kpbs.org podcasts: These Days
Comparing Farmed-Raised Fish to Wild-Caught (These Days)
Eating fish is an often-heard recommendation for a healthy diet. You've probably heard that fish, especially salmon, is rich in omega-3's an essential fatty acid. Are all fish created equal? We discuss the differences between farmed and ...
New San Diego Fire Chief Faces Challenges (These Days)
What are Fire Chief Javier Mainar's goals for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department? We speak to Mainar about his promotion, and the challenges the fire department faces in these difficult budget times.
Troop Greaters (These Days)
Troop Greaters
Legacy Of Surfer Magazine Discussed At California Surf Fest (These Days)
When did surf media, like magazines and movies, come on the scene? And, what kind of impact has surf-related media had on the culture and business of surfing? We speak to Jim Kempton about this year's California Surf Festival, which will celebrates ...
What's In The New GI Bill? (These Days)
The GI Bill, signed into law in 1944 by FDR, allowed more than two million veterans to attend college. The newest GI Bill, which went into effect August 1, 2009, provides education benefits for service members who served on active duty for 90 days or ...
San Diego Landfill Makes Room for Food Waste Recycling (These Days)
San Diego just expanded its landfill in order to keep up with the growing demand of recycling food waste. We speak with a city official about the process of recycling food as well as two universities that are working to recycle their leftover food scraps.
Biologist Jeff Corwin Draws Attention to the Earth's Most Endangered Species (These Days)
Scientists estimate that more than half of all existing species on earth will be extinct well before the end of the 21st century. We speak to conservationist and TV host, Jeff Corwin, about his new book, <em>100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save ...
How To Cope With Stress (These Days)
We'll look at the results of a new study on stress by the American Psychological Association and how people are dealing with it.
The Art of Baking Bread (These Days)
We'll talk about the art of baking and buying great bread as part of our monthly segment on food.
Duane Michals: Photographer Or Metaphysician? (These Days)
What if a camera could capture death? Or desire? Or jealousy? More than any other photographer, Duane Michals has spent his career pushing the medium of photography to capture the metaphysical. We'll talk to Michals about what motivates his ...
Political Analysis: When Do Political Attacks Become Libelous? (These Days)
As President, Barack Obama is a target for all manner of criticism both political and personal. But when do allegations against the President, or any public figure, cross the line and become libelous? KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner discusses ...
What Changes Have Been Made Since Obama's Election? (These Days)
Many Americans will remember the election of Barack Obama as one of the most historic moments in our nation's history. It was one year ago today that the United States elected its first African-American president. We'll spend the hour discussing ...
Senator George McGovern Talks About Politics Past and Present (These Days)
Former Presidential Candidate, Senator George McGovern visits San Diego to talk about his book on Abraham Lincoln and his work in progress on the War in Afghanistan.
Cash For Keys Program Helps Homeowners (These Days)
The Cash for Keys program is putting money in the pockets of homeowners who are facing foreclosure. We speak with a local realtor about the program.
How The Deaf Community Is Dealing With Cochlear Implants (These Days)
If you were deaf and had the opportunity to hear, would you choose it? We'll explore the tension in the Deaf community over the ethics of implanting deaf children with a Cochlear implant.
Tijuana's Blue Tarp School Captures The Imagination (These Days)
We'll hear the true story behind the children's book and musical "Armando and the Blue Tarp School," based on events in Tijuana.
Preventive Pet Medicine Can Help Reduce Major Health Problems (These Days)
What can pet owners do to help prevent their cat or dog from getting a major disease, or expensive medical procedure? We speak to local veterinarian Dr. Katy Allen about the importance of preventive pet medicine.
The Day Of The Dead Finds New Life In The USA (These Days)
How the Mexican Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in San Diego.
Political Analysis: A Political Nightmare for Governor Schwarzenegger (These Days)
A recent drop in poll numbers is showing how disappointed Californians are with Governor Schwarzenegger and the budget cuts he's approved. We'll discuss how those budget cuts are working and if there are any other ways out of California's ...