Measure A, City Council races; Eid al-Adha; Q&A with Helen Zia
About this episode
The episode discusses upcoming elections, the significance of Eid al-Adha, and features an interview with journalist Helen Zia.
Election Day is right around the corner. On KPBS Roundtable, we continue our series breaking down primary races with a look at a new tax targeting empty homes in the city, as well as some San Diego City Council races . Plus, we explore the meaning of Eid al-Adha — also known as the Festival of Sacrifice. The holiday is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. We also explore how the community is coping one week after the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. And, we sit down with groundbreaking journalist and activist Helen Zia to reflect on her career and the state of journalism today. Guests: Andrew Bowen , metro reporter, KPBS Elaine Alfaro , East County reporter, KPBS Helen Zia , award-winning journalist, author and activist
People in this episode
Guests: Andrew Bowen, Elaine Alfaro, Helen Zia
Topics covered
- elections
- San Diego City Council races
- Eid al-Adha
- journalism
- community response
Keywords
- Measure A
- City Council races
- Eid al-Adha
- Helen Zia
- KPBS Roundtable
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Organizations: KPBS
Places: San Diego
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