Andrew Bracken

Loud Fridge Theatre debuts "Boy My Greatness," which follows the boy players who acted out Shakespeare's heroines. Then, we hear about a children's book that embraces self love through beloved farmyard animals. And, your weekend preview.

As Mexico winds down its World Cup run and the U.S. prepares for its next match against Belgium, we talk about the wins, losses, and controversies from the 2026 World Cup.

Burnout can leave us feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. On Midday Wednesday, we talk about some of the signs of burnout and its root causes. Plus, we take a look at parental burnout, and the challenge of finding balance as a working parent.

On Midday Edition Wednesday, we learn more about what testosterone is, how it shapes men's health, and what treatment for low testosterone looks like.

A community dream for a park in Emerald Hills fades as a housing development moves forward. Then, school districts sue tech companies due to harms to students they say are caused by social media use. And, a loss for San Diego journalism.

While several states have reported an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, case numbers in San Diego County remain low, with no local outbreaks detected. On Midday Edition Monday, we talk about the illness — its symptoms, treatment options, and how you can help prevent its spread.

Midday Edition broadcasts live from the first day of Comic-Con. We walk you through what you can expect, dive into the meaning behind some of your favorite stories and give you an inside perspective on what it is like to be a voice actor.

For four days, San Diego becomes the epicenter of pop culture. We sit down with local journalists, a podcast host, and San Diego-bred comic artists to talk about how pop culture continues to bind fans and creators alike.

While much of today’s research focuses on the mental health impacts of technology use, NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi wanted to learn more about what it means for our bodies. Her book “Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Bring” lays out not just the ways technology is making us less healthy, but also gives us actionable ways to help.

The book reveals a history of San Diego rooted in activism; we revisit a conversation with the authors. Then, hear about an award-winning solo show at the La Jolla Playhouse and other weekend arts events.