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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Award-winning American author Jesmyn Ward is appearing at the 30th Annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea on Wednesday. On Midday Edition Tuesday, she shares how she found a passion for literature and how her upbringing in Mississippi has shaped her work. -
We talk about Major League Soccer's newest addition — San Diego FC — and what it means for the San Diego-Tijuana region’s sports landscape. -
KPBS Midday EditionCisneros will appear at the 30th annual Writer's Symposium by the Sea. Also, we get a behind-the-scenes look at two musicals currently onstage in San Diego — "Wicked" and a new La Jolla Playhouse production, "3 Summers of Lincoln." -
In his first month back in office, President Donald Trump has enacted sweeping and controversial changes impacting many in the San Diego region. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear from San Diego therapists on how recent events have been impacting their practices. They also share tips on what people can do to maintain mental wellness during stressful times. -
Americans are spending more time alone, leading to what many consider an epidemic of loneliness. But does it also have a connection to politics? Plus, Voice of San Diego looks back on its first 20 years of investigative journalism. -
Our education roundtable discusses the results from the nation's latest report card. We break down what the test assessment means for San Diego's students, schools, and the future of education.
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San Diego State University women's basketball team is excited to play LSU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. -
The race is on for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. The district includes parts of central and southeastern San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley. -
The race is on for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. The district includes parts of central and Southeastern San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley.
- Private plane from Ramona Airport lost over the Pacific Ocean
- Trash pickup strike ends in Chula Vista
- National City pledged to reduce pollution. Now it’s considering a new industrial biofuel depot
- San Diego residents to choose their trash can size and cost
- School enrollment falls in San Diego, and it's getting worse