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Get a glimpse of the nation's possible futures by following Southern California's stories. Understand the complex issues that underlie the region's multicultural neighborhoods. See how global becomes local, and local translates to global.

California’s 11th District Debate
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54:46
KQED Live Events

Election 2026: San Francisco Congressional Debate

Why San Diego’s Commercial Fishing Fleet Is Disappearing
Episode
2:00
SoCal Matters

Why San Diego’s Commercial Fishing Fleet Is Disappearing

Sen. Thom Tillis
Episode
26:46
Firing Line

Sen. Thom Tillis

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News & Public Affairs Shows

Bonnie Boswell Reports
SoCal Matters
PBS News Hour
Firing Line
Horizons from PBS News
Compass Points from PBS News
On the Record: California Governor Candidates on Homelessness and Mental Health
California Gubernatorial Election Town Hall 2026
FRONTLINE
Amanpour & Co.
Laura Flanders & Friends
Washington Week
POV
Earth Focus
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan
Power & Health
187: The Rise of the Latino Vote
City Rising
Independent Lens
More Shows

Immigration: Local Impact & News

How immigration policies shaped America and have evolved
11:13
PBS News Hour
How immigration policies shaped America and have evolved
What Happens to the Children Left Behind When a Parent is Taken by ICE?
18:34
Amanpour & Co.
What Happens to the Children Left Behind When a Parent is Taken by ICE?
ICE shooting of man in New York City sparks outrage
3:28
PBS News Hour
ICE shooting of man in New York City sparks outrage
Haitian's suicide shows human toll of immigration crackdown
6:03
PBS News Hour
Haitian's suicide shows human toll of immigration crackdown
ICE Shooting of DoorDash Driver in Texas: What We Know
18:09
Amanpour & Co.
ICE Shooting of DoorDash Driver in Texas: What We Know
'Shadow surge' pushes immigration arrests to record highs
5:45
PBS News Hour
'Shadow surge' pushes immigration arrests to record highs
ICE Is Watching: How the Agency Tracks Its Social Media Critics
17:47
Amanpour & Co.
ICE Is Watching: How the Agency Tracks Its Social Media Critics
Use-of-Force Expert on What’s Going Wrong in ICE Enforcement Operations
18:15
Amanpour & Co.
Use-of-Force Expert on What’s Going Wrong in ICE Enforcement Operations
Sen. King: Locals need role in ICE shooting investigation
8:10
PBS News Hour
Sen. King: Locals need role in ICE shooting investigation

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