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 coronavirus pandemic has brought increased attention on research being done on emerging viruses found in animals, but have not infected humans. But he dangers involved have some concerned it could result in another pandemic. -
KPBS Midday EditionA look back at the Iraq War 20 years later from the perspective of an Iraqi-American with personal ties to the U.S. invasion and the aftermath. -
On KPBS Roundtable, the San Diego State men's basketball team made it to the NCAA national championship game, and a highly anticipated San Diego Padres season is underway. Also, the San Diego Wave FC is seeing success both on the pitch and with soccer fans. -
After a historic season, SDSU's assistant men's basketball coach looks back on the team's championship-run season. -
KPBS Midday EditionA proposed ban on public encampments would have a major impact on many of San Diego's homeless residents. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe recent allegations against San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher represents another case in a long line of sex scandals surrounding prominent Democrats in the region.
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San Diego Unified Superintendent Lamont Jackson talks about the school year ahead. -
New draft of Mira Mesa development plan would take bold steps for future of now car-centric community, if adopted. -
San Diego city employees, who refuse both to be vaccinated and tested for COVID-19 on religious grounds, are now at risk of being fired.
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