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former president. his video deposition taken under oath is now public. e. jean carrolls lawyers presented it for the jury and it included a portion where the access hollywood tape is played and donald trump is asked about it. >> in this video i just start kissing them. its like a magnet. just kiss. i dont even wait. when youre a star they let you do it. you can do anything. grab them by the [ bleep ] you can do anything. >> historically thats true are stars. >> its true with stars that...

We discuss resources for local fathers, and how to build connection with one another while learning to parent.

A local community archive is dedicated to preserving and sharing local LGBTQ+ history. Plus, a celebration of queer and trans performers in an upcoming dance festival. And your weekend preview.

Though San Diego remains a major hub for the biotech industry, the sector has been hit by a wave of job losses and closures over the past year. We take a look at how the local industry is doing today.

For decades, a racially biased lab test included a "race modifier" that prevented thousands of Black patients from getting kidney transplants.

Singer-songwriter AJ Rafael celebrates his leading role at Cygnet Theatre. We also hear about a new art exhibit in Oceanside and some arts events happening this weekend.

May is labor history month. To wrap up the month, we discuss the rich legacy of labor organizing across California and locally in San Diego with Dolores Huerta.

A writer and documentarian shared James Hubbell's impact on the San Diego region. We also get a peek into a new KPBS podcast about local activism and some recommendations for arts events to check out over the weekend.

Theologians discuss the political influence of Christian nationalism. Plus, the wave of "ex-vangelicals" who are disowning the evangelical movement.

The Biden administration is officially moving to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III. We talk about how it will impact research and the industry. Plus, what the future holds for cannabis equity in San Diego.