found out.

NPR’s Tiny Desk is celebrating the month with nine performances by Black women artists. Plus, KPBS' favorite local submissions to the Tiny Desk Contest.

We discuss resources for local fathers, and how to build connection with one another while learning to parent.