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KPBS These Days
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If people are buzzing about something in San Diego, you'll hear about it on These Days, KPBS Radio's morning talk show. The two-hour program focuses on the issues, events and cultural trends that shape San Diego and California.
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Weekend Preview: The Dark Knight, A Room of One's Own, Feist, Wolf Parade, Kill Me Tomorrow
We'll talk about the latest Batman movie, hear some music from Feist and Wolf Parade, and hear about an art exhibit in Tijuana.
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The Muslim Metal Scene: From Iron Maiden to Iran's Arthimoth
Black Sabbath fans in Morocco? Lebanese teens swaying to Bob Marley? We'll look at the heavy metal, punk, hip-hop and reggae scenes in the Muslim world with Mark LeVine, author of the new book Heavy Metal Islam.
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San Diego Prepares to Respond to Mass Casualties.
Treating mass casualties is what hospitals need to do in response to a serious terrorist attack or a natural disaster. But it's a special set of skills that are not found at your average ER. We'll hear from two doctors who teach a continuing medical education class to bring those medical and administrative skills to local doctors. Also, the CEO of Scripps Health tells us about an excercise at Scripps La Jolla Hospital involving a mock bio-terrorist attack.
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KPBS Citizen Bloggers Reflect on the Latino Vote and Prop 2
Both the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are courting the Latinos, a powerful group that some think could swing the election in close states. We'll explore the Latino vote with the KPBS Citizen Voices bloggers. We'll also discuss Prop 2, the farm animal welfare initiative, on the November ballot.
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Allergists Explain Why Pollen and Peanuts Make Us Sick
As many as 40 to 50 million Americans suffer from allergies, but little is known about why the body reacts to things auch as pollen, mold or peanuts. We'll explore what is known about allergies and how local research may lead to better treatment for allergy sufferers.
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SEDC Under Scrutiny for Question Pay to Top Execs
The Southeastern Economic Development Corporation, which is responsible for redeveloping seven square miles just east of downtown, is under investigation for questionable pay practices to its top executives. Voice of San Diego reporter Will Carless broke the story and joins us to discuss his investigation and how the city is responding.
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City Council Discusses Pension Reform, Pay Raises
What are some of the potential ballot measures that will be put to San Diego voters in November? How might the city change the pension benefits it offers to future non-safety employees? Why are some people in city government arguing that deputy city attorneys should have civil service protection? Host Tom Fudge speaks to KPBS News Reporter Alison St. John about last night's City Council meeting where the local propositions for the November ballot were discussed.
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Summer Movies for Kids
Summer is a great time for movies, but what movies are good for the whole family? Sean Phillips of Yahoo Movies demystifies the movie ratings system for families, and Dan Bennett of the North County Times shares his picks for best family movies this summer. Dan will also give us a preview of the upcoming San Diego International Children's Film Festival.
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Economist says China Plays Hardball in the Global Marketplace.
China is a country that's growing in stength and influence. Will it become a serious rival to the U.S? Economist Peter Navarro has written a book called The Coming China Wars. We'll ask him what the wars will be and how they might be fought.
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Nathan James and Ben Hernandez Perform American Roots Music
Ben Hernandez and Nathan James play bluesy American roots music right here in sunny San Diego. We'll talk with the versatile duo about the blues, playing the jug and the washboard and their many influences.
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