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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LGBTQ+ leaders are warning of a "profound crisis" at San Diego Pride over concerns about leadership and the organization's vision. Plus, we talk about the personal impact of the Trump administration's transgender military ban. -
KPBS Midday EditionFor Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with two San Diego psychologists who specialize in helping men navigate their relationships in couples counseling. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new NPR limited podcast series "Embedded: The Network" tells the story of how a community of women and activists worked to make abortion access easier and safer in Latin America. -
Immigration raids and the protests against them brought dramatic scenes to Los Angeles this week. We look into where immigration enforcement is headed and the military’s role in it. Plus, how two local reporters are bringing the news to social media. -
KPBS Midday EditionDemocratic Rep. Juan Vargas joined Midday Edition Wednesday to talk about the Trump administration's recent actions on immigration enforcement and the limits of Trump's presidential power. -
As dads get ready for Father's Day this weekend, Midday Edition features a conversation on fatherhood and its connection to humor. One San Diego comedian shares how his role as a dad shapes his comedy, and why he doesn't always align with modern parenting approaches.
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The race is on for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. The district includes parts of central and Southeast San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley. -
Former employees of the San Diego Union-Tribune are worried about the effects of the newspaper's sale. Staff have already been warned about looming budget cuts. -
KPBS Midday EditionShana Hazan and Cody Petterson were sworn in this week as the newest trustees on the San Diego Unified School Board.
- San Diego political expert details steps that could lead to US civil war
- A volunteer legal observer says she was left bruised after being detained by ICE agents at federal courthouse
- Springs Fire erupts in East County; evacuations ordered
- San Diego Unified school board passes phone ban, effective first day of school
- Immigration court observer says ICE detained her for hours