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 EditionThe San Diego Padres home opener is Thursday. To celebrate, KPBS Midday Edition is talking all about the Padres. -
Prices for housing, energy, and even child care make San Diego among the most expensive places to live in the country. We take a look at where things stand today and what efforts are underway to make the region more affordable. -
KPBS Midday Edition is working on a special show to talk more about the upcoming Padres season, and we need your help. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear from Sarah McCammon about her new book, "The Exvangelicals," and her life journey after leaving the evangelical church. -
KPBS Midday Edition takes a look at how traumatic brain injuries are affecting our veterans and active military. Then, we turn to the lives of military families in San Diego and findings from Blue Star's Military Family Lifestyle Survey. -
Reading to children has many benefits for their intellectual and emotional development.
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The nationwide baby formula shortage is leading some parents to more creative means to ensure the nutritional needs of their infant children. -
The Guardian found many California cities spent more COVID-19 relief funds on law enforcement than rent relief and health services. -
KPBS Midday EditionSince the start of the pandemic, the number of people moving to California from other states has dropped by 38%, according to a new study.
- San Diego County estimates 400,000 Medi-Cal, CalFresh recipients could lose benefits
- A crisis team responding to a suicide attempt asked for help, El Cajon Police refused
- LEGO's Comic-Con diorama turns the San Diego Convention Center into a mini masterpiece
- A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
- Fearing lawsuits, El Cajon Police stopped responding to some mental health calls