Can police officers and the people they protect have honest conversations about race and their own biases?That’s the idea behind the Game Changer program, which brings together police and community members for moderated discussions about thei

Talking About The Role Of Police In The Community

Jul 2nd, 2019 7m 57s

From the archive: Can police officers and the people they protect have honest conversations about race and their own biases? This First Person originally aired Monday, April 3, 2017.

Singing About Mental Illness

Jun 30th, 2019 8m 7s

From the archive: Musician Veronica May was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008, and her latest album focuses on her experiences with mania and depression. This First Person was first released June 5, 2017.

After Nearly 20 Years Of Making Music, San Diego Songwriter ‘Hopes It All Matters’

Jun 29th, 2019 7m 59s

From the archive: As the co-founder of the Redwoods Music, a San Diego-based record label, Alfred Howard writes lyrics for five bands that span various genres. Since moving to San Diego nearly 20 years ago, he's recorded 21 albums. This First P

How Sharing A Story Can Help Build Community

Jun 28th, 2019 8m 46s

From the archive: As part of our First Person series, Nanda Mehta describes how speaking publicly about a taboo subject made her stronger and led her to encourage other South Asian women to share their own stories on stage. This episode origina

The Personal Impact Of Being Racially Profiled By A Neighbor

Jun 27th, 2019 7m 5s

From the archive: Last month a neighbor took a photograph of Ike Iloputaife while he was walking his dogs. The photograph was then used by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department identifying him as a person of interest in a burglary investiga

How I Became A Drag Queen

Jun 24th, 2019 7m 30s

Franko Guillen, who is also known as Franceska, is one of nine drag queens being honored in the San Diego History Center’s Legendary Drag Queens of San Diego exhibit on display now through September 8, 2019.

Joking About Cancer

May 28th, 2019 6m 25s

North Park resident Summer Golden opens up about how her stand-up comedy routine is helping her cope with cancer.

First Person: Encinitas Mom Goes Zero Waste

Apr 22nd, 2019 6m 46s

In an effort to get her body as healthy as possible before trying to start a family, Encinitas resident Michelle Andrews began paying closer attention to what was in her food, where it came from and how it was packaged.

First Person: Supporting LGBTQ Youth In San Diego’s South Bay

Mar 11th, 2019 6m

GUEST:Lucero Camarena, transgender youth services navigator, San Diego LGBT Community CenterSubscribe to the Midday Edition podcast on iTunes, Google Play or your favorite podcatcher.

Supporting LGBTQ Youth In San Diego’s South Bay

Mar 11th, 2019 6m

Lucero Camarena works to empower trans youth at the newly opened LGBTQ Youth Center in Chula Vista.

From Living In Car With 3 Children To A Home

Jan 28th, 2019 7m 56s

Lola Cheatham and her family were homeless for four years. In December, that changed. She moved into an apartment with her three daughters and their father with the help of rapid rehousing funds from the San Diego Housing Commission.

First Person: Remembering And Honoring Departed Loved Ones On Dia De Los Muertos

Oct 31st, 2018 6m 26s

First Person: Remembering And Honoring Departed Loved Ones On Dia De Los MuertosGUEST:Pita Verdin, Sherman Heights resident

Remembering And Honoring Departed Loved Ones On Dia De Los Muertos

Oct 31st, 2018 6m 26s

Pita Verdin, a longtime resident of San Diego’s Sherman Heights neighborhood, has been creating a Dia de Los Muertos altar in her father’s memory for nearly 20 years.

First Person: ‘San Diego Has Become My New Puerto Rico’

Sep 20th, 2018 8m 55s

First Person: ‘San Diego Has Become My New Puerto Rico’GUEST:Laura Reyes, singer/songwriter

‘San Diego Has Become My New Puerto Rico’

Sep 20th, 2018 8m 55s

It's been a year since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Tens of thousands of people left the island for the mainland, including singer and songwriter Laura Reyes, who settled in San Diego.

First Person: San Diego Landlord Makes It His 'Mission' To Rent To The Homeless

Sep 3rd, 2018 8m 5s

First Person: San Diego Landlord Makes It His 'Mission' To Rent To The HomelessGUEST:Matt Philbin, landlord, Anthem Real Estate Ventures

San Diego Landlord Makes It His ‘Mission’ To Rent To The Homeless

Sep 3rd, 2018 8m 5s

Real estate developer and landlord Matt Philbin has chosen to rent to those who often get passed by.

First Person: Kadir Nelson On His Artistic Upbringing

Aug 27th, 2018 8m 24s

First Person: Kadir Nelson On His Artistic UpbringingGUEST:Kadir Nelson, artist and illustrator

Kadir Nelson On His Artistic Upbringing

Aug 27th, 2018 8m 24s

Long before he was an acclaimed artist and illustrator, Kadir Nelson was a student at public schools in San Diego and Chula Vista.

First Person: Making Music Education Accessible For All Children

Jul 30th, 2018 8m 4s

First Person:GUEST:Dalouge Smith, outgoing President and CEO, San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

Making Music Education Accessible For All Children

Jul 30th, 2018 8m 4s

Dalouge Smith has helped the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory in expanding its mission to include making music education affordable and accessible for all children. Smith is stepping down from his position as CEO of the organization.