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Underwater Blackout
Competitive freediver Lance Lee Davis is no stranger to the ocean. He holds the U.S. National Record in the freediving discipline Constant Weight No Fins (CNS) and a Guinness World Record for 36 consecutive somersaults underwater. In this episode, Davis discusses a time he blacked out during a competition attempting a 72 meter dive.
An ode to the era of Zoom producing
Advice for future producers who (hopefully) won’t endure the ups and downs of remote production.
Earth Day and climate change speak to the human experience
Recognizing the importance of diversity in the newsroom and representation in storytelling.
Madness to masterpiece: The creation of Monday’s newest segment
From madness to masterpiece: the genesis of Monday ATVN's newest segment. How we pulled together our show’s latest addition and the story of how Savannah relentlessly stuck to her 80s-inspired vision.
Caught in the current
The Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach tagged a record 49 sharks off Southern California in 2020 — three times as many sharks as the year prior. With rising ocean temperatures shifting animal migration patterns, the sudden spike in numbers raises new questions about the extent of climate change.
Experts say California’s rejection of Proposition 18 highlights resistance toward younger voices in the voting process
Proposition 18, a measure that would have allowed 17-year-olds to vote in certain elections, was voted down in California by a 55% majority, according to the Associated Press. If passed, it would have given 17-year-olds the right to vote in special elections and primaries if they turned 18 by the next general election date.
How “Ocean Friendly” initiatives in San Diego are combatting the rise of COVID-19 plastic pollution
At the 36th annual California’s Coastal Cleanup, over 13,000 volunteers collected 130,000 pounds of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, parks and other outdoor recreational areas in September 2020.
Students in key battleground states reflect on nationwide division and uncertainty
Knowing their votes “really mattered” motivated many college students in battleground states get out and vote.
Amplifying the Conversation
The San Diego Repertory Theatre partners with The Old Globe and La Jolla Playhouse to create a virtual discussion series centered around BIPOC artists and their experiences in the performing arts.
Election season sees surge in younger poll workers as older Americans stay home
Recruitment initiatives like the Poll Hero Project and Power the Polls are reaching younger voters to volunteer as poll workers ahead of the 2020 general election.
Future doctors motivated in studies by Pandemic
As if medical school wasn’t hard enough, try doing it during a global pandemic. As Savannah Welch reports, today’s aspiring doctors have all kinds of new decisions to make.
Grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor case leaves nation uneasy
Today, a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville officers for killing Breonna Taylor. Only one officer was charged with three counts of “first degree wanton endangerment".
San Diego artists focus their work on stopping the spread of COVID-19
A collaboration between San Diego-based commercial photographer Ken Jacques and theatrical designer Janet Pitcher spotlights local artists and the importance of reducing COVID-19 so artists can return to work. “Stop the Spread” is a photo-driven project created in partnership with San Diego Musical Theatre [SDMT] that features socially-distanced artists against the backdrop of some of the city’s most notable locations.