The Conversation with Abby Hamblin

Abby is out on vacation this whole week, but today's episode is a short one because we dedicate it entirely to show you the second episode of our special project podcast called "To Live In America" -- a five-part miniseries that explores stories of the immigrant experience.

Abby is out on vacation this whole week, but today's episode is a short one because we dedicate it entirely to show you the first episode of our special project podcast called "To Live In America" -- a five-part miniseries that explores stories of the immigrant experience.

At a campaign event in his home state — where he faces a tough re-election race against challenger Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, — over the weekend, the former presidential candidate made a point to suggest his opponent is trying to turn Texas blue. Then he dragged California into his speech.

President Trump's White House lowered its flag for the two days as required by law, but then raised it back up on Monday. It was lowered again after outrage from lawmakers and veterans groups.

The scandal surrounding Congressman Duncan Hunter and his wife, Margaret, over alleged misuse of campaign funds for personal use is playing out in the national media. But in his own backyard, residents of Santee and surrounding communities are also paying attention. What do they have to say? We asked them.

California is one of the least free states in the U.S., according to the libertarian Cato Institute. Today we discuss all the ways the Golden State is less free than other states and why it ranked 48th in the list of 50 states. Also, we talk Star Wars.

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Editorial Board joined the opinion sections of more than 350 new outlets across the country to promote the value of a #FreePress. Opinion Editor Matthew T. Hall explains why and he, Abby and Luis take a look how the initiative played out from city to city.

The United States will have a sixth branch of the military by 2020 — the “Space Force” — if the Trump administration gets its way. But that's a big "if."

Film critics panned The Academy's decision to begin nominating popular films for an Oscars category. In today's episode we talk about "Black Panther" or any other Marvel films that could easily fall into this category. Plus, today's tweet of the day pours some salt on old wounds in San Diego.

Before it even has a release date, rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s eagerly-awaited sophomore album is facing criticism from just about the last group on Earth you’d expect: surviving members of Heaven’s Gate.