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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This year’s Comic-Con may look different as an ongoing writers strike has several major studios staying away this year. -
KPBS Midday EditionActress Eva Noblezada talks about her personal journey in theater. Plus, a new romance book does its own spin on Shakespeare. And, public art at a local university. -
The Supreme Court recently ended race-conscious admissions for colleges and universities and rejected President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. -
KPBS Midday EditionRising sea levels, more frequent wildfires and increased heat are the most pressing climate change impacts the San Diego region is facing. -
A new report looks into the causes of homelessness in California. Also, a plan from San Diego police to use streetlight cameras brought privacy issues to the forefront this week. Plus, fire season has begun in San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego has seen more gray skies than normal this year, and the effects from May Gray and June Gloom can have an impact on mental health.
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Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.
- 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