San Diego News Fix

San Diego News Fix treats local news as a public conversation, not just a stream of updates. Its center of gravity is San Diego, but the subjects often reach into national questions about law, speech, justice, politics, and trust. The Backstory episodes are especially newsroom-focused. They bring Union-Tribune editors and reporters into the same room to explain how stories are framed, why certain details matter, and where ethical tension remains. One episode examines the Community Voices Project through the lens of civil discourse and opinion journalism. Another follows a Poway Unified School District case headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking when public officials can block people on social media accounts used for public business. The show does not flatten those questions into easy answers. It lets editors and reporters talk through platform power, public access, First Amendment concerns, and the difference between publishing decisions and official conduct. Criminal justice coverage gets similar care. Episodes on the SDSU rape case look at the district attorney's decision not to file charges, the continuing civil lawsuit, the university inquiry, and the reporting challenges around fairness, evidence, and public scrutiny. These are careful conversations about difficult material. They show how local journalism works when a story is legally complex and emotionally charged. Name Drop gives the feed a more personal rhythm. Captain Liz Clark's episode connects Point Loma, surfing, sailing, a 12-year sea voyage, a memoir, and environmental work in Tahiti. Justin Brooks' episode brings in the California Innocence Project, wrongful convictions, legal education, and the story behind a book about innocent people going to prison. Across formats, the pacing is direct and conversational. The show suits listeners who want San Diego news with context, institutional memory, and a sense of how reporters and editors think before a story reaches the public.