San Diego's Morning News

San Diego's Morning News

Veronica Carter and Ted Garcia talk to news makers, celebrities and experts on local and national topics.

Episodes

Is it Too Late to Send Holiday Cards and Packages?

December 16, 2025 • 4 mins
The USPS is a busy, busy place right now. Bret and Veronica talk to John Hyatt from the Postal Service about all the deadlines to send cards and letters.
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Spike in Hatred and Antisemitism Seen Here at Home

December 16, 2025 • 5 mins
In the wake of a deadly terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Australia means increased enforcement there, and also here in San Diego County. Bret and Veronica talk to Tamar Major from the U.S Branch of the World Holocaust Rememberance Center.
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A Look Back on Rob Reiner's Legendary Career

December 15, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by our movie guy Josh Board on Rob Reiner's impact in Hollywood.
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Getting Your Kid An E-Bike for Christmas? There Are Some Things You Should Know First

December 15, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Andria Yu from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on E-Bike safety precautions you should take with your kids.
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Untangling the Healthcare Web With the Head of Covered CA

December 12, 2025 • 6 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Executive Director of Covered California, Jessica Altman, on potential new federal healthcare policies, and the upcoming Covered CA deadline.
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Does San Diego Really Need a Militarized Zone?

December 12, 2025 • 6 mins
Bret and Veronica re joined by Congressman Scot Peters on plans for a militarized zone along the border between San Diego and Mexico.
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A Local Teen in the Running to Win $400,000

December 11, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Grace Lee, who is a finalist in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge international science video competition.
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New Hope for Cancer Patients is Just Around the Corner in Carlsbad

December 11, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Dominic Ramirez-Lopez from Novartis on their new facility working on RLT therapy in Carlsbad.
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Two Year Old Francie Tells Her Story

December 9, 2025 • 5 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Francie and her parents Laura and Michael on their journey with Rady Children's Hospital. You can visit radyfoundation.org/get-involved/events/giveathon to donate and help kids like Francie thrive!
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The Future of Prop 50

December 8, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Thad Kousser, Professor of Political Science at UCSD, on how the Supreme Court decision supporting redistricting in Texas could impact Prop 50 in California.
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Teen Heartthrob Shaun Cassidy is Coming to El Cajon!

December 4, 2025 • 5 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Shaun Cassidy on his iconic poster, being an introvert, and his new tour.
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What Happens to the Letters Kids Mail to Santa?

December 3, 2025 • 5 mins
Bret and Veronica visited John Hyatt from the USPS and learned how they help kid's Christmas dreams come true.
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How Chula Vista Keeps the Holiday Spirit Alive

December 3, 2025 • 5 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by James from Chula Vista on how decorating for Christmas has brought his neighborhood together.
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The Heart of "It's a Wonderful Life"

December 1, 2025 • 7 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Jimmy Hawkins who acted in "It's a Wonderful Life" to share behind the scenes memories.
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Heros Helping Heros

November 26, 2025 • 5 mins
As we approach the holidays, struggling military members are getting help from one of their own. Veronica Carter and Bret Burkhart spoke with the President and CEO of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Retired Lt. General Bob Ruark.
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Strides Being Made For Epilepsy Patients

November 25, 2025 • 4 mins
This is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Bret and Veronica talk to Child Neurologist at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Dr. Olivia Kim-McManus.
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Hold The Turkey and Gravy!

November 25, 2025 • 5 mins
We may want to share the bounty of all the great smelling food in our house this Thanksgiving, but Bret and Veronica talked to Rancho Coastal Humane Society's John Van Zante, who says the turkey and fixings isn't good for them.
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The Report Card for San Diego Businesses

November 24, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Josh Axelrod, COO of Aldrich CPAs + Advisors on the latest local business trends.
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How To Avoid Getting Scammed This Holiday Season

November 21, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Diedra Porché from JP Morgan Chase on how to protect yourself from people who want to turn the giving season into the taking season.
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Is Black Friday Still a Thing?

November 21, 2025 • 4 mins
Bret and Veronica are joined by Sunderesh Heragu from Oklahoma State University and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) on Black Friday coming early this year.
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