The holidays can be a time of celebration with friends and family. But they can also bring about feelings of loneliness and stress, and can be especially challenging for those coping with their mental health or recovering from substance abuse.
On Thursday, California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in a prime-time debate. KPBS Midday Edition discusses the potential impact of the debate on the presidential election.
This weekend arts preview looks at Kitschmas, a festive art installation. And a new memoir explores one unlikely scenario: a Jewish woman working for a Muslim government.
As we get set to reunite with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, we get a temperature check on where things stand with COVID-19, as well as other viruses like the flu and mpox.