Last month, the Biden administration's Department of Energy announced that it would provide a loan of $1.36 billion to support the growth of the domestic lithium industry. But President Trump’s push to freeze federal funds could threaten that.On Midday Edition Monday, we break down the possible impact of the federal spending freeze and recent developments in Lithium Valley.Plus, a leading environmental advocate in the Imperial Valley talks about the continued fight to ensure local communities benefit from this potentially booming industry.Guests:<ul><li><a href="https://inewsource.org/author/philipsalata/" target="_blank">Philip Salata</a>, environment and energy investigative reporter, inewsource</li><li>Luis Olmedo, executive director, <a href="https://ccvhealth.org/" target="_blank">Comite Civico del Valle</a></li></ul>

Piecing together SD Black history, one artifact at a time

Midday Edition uplifts voices in San Diego with fearless conversations about intriguing issues. Host, Jade Hindmon, cuts through the noise with questions that give listeners a deeper understanding of themselves, people and the community they live in. Guests share diverse perspectives from their expertise and lived experience. In a city and world that's rapidly changing, Jade’s interviews inspire, inform and make you think. New episodes drop Monday - Thursday afternoons.