
Andrew Bracken
Producer, KPBS Midday EditionAndrew Bracken is a producer for KPBS Midday Edition. He is also the producer and host for the KPBS podcast series "My First Day" and "San Diego Conversations," a collaboration with KPBS and the National Conflict Resolution Center.
His documentary web series "Facing North," about the multi-dimensional relationship between San Diego and Tijuana, was released digitally on PBS in 2017. A recipient of the San Diego Foundation’s Creative Catalyst fellowship, Bracken has received support for his work from Latino Public Broadcasting, KPBS, and the Berlinale Talent Campus. His short film "Facing North" explored border identity in the San Diego-Tijuana region and won a San Diego Film Award in 2017.
During his infrequent free time, he likes to play drums in and around San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe speak to an Encinitas author about her new book on successful solo travel for women.
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KPBS Midday EditionCori Austin was one of the city of San Diego's "Women of Distinction" honorees this year. She leads the Center for Community Solutions, which provides services to survivors of intimate partner violence.
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The San Diego Padres and San Diego Wave FC are busy preparing for their home openers this season. We talk about what fans need to know.
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The San Diego State University women’s basketball team is back in the NCAA basketball tournament for the first time since 2012. We hear from guards Meghan Fiso and Kaelyn Hamilton about their memorable season, as well as how they manage the ups and downs that come from being a college basketball player.
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The 32nd annual San Diego Latino Film Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday. This year's festival highlights films from over 20 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. On Midday Edition Wednesday, we hear about some of the films featured, as well as other events highlighting Latinx music and culture at this year's festival.
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The San Diego City Council made changes last week to the rules for backyard apartments in an effort to rein in large multi-unit developments for certain parts of the city. Then on KPBS Roundtable, a discussion of a state bill to address cross-border pollution changes course, raising concerns about the viability of a long-term fix.
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Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.
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