About this episode

The episode discusses a KPBS investigation into monetary gifts to county supervisors, the relevance of the melting pot metaphor in the U.S., and highlights Local News Day with local journalists.

A new months-long investigation by KPBS follows the money going to some county supervisors' offices. It finds some tapped influential companies, associations and individuals for monetary gifts. Some of the entities had business before the county at the time. We discuss the details. Plus, we explore whether the melting pot metaphor is accurate in the U.S. today ahead of its 250th anniversary. Plus, " Local News Day, " a national effort to highlight the work of local newsrooms, was this week. We sit down with three local storytellers to discuss their community-oriented approach to journalism. Guests: Scott Rodd , investigative reporter, KPBS Gustavo Solis , investigative border reporter, KPBS Kate Morrissey , co-founder and reporter, Daylight San Diego Drew Sitton , community reporter, Times of San Diego Yamir Aguilar , reporter, Calexico Chronicle , Imperial Valley Weekly Links: New SNAP rules push more San Diegans to find no-cost groceries - Daylight San Diego ‘No Data Center’ Chants Ring Out at Imperial County Board Meeting - Calexico Chronicle For trans San Diegans, lack of public restroom access is causing lasting medical harm - Times of San Diego San Diego woman says her…

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