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San Diego earns its title as America’s Finest City through the people, art and movements redefining the region’s cultural identity. The Finest is a podcast that highlights the emerging voices and dynamic forces reshaping community and expression. Through personal stories and critical perspectives, each episode brings forward the artists, advocates and ideas driving change and pushing boundaries in the region’s cultural landscape. New episodes premiere Thursdays.KPBS Public Media Arte Ciencia Política Ciencias Sociales Comida y Vino Diseño y Artes Decorativas Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas Historia y Crítica Literaria Mundial Música Política y Gobierno
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  • By 25, one San Diegan visited every country on Earth — here's what he found

    By 25, one San Diegan visited every country on Earth — here's what he found
    Oct 9 2025
    San Diego's Cameron Mofid set out on an audacious quest: to break the record for being the youngest person to visit every country in the world. His journey took him to 195 nations, from peaceful capitals to conflict zones few dare to enter. Along the way, he faced moments of danger and discovery, including assuming a fake identity in Yemen to navigating a terrorist threat in Somalia and making a buzzer-beater, last-minute entry into North Korea.But for Cameron, the record was only part of the story. His travels became a powerful lesson in privilege, perspective and humanity — and inspired him to give back. He launched Humanity Effect, a nonprofit that has built multiple schools in Nigeria. In this episode, Cameron reflects on the risks he took and the barriers he overcame. He shares the truths he discovered about the world, explores what it means to connect across borders and why these lessons matter for all of us.Guest:Cameron Mofid, youngest person to travel to all 195 countries in the world, founder of Humanity EffectSources:Everyone Who Has Ever Been to Space (Clara Moskowitz and Zane Wolf, Scientific American, 2025)Ultimate Report on People Who Visited Every Country in the World (NomadMania, 2025)Three Spanish tourists killed in central Afghanistan gun attack 17 (Thomas Mackintosh, BBC News, 2024)Counter Terrorism Guide: Terrorist Groups, Al-Shabaab (Office of the Director of National Intelligence)Attitudes on an Interconnected World, International travel (Richard Wike, Janell Fetterolf, Moira Fagan and Sneha Gubbala, Pew Research Center, 2023)When in Rome ... Learn Why the Romans Do What They Do: How Multicultural Learning Experiences Facilitate Creativity (William W. Maddux, Hajo Adam and Adam D. Galinsky, Sage Journals, 2010)The Mental Benefits of Vacationing Somewhere New (Todd B. Kashdan, Harvard Business Review, 2018)A Meta-Analytic Test of Intergroup Contact Theory (Thomas F. Pettigrew and Linda R. Tropp, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2005)"Maybe we did not learn that much academically, but we learn more from experience" – Erasmus mobility and its potential for transformative learning (Cosmin I. Nada and Justyna Legutko, International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 2022)Pack Your Bags and Travel: It's Good for You (Elizabeth A. Segal, Ph.D., Psychology Today 2022)Americans who have traveled internationally stand out in their views and knowledge of foreign affairs (Richard Wike and Janell Fetterolf, Pew Research Center, 2023)What is a Visit. Minimal Requirements according to NomadMania Rules (NomadMania, 2023)NomadMania Travel ListsWhat Is the Newest Country in the World? (Amy McKenna, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2011)Venezuelan embassy run by opposition in US closes after Guaido ouster (Jennifer Hansler, CNN, 2023)The Taliban in Afghanistan (Lindsay Maizland, Council on Foreign Relations, 2025)North Korea halts foreign tourism weeks after reopening to Western visitors (Peter Guo, NBC News, 2025)Makoko: 'Venice of Lagos' (Olamide Udoma, Smart Cities Dive)Chime Community Spotlight: Kyrie Irving recognized for civic contributions (Tamara Jolee, NBA, 2023)North Korea holds first Pyongyang International Marathon since borders were sealed during COVID pandemic (Anhelina Shamlii, CBS News, 2025)10 Times America Helped Overthrow a Foreign Government (Becky Little, History.com, 2025)Hostile Acts U.S. Policy in Costa Rica in the 1980s (Martha Honey, 1994)
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    33 m
  • Bonus: Soup dumplings, hidden trails, enemies-to-lovers and a viral clip — reflections from The Finest

    Bonus: Soup dumplings, hidden trails, enemies-to-lovers and a viral clip — reflections from The Finest
    Sep 25 2025
    For our 20th episode, The Finest team reflects on our season so far — the episodes that made the biggest impact, what still lingers with us months later and a taste of the gems left on the cutting-room floor. From Our Lady of Guadalupe to birding and romantasy books, we revisit comments from fans (and critics) and how these stories continue to resonate. Julia and Anthony also share a quick list of our favorite things in San Diego right now, from soup dumplings to hidden trails. Plus, we call up one of our first guests, indie musician Julianna Zachariou, to reflect on her experience over the past six months after a clip of our interview went viral on social media. What does it mean when a million people hear a piece of your story?" I had never had anything with that much reach. It felt necessary and helpful, and a lot of people found it to be helpful," Julianna said. "I also wish that the thing that had taken off was something I had made and not how much I had made off of a thing that I had made." In this episode, we dig deeper into some of the stories we've shared recently, explore how listeners have reacted and take a behind-the-scenes look with The Finest crew. Guests:Julianna Zachariou, indie musicianOur current favorite San Diego things:Best Bud Floral Home Ec Bud Kearns Memorial PoolAn's Electronics RepairTasty Noodle HouseLos Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Yipao Coffee RoastersThe Finest episodes discussed:Spotify is changing, so one indie artist is advocating for fairness in a stream-heavy world — Episode featuring Julianna Zachariou, journalist Liz Pelly and a deep dive into the economics of streamingMaking it in music: How do you create a local music scene in a 'superstar economy'? — Episode featuring musician Shua and a look at building a local music scene in a superstar economyRomantasy rising: How a dismissed book genre became a publishing powerhouse — Episode exploring the incredible growth of the romantasy genreWorn, painted, reimagined: The power and complexity of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Episode about the Virgin of Guadalupe in textile art and cultureChasing 100 birds in 1 day in America's Birdiest County: Inside the birding boom — Episode exploring San Diego's rich birding culture and the fascinating world of competitive birdingMentioned in this episode:KPBS reel | For indie musicians like Julianna Zachariou, Spotify has made music more accessible than ever — but at a costSpotify's Terms of Use | Recently updated artist agreement terms outlining how music on the platform can be used to train AI models"Dreamer, Dreamer" | New single by Julianna Zachariou, first debuted on an episode of The FinestDramione | A Harry Potter sub-fandom imagining an "enemies-to-lovers" relationship between Draco Malfoy and Hermione GrangerJeanette Rodriguez, PhD, Professor of Theology at Seattle University"The Backyard Bird Chronicles" | Memoir by Amy Tan exploring her obsession with birding and sketchingeBird | Popular birding app for logging sightings, finding locations and tracking regional trendsMerlin Bird ID | Go-to app for birders to identify species by photo or sound, powered by Cornell Lab expertsSources:Big Deal: Legendary Pays 7 Figures for 'Alchemised,' Book That Began Life as 'Harry Potter' Fan Fiction (Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 2025)AI Implications of Spotify's Updated Terms of Use: Your Data is Their New Oil (Chris Castle, Music Technology Policy Blog, 2025)Amy Tan finds obsession, connection and endless curiosity in birding (Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS, 2025)The Shock of a Patron Saint Impugned (John Ward Anderson, The Washington Post, 1996)
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    32 m
  • More than a menu: How Mabel's Gone Fishing became a San Diego gathering place

    More than a menu: How Mabel's Gone Fishing became a San Diego gathering place
    Sep 18 2025
    Mabel’s Gone Fishing is more than a seafood restaurant in North Park — it’s a Michelin Bib Gourmand honoree that quickly became part of the neighborhood’s cultural fabric. We meet owner Chelsea Coleman, whose family history includes longtime Padres announcer Jerry Coleman and a KPBS love story. Together with her team, she has built a space that blends local ingredients, Spanish and Portuguese flavors and community-driven art into an experience rooted in San Diego. From honoring family traditions of scratch cooking to curating the Fishbowl gallery next door, Mabel’s shows how food, art and neighborhood spirit can come together to create something remarkable.Guests:Chelsea Coleman, proprietress of Mabel's Gone Fishing, The Rose Wine Bar, Secret Sister Sourdough Bakery + Tea House and FishbowlAlejandra Frank, independent art curatorTanner Stanich, head chef of Mabel's Gone FishingMentioned in this episode:Jerry Coleman | Chelsea Coleman's dad, longtime Padres broadcaster and former managerTony Gwynn | Hall of Fame outfielder, "Mr. Padre" and one of the greatest hitters in baseball historyBrucy Bochy | Former Padres manager who went on to win three World Series championships with the San Francisco GiantsThe Linkery | A pioneering farm-to-table restaurant in North Park that closed in 2014Chaparral | A native Southern California plant community that shapes San Diego's landscape and ecology Bread & Salt | Contemporary art gallery in Logan Heights housed in a former bread factoryScott Grewe | Culinary Director at Mabel's Gone Fishing David Leon | Chef at Michelin-starred Lilo in CarlsbadFauna | Modern Baja cuisine restaurant in Valle de Guadalupe, named Best in Mexico by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2023Shane Volberding | San Diego commercial fisherman, educator and advocate for local, sustainable seafoodSan Diego's Michelin-honored restaurants:Addison, Carmel Valley | Contemporary | 3 StarsAtelier Manna, Encinitas | Californian | Bib GourmandCallie, East Village | Mediterranean | Bib GourmandCesarina, Point Loma | Italian | Bib GourmandCiccia Osteria, Barrio Logan | Italian | Bib GourmandCucina Urbana, Bankers Hill | Italian | Bib GourmandDija Mara, Oceanside | Indonesian | Bib GourmandJeune et Jolie, Carlsbad | French | StarLilo, Carlsbad | Californian | StarLOLA 55, East Village | Mexican | Bib GourmandMabel's Gone Fishing, North Park | Seafood | Bib GourmandMorning Glory, Little Italy | American | Bib GourmandSoichi, University Heights | Japanese | StarValle, Oceanside | Mexican | StarSources: What is a Michelin Star? (Michelin Guide, 2022)What Is The MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award? (Michelin Guide, 2022)1998 World Series recap (MLB.com, 2022)San Diego County Food Program (SanDiegoCounty.gov)From TV auctions to social media bidding: How the live shopping thrill lives on (Julia Dixon Evans and Anthony Wallace, The Finest, 2025)Selling Bluefin Tuna to Chefs (The Local Fish Project, 2023)CA Sea Grant informs new law to permit Fishermen’s Markets (Deborah Seiler, California Sea Grant, 2015)North Park's 'Mabel's Gone Painting' pairs local art with Michelin-recognized dining (Julia Dixon Evans, KPBS, 2025)
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    26 m
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