PODCAST: The Coast News North County Beat

The North County Beat

Title: The North County Beat
Role: Co-Host, Producer, Writer
Date: April 2020-Current
Notes: This is news recap podcast for the local, independent newspaper for the north San Diego County region. The show is released bi-weekly. In addition to the podcast I write a weekly column called Cheers! North County for The Coast News Group. Follow this column on Instagram and Twitter.

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While part one of this two-part series on election toxicity looked at the scope of the problem in North County, part two examines solutions as well as local candidates' responses. Learn more about The Coast News Clean Campaign Pledge and virtual forum, which is set for October 13.

Tensions are running high this election season, and that's created some toxicity online and in-person. In part one of this two-part series, The North County Beat host Kelli Kyle and Coast News Encinitas reporter Caitlin Steinberg team up to break down some of the ugliness, and how we got to this point.

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have been at the forefront of many local, state and national discussions. Kelli spoke with Bernardo Ferdman, a psychology professor and consultant specializing in this work, to dive deeper into what these topics mean and why you've been hearing about them.

Social media accounts alleging discrimination at The Classical Academies and other local San Diego schools open the door to a conversation on how these institutions approach diversity, inclusion and accountability. Coast News Reporter Samantha Nelson also contributed to this report. Catch The North County Beat podcast every other Friday with host Kelli Kyle.

Episode 20: Affordable housing is a hot topic in San Diego County - especially during an election year. Host Kelli Kyle and Coast News Reporter Dan Brendel break it down to look at what affordable housing means, how it works and whether it can be achieved in this area.

As the county deals with an increase in COVID-19 cases, they're also taking on conversations over police reform. The Coast News Editor-in-Chief Jordan Ingram got some outside perspective from a crisis intervention program in Eugene, Oregon, that's changing what policing looks like in their city.

On The North County Beat, we bring you the latest updates on COVID-19 and reopenings cross the county. Take a deep dive into North County's response to the death of George Floyd, exploring the protests that happened over the past two weeks plus the demands of their organizers.

As salons and houses of worship begin to reopen, is the state of California ready to dive into the rest of phase 3? We explore the latest re-openings and get updates from our local hospitals, where doctors are reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Business owners are getting antsy as San Diego County attempts to accelerate state reopening plans. In local schools, a debate over how to grade students has some parents and students frustrated. Plus, a look at how college and high school seniors are celebrating graduations during COVID-19.

With the COVID-19 curve starting to flatten, San Diego County looks at ways to ease health restrictions without opening the door to more risk. Hear the latest on beach and park re-openings, mandatory face masks and conversations to get non-essential businesses back up and running.

More details on the Encinitas City Manager's resignation and the canceled San Diego County Fair. Plus, how a community organization is responding to an increase in domestic violence calls as a result of self-isolation. Catch The North County Beat podcast every other Friday with hosts Kelli Kyle and Ryan Woldt.